I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Maura Roan McKeegan about her newest addition in the series of children’s picture books about biblical typology! The series is called The Old and the New. Maura's passion to teach children about the connections between the Old Testament and the New Testament is the driving force behind these books. The stories, the connections, and the illustrations fascinate my younger children, ages 8 and 10!

We spoke about Servant of God Fr. Don Dolindo Ruotolo and the influence the Surrender Novena has had on her life and on her writing. When you see someone truly embrace this submission to God's will, there is an unmistakable peace that they have. As I spoke with Maura about future projects and dreams, I could hear how she truly gives everything to Jesus in surrender.

This interview was an encouraging reminder that something as simple as the line below an email signature might just be the thing God uses to spark someone's heart into an overflow of creativity, wisdom, and grace!

My time with her was delightful. Her knowledge of scripture and excitement for instilling a love of reading scripture in children is thrilling! I hope you order copies of The Old and the New series for your family to enjoy!

Resources:

The Old and The New Series

Maura's article about the Surrender Novena

Maura's Substack - Stories of Don Dolindo

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