tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186033482011-12-31T13:09:50.163-08:00An insider's look at Canticle Magazine and other tidbits of interest to writers and/or adoptive parents.Heidi Hess Saxtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02791510605285520649noreply@blogger.comBlogger1611100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18603348.post-13723859326958387612008-10-28T15:15:00.000-07:002008-10-28T15:31:32.784-07:00

The November-December issue of "Canticle" is about to hit your mailbox! Congratulations to all those whose articles made the "final cut"!Thanks to all of you who worked so hard to make the magazine a thing of literary beauty. Be sure to stop by "Extraordinary Moms Network" -- join our monthly Carnivals, if you're still looking for a way to broaden your list of publishing credits!Also, be sure to

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Looking for a way to make a little money on your blog?Contribute to Extraordinary Moms Network's next Carnival, and you could win $50!For details, click here.

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Dear Writers,Literary Cottage is currently seeking entries for an anthology to be published by Adams Media. Adams Media pays $100 and one copy of the book. Literary Cottage offers prizes of $100, $75, and $50 to top three stories respectively. For Woodstock Revisited, we are seeking fifty true stories (850-1100 words) written by people who attended the 1969 Woodstock Festival. This anthology will

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I'm happy to announce that Sue Brinkmann, OCDS, will be taking over Canticle when I hang up my "editor badge" at the end of the summer. The Nov/Dec 2008 issue will be my last. I am grateful to God that someone as kind and accomplished as Sue is ready to step in!For the first issue (Jan/Feb), she has asked that anyone interested in submitting a story to send a query to her at sbrinkmann@lhla.org.I

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In the September issue, the name of Bonnie Shoemaker's daughter (who took the photograph accompanying the article "Spinning on a Prayer") is Taylor Lewis.Thanks, Taylor, for doing such a spectacular job!

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For Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur, whose post today reveals that she is under greater-than-usual stress in her life. (In some ways, death of a computer can be every bit as traumatic as other kinds of death!) Please say a prayer for her today.For yours truly. Yesterday I started a 54-day Rosary Novena for God to reveal His plans for my future. I can't share details at the moment, but it would mean a

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At the Catholic New Media Celebration, Kate Wicker showed me that Faith and Family magazine recently gave a "shout-out" to Women of Grace, publisher of Canticle magazine, in a recent issue.Although Canticle isn't mentioned, I was delighted that the F&F organization was willing to support the ministry in this way. Special thanks to Daria Sockey, who compiled this particular edition of "Midsummer

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I've had several requests for contact information for LHLA/Canticle regarding customer service issues (including mailing list/unsolicited phone calls). The Canticle list is being used by another Catholic magazine publisher, and several have received unwanted phone calls.There have also been a number of issues concerning subscriptions, and the ability to get through to customer service to place

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If any of you have been trying to reach me about articles, etc., I wanted to let you know I've been unable to access my e-mail since last Friday. And I won't be able to get it again until next Monday.Please bear in mind that I am now working on the Nov/Dec holiday issue, which includes an eight page Christmas supplement. If you'd like to write for Canticle and are looking for a foot in the door,

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Congratulations to the wonderful writers whose articles appear in the July/August issue of Canticle (in mailboxes across the country NOW!).Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle has a cover story on the International Women's Congress in Rome.Johnnette Benkovic contributed "Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Her Scapular, Her School."Elena Maria Vidal presents "Modest, Not Frumpy: Beauty and the Blessed"Gretchen

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Today after a week offline, I came across this death notice about Ann Ball. She was a generous soul, and her books on the saints have touched many lives.I wonder which of them were at the gates to meet her ...?Rest in peace, dear Ann. We will miss you.

