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FEBRUARY CHALLENGE: THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN
Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2015

1. St. Dominic Savio: Dominic is the patron saint of choir boys and of the falsely accused. The latter title was given to Dominic after two boys filled the school stove full of garbage and snow and falsely blamed Dominic. Dominic was punished in front of the entire class but he did not tell on the two boys. Read a book about music, or someone who is falsely accused of something.

2. St. Francis of Assisi: Early in his life Francis lead a crowd of young people who spent their lives in wild parties, giving into their vices and surrounding themselves with evil. When he was 25, God came to him in a dream and he turned over a new leaf. Francis became a lover of nature, where he felt all of nature and the animals in it were part of his brotherhood. Read a book where the main characters give into their vices or evil or read a book where nature or animals is an important part of the story.

3. St. Michael the Archangel: In the New Testament Michael leads God's armies against Statan's forces, where during the war in heaven, he defeats Satan. Read a book about a fierce battle or war.

4. St. Patrick of Ireland is one of the world's most popular saints. At 14 Patrick was captured and taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep. At the age of 20, he escaped captivity and returned to Britain to reunite with his family. Read a book about slavery or read a book that takes place in Ireland.

5. St. Therese of Lisieux: Therese had always wanted to be a saint but when she compared herself to all of the other saints, she felt the differences between them were so great. She believed that God wouldn't make her wish for something impossible, so she decided to accept herself and all of her faults. Read a story where the main character struggles with and overcomes his or her own faults, whether they be physical, emotional, personality or other faults.

6. St. Cecilia: She was a virgin given in marriage to a youth named Valerian. She wore sackcloth, fasted and invoked the saints and angels to protect her virginity. Four hundred people, including her husband were baptized because they wanted to see the angel protecting her. Cecilia was sentenced to death for preaching and converting people. Read a book where there is an angel or other paranormal being or read a book where someone is sentenced to death.

7. St. Joseph: Joseph was the husband of Mary and foster father to Jesus. Joseph was a working man, with humble work (a carpenter) and humble means. He wasn't a rich man but he came from royal lineage. Read a book where people live a simple life and do not have a luxurious lifestyle or read a book about royalty.

8. St. Lucy: Lucy's mother tried to arrange a marriage for her to a pagan. Lucy rejected her mother's choice and thought Christ was a better partner for life. The rejected bridegroom betrayed Lucy to the governor as a Christian. The governor tried to send Lucy into prostitution. Read a book about an arranged marriage or read a book about prostitution.

9. St. Clare: Clare was a beautiful Italian woman of nobility. After hearing St Francis preach, Clare wanted to imitate Francis. She ran away from home and gave herself to God. She cut off her hair and wore a rough brown habit, tied with a plain cord around her waist. Read a book about a character who runs away, or read a book where someone drastically changes his or her appearance.

10. St. Rose of Lima: St. Rose of Lima is the patroness of Latin America and the Philippines. Rose had many temptations from the devil and there were times she suffered terrible feelings of loneliness, sadness and in the end a painful sickness. Many miracles followed her death. Read a book about some kind of suffering or read a book that contains a miracle.

All information was taken from . I am no expert on religion or saints.

Adriana is going to lead this challenge!

I'm in for five!

1. St. Dominic (music) - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel - completed

2. St. Francis of Assisi (vices) - The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters - completed

3. St. Michel the archangel (war) - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah - completed

4. St. Patrick (slaves) - Golden Son by Pierce Brown - completed

5. St. Therese (overcoming faults) - The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman - completed

6. St. Cecelia (paranormal) - The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan - completed

7. St. Joseph (simple life) - Messenger by Lois Lowry - completed

8. St. Lucy (prostitution) - The Ship of Brides by Jojo Moyes - completed

9. St. Clare (running away) - The Good Girl by Mary Kubica - completed

10. St. Rose of Lima (overcomes suffering) - Married by Monday by Catherine Bybee

10/5 - challenge completed!!!

I'm in for six!
I'll lead if you want.

