Dive Deep: a new miniseries featuring Sr. Orianne from Pauline Books & Media!

Salt + Light Media

Friday, August 29, 2025

Graphic of blue water with a dolphin swimming towards the words 'DIVE DEEP' in white.

We're excited to present Dive Deep, a new digital miniseries based on the book Dive Deep: 40 Days with God at Sea, by Sr. Orianne Pietra René, FSP! For six weeks, we will encounter God in his creation through Scripture reflections, fun sea facts, and more.

Beginning September 1, the World Day of Prayer for Creation, you can find a new episode every Monday morning on Salt + Light Plus, on Salt + Light Media's YouTube channel, and across our social networks.

The miniseries, which features vibrant illustrations by Romi Caron, explores salvation history through some of the Bible's most famous seatime stories. For example,

Follow Noah below decks as he takes on the messy job of caring for all the world’s animals.

Find Jesus asleep in the back of the boat, while the disciples make their perilous maritime journey.

Rejoice with the Risen Lord, who reminds us of all the good things he has done for us.

Along the way, there will be opportunities to reflect on biblical teachings, learn fun facts about aquatic animals, and encounter God through his creation. Join us on this exciting adventure! Check out the trailer right now:

About the creators:

Orianne Pietra René is a religious sister with the Daughters of St. Paul. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and raised in the Ottawa Valley, she converted to the Catholic faith at the age of twelve. Despite being allergic to fish, she loves the sea! One of her favourite ocean memories is of stumbling upon wild sea lions teaching their baby pups how to swim off the coast of Peru. A former teacher and youth leader, Sr. Orianne is passionate about helping youth discover the same Jesus who changed her life. Sr. Orianne currently works in social media ministry. Dive Deep is her first published book.

Romi Caron is a professional illustrator who has created art for over 90 published books. She enjoys sharing her love for art by giving special art courses to students in schools in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. She was born in communist Czechoslovakia, where God "did not exist," and simply wearing a cross could mean losing the chance to study or a job. Romi had to "dive very deep," and in very dangerous waters, to discover the existence of God and her faith. Her discovery gave her the courage to cross the ocean and establish herself in Quebec, where she lives with her husband and three sons. The beautiful nature of the Gatineau region brings her daily inspiration.