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Day 7: Envy“Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.” Archbishop Fulton SheenAs I was preparing today’s morning prayer, I came across this essay that expresses, far better than anything I could say, how to safeguard against the vice of envy. He writes:“Remember that the writing game is not a competition. The fact that your friend got published does not decrease your chances of being

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Speaking of busy hands... why not head on over to CatholicMom.com and sign up for the give-away that is going on right now. A LOVELY amethyst Mary necklace! (Good thing today wasn't greed or envy, right?)Day 5: Sloth“Show me your hands. Do they have scars from giving? Show me your feet. Are they wounded in service? Show me your heart. Have you left a place for divine love?”Archbishop Fulton

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Sarah at "Just Another Day of Catholic Pondering" has posted this week's Catholic Carnival, dedicated to Carnival hosting. Please check it out ... and consider whether you might be interested in hosting a Carnival, too!Day 5: Lust and Gluttony“Love is a mutual self-giving that ends in self-recovery.” Archbishop Fulton Sheen“Catholics who acknowledge the wisdom of the late Holy Father’s Theology

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Day 4: Anger“All quarrels, disagreements, wars, strifes, and dissensions begin with a false declaration of independence--independence from God and independence from fellowman. A man without God is not like a cake without raisins; he is like the cake without the flour and milk; he lacks the essential ingredients of happiness.” Archbishop Fulton Sheen“By this all men will know that you are my

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Day 3: Greed“Leisure is a form of silence, not noiselessness. It is the silence of contemplation such as occurs when we let our minds rest on a rosebud, a child at play, a Divine mystery, or a waterfall.”Archbishop Fulton SheenIn the Gospel reading for May 4 (when this was originally posted), Jesus is praying the high priestly prayer of John 17. One passage is particularly striking:”I do not pray

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Day 2: Pride“The proud man counts his newspaper clippings, the humble man his blessings.” Archbishop Fulton Sheen“The only way to become a better writer is to become a better person.” Brenda UelandToday (May 3) is my son’s First Holy Communion. When we became his foster parents in 2002, Craig and I knew we were going to change the lives of Christopher and his sister … But we didn’t realize just

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The Catholic Writer's Conference Online is now over ... but it was such a wonderful event, I wanted to share some of the highlights with you, so you'll be encouraged to sign up next year! Even better, perhaps you'd like to sign up for the conference e-book, which is available May 30. To order your copy of the book, click here.This week I'll be posting the morning devotions that I shared each

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There have been whispers throughout cyberspace about who's going to be attending the upcoming "Catholic New Media Celebration." And I'm so looking forward to meeting you!If you don't have any plans for the Saturday evening before the conference (after the Eucharistic Conference Mass concludes the day's activities, please join CatholicExchange's Mary Kochan and me for a special "Girl's Night Out"

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Dear Sisters in Christ: I'd like to extend an invitation to you, to join me in praying this Novena to the Sacred Heart, which begins today and ends 5/30. I have several opportunities in front of me right now ... and not a lot of resources with which to do it, at least not in hand. Please pray with me, that the way will be illuminated for me. Thanks for your prayers!O Lord Jesus Christ, to your

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At "Embracing Motherhood," Donna posts a request for the parents of a twenty-two year old girl who was murdered at her college dorm. Donna new this girl well, and asks for your prayers for the girl's family.Cheryl Dickow (my publisher at Bezalel Books) asks for prayers for her grandfather, who died today. Please remember Norbert Makowski, a faithful and loving Catholic father, and his family who

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At my presentation/chat on Canticle, which was held at the Catholic Writer's Conference Online, someone asked the question, "What books do you recommend for writers, to help them learn their craft?"It was a great question (thanks, Pat Gohn!). And so ... here are a few writer's resources for you to check out.For "Canticle" writers: ***Subscribe to the magazine! (Seems obvious, but not universally

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Dear Canticleers: At Pat H's request (Pat is a regular contributor to "Canticle") I am relaying my post to her in response to a special, heartbreaking request of hers. She wanted me to share my post to her, and her response to me. Please remember Pat and her family in your prayers.Hi, Pat.I always have time for you. And you don't need to worry - ever - of anyone having such thoughts about you. I

