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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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Annalisa - 2204 Hunter Lane - Marie-France Teresa Leger

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Annalisa - 2204 Hunter Lane - Marie-France Teresa Leger

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This book was so inspirational in finding your path when things get tough.

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I will always be there for my friends when they need me. By doing the right thing you can have a good life.

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Daniel Defoe- The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

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Liam Hanemann, How Bad Do You Want It by Matt Fitzgerald

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Liam Hanemann, How Bad Do You Want It by Matt Fitzgerald

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Jake Lovelock, Cleopatra's Dagger, Carole Lawrence

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Jake Lovelock, Cleopatra's Dagger, Carole Lawrence

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My book was very interesting but repetitive at some points.

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Caroline Sheesley, A Little Life, Hanya Yanagihara

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Caroline Sheesley, A Little Life, Hanya Yanagihara

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This book is very interesting, in that it offers a different perspective of how to find the good in life.

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The Match tells a great story about how competition in golf became regular.

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Joe Montembeau, The Fellowship of the Ring, J. R. R. Tolkien

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Joe Montembeau, The Fellowship of the Ring, J. R. R. Tolkien

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This book showed how anybody can stand up to evil.

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When things go wrong in my daily life, I will prevent myself from getting easily upset with others.

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When things don't quite go by way I will be resilient and not give up so easy.

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Caitlin Mohrman, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Agatha Christie. 

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Caitlin Mohrman, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Agatha Christie. 

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My book was a thriller, murder mystery where it throws you for a twist at the end.

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In my book, the character was faced with impossible circumstances being stranded on an island. But he made the best of it and survived to find happiness. This has taught me to take time when none of my friends are in town or available and make the most of it to enjoy with my family.

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I will be sure to listen to all perspectives, and if people do not want to discuss something, leave them be.

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Caroline Spies, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Taylor Jenkins Reid

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Caroline Spies, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Taylor Jenkins Reid

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This book provided the concept of doing things while you have the time instead of waiting because time is precious.

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I can learn to trust others and not think bad about someone, even if everyone is telling bad stuff about them, but I know that what they are saying is wrong.

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I will find ways to support my classmates and bring happiness to their days.

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In my book, a hobbit has to go on a quest to destroy the Master Ring before Sauron can get it and become too powerful. At first he wants to go on his own because he thinks it will be dangerous, but he includes some of his best friends because they want to help. This year, I will include everyone who wants to be involved.

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Compassion can be seen in my book when Willem and Harold care so much about the health of Jude, because they know how much he struggles with it, but is not always strong enough to ask for help.

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I will push for justice and equality.

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The main character in my book pushed the boundaries in reporting and detective work and inspired me to be better in everything I do.

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One example of compassion in my book is when Frodo's friends decide to join him on his perilous quest, even though they knew they might not come back. An example of mercy is when Butterbur helped Frodo and his friends and let them stay in the inn while the Black Riders were after them.

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I can make sure I spend time with and tell the people I love how important they are to me.

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The book I read really highlighted the importance of time and how it is so precious. I learned that waiting around is a waste of time. In that way I will reach out/connect to others while I have ample time to do so.

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It has inspired me to go out and inspire others and go on journeys of faith.

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Harris Eskew, Brian Piccolo A Short Season by Jeannie Morris

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Harris Eskew, Brian Piccolo A Short Season by Jeannie Morris

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This book about the football player Brian piccolo getting cancer at the height of his football career is a good read, but it gets really boring. It is also an old book so I think that plays a part in it. If there was more action I think I would like it more.

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I use the strength of the Holy Spirit to trust in God. With trust that everything will be ok and things will get better, we get through the hard times of the year. We need to follow God's plan for us the best we can, and the Holy Spirit helps us do that.