[n Third place in the news category went to Catherine Kavanaugh and Christy Strawser for a series titled] Church breaks gun laws ... consistently good, thoughtful coverage of a sensitive issue.

In a time where we look at religion involved in church and state, I believe that this piece has contemporary relevance and provides much to think about when you see the play. I'm very excited about it.

I'm so glad this is coming to a close. All the news and notoriety is just making it like the crime happened yesterday.

I was preaching to the people at the Superdome because they were only looking after themselves, not after each other, and I told them, 'God wants you to help each other. You have to help each other or you will all die.'

politics of Matthew 25 ... feeding the hungry and the sick, and the words of Emma Lazarus on the Statue of Liberty.

Remembrance, Appreciation and Hope.