I thought it was right on target and appropriate for the challenge. To strengthen th photo, I think a little interplay between the subjects may have helped. Overall, nicely done and though it didn't score too highly, it still was in the upper part of the challenge results.
Excellent image... One nitpick, the title took away from it. I think a far more simple title of "James 1:27" would have been MUCH more invoking. Anyone moved by sentiment or curiosity would have known where to look for the rest. The greatest impact can be from what is left unsaid.