Sunday, 22 June 2025

A Prayer of the Day Prayer for our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV

Prayer for our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV   
Prayer of the Day  

A Prayer of the Day Prayer for our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV

O God, who in your providential design
willed that your Church be built upon blessed Peter, whom you set over the other Apostles, look with favour, we pray, on Leo, our Pope and grant that he, whom you have made Peter’s successor, may be for your people a visible source and foundation of unity in faith and of communion.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for him
St Peter, pray for him
All you Holy Roman Pontiffs, pray for him
Ss Augustine and Monica, pray for him
Amen. 
  
Pope Leo XIV Coat of Arms

Every so often I post a prayer I use as part of my daily prayers. This is one of two I have been praying for Pope Leo XIV since his election, and I plan to continue and pray it each day going forward.

Books about Pope Leo XIV:
LEO XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope - Matthew Bunson
When the White Smoke Clears: A Guide to Pope Leo XIV's Early Days
- Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jeff Cavins, Dr. Edward Sri, Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Fr. Josh Johnson, and Katie Prejean McGrady
Pope Leo XIV - Jesús Colina
Pope Leo XIV Inside the Conclave and the Dawn of a New Papacy - Christopher White

Books By Pope Leo XVI:



Saturday, 21 June 2025

We Were Liars - E. Lockhart - We Were Liars Book 1

We Were Liars
We Were Liars Book 1
Delacorte Press
ISBN 9780385741279
eISBN 9780375984402
ASIN B00FPOSDGY

We Were Liars - E. Lockhart - We Were Liars Book 1

I have been aware of this novel for a while. And I am really not the intended audience. But my youngest daughter is a budding bibliophile, and through grade school I tried to read everything they were reading. She was reading this with her class in grade 9 and part way through she asked me to read it so she could bounce her ideas off me. We have done this with numerous books over the last few years. I picked it up with no real expectations and without knowing much about the actual story or author.

The description of this novel is:

“A beautiful and distinguished family.
A private island.
A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy.
A group of four friends—the Liars—whose friendship turns destructive.
A revolution. An accident. A secret.
Lies upon lies.
True love.
The truth.”

My daughter and her best friend were both stressing over this story. Part of their anxiety was over the fact that while reading it in class they could not get too far ahead. Which left them with lots of time to think and fret over their theories, about what was happening or had happened in the story. They used me as a sounding board before I started reading and once I was ahead of them. And to be honest we had about 90% of it figured out before the big reveal. We had each picked up different pieces and shared them together. My daughter had had used flip chart paper to trace out her ideas. Her teacher asked to see it and ended up doing a class activity based on it. 

The story is interesting, and the characters well written. When I went to university and have friends with the kind of money this family had, and can say much in the novel reminds me of conversations with them. They story starts off feeling like a tragedy but we do not really know how much so until the end. I loved the way the protagonist kept retelling fairy tales and stories we are familiar with but with new twists on the stories. I think these retellings were among my favourite parts of the book. To quote Nicholas Cage from Gone in 60 Seconds this family “has too much bloody money”. And like many families huge infighting. Almost everyone in the story is manipulative and scheming on at least one level. 

Cadence (Cady) suffers from amnesia, migraines, and often feeling chilled. She does not remember the accident, or much of the summer it happened. The story is mainly told 2 years later back on the family island. And she is trying to piece together what happened, and why she can’t remember. She starts tracking it on paper and putting it up in her room, in the house her and her mother occupy on the island. But not everything is as it appears. 

After we finished I did pick up the deluxe edition for my daughter for the extra material in it, I would recommend that version. It was an entertaining read. My daughter, her friend and even her teacher cried when reading the book. My daughter thinks I am cold hearted because I did not. It was an interesting read with a great twist. I kind of described it as Fight Club for teen girls. A solid 4 star read.

