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Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary FEARLESS CATHOLIC WRITING CAMP 2020 Sponsored by Catholic Literary Arts Houston, Tx Catholic Literary Arts is thankful to its generous benefactors who have made Fearless Catholic Writing Camp possible: The Scanlan Foundation, The Strake Foundation Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Gabriel of the Annunciation #2747 at Church of the Annunciation Houston, Texas Knights of Columbus Council #12748 at All Saints Catholic Church Houston, Texas Anonymous, Elizabeth Asnes, Ann K. Boland, Rev. E.D. Calhoun, Rev. P. Chovanec, Lesley Clinton, Judy A. Curtis, Rev. Jude Ezuma, Mark & Marcia Ferguson, Linda Forrester-Pitocco, Diana Freyberger, Katherine Garcia-Prats, Mrs. Patricia Gunnels, Janet M. Hafernick, Kathleen Herne, M.D., Holy Family Catholic Parish, Brittney and Joshua Hren, Don Huml, Mr. & Mrs. Greg Illich, Shelley Sekula-Gibbs, M.D., Mr. & Mrs. Dana Gioia, Katherine Krehbiel, Katherine S. McDonald, Paul Mariani, Stephanie Mundy, Frances F. Peterson, Patricia A. Pish, Karen Pomes, Donald R. Quintero, Stefan Siwko, Richard E. Talbot, Joe Warfield, Gregory J. Womack. Group St. John the Apostle Karla Sofia A. Bridget C. Ruby C. Charles D. Alexander G. Elisa G. Lillian H. Anna Claire L. Jayden M. Ximena P. Monserrat P. Melanie R. Antoni T. Karla Sophia A., age 9 Me as a Saint One hundred years ago, I became a saint. I taught people about God and his love for us. I taught them how to never separate from God. I was the patron saint of reading since I read the Bible to people, and I loved reading. I taught them how to love each other and never be rude. I also told them to give to the poor. I taught people that they shall treat God in the best way. God is their king, and everyone must love him. He does a lot for us, and we must treat him right. TV with My Mom Every Friday, I watch TV with my mom. It’s really fun! Sometimes we do it on a different day Because it’s exciting. It’s like a tradition we do. We watch good movies But sometimes we don’t finish them Which is kind of sad. But we finish them around Saturday Because we didn’t get to finish them On the movie night. It’s my favorite tradition of quarantine! Inspired by Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks" The setting is at a small restaurant named Phillies. The restaurant is in a small town of Texas. Even though it’s tiny, it’s popular because usually people like to hang out there and talk. It is a coffee place. There are colors like blue, brown, green, tan, and black. There are a couple, a man, and the employee at the restaurant. They decided to go there that evening. They talked and drank coffee together, and they were so peaceful because no sound was disturbing them, not even the sound of a car because there were no cars passing by. It looks like the lonely man is praying to God for a good meal, and the employee is serving the couple and that is a good deed. The employee reminds me of me on my mom’s birthday because I made a surprise breakfast for my mom that day, so she didn’t have to cook on her birthday. I also talked to her just like that couple is. I liked it a lot. Bridget C., age 8 Gentle Bridget: Saint of Animals A bunch of deer and foxes lived in an oak forest. Then one day, a group of hunters came to kill them. I called all the animals to my campsite where they would be safe. But some of them were wounded, so I treated their wounds. That is how I became gentle Bridget, the patron saint of animals. The Girlhood of Mary I love my mother. When she prays, she sounds like an angel. When she hugs me, her arms feel like a blanket. Her golden hair smells like flowers. Her blue eyes look like the clear sky. The Blessed Virgin Mary is as gentle as a lamb. Sunday Family Dinners Every Sunday, my family goes to Mimi and Pop’s house for dinner. Mimi cooks really good food and Pop makes good barbeque. Usually my cousins come, but sometimes they can’t come. My favorite meal to have is Mimi’s spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread and cucumber salad. The kids drink root beer and the adults drink wine. The kids wait for dinner in one of the upstairs rooms. The parents cook and talk downstairs. Mimi cooks things like mashed potatoes, turkey, gravy, chicken noodle soup, etc. While the kids wait, we play video games. We can also play highway, where you jump on the sofa chairs, the couch, the mini trampoline, or the coffee table. In our room, there is a TV (can only be used for video games), two sofa chairs, a mini trampoline, a coffee table, and a couch. I like going to Mimi and Pop’s house because I like the food, and I like playing with my cousins. Ruby C., age 8 Santa’s Wish The cool winter air, people all around The sweet sound of music playing all around The cookies and sweets, decorating ornaments People’s voices chatting So many people laughing So much red, green and white What a great Christmas night Recipe to Make the World a Better Place Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups of love Juice of kindness 2 tablespoons of hope 3 pounds of listening In a large black and white bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of hope and 3 pounds of listening. Place the other ingredients in the bowl and place the bowl in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 350°. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Charles D., age 9 Story Once upon a time, there were two people named Bob and Joe. Joe was mean, selfish, dirty, and impatient. Bob was the opposite. One day, two people asked if they could stay at Bob’s house. Bob said, “Of course.” They asked him if he would do their laundry. He said, “Sure.” He washed and folded all the clothes. He went to sleep, and so did the guests. Except, that’s what Bob thought. He woke up in the middle of the night to the washing machine beeping and thought, “Oh, I forgot to fold their clothes, but I don’t want to get out of bed.” He couldn’t go to sleep, so he thought, “I might as well.” He went to the washer, and when he folded the clothes, he found two silver nuggets in their pockets. The following morning, when he woke up, he went to tell his guests that he found two silver nuggets in their pockets when he folded their clothes, but he only found a note saying, “Thank you.” The next day, at Joe’s house, a person showed up at his door and asked, “May I stay a few days?” Joe was about to say, “No.” But then he remembered what he saw in the news last night about Bob finding silver nuggets in a guest’s belongings and said, “Sure.” The guest asked if Joe would do her laundry, and he said, “OK.” He washed her clothes and folded them for her and put them on her bed. When she woke up the next day, she wore a pair of clothes. They went to sleep and, right before Joe got in bed, he put the pair of clothes she wore that day in the washer. Then, in the middle of the night, he woke up to the sound of the washer beeping. He then said to himself, “Meh, she can do her own laundry.” Then he went back to sleep. He woke up the next morning to a note in the guest’s bed saying, “You failed the test.” And a silver bracelet that was made of exactly two silver nuggets was missing. Bob lived happily ever after and, well, Joe got what he deserved. Making Lemonade Chopping lemons, Boiling sugar water Making flavorful lemonade Is like writing meaningful words. Drinking sour & sweet lemonade With family while reading interesting words. Drinking cup after cup, Lemonade vase empty But word bank still full! Alexander G., age 9 Elephant and Beaver Once in a little house, there was an elephant. The elephant got so big that the house fell over. He scrambled for safety. “Oh no!” he cried. “How am I going to fix this now?” Then out of the blue came Beaver the Repair Man. Once Beaver the Repair Man saw the trouble, he used his repair magic to fix the house. Then they lived happily ever after. Piano Poem I feel joyful and calm when I’m at the piano. I feel joyful and calm by playing softly. My favorite part of the piano is playing it And trying new songs. I can only play Jazz because Jazz is the Only type of song I know to play on my piano. Finding God in the Ordinary At a restaurant, there are bright lights. You smell whatever drinks smell like. A drink salesman, a lone person, and a couple. They are asking for a drink and the man is giving it. They are wearing blue caps and blue shirts. The man is wearing a white hat and shirt. The drink salesman is like God because he is giving drinks to these people.