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Lisa at CatholicMom.com posted an announcement today that our regular contributer Pat Gohn graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with her Masters in Theology ... Way to go, Pat!You have so many gifts to offer God and the Church, an "embarrassement of riches," as a priest friend of mine once said. Congratulations on this great accomplishment, and we look forward to reading more of

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Today at Storycrafters I have a guest post about my experiences as a new mother. Even when I was bleary eyed, I took time every few days to put down a few thoughts. Now those mommy journals are indispensable.I've noticed some moms, like Kate Wicker, who manage to combine journaling and blogging. More power to them. I think when I was in the early throes of motherhood, I would have been too

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This week on the Catholic Writer's Conference Online, I've been spending one day on each of the seven habits that good writers need to cultivate (which, interestingly enough, correspond to the "celestial virtues" I talk about in Raising Up Mommy). When I got to greed, of course, I talked about how important it is to be willing to give of your talents even if you do not receive immediate financial

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Michelle at Scribbett came up with this particularly insightful post about how to handle obnoxious comments in cyberspace. I thought I'd pass along the good advice.Blessings...By the way, Sarah and I are making the road trip to the Catholic New Media Convention in Atlanta, and plan to hook up with Kate Wicker along the way. Anyone else care to join us? I'm thinking a "Canticle tea" would be

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I'd like to alert you to an opportunity coming up on June 22, 2008 at the Atlanta Convention Center. Admission to the Catholic New Media Celebration is free to the first 600 registrants. This event will be held on Sunday, the day after the Eucharistic Conference (which is also free of charge).Lisa Hendey writes:"The Catholic New Media Celebration is going to be an unprecedented event in the

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This past weekend at a retreat in Greenville, Michigan I had the opportunity to reconnect with an "old" friend, my publisher Cheryl Dickow of Bezalel Books, and a friend and fellow Bezalel author I'd never actually had a chance to meet in person before, Kathryn Mulderink.It was an unforgettable experience, sharing the weekend with these women of faith.You know, we really need a "Canticle retreat"!

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Just a reminder that the Catholic Writers Conference Online registration ends FRIDAY! This is a free conference, with speakers from all areas of Catholic publishing--from the writer to the publisher--covering all areas of writing--from idea generation to query to contract and beyond. Sign up at http://conference.catholicwritersguild.org/.Here's a list of presenters and their presentations.Ami

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Update: Today (Thursday) Mom called. She is home. Apparently it was a mild heart attack, which those with a history of stroke and diabetes are sometimes subject to. They are adjusting her medication, and we hope to see her shortly after Mother's Day. Thanks for your prayers!Today I received word that my mother was hospitalized on Sunday with heart problems. They are still running tests to

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Is there a woman in your life who has been like a mother to you ... though she is not the woman who gave birth to you? It could be a godmother, favorite aunt or teacher, sister, or friend.During the month of April, "Behold Your Mother" will be hosting a contest to honor these special women. Send me your tribute (with her picture) by April 20, and I will post it during the first week of May. If

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Congratulations to the authors whose articles are going to appear in the May/June 2008 issue.Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle (Donna posted this one when she actually got her issue in the mail!)Kate WickerMichaelene FredenburgSylvia DorhamPatricia HershwitzkyMaura BueteSusan BrinkmannPatti MansfieldAnna AbbottDiane SpottsDeb RichardsJacqueline RappKathryn LandreneauSister Mary Catherine VulkmanicMary

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These and other pressing questions will be answered in my presentation: "The Good Writer: Seven Healthy Habits of Successful Writers" during the Catholic Writer's Conference Online May 2-9. Registration is FREE (donations accepted), but you must register by April 25.You haven't registered yet? Why ever NOT? Please ... just click here! You can go for an hour, or spend the whole week online. Go ...

