My Prayer Book_LASANCE - the Catholic Kingdom!

98 Reading, a Molder of Character
HE inspiration of a single book has made teachers,
G preachers, philosophers, authors, and statesmen.
The first good book read by one has often appeared
before him through life as a beacon which has saved
him from many a danger. On the other hand, the
demoralizing effects of one hook have made profligates
and criminals. Many youths and adults now in prison
trace the beginning of their downfall to the reading of
a bad book. *
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character is shown by the books he reads.
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OOD books add to the happiness of a home. The
true university of these days is a collection of
books. - CARLYLE.
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HE Bible, "The Lives of the Saints," and "The.
Imitation of Christ" ought to be well thumbed.
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T IS quite reasonable to look for a Catholic magazine
and a Catholic newspaper on the library table
of a Catholic home.
The Catholic press ought to be supported by every
Catholic family. It is a mighty apostolate; the good
n does is incalculable.
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HOUSE is no home unless it contains food and fire
for the mind as well as for the body. - Ossoy
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