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2014 CATHOLIC PRESS ASSOCIATION
Awards For Magnificat
Best Editorial
Comment: The pain and suffering in Newtown and the evangelizing message is a well written and glorious message from Jenny Hubbard.
General Excellence
First 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 Spirituality
First 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’
understanding.
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 Book
First 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 Poetry
August 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 – Editor
Father Peter John Cameron, o.p.
Comment: Beautiful, challenging devotions that certainly are blessings to readers.