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March 17, 2024About two weeks ago, St. Mary School had the opportunity to host Maria Riley, the author of an up-and-coming Catholic children's series called Adventures with the Saints. I was so thankful to be in attendance for her presentation! Maria spoke to the children about how each of them is called to sainthood and that the pathway to fulfilling this calling is intimately related to them becoming who God calls them to be. That is, virtuous men and women who help others to encounter God through the unique gifts and experiences he has given them. Her series, Adventures with the Saints, seeks to promote this understanding of our Catholic call to evangelization through shedding light on the stories of the countless holy men and women who we recognize as one with God in Heaven. You might call it a Catholic's reimagining of The Magic Tree House, a favorite from my youth, as it combines siblings traveling in time to meet historical figures of influence with lessons about how to live life well. The first book focuses on St. Joseph, whose feast day we celebrate this week, and kicks off the series by focusing on the depth of love between an adoptive parent and child. Main character Joshua, grapples with moving in with a new foster family, the Martins. Through the story of St. Joseph and the Holy Family, he comes to discover that familial connection goes far beyond blood relations. I encourage you to order this beautiful book and share it with the children in your life! And if you are eager for more, check out her two sequels about St. Therese and St. John Bosco.
