How we cite our quotes: Chapter.paragraph
Quote #4
San Antonio is the saint you call upon to help you find lost things. I never prayed to him for a missing person though. (5.5)
In Catholicism, everything that happens can be explained through the religion, and praying for each thing that seems out of control is part of this.
Quote #5
"Goat go where goat go. Is nature. Is how God want. Who can prevent?" Francesco shrugs. "Not me." (5.56)
Ha. Good excuse Francesco. Do you think he believes what he's saying here, or invoking God for other reasons? Remember—he's talking to Dr. Hodge.
Quote #6
Rosario sits beside me. He whispers, "I like the service outside. And just once a month. Not like in Sicily where the women dragged us to church every week." (7.7)
Calo doesn't find this very funny, but we appreciate it because it shows that no matter how fiercely dedicated to religious identity people are, pretty much everyone still doesn't feel like going to church sometimes. Does your teacher ever let you have class outside? If they do, isn't always just a bit more fun? We think Rosario's having the same reaction here.