Books by E. Lockhart:
Fly on the Wall
Dramarama
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks
How To Be Bad
Genuine Fraud
Again

Ruby Oliver Series:
The Boyfriend List 
The Boy Book 
The Treasure Map of Boys 
Real Live Boyfriends

We Were Liars Series:
Family of Liars
We Fell Apart

Contributed to:
Love Hurts
21 Proms
Not Like I'm Jealous Or Anything

Family Of Liars - E. Lockhart - We Were Liars Book 0

We Were Liars - E. Lockhart - We Were Liars Book 1

We Were Liars - E. Lockhart - We Were Liars Book 1 Deluxe Edition

We Fell Apart - E. Lockhart - We Were Liars Book 2

Friday, 20 June 2025

The Stowaway Solution - Gordon Korman - On The Run Book 4

Now You See Them, Now You Don't
On The Run Book 3
Gordon Korman
ISBN 9780439651387
eISBN 9780545632058
ASIN B00CFT6LF2

The Stowaway Solution - Gordon Korman - On The Run Book 4

This story is past the halfway point of this series but as I discovered previously there is a second series with the same characters, the Kidnapped series has another three volumes, so you could see this as the fourth of 9 stories featuring the Falconer's.

A few years ago in the summer of 2022, Korman published his 100th book. Yes you read that correctly, his hundredth book. My introduction to Korman’s works was the 39 Clues back in 2009. Since then I have read over 45 of his books. I am starting to make a serious dent in his canon, with each one I read I am entertained and often challenged. My son often reads these books to me or with me. And now my youngest daughter has started reading them. I have been jumping around on different series and from his oldest works to his newest. There are so many great read in the Korman’s collection. 

My son and I started reading Gordon Korman books together a few years ago, when he was given one as an end of year gift by his teacher. She gave the whole class the same Scholastic edition and wrote a note to each student in their copy of the book. Prior to that I had a read a few of his contributions to the 39 Clues series and had enjoyed them. My son and I have mostly been reading his more recent titles. We listened to this one on a recent road trip. The series consists of:

The Stowaway Solution 
Public Enemies 
Hunting the Hunter 

The description of this volume is:

“The FBI is after them. So is a killer. Their parents are in jail. And friends are nowhere to be found. Fugitives far from home, Aiden and Meg Falconer only have each other to trust.

But when the chase gets too intense on land and the Falconers stow away on a seabound freighter, things start to fall apart. The crew is suspicious... and a monster storm is on its way. Fate is about to tear Aiden and Meg away from each other - perhaps forever.”

Another is:

“The thrills take to the seas in the latest breakneck-speed adventure from ace storyteller Gordon Korman. Aiden and Meg Falconer are on the hunt for the one man who might be able to free their parents from jail. The hitch? There are plenty of other people on the hunt for THEM, including the FBI and an eerie, hairless killer. After one close call too many, the Falconers find themselves stowed away on a ship -- but the chase doesn't end there. Instead, it moves to close quarters, where every step, every breath, could get them caught.”

Unlike many of Korman’s books the chapters do not have titles, in any of the first four books in the series. The premise of the series, at least from the four volumes reminds me of Conspiracy 365 January by Gabrielle Lord, also from Scholastic but published 5 years after this series. At the end of the volume is no preview of the next instalment, but all 6 volumes published in just over a year. 

The intensity in this series just got cranked way up. And it was already pretty high. Meg and Aiden have a close encounter in LA, and find themselves being hunted by every law enforcement office in the area. Using skill, cunning, tips from their father’s mystery books, and their own ingenuity they find a way to slip the tightening noose. Finding themselves in port they decide to stowaway on a ship heading up the coast. But things do not go exactly to plan. And a storm tossed sea causes the biggest problems they have encountered yet.

The brother and sister have a close encounter and even conversation with the FBI agent who put their parents away. They are determined to find the evidence to clear their parents’ names. No matter the risks, or trials they face. To find out what happens to the duo you will need to read this excellent instalment in the series. 

