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 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!
hsaxton April 20th, 2007
I just returned from the funeral, and had a chance to post a few thoughts about the past few days on the other Canticle blog.
Why not take a few moments and check it out?
hsaxton March 31st, 2007
When I first read the post, my first thought was that she was probably just one of those “why can’t I be a priest, I want to be a priest, too” types. But as I continued to read, I thought better of it … and as I read as one after another guy leaped to “correct” her … well, frankly, I began to empathize a bit.
My friend, I don’t think the solution, as you suggest, is a full-blown church-wide ladies’ strike. Though at times our role is less visible — and certainly less glamorous — it is one of utmost dignity, as the Church has always taught, for it is one shared by the Blessed Virgin herself … we are the very image of the Bride, the Church.
The ordained clergy, as the image of the Groom, are doing their best to fill very large shoes (admittedly with clay feet at times.) Their task is infinitely harder … and we must give them our full, patient understanding and support if at times they fulfill their role in ways that seem heavy-handed or short-sighted. As the Bride, we can trust that God will continue to guide His Church through these men — and that He will continue to bless us if we will humbly and faithfully submit ourselves to their spiritual authority.
We are the Bride. Never forget that. When we get to heaven, God will not ask — He will not care nearly as much – if we projected the readings sufficiently as we lectored as if we lived them consistently every single day with humility and grace. He WILL care if we “honored our father and mother” — including our spiritual ones — all the days of our lives.
I’ve posted a response to your strike post here. Enjoy.
