Catholic Media Association Book Award program
June 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Catholic Media Association congratulates all winners of the 2021 Book Award program.
The Winner’s List for the 2021 CMA Gabriel Awards was released on Thursday June 10, 2021.
This program recognizes the outstanding work of publishers, authors, and book editors. These books promote exceptional Catholic material to the public, and their writing support readers in their journey to live a faith-filled life.
For the 2021 award cycle, the Book awards committee added several new categories including a Life & Dignity of a Human Person and Grief and Bereavement, The new additions helped push total entries over the 300 mark, making it the most competitive season to date.
Book Awards winners were announced through our social media platforms and web site on June 10th. Winners receive an award certificate and ribbon to place on their book. All winning entries are listed in the association's award issue of The Catholic Journalist and are viewable on the award portal of the CMA website. Throughout 2021, winning entries receive social media spotlight through the CMA Twitter, Facebook, and Twitter accounts.
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To view this year’s winners, visit the Award program winners page at https://www.catholicpress.org/page/PriorWinners
For questions, email cpaawards@catholicpress.org
2021 CMA Book Award Winners
Popular Presentation of the Catholic Faith
First Place
The Bible: The Word of God or The Word About God?, William J. Bausch, Clear Faith Publishing, LLC
Second Place
Rekindled, Mallory Smyth, Ave Maria Press
Third Place
What to Say and How to Say It, Brandon Vogt, Ave Maria Press
Honorable Mention
The Saint Makers: Inside the Catholic Church and How a War Hero Inspired a Journey of Faith, Joe Drape, Hachette
The How-to Book of Evangelization, Jennifer Fitz, OSV
Spirituality – Classical
First Place
A Feast for Hungry Souls. Susan Muto, Ave Maria Press
Second Place
Spiritual Practices of Jesus: Learning Simplicity, Humility, and Prayer with Luke's Earliest Readers, Catherine J. Wright, InterVarsity Press
Third Place
Secrets of the Sacred Heart, Emily Jaminet, Ave Maria Press
Honorable Mention
Desert Daughters, Desert Sons, Rachel Wheeler, Liturgical Press
Contemporary
First Place
Saint Benedict's Wisdom, Luigi Gioia, OSB; Translated by Barry M. Hudock, Liturgical Press
Second Place
Living Resurrected Lives: What it Means and Why it Matters, Veronica Mary Rolf and Eva Natanya, Wipf & Stock Publishers (Cascade Books Imprint) 2021 CMA Book Awards
Honorable Mention
Mystics in Action: Twelve Saints for Today, Bruce G. Epperly, Orbis Books
Heartstorming: Creating a Place God Can Call Home, Robert J. Wicks, Paulist Press
Theological and Philosophical Studies
First Place
Promise and Hope: Pastoral Theology in the Age of Mercy, Bill Huebsch, Novalis Publishing
Second Place
A Prophetic, Public Church, Mary Doak, Liturgical Press
Third Place
Can We Believe in People: Human Significance in an Interconnected Cosmos, Stephen R. L. Clark, Angelico Press, Ltd.