This story had some serious risk, and a few close calls, and even being afloat at high sea. It is another great offering in a wonderful series! This story and series is darker than many of Korman’s offerings. The pace is break neck. The characters are very well written. You will find yourself cheering for Aiden and Meg again and again. It is a story young readers will latch onto and be desperate to know what happens next! Another masterful story from Korman’s skilful pen!

Books by Gordon Korman:
MacDonald Hall Series:
         (formerly The War With Mr. Wizzle)
Light’s Camera, Disaster (1991)
          (aka Macdonald Hall Goes Hollywood)
The Jokes on Us (1995)
          (formerly Something Fishy at Macdonald Hall)

Bugs Potter Series:

Jeremy Bloom Series:
The D−Poems of Jeremy Bloom (1992)
The Last-Place Sports Poems of Jeremy Bloom (1996)

Monday Night Football Series:
The Quarterback Exchange (1997)
Running Back Conversion (1997)
Super Bowl Switch (1997)
Heavy Artillery (1997)
Ultimate Scoring Machine (1998)
NFL Rules! Bloopers, Pranks, Upsets, and Touchdowns (1998)

Masterminds Series:
Masterminds (2015)

Slapshots Series:
The Stars From Mars (1999)
All-Mars All-Stars/The Dream Team (1999)
The Face-off Phony (2000)
Cup Crazy (2000)
Ouch I got slapped (2023)
4-in-1 Slapshots: The Complete Collection (2008)

Nose Pickers Series:
Nose Pickers from Outer Space! (1999)
Planet of the Nose Pickers (2000)
Your Mummy Is a Nose Picker (2000)
Invasion of the Nose Pickers (2001)
4-in-1 The Ultimate Nose-Picker Collection (2006)

Island Series:
Shipwreck (2001)
Survival (2001)
Escape (2001)
3-in-1 Island Trilogy Collection (2006)

Son of the Mob Series:
Son of the Mob 2: Hollywood Hustle (2004)

Everest Series:
The Contest (2002)
The Climb (2002)
The Summit (2002)
Everest Trilogy Box Set (2002)

Dive Series:
The Discovery (2003)
The Deep (2003)
The Danger (2003)

On the Run Series:
Public Enemies (2005)
Hunting the Hunter (2006)

Kidnapped Series:
The Search (2006)
The Rescue (2006)

Swindle Series:
Swindle (2008)
Zoobreak (2009)
Framed (2010)
Showoff (2012)
Hideout (2013)
Jackpot (2014)
Unleashed (2015)
Jingle (2016)

Titanic Series:
Unsinkable (2011)
Collision Course (2011)
S.O.S (2011)

The 39 Clues Series:
Vespers Rising (2011)
The Medusa Plot (2011)
Flashpoint (2014)

Hypnotists Series:
The Hypnotists (2013)
Memory Maze (2014)
The Dragonfly Effect (2015)

Ungifted Series:
Ungifted (2012)
Supergifted (2018)
Hypergifted (2026)

Slacker Series:
Slacker (2016)
Level 13 (2019)
...

Non Series Books:
Born To Rock (2006)
Schooled (2007)
Pop (2009)
Restart (2017)
Notorious (2019)
War Stories (2020)
Game On (contains The Chicken Doesn’t Skate and The Toilet Paper Tigers (2021)
Unplugged (2021)
Linked (2021)
The Fort (2022)









Thursday, 19 June 2025

Saint Joan of Arc The Girl Who Heard God's Call - Paddy Bréagnamh - Mini Saints & Missionaries Library

Saint Joan of Arc: 
The Girl Who Heard God's Call
Mini Saints & Missionaries Library 
Paddy Bréagnamh
ISBN 9798899680076
eISBN 9798899680083
ASIN B0F88HYC9D

Saint Joan of Arc: The Girl Who Heard God's Call - Paddy Bréagnamh

I have loved reading about Saint Joan for year, and was thrilled when my youngest picked her as her confirmation saint. I originally picked up a volume in this series on Pope Leo XIV and loved it, and I look forward to reading the others in the series and hope they release many, many more. The description of the book is:

“The true story of a teenage girl who changed history—by listening to God.

