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

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! 

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. 

For future updates on Gabriel and the Sullivan clan, click here or here.

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!

Thank you for continuing to pray!

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!

“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!

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).

Many thanks to all those who participated!