Morality, Ethics, Christology, Mariology, and Redemption
First Place
An Introduction to Christian Ethics, Alberto de Mingo Kaminouchi; Translated by Brother John of Taizé, Liturgical Press
Second Place
A World Free From Nuclear Weapons: The Vatican Conference on Disarmament, Edited by Drew Christiansen, SJ and Carole Sargent, Georgetown University Press
Third Place
Sex and the Spiritual Life, Patricia Cooney Hathaway, Ave Maria Press
Popular Studies
First Place
The Gospel of Matthew: A Spiritual and Pastoral Reading, Pope Francis, Orbis Books
Second Place
Journey to Jerusalem, Mark A. Villano, Liturgical Press
Third Place
The Bible: The Word of God or The Word About God?, William J. Bausch, Clear Faith Publishing, LLC
Honorable Mention
Ponder, Mahri Leonard-Fleckman, Liturgical Press 2021 CMA Book Awards
Academic Studies
First Place
Constructing Paul, Luke Timothy Johnson, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Second Place
Psalms Books 4-5, Nancy L. deClaissé-Walford, Liturgical Press
Third Place
Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes), Lisa M. Wolfe, Liturgical Press
Honorable Mention
Reading Revelation at Easter Time, Francis J. Moloney, SDB, Liturgical Press
Liturgy
First Place
With One Spirit, Jozef Lamberts, Liturgical Press
Second Place
Stirring Waters, Diann L. Neu, Liturgical Press
Third Place
A Stranger and You Welcomed Me, Contributors include: Richard Rohr, SJ, Jim Martin, SJ, Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber, Phyllis Zangano, Brian McLaren, et al., Clear Faith Publishing, LLC
Honorable Mention
Authentic Liturgy, Nathaniel Marx, Liturgical Press
Pastoral Ministry – Parish Life
First Place
The Joy of Keeping the Faith: Thriving in the Church after RCIA, Christine Way Skinner, Novalis
Publishing
Second Place
Helping Families Recover from Addiction, Jean Heaton, Loyola Press
Third Place
Responding to Suicide, Deacon Ed Shoener, Most. Rev. John P. Dolan, Ave Maria Press 2021 CMA Book Awards
Honorable Mention
The Stations of the Cross in Atonement for Abuse and for the Healing of All, Paul Turner, Liturgical Press
The Pastoral Guide to Opening Your Parish, OSV
Pastoral Ministry – Catechetical
First Place
Promise and Hope: Pastoral Theology in the Age of Mercy, Bill Huebsch, Novalis Publishing
Second Place
Unfolding the Mystery of Christ, Eliot Kapitan, Liturgical Press
Third Place
Preparing Hearts and Minds, Joe Paprocki, Loyola Press
Honorable Mention
Teaching Students with Autism in a Catholic Setting, Deacon Lawrence R. Sutton, Loyola Press
An Evangelizing Catechesis, James C. Pauley, OSV
Pastoral Ministry – Youth & Young Adult
First Place
Authenticity, Passion, and Advocacy: Approaching Adolescent Spirituality from the Life and Wisdom of Thomas Merton, Thomas E. Malewitz, Wipf & Stock
Second Place
Never too Young To Change the World, Br. Dan O'Riordan, KDP Publishing by Amazon
Third Place
Lord, You Called Me, Ricardo Grzona, FRP, Loyola Press
Church Professional
First Place
Healthy Caregiving: Perspectives for Caring Professionals in Company with Henri J.M. Nouwen, Michelle O'Rourke, Novalis Publishing
Second Place
Let's Talk About Truth, Ann M. Garrido, Ave Maria Press
Third Place
Shepherds and Fishermen, Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap; translated by Marsha Daigle-Williamson and Patrick McSherry, OFM Cap, Liturgical Press 2021 CMA Book Awards
Honorable Mention
Encountering Christ the Servant: A Spirituality of the Diaconate, Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Ph.D., OSV
Design and Production
First Place
In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Days with the Saints, Written by the Daughters of St. Paul; Illustrated by Danielle Victoria Lussier, FSP, Pauline Books & Media
Second Place
God's Wonderful Word, CPH Editorial Staff, Loyola Press
Third Place
The Shepherd's Story, Jimmy Dunne, Loyola Press.
