Two days ago I visited Moorsmore prison, and took part in a session for a small group of male prisoners who had completed the Khulisa “My Path” programme.  I was astounded to hear each one of them freely talk about themselves, their lives, their mistakes, their previous choices - in a way and with a depth which showed there had been some real, serious reflection, and not so much a desire, but a real commitment to change.  (The My Path programme requires daily private journalling over a period of 3 months, plus weekly group activities, plus individual activities which are written or drawn and handed in to the facilitator for comment.)  These men shared what the process had done for them and they were identifying other prisoners who could now begin the same process, with them as trained as facilitators. 

It is a credit to these men, in the terrible conditions they are in, that they have such  positive attitudes and really believe in a God who loves them, totally, and who will give them the chance to put things right, and have a full life.  They intend going back to their townships on their release, and trying to help enable change within the community…. yet another astounding Gospel witness which challenged me to responsibly live the Gospel values in my own context.

It provided a new meaning for me about the gospel command: when I was in prison, you visited me.