“We are living in a world where there is so much negative rhetoric, so much darkness and so much hatred, but in the midst of the negative rhetoric there is a light of hope, a beacon of light, a candle burning bright; it's a "Benediction". A Benediction speaks to a further promise, the hope that one day it will get better, a trust that reminds us that hate will not win. The song "Benediction" speaks to the very thing that is needed in this day and age. We need to pray and ask the Lord to heal our land; hug our children never taking tomorrow for granted; and encourage one another by reminding them that love is stronger than hate.” Pastor Eric S.C. Manning, Masters of Divinity Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church Charleston,Pastor "The dynamic and versatile Paula Boggs Band sends a message of hope and inspiration with Benediction, their new release honoring the Charleston 9." Winona Hollins Hauge Radio host (Gospel Highway and Living the Blues) KBCS - 91.3 FM