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Hello! Just back from vacation, and wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that in the next few days I will have the cover and "name list" for the May/June issue. Right now I'm pulling together the July/August (universal Church) and Sept/Oct (back to school) issues.We will be doing another special insert for the November/December issue -- a Christmas themed 8-page spread, in case you

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Recently on Inside Catholic, a significant report was published on why Catholics are leaving the Church. What made this report so significant, in my view, was not simply that 35000 people were surveyed ... but that 35 of some of the most respected figures in Catholic circles broke the uncomfortable silence and spoke out on the subject.One of these was "Global Watch" contributer Mary Jo Anderson.

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Dear Heidi, I received this in an email from a dear friend and fellow Catholic freelance writer. It is so good that I wanted to share it with others - especially Catholic writers. I have battled my own will and desire to publish, and probably will again, if not with writing, with some other "good" that I seek to do. Blessings on your writing and all those whose lives you touch, both readers and

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Are you planning to order Heidi's new book "Behold Your Mother: Mary Stories and Reflections from a Catholic Convert"? You have just three more days to take advantage of the free shipping offer (for all books shipped in the continental U.S.). To take advantage of this offer, click here.This makes a great Easter or Mother's Day gift!

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As I prepared to post this article on CE on Mercy Sunday, I came across this chilling link, courtesy of the New York Times, a photo album by one of the camp's commanders that reveals what daily life was like for the officers. What a startling contrast to that of the victims inside the camp!What I appreciate about seeing this is recognizing that those who were running the camp were by all

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I recently hired Cheryl Malandrinos at "Pump Up Your Book Online Promotion" to do a virtue book tour and other online promotional efforts for my new book Behold Your Mother as well as its related blog.In preparation for the tour, she had me sign up with a number of online social networks, some of which I'm still trying to figure out. Yesterday I posted an old chestnut on "Gather," the story of

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Jean Heimann at Catholic Fire sent me this lovely bouquet today ... It was just what I needed, with everyone in our house down with the flu! I'd like to pass this on to some lovely ladies (and one rugged man) who make my job at Canticle so much fun. I've also added the blogs of our columnists and regular contributers as a special feature here on SC. Also to Tom Sullivan, who hosts a blog about

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Dear Canticleers:Today I got a message from Rita Perstac, the VP of Operations at LHLA/WoG/Canticle, saying that they are in the process of upgrading the system that captures renewals and alerts subscribers. (At present, the date of last issue is on the label of the magazine.)She has asked me to have any questions regarding subscriptions directed to her at rperstac(at)lhla(dot)org or jspencer(at)

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The Catholic Blog Awards are collecting votes right now. Click here to vote for your favorite blogs! (And thank you to whomever nominated SC for "Best inside information" blog)Changing the subject for just a moment ... I was alerted to the fact that some of you have been trying to resubscribe (or check your subscriptions) and had trouble getting through on the 800 number. I was told today that

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Kathleen Miller (The Daily Grotto) sent me this update on Melissa, the young woman who is battling cancer. Kathleen says that Melissa will have the bone marrow transplant on Tuesday, March 11th at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Friends of the family have asked that everyone please pray a rosary for her at that time

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There I was, a cup of my favorite tea in hand ... and suddenly, it was all over the screen.Here ... read this.THANKS, Sarah!

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Although I've temporarily stopped posting at "Streams of Mercy" until the Mary blog gets going full steam, I came across this post today at Catholic Converts about an apostolate called "Catholics Come Home" that is reaching out to those who have become alienated from the Church with impressive multi-media presentations. This movie particularly touched me. Enjoy!

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Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle has started a new blog dedicated to the saints.Check it out here.

