"The rosary was said every evening. I always liked that sentence about the medieval Churches, that they were the Bibles of the poor. The Church was my first book and I would think it is still my most important book"
- John McGahern
About this Quote
John McGahern's quote speaks to the significance of the Church in his life. He matured in a Catholic home, where the rosary was stated every night. This was his first intro to the Church and its mentors, and it has stayed a fundamental part of his life. He also referrals the idea that middle ages Churches were the Bibles of the bad, recommending that the Church was a source of understanding and comfort for those who could not pay for to own a Bible. This idea resonates with McGahern, as he thinks that the Church is still his essential book. He has actually discovered solace and guidance in its teachings, and it has been a source of strength and convenience throughout his life.
This quote is written / told by John McGahern between November 12, 1934 and March 30, 2006. He/she was a famous Writer from Ireland.
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