![]() 2014 CATHOLIC PRESS ASSOCIATION Best EditorialComment: The pain and suffering in Newtown and the evangelizing message is a well written and glorious message from Jenny Hubbard.
General ExcellenceFirst Place Magnificat Father Peter John Cameron, o.p. Comment: Deep and inspiring prayers make up this magazine—a must-read for devout Catholics.
Best Essay – Prayer and SpiritualityFirst Place November 2013 “The Most Abandoned Soul” by Anthony Esolen Comment: A poetic, emotional, deeply reflective essay that offers clear examples to help the readers’ Second Place December 2013 “How the Church Has Changed the World: A Child Enthroned” by Anthony Esolen Comment: Evocative language, strong storytelling, and thoughtful reflection make this a powerful essay. Third Place December 2013 “She Pondered These Things In Her Heart: Lamb of God” by Jennifer Hubbard Comment: A heartbreaking personal loss is used as a riveting example in an essay that reflects upon redemption. Honorable Mention April, 2013 “Beneath the Heavens and Behind the Door” by Anthony Esolen Comment: Storytelling examples and reflective language are used effectively. Honorable Mention June, 2013 “The Sacred Heart of Jesus” by Heather King Comment: Compelling storytelling is used to enhance understanding on the part of the reader.
Best Coffee Table BookFirst Place “Splendors of the Creed” by Father Joseph T. Leinhard, s.j. and Father Frederic Curnier-Laroche Comment: Striking physical shape (12 ¾” x 6 ¼”). Page shape lends itself to the presentation of the art and text in dramatic fashion. The typography and page layout are excellent and the color separation of the art is outstanding. The paper quality is superb. It’s an appealing marriage of appearance with a superb variety of texts including meditation, theology, and artistic analysis.
Best Original PoetryAugust 2013 “Herod’s Lament” by Rita A. Simmonds Comment: A new insight such as the one offered here should be celebrated.
Best Cover![]() Magnificat, July, 2013 Comment: Simple, elegant image. Playfulness with cover logo location can backfire but it works here as the image pulls the eye down. Nicely done.
Individual Excellence – EditorFather Peter John Cameron, o.p. Comment: Beautiful, challenging devotions that certainly are blessings to readers.
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