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Today I received an e-mail a subscriber, and it moved me so much I just had to share it with you. Letters like this remind me why we're working so hard to let people know about Canticle ... The little magazine is truly changing lives! (Do you know any widows who might particularly benefit from our Lent issue? You can order individual copies of Issue #38 by calling 800-558-5452).Good morning Heidi

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I'd like to congratulate our contributers to the first two issues of 2008 for their excellent work. Please consider posting the cover image on your blog or website along with a bit about your article ... help us spread the word!These issues feature the writings of ...January-February 2008Marie Pitt-Payne: "Waltz of Love"Genevieve Kineke: "Choosing Well ... with Good Reason"Gina Switzer: "

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In the May issue of Canticle, Kate Wicker paints a vivid picture of Diane Tandy, a pro-life midwife who saves the life of a preborn child and the child's mother every single day. When asked how she manages to get these women to change their minds, Diane says:“We all tend to want to walk in and flood these women with our knowledge and our enthusiasm, but the bottom line is, you have to wait and

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My husband worked until the wee hours to update our website ChristianWord.com, which now has the capability of receiving orders via PayPal or credit card. (Isn't he smart?!)We are now offering an even sweeter deal on Behold Your Mother: Order as many copies as you like for $10/book, and we pay all shipping costs (in the continental U.S. only).In addition, the first six people to get in touch with

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Today my friend Christine Trollinger, who is a regular contributer at "Canticle," sent this exciting answer to prayer!Thank you Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta...Gabby my year old Bichon Friese dog was suppose to have surgery this morning for Cherry eye. Last night I asked Mother Teresa to intercede for Gabby and fix her eyes without need for very expensive surgery that I really cannot afford.

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The nomination process has begun! To nominate your favorite blogs, click here.

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Those of you who follow my "Streams of Mercy" blog may be a bit startled to discover that I've decided to suspend it for a time ... in order to start up a new blog, dedicated to Our Lady in thanksgiving for the publication of my new book about her, entitled "Behold Your Mother: Mary Stories and Reflections from a Catholic Convert."I invite you to come and join me at "Behold Your Mother." And

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I was wondering what readers thought about the "Easter insert" that we included in the Lent issue. (We're thinking of running it Lent and Advent.) In particular, I'm wondering ...This Lenten issue is the first time we've decided to print an "Easter" insert (we're thinking of doing it for Easter and Christmas). I was hoping some of you might offer your first impressions:Do you plan (as we intended

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This year this little-coveted award (given to those who respond to my editorial missteps with an extraordinary level of grace) goes to ...Lisa HENDEYLisa HENDEYLisa HENDEY(Well, it WAS the Lent issue, so maybe she was just offering it up...)Your *blushing* editor,Heidi

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I'm delighted to report that Bezalel Press will be bringing back into print my book on Mary, which I've retitled Behold Your Mother: Mary Stories and Reflections from a Catholic Convert.This edition is even better than the first one for one simple reason: In the interim, I became an adoptive mother myself! If you know someone who struggles to think of Mary as her spiritual mother, please consider

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Kathleen Miller at "The Daily Grotto" has asked me to pass along this urgent prayer request for Melissa Hackney, a young woman battling breast cancer. The details are here, along with a wonderful novena to St. Peregrine, patron of cancer patients.This is a beautiful prayer, both for this brave young woman or for any other loved one who is fighting for his or her life due to this awful disease.St.

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Lisa Hendey interviewed Karina Fabian (chair of the Catholic Writer's Conference Online) on her podcast here. Have you registered yet? It only takes a moment ... and the conference is free. So now, while you're thinking about it, go get your calendar and mark off May 2-9. Then click here to register!

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I was touched and delighted when both Kate Wicker and Elena Maria nominated "Silent Canticle" for the Excellence Award (Kathleen made her original nomination for both SC and "Mommy Monsters," and I posted her award -- along with the rules of the award -- here).Rather than name ten more "Excellence Worthy" mom blogs (and there are at least that many), I'd like to give this award to a number of

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I received an urgent prayer request today from Pat Hershwitzky, a regular "Canticle" contributer. Her friend, Phil, committed suicide by shooting himself ... right in front of his wife, Marian. She is understandably in shock. It sounds as though this comes at the end of a life full of darkness and depression. Pat covets your prayers on behalf of both these individuals, and asked that I share with

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Donna-Marie and her daughter were in a car accident, and need your prayers and love sent her way. She says her guardian angel was on duty, because EMP workers were right nearby, and neither of them came away with anything more serious than whiplash (though *ouch*).For more information, go to Donna-Marie's blog here.Here's an update.