Saint Joan of Arc: The Girl Who Heard God's Call is an inspiring children’s chapter book about one of the Church’s most courageous saints. Perfect for readers ages 8–10, this engaging biography brings Joan’s story to life with vivid storytelling, historical context, and faith-filled encouragement.

Young readers will follow Joan from her quiet village in France to the battlefield, the royal court, and the flames of martyrdom—always trusting the voice that called her to be brave.

Beautifully told for kids ages 8–10
Perfect for First Communion, saint reports, or family reading
Includes a reflection section and timeline
Part of the best-selling Mini Saints & Missionaries Library series
Ideal for Catholic families, classrooms, and young readers who want to live with courage and purpose.”

I do not know if the author, Paddy Bréagnamh, is a real name or pen name, I can only find the 5 volumes in this series and the one on Saint Patrick in several book stores online. This second volume in the series was a great read and I look forward to the remaining three. The chapters and sections in the volume are:

Introduction 
 1: A Village Girl with Big Faith 
 2: A Girl with a Mission 
 3: The Banner and the Battle 
 4: Crowning the King 
 5: Captured and Alone 
 6: Martyrdom and Glory 
 7: A Legacy That Lives On 
 8: Be Brave Like Joan 
Reflection Questions 
Timeline of Saint Joan of Arc 
Author’s Note 
Mini Saints & Missionaries Library Series

This volume is written for young readers, it would be considered an early chapter book. Each chapter has an illustration on the chapter title page. The information is what is generally available online and other sources. The material was put together very well. It is a great introduction to the saint, or a reminder about her and her life. I highlighted several passages while reading this volume some of them are:

“Some saints lived quiet lives of prayer. Some lived during wars, surrounded by danger. And some were teenage girls with a mission from God.”

“This is the story of a girl who trusted God more than anything else. She wasn't afraid to stand alone. She was only afraid of ignoring her mission.”

“Even as a young child, Joan was drawn to prayer. She loved to sit quietly in the church, thinking about the saints and about Jesus. Some people thought she was too serious for her age. But Joan felt close to God---like He was right there with her.”

“But Joan didn't give up. She returned again and again, insisting she had a divine mission. People in the town began to take notice. They saw how serious she was, how strong her faith seemed. Some began to believe her.”

“Joan didn't ask for a sword. She asked for a banner. She had one made---a white flag decorated with golden lilies, the name of Jesus, and a picture of Christ in glory. She carried it proudly. It was a sign that her mission came from God.”

“When the time came to enter battle, Joan dressed in armor and rode on horseback. Her banner led the way. She didn't fight with weapons---she fought with courage and faith. During one of the battles, Joan was wounded by an arrow in her shoulder. Everyone thought she would retreat. But she didn't. She prayed, got back on her horse, and returned to the front lines. "Do not be afraid," she told the soldiers. "The victory is ours."”

“When they asked, "Are you in God's grace?" she replied, "If I am, may God keep me there. If I am not, may He put me there." The judges didn't know how to respond.”

“Years later, the Church opened a new investigation. Witnesses came forward---soldiers, priests, even townspeople who had seen her trial and death. They all said the same thing: Joan had been faithful. Joan had been holy. Joan had told the truth.”

Today, Saint Joan is remembered all over the world. She is the patron saint of France, of soldiers, and of young people who are called to be brave. Her legacy lives on---not just in books or statues, but in every heart that dares to trust God, even when it's hard. Joan faced fire without fear, because she knew the light of Heaven was waiting.

Over the centuries, Joan became a symbol of courage, purity, and patriotism. People admired her not only for what she had done, but for the way she had done it---with grace, determination, and faith. Artists painted her riding into battle. Writers told her story in books and plays. Statues of her were built in towns across France and beyond. Her image stood for bravery and hope.