Honorable Mention
Surrender All, Jen Norton, Katherine Robinson, Ave Maria Press
Books for Ages 0 – 10
First Place
An African Gospel, Bénédite de la Roncière, Paulist Press
Second Place
What Would You Do?, Jennifer Moore-Mallinos, Loyola Press
Third Place
The Shepherd's Story, Jimmy Dunne, Loyola Press
Honorable Mention
Amazing Friendships Between Animals and Saints, Greg Kennedy, SJ, illustrated by Kerry Lyn Wilson, Novalis Publishing
Very Young Catholics in Fiji, Emily Koczela, Very Young Catholic Project
Books for Ages 11 – 16
First Place
TWO DAYS AND ONE SUITCASE, The True Story of One Family's Choice of Friendship and Goodwill During World War II, Anne E Neuberger and Helen Hannan Parra, Self-published
Second Place
Be Yourself Journal for Catholic Boys, Amy Brooks, OSV 2021 CMA Book Awards
Third Place
Sister Thea Bowman: Do You Hear Me, Church?, Peggy A. Sklar, Paulist Press
Honorable Mention
Brilliant! 25 Catholic Scientists, Mathematicians, and Supersmart People, Written by David Warren; illustrated by Jaclyn Warren, Pauline Books & Media
Very Young Catholics in Ireland, Emily Koczela, Very Young Catholic Project
Books for Ages 17 – 21
First Place
Lord, You Called Me, Ricardo Grzona, FRP, Loyola Press
Second Place
All In, Porter Moser, Loyola Press
Third Place
The Adventure: Living Out Your Relationship with God (Catholic Edition), Chris Patterson, OSV
First Time Author of a Book
First Place
Who Am I, Lord?, Joe Heschmeyer, OSV
Second Place
Helping Families Recover from Addiction, Jean Heaton, Loyola Press
Third Place
Burning Bush, Burning Hearts: Exodus as Paradigm of the Gospel, Brian Kranick, Loreto Publications
Honorable Mention
O Death, Where is Thy Sting? A Meditation on Suffering, Joe Hoover, Orbis Books
Surrender All, Jen Norton, Ave Maria Press
Family Life
First Place
A Busy Parent's Guide to a Meaningful Lent, Maria C. Morrow, OSv
Second Place
Giving Thanks and Letting Go, Danielle Bean, Ave Maria Press 2021 CMA Book Awards
Third Place
The Center Will Hold, Christopher de Vinck, Loyola Press
Marriage and Family Living
First Place
Sex, Love, and Families, Edited by Jason King and Julie Hanlon Rubio, Liturgical Press
Second Place
There Must be a Pony in Here Somewhere: Everyday Stories of God’s Goodness, Michael Way Skinner and Christine Way Skinner, Novalis Publishing
Third Place
Be Devoted, Bob Schuchts, Ave Maria Press
History
First Place
Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton and the Greatest Commandment: Radical Love in Times of Crisis, Julie Leininger Pycior, Paulist Press
Second Place
The University of Notre Dame: A History, Thomas E. Blantz C.S.C., University of Notre Dame Press
Third Place
Always Forward, A History of Saint Vincent Archabbey 1949-2020, Jerome Oetgen, Archabbey Publications
Honorable Mention
Struggle and Ascent, Joel Rippinger, OSB, Liturgical Press
Biography
First Place
Thomas Becket: Defender of the Church, Father John S. Hogan, OSV
Second Place
Thomas Aquinas: A Historical, Theological, and Environmental Portrait, Donald S. Prudlo, Paulist Press
Third Place
James Martin, SJ, Jon M. Sweeney, Liturgical Press 2021 CMA Book Awards
Gender Issues – Inclusion in the Church
First Place
The Laywoman Project: Remaking Catholic Womanhood in the Vatican II Era, Mary J. Henold, University of North Carolina Press
Second Place
Women: Icons of Christ, Phyllis Zagano, Paulist Press
Third Place
Women Prophets of the Old Testament, Kieran Larkin, Red Penguin Books
Honorable Mention
Stirring Waters, Diann L. Neu, Liturgical Press
Diocesan Directory
First Place
The Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Directory, The Archdiocese of Baltimore, Catholic Review
Second Place
2020-2021 Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic Directory, Jonelle Foltz, Cheryl Dejoie_LaCabe, MJ Cahill, Clarion Herald
