Communication Quote by Colum McCann
““I recalled the myth that I had once heard as a university student – thirty-six hidden saints in the world, all of them doing the work of humble men, carpenters, cobblers, shepherds. They bore the sorrows of the earth and they had a line of communication with God, all except one, the hidden saint, who was forgotten. The forgotten one was left to struggle on his own, with no line of communication to that which he so hugely needed. Corrigan had lost his line with God: he bore the sorrows on his own, the story of stories.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Let the Great World Spin, 2009
A hidden saint is isolated, lacking divine communication, symbolizing personal suffering without spiritual support.
In simple terms: Feeling alone without guidance.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection beyond isolation.
Themes
spirituality
isolation
suffering
Mood
reflective
somber
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief
- spiritual doubt
Key Concepts
myth
divine communication
human struggle
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find support when feeling spiritually isolated?
- What practices restore your sense of connection?
A Different Perspective
Even saints may feel abandoned; community can replace divine link.
