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Prologue by Mr. Coveny, Marist Way Director

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Prologue by Mr. Coveny, Marist Way Director

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While attending Marist School, we are called, and we seek to place God in the center of our lives.

To live a Marist life or share a Marist Way, we say that we strive to follow God…as Mary did.

Mary followed God in a certain way.

Though we do not know all that Mary did, the way we think Mary lived her life and went about her work inspires us. The Marist priests call this “Mary’s work.”

We believe that at the heart of Mary’s work is an openness to all people, excludes no one, and is designed to enable men and women to grow and develop according to their call.

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The work of Mary presupposes or assumes you have a relationship with God.

How do you describe your relationship with God -- or describe ways that you are still searching for God?  Or helping others search for God?  How did your summer reading help you in this search?

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Inspired by the book you read, how will you express mercy and compassion to your classmates this school year?

Name specific, constructive ways.

What or whom from your book inspires you to do "Mary's Work"?

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Mary was filled with the Holy Spirit.  As believers, we have the Holy Spirit working in us, and we believe there is nothing we can accomplish for God outside the power of the Holy Spirit.

How do you tap into the power of the Spirit, or do you rely on your strength to get through difficult situations and trials?

Explain how the characters in your summer reading tapped into the power of the Spirit, or did they rely on their own strength to get through difficult situations and trials? Give specific examples.

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1. Post your name, the title of your book, and author.
2. If you can, make a constructive comment about a book in your homeroom.

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Mr. Coveny, Marist School's Director of the Marist Way, has written questions for us to consider and reflect upon.  For whatever book you read this summer, now you will utilize the Marist Way theme, "Doing the Work of Mary," to "look through" as a "lens" to interpret your selection and how it can inspire your actions.

Everyone will answer the "Living the Marist Way" questions.

As a homeroom, discuss each question together. As a student, choose at least one question to reflect on and answer completely in the comment field about how your book connects with the Marist Way.

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Doing the work of Mary inspires us to “step beyond where we are,” out of our comfort zone and to reach others with whom we may not otherwise connect.

How has your summer reading inspired you to reach out?  Reflect on a few ways that you have done this over the summer.

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The work of Mary is marked by mercy and compassion.

Describe examples of mercy and compassion from the book you read.

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Example: Ms. Williams, Dune by Frank Herbert 

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Example: Ms. Williams, Dune by Frank Herbert 

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Gigi Glennon, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

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Gigi Glennon, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

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Patrick Sheesley, Ulysses by James Joyce

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Patrick Sheesley, Ulysses by James Joyce

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Lauren Guhl, Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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Lauren Guhl, Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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John Davis, A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole

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John Davis, A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole

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Garrett Ledford, The Underdogs by Mariano Azuela

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Garrett Ledford, The Underdogs by Mariano Azuela

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Anna Clare Keppen, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

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Anna Clare Keppen, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

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Yanet Haile, Ugly Love By Colleen Hoover

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Yanet Haile, Ugly Love By Colleen Hoover

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Foster Jones, The Carpenter by Jon Gordon

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Camilo Morton, Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey

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Camilo Morton, Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey

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Harrison Feldman, The Art of Racing in the Rain - Garth Stein

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Harrison Feldman, The Art of Racing in the Rain - Garth Stein

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Morgan Callaghan, The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy

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Morgan Callaghan, The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy

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Inspired by Henry (Addie Larue's co-protagonist), I can give up myself in order to help other live better. For example, I can sacrifice my time to do compassionate things for others.

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To be a leader and treat everyone with respect

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I will be a supportive friend like Kinch to Stephen Dedalus, even though the friend may be difficult to work with. 

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I will be a supportive friend like Kinch to Stephen Dedalus, even though the friend may be difficult to work with. 

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The Carpenter teaches to love serve and care

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The characters in the book were very compassionate towards each other.

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The characters in the book were very compassionate towards each other.

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Dr. Lowenstein in The Prince of Tides inspires me to help others heal. She was a therapist in the novel, and she helped several people overcome lots of trauma. I will be there for people if they need me to be.

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Dr. Lowenstein in The Prince of Tides inspires me to help others heal. She was a therapist in the novel, and she helped several people overcome lots of trauma. I will be there for people if they need me to be.

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Matthew McConaughey says to enjoy life. Helping people is a good way to enjoy life

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Matthew McConaughey says to enjoy life. Helping people is a good way to enjoy life

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Inspired by Kit I will remember to always think the best of people

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I will be supportive of others, and always try to apply myself in my everyday life. Like Denny Swift, I will always accept everyone, and make sure everyone feels included.

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I will be supportive of others, and always try to apply myself in my everyday life. Like Denny Swift, I will always accept everyone, and make sure everyone feels included.

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Leopold Bloom expresses empathy and care for the family of the recently deceased Paddy Dignam.

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In the book the main character was not treated with respect and it impacted her life a lot, so I will be sure to make sure I treat people with respect and kindness

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In the book the main character was not treated with respect and it impacted her life a lot, so I will be sure to make sure I treat people with respect and kindness

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Matthew McConaughey was taken in by a nice family during his time abroad

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Matthew McConaughey was taken in by a nice family during his time abroad

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At the end of the book the characters forgave each other by showing mercy to their faults

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Both Tom and Luke cared deeply for their younger sister Savannah who struggled with mental health daily.

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Both Tom and Luke cared deeply for their younger sister Savannah who struggled with mental health daily.

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I will try to be understanding and think before I speak, especially in confrontations. Inspired by Demetrio, the protagonist's mistakes.

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Ignatius Reilly shows his compassion through his friendly demeanor with strangers he has never met.

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Ignatius Reilly shows his compassion through his friendly demeanor with strangers he has never met.

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Tate is the only one in the town who treats Kya with compassion and mercy

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Tate is the only one in the town who treats Kya with compassion and mercy

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I am always still finding new ways to strengthen my relationship with God, Although my book did not include Denny's relationship with God, you can apply his relationship with his dog to my relationship with God. Denny talked to him even though he sometimes did not talk back, and that is sort of like praying with God.

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I am always still finding new ways to strengthen my relationship with God, Although my book did not include Denny's relationship with God, you can apply his relationship with his dog to my relationship with God. Denny talked to him even though he sometimes did not talk back, and that is sort of like praying with God.

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Demetrio learns his lesson through the book from not showing mercy and compassion, and eventually realizes how so far gone he really is.

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I will express mercy and compassion by providing forgiveness. A character that exemplifies this would be Tate.

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I will express mercy and compassion by providing forgiveness. A character that exemplifies this would be Tate.

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The characters in Addie Larue (Addie Larue and Henry) strike a deal with the devil to live longer/have everyone like them. So, they definitely relied on a "spirit" for help in their life. At the end, they turned away from their sins and found it in themselves to save each others lives.