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2012 Catholic Press Association Awards

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I just received word this evening from Bernadette Gasslein, the editor of Celebrate! magazine that my regular column has received a first-place award in the category of “columns in the spiritual life” from the Catholic Press Association. This is the second year that the magazine and I have received this first-place honor. I will post more information from the Catholic Press Association and the judges as soon as I receive it. I am very grateful for Bernadette’s work, energy and inspiration as editor of Celebrate! magazine.

M05a Best Regular Column – Spiritual Life

First Place
Celebrate! Magazine, Toronto, Ontario
Getting Our Feet Wet (Spring 2011) | Message in a Bottle (Summer 2011) | Off The Wall (Fall 2011)
“The author offers insight and inspiration in each column, driving the reader to think about each column well after reading.”

2011 Catholic Press Association Awards

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First Place- Best Regular Column Spiritual Life
Novalis, Toronto, Ontario, “Wheels Of Misfortune; Saint Doorkeeper; Advent: A Housing Project” by Ronald Raab, C.S.C.
Father Raab’s columns are marked by strong, clear, and vibrant writing. His descriptions are earthy yet deeply spiritual creating vivid word pictures that fill the reader’s imagination. His stories connect everyday life experiences with profound connections and meanings of the sacred. These columns reflect theology made real and invite readers to a deeper spiritual life.

Third Place – Liturgy/Book
Real World, Real Worship, Rev. Ron Raab C.S.C, World Library Publications, Franklin Park, Ill.
Wonderful personal reflections on the intersection of liturgy and life from the perspective of a pastor of a city parish serving the poor and those on the margins of society. Very creative method of forming ministers.

Articles from Celebrate! Magazine:
Brother Andre: Saint Doorkeeper
Wheels of Misfortune
Advent: A housing project

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I am very grateful to my editors at Celebrate! Magazine and World Library. I deeply appreciate Sarah Gregory who edits all my written words and even my thoughts about my projects.