The Holy Father has announced that 2025 will be a Jubilee Year, something which happens…
February 4, 2025 | U.S. Catholic
February 4, 2025 | U.S. Catholic
Last April, my husband and I visited a prison in Globe, Arizona—a powerful experience that brought to life everything I had been working toward and learning about for years. I’d spent countless hours corresponding with incarcerated pen pals, exploring the complexities of incarceration in my writing, and delving into courses on restorative justice and trauma. Still, I didn’t know what to expect as we walked into the event space, where 65 incarcerated men stood in two long lines, forming a tunnel with raised arms to welcome us. As we ran through, the men cheered, high-fived us, and smiled warmly. My apprehension soon disappeared, and I was able to enjoy a full day of connecting with these men, learning about their life stories, and realizing I had far more in common with them than I would have otherwise imagined.