Another day Quote by Alice McDermott
““In her own room, she pulled back the covers, took the rosary beads from under her pillow, and got into bed. Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious Mysteries. She chose the Joyful for this night—another day gone, not so bad, a date no less—but in her weariness forgot where she had begun and followed the Visitation with Jesus being lost in the Temple and then Mary’s assumption into heaven, wondering all the while just who—Mr. Who?—had wiped the tear from Adele’s eye.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Virgin Suicides by Alice McDermott, 1993
A woman finds comfort in prayer, choosing a specific mystery to cope with life's weariness and loss.
In simple terms: She uses faith to soothe her sadness.
Key Takeaway
Seek solace in meaningful rituals.
Themes
faith
comfort
ritual
loss
hope
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
spiritual
When to use this quote
- nighttime reflection
- grief processing
- personal ritual
Key Concepts
prayer
mysteries
spiritual coping
Questions to Reflect On
- What ritual brings you peace?
- How do you choose comfort in hardship?
A Different Perspective
Rituals may not erase underlying pain.