I will try for five.

2. St. Francis(vices)-Madame Bovary2/12/15
4. St. Patrick(slavery)-Beloved2/3/15
6. St. Cecelia(death sentence)-Things Fall Apart2/5/15
7. St. Joseph(royalty)-Katherine2/23/15
10.St. Rose(suffering-teenage angst)-Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging2/26/15
5/5

Thanks for leading, Adriana!

I'll go in for five as well.

Participants


Adriana: 3/6
Angel: 0/1
Amber: 2/3
Arushi: 8/4 COMPLETE
Ashley: 0/10
Brianna: 5/2 COMPLETE
Carrie 0/3
Cassandra: 4/5
Charity: 0/7
ChrisP: 7/7 COMPLETE
Claire: 0/5
Courtney: 3/6
Cristal: 5/5 COMPLETE
Cynthia: 9/10
Daisya: 0/5
Delta: 6/6 COMPLETE
Elizabeth: 0/5
Emily: 0/10
Ilona: 4/2 COMPLETE
Isa: 5/5 COMPLETE
Izavel: 0/2
Janet: 5/5 COMPLETE
Jenny: 0/6
Jodie: 3/3 COMPLETE
Julie: 0/1
Kadijah: 4/4 COMPLETE
Kari: 0/3
Kimberly: 4/10
Krystal: 2/4
Laurie: 2/3
Lorina: 3/3 COMPLETE
Maddison: 3/10
Mary Pat: 2/2 COMPLETE
Maria: 4/4 COMPLETE
Meg: 5/5 COMPLETE
Megan: 10/5 COMPLETE
Megan: 5/4 COMPLETE
Nicole: 3/2 COMPLETE
Nola: 0/10
Nwanyidimma: 2/3
Peggy: 0/2
Ramesh: 0/3
Robyn: 4/3 COMPLETE
ScarlettMi: 0/4
Sharon: 0/3
Sibyl: 4/4 COMPLETE
Sirius: 1/?
Skylar Nicole: 0/6
Smokkee: 0/3
Susan: 5/4 COMPLETE
Vernice: 5/5 COMPLETE
Whitney: 3/3 COMPLETE

I would like to join for 5.

Read a book about music, or someone who is falsely accused of something. Station Eleven read 5/2/15 - the travelling symphony a musical troop.

Read a book about a character who runs away, or read a book where someone drastically changes his or her appearance.Paper Towns read 7/2/15
Margo runs away.


Read a story where the main character struggles with and overcomes his or her own faults, whether they be physical, emotional, personality or other faults.The Girl on the Train read 9/2/15 Rachel struggles with alcohol.

4. Read a book about slavery or read a book that takes place in Ireland. The Invention of Wings
read 14/2/15 epic story about the plight of slaves in 18th century America.

10. Read a book about some kind of suffering. Before I Go To Sleep Christine suffers with memory loss

Challenge complete 5\5

Fun! I actually just picked up a book about different saints that I think I will read in February just because of the name of this challenge...
With that said put me down for 3

Welcome to the challenge Cristal and Robyn!

I'm in for four!

Good luck Isa :D

I'll try 4.

I'm going to try for 4.

2. Read a book where the main characters give into their vices or evil or read a book where nature or animals is an important part of the story.
� Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog read 2/15/2015
4. Read a book about slavery or read a book that takes place in Ireland.
� The Time of My Life read 2/2/2015
7. Read a book where people live a simple life and do not have a luxurious lifestyle or read a book about royalty.
� The Amish Bride read 2/20/2015
8. Read a book about an arranged marriage or read a book about prostitution.
� Snow Flower and the Secret Fan read 2/19/2015
10. Read a book about some kind of suffering or read a book that contains a miracle.
� Son of a Gun: A Memoir read 2/19/2015

5/4 completed
Challenge complete!

Put me down for 4

Added you all Maria, Susan, and ChrisP (:

Put me down for 1

I'll try for 4

Completed 2/4

Saint Dominic (falsely accused) - The Fifth Gospel 02/10/2015

St. Therese of Lisieux - Guilt 02/11/15

I am going to try for 3.

