Prison Ministry

“I was naked and you clothed me. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison, and you came to me.” ~ Matthew 25:36

Tonight a meeting was held to discuss prison ministries that Catholics are doing in the province. About 45 people gathered to pray, share a meal, discuss their work, and listen to a panel tell of their experiences. I was impressed on several fronts. The turnout was awesome. The food was fantastic and provided by a parishioner who has a catering business. The number of people from my parish who showed up in various capacities was a testimony to our commitment to social justice. The Archbishop who had called the idea of the meeting into being stayed the entire evening and was purring like a cat, in his own words, about what he saw unfolding. The panelists (a volunteer, parents of an offender, and two offenders) were all thought provoking in their comments.

I am looking forward to future gatherings and am excited for what it might mean to our prison ministry.

Peace,

Suzanne