Third Place
Diocese of Rockford 2020-21 Official Directory, Diocese of Rockford Communications, Diocese of Rockford
Honorable Mention
2020-2021 Catholic Directory of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Angelus Staff, Angelus
Best Trade/Seasonal Catalog
First Place
Academic Catalog Fall 2020, Monica Bokinskie, Liturgical Press
Second Place
Orbis Books Fall 2020 Catalog, Orbis Books, Orbis Books
Third Place
Little Rock Scripture Study Catalog 2020–2021, Monica Bokinskie, Liturgical Press
Honorable Mention
Parish Catalog Fall 2020, Monica Bokinskie, Liturgical Press 2021 CMA Book Awards
Best Book by a Small Publisher
First Place
What They Don't Teach You in Catholic College: Women in the priesthood and the mind of Christ, Dr. John Wijngaards, DD, LSS, Acadian House Publishing
Second Place
Women Prophets of the Old Testament, Kieran Larkin, Red Penguin Books
Third Place
A Stranger and You Welcomed Me, Contributors include: Richard Rohr, SJ, Jim Martin, SJ, Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber, Phyllis Zangano, Brian McLaren, et al., Clear Faith Publishing, LLC
Honorable Mention
Moral Agency within Social Structures and Culture: A Primer on Critical Realism for Christian Ethics, Edited by Daniel Finn, Georgetown University Press
The Bible: The Word of God or The Word About God?, William J. Bausch, Clear Faith Publishing, LLC
Catholic Social Teaching
First Place
The Meal That Reconnects, Mary E. McGann, Liturgical Press,
Second Place
Peacebuilding and Catholic Social Teaching, Theodora Hawksley, University of Notre Dame Press
Third Place
Blood in the Fields: Óscar Romero, Catholic Social Teaching, and Land Reform, Matthew Philipp Whelan, Catholic University of America Press
Honorable Mention
Catholic Activism Today: Individual Transformation and the Struggle for Social Justice, Maureen K. Day, NYU Press
Faith and Science
First Place
Spiritual Practices for the Brain, Anne Kertz Kernion, Loyola Press
Second Place
And Yet It Moves! Astronomy and Faith, Christoph Gerhard, Paulist Press
Third Place
Points of Contact: Science, Religion, and the Search for Truth, Glenn Sauer, Orbis Books 2021 CMA Book Awards
Honorable Mention
A Catholic Christian Meta-Model of the Person: Integration with Psychology & Mental Health Practice, Editors: Paul C. Vitz, William J. Nordling, and Craig Steven Titus, Divine Mercy University Press
Faithful Citizenship/ Religious Freedom
First Place
Lessons Learned, Arnie Graf, ACTA Publications
Second Place
Keeping Hope Alive: Sermons and Speeches of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.; edited by Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Orbis Books
Third Place
Hunger for Hope: Prophetic Communities, Contemplation, and the Common Good, Sr. Simone Campbell, Orbis Books
Coffee Table Book/ Religious Art
First Place
Beholding Paradise: The Photographs of Thomas Merton, Edited by Paul M. Pearson, Paulist Press
Honorable Mention
God's Wonderful Word, CPH Editorial Staff, Loyola Press]
Catholic Novels – Inspirational
First Place
Beyond the Victory Garden, Cece Whittaker, Cece Whittaker
Second Place
The Bird and the Bees, Neena Gaynor, Scrivenings Press
Third Place
THE REDEMPTION OF SAN ISIDRO: A Tale of Mercy and Love, Fr. Lawrence Edward Tucker, SOLT, Enroute Books and Media
Honorable Mention
Shadow Stalker, T. M. Gaouette, Self Published by T. M. Gaouette
Catholic Novels – Escapism
First Place
The End of Ending, Josh Noem, Self-Published 2021 CMA Book Awards
Second Place
What Goes Around, Amanda Hamm, Before Someday Publishing
Third Place
Shadow in the Dark, Antony Barone Kolenc, Loyola Press
Honorable Mention
Missing Peace, N. K. Holt, Self published