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I recently encountered this resource for those who are interested in becoming stronger bloggers. Enjoy!If you want to get fur flying (or at least a spirited discussion going) in a writer’s group, ask the Million Dollar Question:“Should a writer allow his or her work to be publishedwithout receiving monetary compensation for it?” Very quickly, two camps emerge: Those who are trying to pay the

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Karina Fabian, Ann Lewis, and I have been working to put together the first-ever "Catholic Writer's Conference Online," which will be held May 2-9. For more details, click here.This is an excellent opportunity for all writers who want to "polish" their skills; in addition to forums targeting those who want to write books and magazine articles, editors will be hosting chat rooms in which you can

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Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, author and journalist, has joined Living His Life Abundantly & Women of Grace as Staff Writer.Susan is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites and comes to us from "The Catholic Standard and Times," the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where she served for six years as a Correspondent. She has won numerous national awards for her work and has

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Elizabeth Schmeidler (songwriter and recent contributer to "Canticle") sent me this link to the top "pro-life songs." She writes: "I'm so glad the word is spreading ... I think we have momentum here!"From your mouth to God's ears, dear Elizabeth. Enjoy, all!

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The other day a friend of mine was having a tough time with her young children, and (not being close enough to hug her in person) I suggested she go out and get my new favorite movie, The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio. Well, one thing led to another ... and (long story short) I have now compiled a list of ten books and movies that have made a lasting impact in my life. I invite you to check it

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Today as I was proofing the Lenten issue of Canticle, I was reminded of an e-mail I received a few weeks ago from Denise Bossert, who regularly contributes her articles to our magazine.This year she received an unexpected gift at Christmas: Her husband slipped her a note in the middle of Mass, which said that he had been going to RCIA classes without her knowledge, and that he was preparing to

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Today on Mommy Monsters (my adoption blog), I've posted some tips on how to share your child's adoption story, including a useful resource for parents who aren't confident in their story-telling abilities. Since this is a blog for writers, I thought you might find this particularly relevant in your life no matter how God brought your family together.Happy reading!

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Yes, you heard it here first, ladies! If the March/April issue of "Canticle" feels a bit heftier than usual, it's because it will be ... eight pages, to be exact. We are going to be including a special "Easter insert," with articles to help you get more out of the Easter season. We've designed it so you can pull out the insert (when you're done with it) and give it to a friend or family member

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Today I got an e-mail from one of my contributing writers, Deb Richards, who had some constructive comments on my "Wifely Insurrection" column. I share it with you here in hopes that it might help someone else as well ... particularly the part about writing "ahead" of where we live, where we know the truth to be. Deb writes ...I read your "insurrection" column and loved it! I hope you see the

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I couple of months ago I encouraged some of you to join "Helium" as a way to turn writing into actual cash. This week I sold an article through Helium Marketplace, to an online magazine called JollyJo.org. Here's the link. If you'd like more info about Helium, send me a line. (It wasn't a load of cash, but considering how much writing we do for free, every bit helps, right?)Karina Fabian is hard

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Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur has come up with an inspiring project, which she calls "Moments of Beauty." Read more about it here. So the next time you step outside, or into the playroom, and find a moment worth sharing, whip out the old Brownie (or whatever the Digital equivalent might be) ... and pass along the blessing.I'll post one here, to get you started. Thanks, Patrice!