I'll try for all 10

Thanks very much Adriana for leading the challenge. I have a big book scheduled for February, but I think I would like to try for 3 books.

1. St. Dominic Savio: Dominic is the patron saint of choir boys and of the falsely accused. The latter title was given to Dominic after two boys filled the school stove full of garbage and snow and falsely blamed Dominic. Dominic was punished in front of the entire class but he did not tell on the two boys. Read a book about music, or someone who is falsely accused of something. 4th of July Lindsey is falsely accused of police brutality by a murder suspect.

2. St. Francis of Assisi: Early in his life Francis lead a crowd of young people who spent their lives in wild parties, giving into their vices and surrounding themselves with evil. When he was 25, God came to him in a dream and he turned over a new leaf. Francis became a lover of nature, where he felt all of nature and the animals in it were part of his brotherhood. Read a book where the main characters give into their vices or evil or read a book where nature or animals is an important part of the story. I Am Number Four John's dog pays an important role in his survival

3. St. Michael the Archangel: In the New Testament Michael leads God's armies against Statan's forces, where during the war in heaven, he defeats Satan. Read a book about a fierce battle or war.

4. St. Patrick of Ireland is one of the world's most popular saints. At 14 Patrick was captured and taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep. At the age of 20, he escaped captivity and returned to Britain to reunite with his family. Read a book about slavery or read a book that takes place in Ireland.

5. St. Therese of Lisieux: Therese had always wanted to be a saint but when she compared herself to all of the other saints, she felt the differences between them were so great. She believed that God wouldn't make her wish for something impossible, so she decided to accept herself and all of her faults. Read a story where the main character struggles with and overcomes his or her own faults, whether they be physical, emotional, personality or other faults. Harvesting the Heart

6. St. Cecilia: She was a virgin given in marriage to a youth named Valerian. She wore sackcloth, fasted and invoked the saints and angels to protect her virginity. Four hundred people, including her husband were baptized because they wanted to see the angel protecting her. Cecilia was sentenced to death for preaching and converting people. Read a book where there is an angel or other paranormal being or read a book where someone is sentenced to death.

7. St. Joseph: Joseph was the husband of Mary and foster father to Jesus. Joseph was a working man, with humble work (a carpenter) and humble means. He wasn't a rich man but he came from royal lineage. Read a book where people live a simple life and do not have a luxurious lifestyle or read a book about royalty.

8. St. Lucy: Lucy's mother tried to arrange a marriage for her to a pagan. Lucy rejected her mother's choice and thought Christ was a better partner for life. The rejected bridegroom betrayed Lucy to the governor as a Christian. The governor tried to send Lucy into prostitution. Read a book about an arranged marriage or read a book about prostitution.

9. St. Clare: Clare was a beautiful Italian woman of nobility. After hearing St Francis preach, Clare wanted to imitate Francis. She ran away from home and gave herself to God. She cut off her hair and wore a rough brown habit, tied with a plain cord around her waist. Read a book about a character who runs away, or read a book where someone drastically changes his or her appearance.

10. St. Rose of Lima: St. Rose of Lima is the patroness of Latin America and the Philippines. Rose had many temptations from the devil and there were times she suffered terrible feelings of loneliness, sadness and in the end a painful sickness. Many miracles followed her death. Read a book about some kind of suffering or read a book that contains a miracle.


3/3

I'm in for one.

Will try for 3

No problem Jodi! Good luck everyone :D

I haven't worked out which tasks I will do, but I am going to take a risk and say I can do five.

Good luck Meg!

I'll try 3

ALL COMPLETED 3/3

5. Read a story where the main character struggles with and overcomes his or her own faults, whether they be physical, emotional, personality or other faults.
Conferencia sobre la lluvia (Conference about the rain), Juan Villoro Read 2/02

6. Read a book where there is an angel or other paranormal being or read a book where someone is sentenced to death
1408, Stephen King Read 2/26

9. Read a book about a character who runs away, or read a book where someone drastically changes his or her appearance. It, Stephen King Read 2/26

I would like to try for six.

