Literature, like classical music, also has the ability to refine the soul, making it more receptive to Divine impressions. Granted, literature, like classical music or opera, can be hard to understand at first. It's an acquired taste, yet one well worth cultivating. For the sake of our children's minds, hearts, and souls, we need to take the time to help them acquire this taste. The benefits are well worth whatever effort we might make.
Good writing is a great joy that can bring untold riches to the human soul.
When I first saw the Mediterranean Sea as an adult, it was a strangely moving moment for me. The wave patterns and shoreline formation are about the same as the Atlantic Ocean I visited frequently as a child. It held fascination as the site of the Punic Wars and the arena of Phoenician sailing ships. It was precious as the site of Saint Paul's missionary voyages. My knowledge of Scripture and literature greatly enhanced my trip.