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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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Mrs. Thackston, Midnight Library, by Matt Haig

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Mrs. Thackston, Midnight Library, by Matt Haig

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Colton Walker, Elephant Run by Roland Smith

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Colton Walker, Elephant Run by Roland Smith

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Annie Callaghan, The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse

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Annie Callaghan, The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse

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Jack Bowers, A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole

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Jack Bowers, A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole

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Emily Gable, I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick

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Emily Gable, I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick

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Ava Carbonara, It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

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Ava Carbonara, It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

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Kendall Cushion, Divergent by Veronica Roth

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Kendall Cushion, Divergent by Veronica Roth

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Joey Dial, Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan

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Joey Dial, Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan

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Kate Little, Dear Evan Hansen by Benj Pasek

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Kate Little, Dear Evan Hansen by Benj Pasek

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Hadley Mathers, The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

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Hadley Mathers, The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

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Bryce Matlock, Wins, Losses, and Lessons by Lou Holtz

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Bryce Matlock, Wins, Losses, and Lessons by Lou Holtz

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Katherine Webb, Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Katherine Webb, Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Whit Webb, The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant

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Whit Webb, The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant

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Khamillo Wells, The Revenant by Michael Punke

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Khamillo Wells, The Revenant by Michael Punke

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Provide hospitality to my peers. Meet people where they are like the character met people in Burma. Welcome all who I interact with. The Burmese people inspire me to be more hospitable to everyone I meet.

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Like the detective in my book, I want to help people figure out issues and problems. Elin was not required to help figure out how people went missing, but wanted to provide her skills and experiences to save more lives. I want to use my skills and experiences to help people in tough situations.

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The protagonist was very rude to others by insulting others and treating them unkindly. Learned to do the opposite and treat people with respect and listen to them.

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Main character is really nice. Want to be kind to all classmates and peers like main character and Mary.

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Lily, the main character, provided a home for someone who was homeless. She provided hospitality and food for someone in need. This is the work of Mary.

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The main character Tris was selfless and helpful to friends while they were in danger. My plan is to help others in tough situations.

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When a character's dad was dying, the other characters banded together to show compassion and help him through his ailment. They ultimately saved him. Power of friendship got them through this difficult situation.

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Main character Evan helped the family get through the hard times when their son died. You are inspired to help people through loss and show a compassionate heart.

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When there were problems in the family, they came together to support each other. I will support my friends throughout all problems that arise.

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Main character had a rough childhood, but always prayed and was kind. He taught that good things can come from bad things. Always give it up to God!

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Author learned to be patient and compassionate to other people. I want to provide those same characteristics for my peers.

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My summer reading inspired me to reach out this summer because the main character rarely left the house, making him not have many friends and he does not really know how to talk to people, which makes him be rude to everyone, including his mom. A few ways I reached out this summer was, making a few friends, spending time with my friends, playing video games with my friends over discord, and doing some volunteer work.

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Kobe talks about how his relationship with God, his teammates, and coaches led him to where he is. If my classmates need anything, I will encourage them to turn to God for help.

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The main character was dying at one point, but found a companion to help bring him back to life. Will show compassion to my peers!

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I have been inspired to reach out by the characters in my book because they do not judge one another even though they all have flaws, and the native Burmese try their best to be very hospitable to the foreign newcomer. Over the summer, I have also reached out to others through camps where I helped kids of many backgrounds learn the basics of how to play baseball. I also began learning prior to my trip to Cancun a few Spanish words and phrases so that I wouldn't have to make the locals step out of their comfort zone to much.

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My summer reading book inspired me to step out out of my comfort zone and reach out to people by using my skills to help others around me. In my book, the main character reached out to all her peers at the hotel to help spread information and solve the mystery. This summer, I used my skills to be a counselor at the Marist cheerleading camp and reach out to little girls to teach them how to cheer. Also, I reached out to a lot of families and helped out babysitting for them this summer.

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My summer reading book inspired me to reach out because when the family in my book comes together during tough times, it makes it easier to solve the problems and get through it. This summer, I reached out when I spent time with family and friends, I tried to include everybody, and I helped my parents around the house.

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My summer reading inspired me to reach out because the main character was selfless towards her friends. I was selfless this summer by babysitting my siblings instead of going to a party and helping with chores around the house. This summer I reacheed out by making new friends.

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My summer reading has inspired me to reach out this summer because the main character reached out to a family who were grieving the loss of their son. He has taught me to always help people in their time of need. I stepped out of my comfort zone at camp to help someone who was homesick and I made their week better. I was able to help them overcome their homesickness and now they are going back to camp next year.

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A example of mercy and compassion is when Jason and his friend go help and save piper father. she was sacred of asking them but when she did they supported and helped her in her journey.

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Some examples of mercy and compassion was when the main character Lily gave food and shelter at night for a homeless kid who went to her school. Later on in the story he gave Lily a place to stay when she needed to get away from her abusive husband and out of her house.

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An example of compassion and mercy in my book is when the main character supports his player even though he knows that he will get backlash for it.

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My book inspires me to step out of my comfort zone and help others because one of the main characters is always helping other people and being selfless. The main character helps bring people together and spreads so much love around the community, I am inspired by her to help others. One example is when buys her sister ice-cream because she knows she likes ice-cream a lot

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An example of compassion and mercy was when the group took care of Glass when he got attacked by the bear.

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It inspired me to reach out because, in the story Glass helped an old lady even though he wasn't sure if he should've. The lady really did need the help, and later on Glass was glad he helped out. This summer I reached out by making new friends and meeting good people.

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An example of mercy and compassion is when the author had a career ending baseball injury and everyone around him gave their best effort to help him. All his family and friends were all by his side throughout many scary doctors appointments and all through his time of recovery. The people close to him also were extremely compassionate while he had many mental struggles and hardships dealing with the fact he couldn't continue his passion at the time.

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My book inspired me to reach out and become friends with new people. In the book, Kobe Bryant meets new people and is kind to them. He also is nice to people he already knew like his teammates and his coaches. In his book, he also explains how important staying determined is. Usually, if I feel stressed with school or anything else I won't want to do it, but this book has inspired me to stay determined.

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My book inspired me too reach out and get out of my comfort zone and reach out because Kobe Bryant is nice to new teammates and coaches. I did that over the summer with new friends and introduced them to my friends that I have had for awhile.