LentonSeriesDad

Alex Pina calls their child to check in on them and asks about their ski practice. Alex expresses pride in their child for sticking with a Lenten commitment and compares it to skiing, where they may not feel stronger immediately but will eventually. Alex asks about the gift for the week and suggests reading a book about a saint together. The story begins with a young Carol walking home from work in 1944. Alex Pina, auditioning for Lenten Saints Series, Dad. Hey kiddo, just wanted to check in on you. How was ski practice? Was it skate or classic today? Oh, brutal. You feel stronger? Yeah, but give it a couple days. You'll feel stronger. Mia, I also want to tell you how proud I am of you. I know it hasn't been easy sticking with this one thing for Lent, but I've really seen you grow. And just like skiing, you may not feel stronger right now, but I'm telling you, you are. So, which gift is on the docket this week? Did you read the Saint book yet? And, you know what? Why don't you sit back, relax and listen. I'll read this one to you. Our story today starts before this incredible Saint became Pope. It was February 1944, and young Carol was walking home from his long day working at the quarry.