hsaxton July 11th, 2007
It’s been a while since I last posted here. Sorry for the break.
I am now putting on the finishing touches of the Sept/Oct issue of Canticle. Where does the time go? Just got back from ETWN, where I taped two shows for Johnnette’s program that will air this fall. I’ll post the dates when I get them for anyone who’s interested. One show is about Mary, the other about my upcoming book entitled Raising Up Mommy: Virtues for Difficult Mothering Moments.
Speaking of difficult moments, do you have any special customs or traditions you like to do to comfort someone who is bereaved? I’ve included one such idea at my mother’s blog.
In Streams of Mercy, I’ve written a bit about the Holy Father’s recent letter concerning the Latin Mass. Feel free to comment, if you like. Blessings! Heidi
hsaxton May 19th, 2007
In the July/August issue of Canticle, we will be running a special feature on St. Edith Stein, enhancing the article with an image painted by Sister Celeste Marie Fadden, O.C.D.
For a sneak preview of the image, click here. Sister Celeste Marie (1927-2005) belonged to the Carmel of the Lady of the Mountains in Reno, Nevada. The sisters support themselves with their artwork by printing beautiful yet inexpensive greeting cards, which you can purchase here. Stop by and check it out — and don’t forget to tell them I sent you!
hsaxton May 18th, 2007
Today on Catholic Exchange, there was an article about the reversion of Dr. Francis Beckwith, linked to an article by David M. Howard (nephew of Thomas Howard, and former president of the Evangelical Theological Society).
Reading it, I was reminded of an encounter I once had with the elder Howard’s sister, evangelical icon Elisabeth Elliot. I write about it here (as well as Dr. Howard’s new book by Ignatius Press, The Night is Far Spent). Enjoy.
hsaxton May 11th, 2007
Thanks to all of you for praying. There’s still a long road ahead, but we’re so glad that the little boy has been reunited with his family.
For future updates on Gabriel and the Sullivan clan, click here or here.
hsaxton May 9th, 2007
In today’s blog post, I mention that I sent up a “seedling prayer” to ask God for 100 new subscribers in the next 30 days.
To help us reach that goal, “Canticle” is offering $1 off each subscription ordered by June 10, 2007. Mention code SC07 to get this special offer. God bless you!
hsaxton May 7th, 2007
By God’s grace, no cancer cells were found in Gabriel’s spinal fluid. His father offers a moving account of what it is like to be the father of a desperately sick child on the main blog. Pictures of Gabriel and his father are there, too.
Thank you for continuing to pray!
hsaxton May 4th, 2007
Hello, writers!
I was just told that we are moving up production on the magazine, so that I need to have completed articles for each issue at least three months in advance (this means queries need to reach me at least four months ahead).
If I have recently given you a deadline that has more leadtime than this, please get in touch with me right away. Thanks!
hsaxton May 4th, 2007
For those of you who are praying for Gabriel Sullivan, Tom sent me this earlier today.
“Gabriel has been conclusively diagnosed with Leukemia Tuesday afternoon. A bone marrow biopsy confirmed this. Today he started his first Chemo treatment and in the morning will have a spinal tap to check for Leukemia in his spinal fluid.
“His Chemo will continue everyday for the next 8 days and then twice a week for the next 8-12 months. After day 29, the typing of the Leukemia from the bone marrow will be complete and they will know which risk factor he will fall into. Low, Medium, High. This will determine the kind and combination of drugs to use during the next 30 months.
“Treatment is scheduled for 2.5 years with the first 12-18 months aggressive, and the remaining 12 months preventative maintenance. This will be a marathon, not a sprint. God bless, Tom”
Click here if you’d like to see Gabriel’s picture.
God bless you for your prayers!
hsaxton May 3rd, 2007
Please pray for 3-1/2 year old Gabriel, the youngest son of my “Canticle” partner/designer. He was dianosed yesterday with bone marrow cancer. (I don’t know if that’s different from leukemia, or how.)
Please also pray for Tom and Carol (his wife) and their five children. Thank you!
For more information and updates, please go to the main blog (http://heidihesssaxton.blogspot.com).
hsaxton April 23rd, 2007
Congratulations to Christine Trollinger, who was the winner of our first writer’s contest! Her entry, “The Park Bench” will appear in the July/August issue of Canticle.
Many thanks to all those who participated!