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With equal parts creativity and intelligence, six stellar bloggers have responded with faith and constructive outrage to the recent atrocities coming out of the USCCB media office: The Catholic Media Review (CMR). For more information, click here.Warm, hearty congratulations to these pro-active Catholics!Jean at Catholic FireLetitia at Causa Nostrae LaetitiaeScott at Good News Film ReviewsJulie

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I thought you might like to know about this -- Adah was our "Woman of Grace" in the January 2008 issue of "Canticle." Please remember Adah and her family in your prayers.Dear Heidi,I'm not sure if Katie Wicker advised you that our dear angel, Adah Gerardo, died on December 27th surrounded by her family. I wanted to let you know how very touched Adah was by the Canticle article. She cried tears of

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Today I received a notice from Rhonda Hogan, compiler/editor of the "When Miracles Happen" series by Guideposts Books. Each book in the series will be a collection of 40 true stories that describe how someone’s life was changed in an extraordinary way. Each book will be a wonderful exploration of the many different ways that God intervenes in our lives.Upcoming titles in the series and submission

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Sarah Reinhard ("Just Another Day of Catholic Pondering"), a regular Canticle contributer, hosted the most recent Carnival today. Go pour yourself a cup of tea and settle in for a good read. You'll be glad you did! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Lisa Hendey, a "Canticle" regular contributer and webmaster at CatholicMom.com, just sent me this news about the exciting new development for her "Catholic Moments" podcast ..."Hey everyone, I just had to share this great news! Christmas came early for me this year!!You can check out the details at http://www.sqpn.com/?p=2489 and comment there if you are as excited as I am! This happened just in

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For those of you in need of a little additional inspiration, who are recent subscribers to "Canticle," I wanted to alert you to the fact that our web guy, Tom Sullivan, recently posted back issues of the magazine on our website. Here's the link.You'll especially want to check out the Oct-Dec 06 issue, which features Teresa Tomeo's Advent reflection on her trip to the Holy Land. Enjoy!We are now

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This week Donna (a regular contributer at "Canticle") got some great news that I wanted to share with you!I want to share my excitement with you about being invited by Our Sunday Visitor Publishing Company to attend the RBTE as one of the three authors that they will sponsor for the event! I will do a book signing of my new book coming out in March, Catholic Saints Prayer Book.Amazon.com:

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Today was a day of special graces. I received a note from Christine Trollinger (a regular contributer at Canticle and the winner of our last writer's contest), who said that she received a special gift from God on the anniversary of her husband's death, December 13. Despite the snow storm in her area, the mini rosebush he gave her for Mother's Day 2005 bloomed (see picture).The second blessing

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To all writers (and aspiring writers) out there ... I just received word about an exciting new website released by the Congregation for the Clergy. It offers online access to Scripture commentaries, Canon Law, and other documents that Catholic writers frequently need at our fingertips.Feel free to "regift" this present to as many as you can!

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Did you know someone who struggles to cultivate a relationship with the Blessed Mother? Consider buying a copy "Mary, the Feminine Ideal" (program #14395), the LHLA program in which Patti Mansfield and I talk with Johnnette about Mary (and Canticle magazine). You can order a copy of the program here.My book Raising Up Mommy: Virtues for Difficult Mothering Moments is now at press, and should be

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Congratulations to Gretchen Garrity, whose entry "Giving Lent a Try" was selected as the finalist in the "write about Lent" call for submissions. Her article will appear in the March/April issue. Thanks to all of you who participated. Selecting the final entry was difficult because there were several particularly well-written pieces. I wish I could have taken them all.There are a couple of

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I wanted to share this moving tribute with you, penned by "Canticle" contributer Judy McCloskey, as a reminder of what women "embued with the Spirit of the Gospel" can do to "aid humanity in not falling." (MD 1) Please say a prayer for Jane and her family ... and while you're on your knees, please also remember my grandmother, Naomi Hess, whom we buried this week. Thank you!In Thanksgiving for

