“His eyes went again to the crucifix above his head, reflected in the mirror. The strained arms, the arched spine. All that effort to open the gates of heaven for us and we (he thought) probably spend our first hours among the heavenly hosts settling old scores with relatives.”
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Alice McDermott is an American author renowned for her delicate emotional descriptions and profound character portrayals. Her works often focus on the lives of ordinary people, exploring themes such as family, faith, and identity. Born on June 27, 1953, in New York. more
“There is only one path to heaven. On Earth we call it Love.”
“Our God is an awesome God, he reigns from Heaven above, the most high God of all time.”
“Heaven and stars at the feet of the lovers.”
“Jesus did not die just to save you from hell. He paid the price to give you all of heaven.”