#1 St. Cecilia The Serpent of Venice read 2/2
(view spoiler)[ Technically not an angel or paranormal being, but the dragon does act as a sort of deus ex machina and guardian angel. And there are also many death sentences, but not all were sentenced by the Venice court of law. (hide spoiler)]
#2 St. Rose of Lima The Martian read 2/3
(view spoiler)[ Watney definitely suffers throughout this book, and I'm sure some would consider his rescue a miracle. (hide spoiler)]
#3 St. Dominic Savio Q & A read 2/3
(view spoiler)[ Ram is accused of cheating on the show. (hide spoiler)]
#4 St. Clare The Silver Linings Playbook read 2/4
(view spoiler)[ Pat works out and loses a lot of weight. (hide spoiler)]
#5 St. Francis of Assisi Zombie, Ohio read 2/9
(view spoiler)[ Peter gives into his zombie nature and begins hunting people to eat their brains. (hide spoiler)]
#6 St. Patrick of Ireland Scarlet read 2/11
(view spoiler)[ Wolf and the genetically engineered Lunars are slaves to their instincts and thaumaturges; Cinder is a slave to her destiny; Emperor Kai is a slave to his responsibility to the Commonwealth. (hide spoiler)]
#7 St. Michael the Archangel Infected read 2/12
(view spoiler)[ There is an internal war in Perry and a real war with the Triangle. (hide spoiler)]
#8 St. Joseph The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story read 2/13
(view spoiler)[ Antonina and her family, and visitors, have to live simply and quietly during the war. (hide spoiler)]
#9 St. Therese of Lisieux American Gods read 2/15
(view spoiler)[ Shadow spends the entire journey struggling to figure out who he is and becoming who he was meant to be. (hide spoiler)]
#10 St. Lucy Island of the Sequined Love Nun read 2/21
(view spoiler)[ Meadow is a prostitute; Kimmy at least pretends to be a prostitute; and Sepie isn't exactly a prostitute, but she is a sex worker. (hide spoiler)]

I'm in for 3!

I'm in for four!

I'm going to try for four books for this challenge.


(0/4)

1. Read a book about music, or someone who is falsely accused of something.

2. Read a book where the main characters give into their vices or evil or read a book where nature or animals is an important part of the story.

3. Read a book about a fierce battle or war.

4. Read a book about slavery or read a book that takes place in Ireland.

5. Read a story where the main character struggles with and overcomes his or her own faults, whether they be physical, emotional, personality or other faults.

6. Read a book where there is an angel or other paranormal being or read a book where someone is sentenced to death.

7. Read a book where people live a simple life and do not have a luxurious lifestyle or read a book about royalty.

8. Read a book about an arranged marriage or read a book about prostitution.

9. Read a book about a character who runs away, or read a book where someone drastically changes his or her appearance.

10. Read a book about some kind of suffering or read a book that contains a miracle.

Going to try for all 10!

I'm in for 2 books.

I'll try for 2 books (more if I have time) COMPLETED TWO!

�1. St. Rose of Lima: Read a book about some kind of suffering: The Snow Child

�2. St. Dominic Savio: Read a book about music: Station Eleven

3. St. Joseph:read a book about royalty: The Other Boleyn Girl

I'll try four.

I will do this challenge.
1. Read a book about music, or someone who is falsely accused of something.

2. Read a book where the main characters give into their vices or evil or read a book where nature or animals is an important part of the story.

3. Read a book about a fierce battle or war.

4. Read a book about slavery or read a book that takes place in Ireland.

5. Read a story where the main character struggles with and overcomes his or her own faults, whether they be physical, emotional, personality or other faults.