Joan's story is not just about armor and battles. It's about listening when God speaks. Standing tall when others doubt you. And staying faithful, even when the path is hard. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those who dare to believe. And in every young person who hears God's call and says: "Yes.

I hope those quotes give you a feel for this volume. Over the years I have read much about Joan, and this is an excellent read about this saint. At the end of the volume is a selection of reflection questions for group discussion with kids. It was a wonderful little read. I enjoyed this volume. I can easily recommend it.   

Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2025 Catholic Reading Plan



Books in the Mini Saints & Missionaries Library Series:
From Pirates to Parades: The Story of Saint Patrick and His Day
Blessed Carlo Acutis: The Boy Who Showed the World Jesus
Saint Lorenzo Ruiz: The Brave Witness

From Pirates to Parades: The Story of Saint Patrick and His Day  - Paddy Bréagnamh

Blessed Carlo Acutis: The Boy Who Showed the World Jesus - Paddy Bréagnamh

Saint Lorenzo Ruiz: The Brave Witness - Paddy Bréagnamh

Pope Leo XIV: From Chicago to the Vatican: The First American Pope - Paddy Bréagnamh

Saint Joan of Arc: The Girl Who Heard God's Call - Paddy Bréagnamh


Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Swindle - Gordon Korman - Swindle Book 1

Swindle
Swindle Book 1
Gordon Korman
ISBN 9780439903455
eISBN 9780545457385
ASIN B006P8TYKS


This was the 70th book I have read from the masterful pen of Gordon Korman. I did not read much when young because of a dual form of dyslexia, because of that I have a great fondness for Middle Grade books, and books for tween and teens. Korman is one of the all-time masters. I set the goal of reading all his books about 2020. And with the reading of this I have read books in all his series, and all of the standalone stories. My introduction to Korman’s works was the 39 Clues back in 2009. But I really did not get into them until my son’s teacher gave everyone a book with a note in it at the ends of the school year. Since then my son and I have read many of his books together. 

Not counting omnibus editions I believe that as of the summer of 2025 Korman has published 109 books. And one coming out in a few weeks and one planned for release early next year. As of the reading of this volume I am down to 41 unread books. With each that I read I am entertained and often challenged. 

This book and was released originally in 2008 and the last in the series in 2016. This volume is available in English, French and Spanish. The description of this volume states:

“Ocean's 11 . . . with 11-year-olds, in a super stand-alone heist caper from Gordon Korman!

After a mean collector named Swindle cons him out of his most valuable baseball card, Griffin Bing must put together a band of misfits to break into Swindle's compound and recapture the card. There are many things standing in their way -- a menacing guard dog, a high-tech security system, a very secret hiding place, and their inability to drive -- but Griffin and his team are going to get back what's rightfully his . . . even if hijinks ensue. This is Gordon Korman at his crowd-pleasing best, perfect for readers who like to hoot, howl, and heist.”

The about the author for this edition states:

“Gordon Korman is the beloved author of over one hundred novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home, and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at his website.”

I really did not know what to expect when I started this volume. I left this series till the end for 2 main reasons. First it is the longest series to date by Korman. And Second, Not a huge dog guy, and not into anthropomorphic stories. I have never read the description, and just kept skipping over it until it was the last series for me to start. Once I started I really did not want to put this down. 

This story really is Ocean’s 11 with kids and I am so looking forward to where it goes in the next seven stories in the series. This is an excellent story about friendship, about kids standing up, and about life in a small community. Griffin Bing is the man with a plan. And if that first plan does not succeed, then try, try, try again. You will love the characters. The action is at times very intense, and the fun almost non-stop.

This is an excellent story. It is the start of what looks to be an amazing series. I can easily recommend it. Another great read from the master of the school story!

