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Xavier Authors Win Awards!

book-cover.pngCongratulations to Mike Delos Reyes and Fr. Johnny Go, whose recently published books were selected as the best, in different categories, by the Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards.book-award-group.jpg Mike’s nominated book, “Prusisyon: Paghahanda at Pagdiriwang” won in the Theology and Liturgy category. This category recognizes literature that aid in the study of and reflection on faith and worship and includes works on scripture, the sacraments, and worship ministries. The book is published by Claretian Publications.

Fr. Johnny’s Parable of the Elder Brother, the handsomely illustrated work that offers a different take on the well-known Parable of the Prodigal Son, won in the Family Life, Youth, and Children category. This encompasses books that respond to the different members of the domestic Church, including stories for children, faith and morals for youth, and family relationships.

book-award.jpgThe Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards recognizes authors whose works promote total human development, gospel values, and Filipino culture. The other three categories are Spirituality and Ministry, Lifetime Achievement, and the Emerging Author category where Mike was one of the three finalists. The winners were selected by established authors according to content, writing style, and book design.

To Mike and Fr. Johnny, Luceat Lux!

Photo Source: Mike Delos Reyes

Group Photo: MDR at the awards ceremonies together with Fr. Ari Dy, Chair of Asian Catholic Communicators, Inc. (center) and (right) Fr. Rufino Sescon, Jr., CMMA Trustee .

Ellen Rana-Sudario said,

November 4, 2007 @ 4:29 pm

Congratulations also to GS Hoofprint for being one of the finalists under the category, Best School Organ - GS Category, in the last CMMA awards.

Fr. Johnny Go, SJ said,

October 30, 2007 @ 3:19 pm

We should not fail to acknowledge the artist who created the wonderful illustrations in the book PARABLE OF THE ELDER BROTHER, Joseph Z. Gotinga. Joseph is a Xavier alumnus who until this year was working in Xavier School. Joseph is now a graduate student in Vancouver, Canada, studying what he likes and does best, creative arts. Congratulations, Joseph!

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