Toward That Which is Beautiful, Marian O'Shea Wernicke, She Writes Press
Catholic Novels – Education
First Place
TWO DAYS AND ONE SUITCASE, The True Story of One Family's Choice of Friendship and Goodwill During World War II, Anne E Neuberger and Helen Hannan Parra, Self-published
Honorable Mention
General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms, David Bush, Self-published
Books About Prayer
First Place
Finding God in the Mess, Jim Deeds and Brendan McManus, SJ, Loyola Press
Second Place
Soul Training with the Peace Prayer of Saint Francis, Albert Haase, OFM, Franciscan Media
Third Place
Written on My Heart: Classic Prayers in the Modern World, Michael Swan, Novalis Publishing
Honorable Mention
Oriens: A Pilgrimage Through Advent and Christmas, Father Joel Sember, OSV
The Inner Chapel, Becky Eldredge, Loyola Press
Collections of Prayers
First Place
Jesus Speaks to Faustina and You, Susan Tassone, Sophia Institute Press
Second Place
Awaken My Heart, Emily Wilson Hussem, Ave Maria Press 2021 CMA Book Awards
Third Place
Northern Light: A Canadian Prayer Book, Les Miller, Novalis Publishing
Ecumenism or Interfaith Relations
First Place
Transforming Interreligious Relations: Catholic Responses to Religious Pluralism in the United States, Leo D. Lefebure, Orbis Books
Second Place
Jesuit Kaddish: Jesuits, Jews, and Holocaust Remembrance, James Bernauer, S.J., University of Notre Dame Press
Third Place
Muhammad Reconsidered: A Christian Perspective on Islamic Prophecy, Anna Bonta Moreland, University of Notre Dame Press
Honorable Mention
Jesus Wasn't Killed by the Jews: Reflections for Christians in Lent, Jon M. Sweeney, Orbis Books
Pilgrimages/ Catholic Travel
First Place
A Plan B Camino 2020, Br. Dan O'Riordan, Kindle Direct Publishing on Amazon
Second Place
Holy Land Pilgrimage, Stephen J. Binz, Liturgical Press
Third Place
The Way to Manresa, Brendan McManus, SJ, Loyola Press
Sacraments
First Place
The Sacraments and Consumer Culture, Timothy Brunk, Liturgical Press
Pope Francis
First Place
The Liminal Papacy of Pope Francis: Moving Toward Global Catholicity, Massimo Faggioli, Orbis Books
Second Place
The Outsider: Pope Francis and His Battle to Reform the Church, Christopher Lamb, Orbis Books 2021 CMA Book Awards
Third Place
Christ in the Storm, Pope Francis, Ave Maria Press
Poetry
First Place
The Strangeness of the Good, Including Quarantine Notebook, James Matthew Wilson, Angelico Press, Ltd.
Second Place
Heart of Goodness: The Life of Marguerite Bourgeoys in 30 Poems, Carolyne Van Der Meer, Guernica Editions
Third Place
Litany of Flights, Laura Reece Hogan, Paraclete Press
Honorable Mention
Leaps of Faith, Marva J. Hoeckelman, OSB, ACTA Publications
Shy, Theresa Hickey, Finishing Line Press
Backlist Beauty
First Place
Benedictine Daily Prayer: A Short Breviary, Second Edition, Edited by Maxwell E. Johnson, Liturgical Press
Second Place
To Whom The Heart Decided To Love, Fr. Lawrence Edward Tucker, SOLT, Enroute Books and Media
Third Place
ADVENTURES IN THE FATHER'S JOY! Mission Stories for The New Evangelization, Fr. Lawrence Edward Tucker, SOLT, Enroute Books and Media
Best Front Cover Artwork
First Place
Awaken My Heart, Brianna Dombo, Ave Maria Press
Second Place
The Caregiver's Companion, Katherine Robinson, Ave Maria Press
Third Place
THE REDEMPTION OF SAN ISIDRO: A Tale of Mercy and Love, Fr. Lawrence Edward Tucker, SOLT, Enroute Books and Media 2021 CMA Book Awards
Honorable Mention
Praying with Jesus and Faustina during Lent and in Times of Suffering, Susan Tassone, Sophia Institute Press
The Bible: The Word of God or The Word About God?, William J. Bausch, Clear Faith Publishing, LLC
Memoir
First Place
Writing Straight with Crooked Lines: A Memoir, Jim Forest, Orbis Books
Second Place
