A Belief in Redemption
December 30, 2020The story of a member's discovery of the Pen Pal Program and the opportunity to lift spirits. Read More
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American Association Prison Ministry News
The story of a member's discovery of the Pen Pal Program and the opportunity to lift spirits. Read More
Mary as a Model of Faith Inspires Prayer for the Incarcerated
December 14, 2020This Advent prayer was also inspired by the “Mary Mother of Captives” painting created by artist Jack Pachuta. Read More
The Simple Joy of Postcards to Pen Pals
November 30, 2020An Easy Way To Make a Big Difference Read More
Manna From Heaven
November 30, 2020Gratitude for Order of Malta Bibles and Prayer Books at the Ontario County Jail Read More
The Importance of Presence in St. Louis
November 30, 2020Let’s Start Program Helps Former Prisoners Rebuild Their Lives Read More
Inmates Explore Meaning and Rehabilitation Through Creative Expression
October 28, 2020Rhode Island Member Begins Creative Writing Program for Inmates Read More
God Speaks to Us in Many Ways
October 27, 2020NYC Pen Pal Writer and Auxiliary Member Finds Experience with Prison Ministry's Pen Pal Program To Be Enlightening Read More
Being There for Our Inmates Even When We Can’t Actually Be There
October 27, 2020Diocese of Wichita, Kansas, Distributes Order of Malta Bibles During the Pandemic Read More
Connecticut Area Provides Support and Community for Pen Pal Writers
September 29, 2020“It’s wonderful to have the support of others and to hear different points of view that can enrich the relationship that you have with this prisoner,” Read More
Bibles from the Order of Malta Support Prisoners’ Catholic Identity
September 29, 2020“The Bible is a tool to find God, and it’s a tool to teach us how to live our lives.” Read More
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