Books by Gordon Korman:
MacDonald Hall Series:
         (formerly The War With Mr. Wizzle)
Light’s Camera, Disaster (1991)
          (aka Macdonald Hall Goes Hollywood)
The Jokes on Us (1995)
          (formerly Something Fishy at Macdonald Hall)

Bugs Potter Series:

Jeremy Bloom Series:
The D−Poems of Jeremy Bloom (1992)
The Last-Place Sports Poems of Jeremy Bloom (1996)

Monday Night Football Series:
The Quarterback Exchange (1997)
Running Back Conversion (1997)
Super Bowl Switch (1997)
Heavy Artillery (1997)
Ultimate Scoring Machine (1998)
NFL Rules! Bloopers, Pranks, Upsets, and Touchdowns (1998)

Masterminds Series:
Masterminds (2015)

Slapshots Series:
The Stars From Mars (1999)
All-Mars All-Stars/The Dream Team (1999)
The Face-off Phony (2000)
Cup Crazy (2000)
Ouch I got slapped (2023)
4-in-1 Slapshots: The Complete Collection (2008)

Nose Pickers Series:
Nose Pickers from Outer Space! (1999)
Planet of the Nose Pickers (2000)
Your Mummy Is a Nose Picker (2000)
Invasion of the Nose Pickers (2001)
4-in-1 The Ultimate Nose-Picker Collection (2006)

Island Series:
Shipwreck (2001)
Survival (2001)
Escape (2001)
3-in-1 Island Trilogy Collection (2006)

Son of the Mob Series:
Son of the Mob 2: Hollywood Hustle (2004)

Everest Series:
The Contest (2002)
The Climb (2002)
The Summit (2002)
Everest Trilogy Box Set (2002)

Dive Series:
The Discovery (2003)
The Deep (2003)
The Danger (2003)

On the Run Series:
Public Enemies (2005)
Hunting the Hunter (2006)

Kidnapped Series:
The Search (2006)
The Rescue (2006)

Swindle Series:
Swindle (2008)
Zoobreak (2009)
Framed (2010)
Showoff (2012)
Hideout (2013)
Jackpot (2014)
Unleashed (2015)
Jingle (2016)

Titanic Series:
Unsinkable (2011)
Collision Course (2011)
S.O.S (2011)

The 39 Clues Series:
Vespers Rising (2011)
The Medusa Plot (2011)
Flashpoint (2014)

Hypnotists Series:
The Hypnotists (2013)
Memory Maze (2014)
The Dragonfly Effect (2015)

Ungifted Series:
Ungifted (2012)
Supergifted (2018)
Hypergifted (2026)

Slacker Series:
Slacker (2016)
Level 13 (2019)
...

Non Series Books:
Born To Rock (2006)
Schooled (2007)
Pop (2009)
Restart (2017)
Notorious (2019)
War Stories (2020)
Game On (contains The Chicken Doesn’t Skate and The Toilet Paper Tigers (2021)
Unplugged (2021)
Linked (2021)
The Fort (2022)

Swindle Series by Gordon Korman


Tuesday, 17 June 2025

St Mary's General Hospital Chapel Kitchener Ontario A Photo Essay

St Mary's General Hospital Chapel Kitchener Ontario
A Photo Essay

Last year my mother-in-law took a spill and spend some time in recovery at this hospital. My kids and I spend some time in the chapel and I appreciated the history. This is a photo essay of the chapel.

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I especially appreciated the Stations of the cross, and the statues of Joseph and Mary; there is a plaque on the wall stating:

"A gift from the founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, the statues of Mary and Joseph were cast in 1861 and graced the original Motherhouse chapel for the next ninety-four years. They were relocated from the Motherhouse chapel in Dundas in 1955, and remained there until its closing in 2019. In 2023, they arrived in their new home ... the chapel of St. Mary's General Hospital Kitchener. 

May their presence in this chapel be a reminder that we are richly blessed."

We are informed on the hospital website that:

"The Resurrection chapel is open at all times and is available for the use of all who wish to access it for the purpose of quiet prayer and reflection. It is located on the third floor of the hospital. This sacred space is also used for our Interdenominational Services, Catholic Mass, Memorial Services and more."

St. Mary's General Hospital
911 Queen’s Boulevard
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
N2M 1B2