Belonging: One Catholic's Journey, Frank J. Butler, Orbis Books
Third Place
The Big Hustle, Jim Wahlberg, OSV
Honorable Mention
Blessed Are the Nones: Mixed-Faith Marriage and My Search for Spiritual Community, Stina Kielsmeier-Cook, InterVarsity Press
TWO DAYS AND ONE SUITCASE, The True Story of One Family's Choice of Friendship and Goodwill During World War II, Anne E. Neuberger and Helen Hannan Parra, Self-published
Healing & Self Help
First Place
Spiritual Practices for the Brain, Anne Kertz Kernion, Loyola Press
Second Place
Healthy Caregiving: Perspectives for Caring Professionals in Company with Henri J.M. Nouwen, Michelle O'Rourke, Novalis Publishing
Third Place
The Inner Chapel, Becky Eldredge, Loyola Press
Honorable Mention
Helping Families Recover from Addiction, Jean Heaton, Loyola Press
Best New Religious Book Series
First Place
James Martin, SJ, Jon M. Sweeney, Liturgical Press 2021 CMA Book Awards
Second Place
Handy Little Guide Spiritual Communion, Michael R. Heinlein, OSV
Third Place
Very Young Catholics in Taiwan, Emily Koczela, Very Young Catholic Project
Faith Formation
First Place
Unfolding the Mystery of Christ, Eliot Kapitan, Liturgical Press
Second Place
Very Young Catholics in Taiwan, Emily Koczela, Very Young Catholic Project
Anthology
First Place
In the Wine Press: Short Stories, Joshua Hren, Angelico Press, Ltd.
Second Place
Reveille for a New Generation, Gregory F. Augustine Pierce, ACTA Publications
Third Place
Northern Light, The Cistercian Nuns of Tautra Mariakloster, Liturgical Press
English Translation Edition
First Place
Teachings for an Unbelieving World, John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla), Ave Maria Press
Second Place
Five Great Odes, Jonathan Geltner, Angelico Press, Ltd.
Third Place
Aelred of Rievaulx (1110-1167), Pierre-André Burton, OCSO, Translated by Christopher Coski, Liturgical Press
Future Church
First Place
Religious Life for our World: Creating Communities of Hope, Maria Cimperman, RSCJ, Orbis Books
Second Place
A Prophetic, Public Church, Mary Doak, Liturgical Press 2021 CMA Book Awards
Third Place
What They Don't Teach You in Catholic College: Women in the priesthood and the mind of Christ, Dr. John Wijngaards, DD, LSS, Acadian House Publishing
Honorable Mention
Beloved Amazonia: The Apostolic Exhortation and Other Documents from the Pan-Amazon Synod, Pope Francis, Orbis Books
Self Published Books
First Place
TWO DAYS AND ONE SUITCASE, The True Story of One Family's Choice of Friendship and Goodwill During World War II, Anne E. Neuberger and Helen Hannan Parra, Self-published
Second Place
The Observer Lent Foods Cookbook, Staff and Edited by Sharon Boehlefeld, Diocese of Rockford Communications
Grief and Bereavement
First Place
O Death, Where is Thy Sting?: A Meditation on Suffering, Joe Hoover, Orbis Books
Second Place
The Evening of Life: The Challenges of Aging and Dying Well, Joseph E. Davis and Paul Scherz, University of Notre Dame Press
Third Place
The Way of Suffering: Readings for an Enlightened Life, Michael Leach, James T. Keane, and Doris Goodnough, editors, Orbis Books
Honorable Mention
When a Loved One Dies by Suicide, Deacon Ed Shoener, Most Rev. John P. Dolan, Ave Maria Press 2021 CMA Book Awards
Life & Dignity of a Human Person
First Place
Disputes in Bioethics: Abortion, Euthanasia, and Other Controversies, Christopher Kaczor, University of Notre Dame Press
Second Place
Untangling Twinning: What Science Tells Us about the Nature of Human Embryos, Maureen L. Condic, University of Notre Dame Press
Third Place
Posttraumatic Abortion-Related Stress in Psychiatric Outpatients, David C. Hanley, Rachel L. Anderson, David B. Larson, Harry L. Piersma, D. Stephen King, and Roger C. Sider, En Route Books & Media