"Yes, though I have nothing but gratitude for my upbringing in the church"
- John McGahern
About this Quote
John McGahern's quote speaks to the importance of his childhood in the church. He reveals his gratitude for the experience, recommending that it has had a positive impact on his life. This could suggest that the church supplied him with a strong moral foundation, or that it offered him a sense of community and belonging. It might likewise indicate that the church provided him with a spiritual connection, or that it taught him important lessons about life. Whatever the case, it is clear that McGahern is glad for his training in the church and the favorable influence it has had on his life. This quote is a pointer of the significance of having a strong ethical foundation and the worth of being part of an encouraging neighborhood.
This quote is written / told by John McGahern between November 12, 1934 and March 30, 2006. He/she was a famous Writer from Ireland.
The author also have 24 other quotes.
"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us"
"The Church knew what the psalmist knew: Music praises God. Music is well or better able to praise him than the building of the church and all its decoration; it is the Church's greatest ornament"
"I have a friend who lives in the South Side of Chicago. I helped out at a church charity there where they try to give a bit of cohesion to a desperate area. Everyone was very welcoming"