6. Read a book where there is an angel or other paranormal being or read a book where someone is sentenced to death. Prince Lestat

7. Read a book where people live a simple life and do not have a luxurious lifestyle or read a book about royalty. The Butterfly Garden

8. Read a book about an arranged marriage or read a book about prostitution.

9. Read a book about a character who runs away, or read a book where someone drastically changes his or her appearance.

10. Read a book about some kind of suffering or read a book that contains a miracle.

I'm in for 5!

Good luck everyone!

(Updated)

I'm in. Going for 4

1. St. Dominic Savio:

2. St. Francis of Assisi: Orange Is the New Black

3. St. Michael the Archangel:

4. St. Patrick of Ireland:

5. St. Therese of Lisieux: This may be cheating, but The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

6. St. Cecilia:

7. St. Joseph:

8. St. Lucy:

9. St. Clare: The Lost Symbol

10. St. Rose of Lima: American Psychosis: How the Federal Government Destroyed the Mental Illness Treatment System

4/4

Okay Kadijah, I'll put you down for 2 for now.

I will go with 5. Do the saints need to be read in order or can it be from anywhere on the list? -- Thanks for the reply! I like knowing I can jump around to different saints.

1/5:
1. St. Dominic Savio: 4th of July - Main character is accused of police brutality.

I will do 6 please.

I'm definetly in, but I don't know how many I'm gonna read... we shall see!

Please put me down for 3

Just completed my selection for #1 St. Dominic Savio (music) - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. I wish this book was the beginning of a series, then I likely would have given it five stars. So well-written, the characters seem to be real, and the use of flashback was perfectly proportioned. My only criticism was the story cried out for more at the end. I didn't want these characters to stop at the end of this book - I wanted them to survive into a sequel. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 stars

1/5

I'm in for 5. Finished 1 already:
Read a book about music, or someone who is falsely accused of something - House Rules

Welcome all the challengers!

@Elizabeth - You can read any order you like.

@Megan - I didn't even notice that the first one was St. Dominic Savio - he's my saint! - confirmation. I love this guy. Congrats on completing your first one already.

@Vernice- Fantastic job!

FEBRUARY CHALLENGE: THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN
Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2015

9/10

1. Read a book about someone who is falsely accused of something.

The Girl on the Train 3.5 stars, 02/10

2. Read a book where nature or animals is an important part of the story.

Just What Kind of Mother Are You? 5 stars, 02/07

3. Read a book about a fierce battle.

The Great Zoo of China2 stars, 02/08

4. Read a book that takes place in Ireland.

The Sin Eater 3 stars, 02/08

5. Read a story where the main character struggles with and overcomes his or her own faults, whether they be physical, emotional, personality or other faults.

The Rosie Effect 4 stars , 02/01

6. Read a book where there is an angel or other paranormal beings.

UnEnchanted 2 stars, 02/08

7. Read a book about royalty.

Dorothy Must Die4 stars, 02/06

8. Read a book about an arranged marriage or read a book about prostitution.

9. Read a book where someone drastically changes his or her appearance.

In the Blood 02/01 4 stars

10. Read a book about some kind of suffering.

Kisscut4 stars, 02/08

Adriana, did you get to choose your saint for confirmation? If so, what made you choose him? Can you share any more interesting information? I'm baptized Catholic, but I've never been religious. I love learning about religion, though, so I'm curious.

I'm copying Megan's first book with Saint number One: St. Dominic Savio (music) - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. I loved it too!
1/5

I'll sign up for 6:
Progress: 3/6

�1. St. Joseph: Where people live a simple life and do not have a luxurious lifestyle or read a book about royalty.
Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat

2. There is an angel or other paranormal being or read a book where someone is sentenced to death.

3. The main characters give into their vices or evil or read a book where nature or animals is an important part of the story.

�4. Acharacter who runs away, or read a book where someone drastically changes his or her appearance.
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

5. Some kind of suffering or read a book that contains a miracle.
We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo

�6. St. Therese of Lisieux: Where the main character struggles with and overcomes his or her own faults, whether they be physical, emotional, personality or other faults.
Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer