How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"In that stricken land the Christians have lost their priests and are like a flock of sheep without a shepherd." (1.5)
Well that's one way to put it. The bosses at the Catholic Church seem to have a pretty arrogant view of themselves: instead of worrying about the needless death and suffering of countless innocents, they're worried about people starting Mass on time.
Quote #2
Born into the world to render service to mankind, there is no one more wretchedly alone than the priest who does not measure up to his task. (1.39)
Rodrigues has spent his life idolizing missionaries whose work took them to the most dangerous corners of the world. They're practically his personal superheroes. Even from the get-go, however, Rodrigues fears that he won't be up to snuff.
Quote #3
The old man [...] made the sign of the cross showing a bond of something that held us together. (2.22)
A mutual religion makes these strangers instant buddies. Rodrigues feels like he's just hit the jackpot—he's only been in Japan for twenty minutes, and he's already discovered a clan of hidden Christians. Score.