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Today I got a call from the "Drew Mariani Show" ... I'm going to be a guest at 4:45 on Relevant Radio this coming Monday, November 19. The call-in number is 1-877-766-3777.Join us if you can ... and spread the word! Blessings... Heidi

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Yesterday was a busy day ... morning flight to Tampa, afternoon meeting with Johnnette and her staff, and back to the airport to catch a plane back to Detroit. Whew!! Here are a couple of developments I wanted to alert my faithful writers to ... 1. Starting in 2008, we are going to add a special eight-page spread to both our March/April (Easter) and November/December (Christmas) issues. These

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In the "better late than never" category ... Guess who's going to be on EWTN over the next few weeks? Yep ... yours truly!Living His Life Abundantly/EWTN has scheduled the airings of my two shows with Johnnette! The show will air four times each week on the following time schedule: Mondays at 10 p.m., Tuesdays at 4 a.m. (great for those early-morning feedings!), Wednesdays at 2 p.m., and Fridays

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Today I looked in my mailbox, and what to my wondering eyes should appear ... the November/December issue of Canticle, three weeks early! (Wow.)So, in case there are any hyper-efficient souls who will read my column and go looking for the gingerbread house recipe right away, here it is!Now ... do any of you have clever ideas for "Hero" costumes for parties at the end of THIS month? Blessings...

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This morning I opened up my e-mail and found the following note from Christine:Saturday September 29th, 2007At 11:30 pm, last night, my Lord entreated me to pray. As I pondered this command to pray, my soul was drawn in sorrow, to pray especially for Christopher, my step grand son, our beloved child. I certainly did not know the tragedy which was unfolding, yet God in His mercy made sure that

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... A review The Soul Tells a Story, by Vinita Hampton Wright.It happened thirty years ago, but it seems like only yesterday. My seventh-grade English teacher asked me -- in front of the whole class -- what I wanted to do when I grew up. I don't remember why I was singled out, but I do remember the immediacy of my response."I want to write," I said confidently."What do you want to write?" he

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This week I've posted something at "Streams of Mercy" that may give you some insight into this all-too-common question.The November/December issue of Canticle is now put to bed! Check the theme list for January/February ... we still need a few more articles. Thanks!

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It's been a wild week at the Saxton house. Lying here in my hospital bed, God has been giving me fresh insights into the "invisibility of motherhood" that was the subject of my "Mommy Monsters" post last week.For those who care to read about it, click here.

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It hardly seems possible that it has been ten years since this saintly woman died. In honor of her memory, I'd like to encourage you to visit Donna-Marie O'Boyle's special tribute to her friend.Blessed Teresa, mother of all the poor, pray for us!

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If you do, come on over to "Mommy Monsters." I posted something there just for you today. I hope it blesses you as much as it did me. (Thanks to my sister Kathy for sending it to me.)

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Today at Catholic Exchange there was a great deal of heated rhetoric about a Dutch bishop who suggested that (within the context of Muslim/Christian dialogue) Christians use the word "Allah" when referring to God.I majored in International Studies and Communications, and so this kind of thing fascinates me. Words are powerful, and one of the more challenging aspects of cross-cultural

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Please join with me in praying for the families devastated by the bridge collapse in Minneapolis this afternoon. I've posted a prayer here. "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal." Thomas Merton

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For the next year, we are going to be hearing a great deal about the relative merits and flaws of various political candidates. But what about the "keepers" -- those who are out there truly doing the best they can to promote the common good?Please contact me if you have one you'd like to nominate ... possibly for an upcoming article. Tell me who, and why you think this person is an exceptional

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Item that was posted here has been claimed ... thanks, Dianne!

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I recently read this book, which is making its rounds on the adoption and foster care circuit. The subtitle alone makes a none-too-subtle record of the author's perspective. However, I wanted to share this with you thoughtful women of faith, in hopes that it will cause you to ponder what it means to be a voice of hope and faith in the world. These women's stories are powerful. There is no denying

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