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Preserve the Momentum of the Eucharistic Revival

Aug 30, 2024 | catholicmom.com | Heidi Hess Saxton |Katie Warner |Amy Rodriguez |Caroline McDonald

From picture books to meditations for adults, Barb Szyszkiewicz reviews some newly published books focusing on the Eucharist. Whether you attended the National Eucharistic Congress, watched the livestream, or have had your enthusiasm rekindled by hearing about it from others, it's important to keep up the momentum of devotion to the Eucharist as we return to the ordinary daily tasks of life.
Cath-Lit Live: Stories of the Eucharist

Aug 10, 2024 | catholicmom.com | Heidi Hess Saxton |Amy J. Cattapan

Amy J. Cattapan interviews Heidi Hess Saxton about her new book, Stories of the Eucharist: A Family Treasury of Saints and Seekers. "Cath-Lit Live!" features brief interviews with Catholic authors who are releasing new books. Hosted by Catholic author and speaker Amy J. Cattapan, "Cath-Lit Live!" gives viewers a glimpse into the latest Catholic books while getting to know a bit about the author as well.
The Grace of Limits and Losses

Feb 29, 2024 | catholicmom.com | Heidi Hess Saxton

Heidi Hess Saxton recalls how she came to realize that she had found the source of the strength that sustained her, week after week. More than that, I even consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.
The Joy of Detachment

Nov 23, 2023 | catholicmom.com | Heidi Hess Saxton

Multiple exercises in unexpected detachment gave Heidi Hess Saxton some food for thought as she prepared for a long-awaited family Thanksgiving celebration. One morning, about a week ago, I woke up to discover that Facebook had abruptly closed my account because an Instagram hacker had posted something “against community standards.” So … phht. Twelve years’ worth of pictures and memories and thousands of personal and professional connections … vanished in an instant.
A Confession Conundrum

Aug 31, 2023 | catholicmom.com | Heidi Hess Saxton

Heidi Hess Saxton recounts a healing moment she experienced during a confession she'd been tempted to avoid. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful. (James 5:16) Three months ago, I discovered a horrific family secret that shook me to the core: a revelation that had traumatized three generations of my family, most of whom had died years ago.
Discovering Mary

May 30, 2023 | catholicmom.com | Heidi Hess Saxton

Heidi Hess Saxton contemplates what she has learned from the "Mother of God with the Three Hands" icon. Her eyes, somehow both sorrowful and full of hope, gaze directly at me as she clasps the toddler to her. He is rappelling up her midriff with the energy of a rock climber on Red Bull—kind of like my own son did when we first started taking him to Mass. Her cloak is the red of martyrdom, the background golden, whispering of the Divine Presence.
Have You Thanked Your Angel Today?

Feb 12, 2023 | catholicmom.com | Heidi Hess Saxton

Heidi Hess Saxton shares an excerpt from a reflection published in the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, new from Ave Maria Press. From Jacob’s encounter with them in Genesis (32:2) to the heavenly vision of the altar of God in Revelation (5:11–12), angels are an integral part of the salvation story, working night and day as “ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation” (Hebrews 1:14).