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In my book, Old Major does all he can to take care of the rest of the animals while they revolt to overturn the farmer.

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In my book, Old Major does all he can to take care of the rest of the animals while they revolt to overturn the farmer.

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Examples of mercy and compassion from the book I read are how many of the side characters sacrifice their safety and energy to help the main character, Lester. For example, a mother named Sally allowed Lester to stay in her apartment while he was hiding from his enemies. She gave him food, clothes, and shelter just because she is merciful and compassionate about the cause he was fighting for.

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I can encourage people to do what they love.(Brady Barry)

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I can encourage people to do what they love.(Brady Barry)

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Reading this book has made me realize how much God has an impact on my life. Mariano describes how when he got too confident in himself, he had the worst outing of his career. This was an eye opening moment to him and from that point on he would say a prayer before he would pitch. This has made me realize how much of an impact God has on my life. (Daniel Avitabile)

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Reading this book has made me realize how much God has an impact on my life. Mariano describes how when he got too confident in himself, he had the worst outing of his career. This was an eye opening moment to him and from that point on he would say a prayer before he would pitch. This has made me realize how much of an impact God has on my life. (Daniel Avitabile)

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Brady Barry.  A miracle on the 17th green by James Patterson.

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Brady Barry.  A miracle on the 17th green by James Patterson.

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In my book, I read examples of mercy and compassion because Boxer cared for all of the other animals. He showed leadership and helped out the weaker ones.

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In my book, I read examples of mercy and compassion because Boxer cared for all of the other animals. He showed leadership and helped out the weaker ones.

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My book really shows my that I need to reach out and do I really want to do in life. This is because in this book the main character quit his job, and started playing golf. Golf is what he wanted to do his whole life.(Brady Barry)

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I will express mercy and compassion by making sure everyone is included in group settings this year. In the book I read, Boxer shows compassion through his leadership.

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I will express mercy and compassion by making sure everyone is included in group settings this year. In the book I read, Boxer shows compassion through his leadership.

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I would express mercy and compassion to my classmates by making tham feel valued and loved. In my book gus makes hazel feel good about herself and makes her feel worthy. This causes hazel to be confident which helps build there strong relationship together

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In my book, Satu saves a boy(future demon lord) about to take his own life.  She also continues to help him by braking him out of the millitary in order to keep him safe.(Amanda Lydon)

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In my book, Satu saves a boy(future demon lord) about to take his own life.  She also continues to help him by braking him out of the millitary in order to keep him safe.(Amanda Lydon)

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I can give support to my classmates and make them feel confident in their work. (Daniel Avitabile)

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I can give support to my classmates and make them feel confident in their work. (Daniel Avitabile)

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In difficult situations, I trust in God to help get me through. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus chose to do what was right, instead of what the people in his town were telling him to do. He got through the situation by relying on his own strength, and trusting what he learned from God. (Lucy Linch)

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In difficult situations, I trust in God to help get me through. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus chose to do what was right, instead of what the people in his town were telling him to do. He got through the situation by relying on his own strength, and trusting what he learned from God. (Lucy Linch)

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I can help with assignments and to be a person that they can trust. (Lucy Linch)

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I can help with assignments and to be a person that they can trust. (Lucy Linch)

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I will express mercy and compassion to my classmates this school year by asking my teachers questions that will benefit my class and clarify information. The person from my book that inspires me to do "Mary's Work" is Lester.

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I can help those who need it on certain assignments/projects.  Also, I can listen to those who are struggling with mental health issues, and need someone to talk to.  The Winter Demon ispires me to be compassonite and do Mary's Work, unlike him. (Amanda Lydon)

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I can help those who need it on certain assignments/projects.  Also, I can listen to those who are struggling with mental health issues, and need someone to talk to.  The Winter Demon ispires me to be compassonite and do Mary's Work, unlike him. (Amanda Lydon)

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One work of Mary in my book is when Baylee(the main character) decided to help the investigators eventually uncovering the truth. (Ryan Akin). 

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One work of Mary in my book is when Baylee(the main character) decided to help the investigators eventually uncovering the truth. (Ryan Akin). 

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In my book, Denny does all he can to take care of everyone he can including Zoe(his daughter), Eve (his wive, and Enzo (his dog). He tries to teach others what he thinks is valuable. (Sam Eckstein)

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In my book, Denny does all he can to take care of everyone he can including Zoe(his daughter), Eve (his wive, and Enzo (his dog). He tries to teach others what he thinks is valuable. (Sam Eckstein)

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I can try to get the full story and always get both sides of an aurgument.

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I can try to get the full story and always get both sides of an aurgument.

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I can try to give proper time and care to those who need it. (Sam Eckstein)

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I can try to give proper time and care to those who need it. (Sam Eckstein)

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Ryan Akin, One of us is next, Karen M. Marcaus. 

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Ryan Akin, One of us is next, Karen M. Marcaus. 

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Natalie Stokes, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

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Natalie Stokes, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

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The Outsider by Stephen King

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The fault in our stars by John Green

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Amanda Lydon, Wind Daughter by Joanna Ruth Meyer

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Amanda Lydon, Wind Daughter by Joanna Ruth Meyer

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Lucy Linch, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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Lucy Linch, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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Daniel Avitabile, The Closer by Mariano Rivera

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Daniel Avitabile, The Closer by Mariano Rivera

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Hunter Nguyen, The Trials of Apollo: The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan

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Hunter Nguyen, The Trials of Apollo: The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan

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Sam Eckstein, The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

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Sam Eckstein, The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

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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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Example: Ms. Williams, Dune by Frank Herbert 

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Example: Ms. Williams, Dune by Frank Herbert 

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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.