Dear Father David,
Your blessing, Father...
I humbly thank you for your post.
I am a sinner, and I know that when I get upset about horrific crimes perpetuated on children and women that I am not being the full Christian in my soul that Christ wants me to be...
Theologically and intellectually I know that I should not feel anger, but I do. Perhaps it is righteous indignation, or perhaps it is not.
I am reminded of Matthew 18, when our Lord said: "But whosoever shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea".
In any case, thank you for being the awesome icon of Christ that you are in your prison ministry. I bow to you, dear, good Father.
I try not to lose sight of these words in dealing with Inmates, people whom the world really seems to hate and wants to see punished in the most severe ways, but human beings nonetheless, redeemed by the precious blood of Christ. If He could give His life for them on the Cross, I cannot but try to be a face of Christ to them.
Fr David Straut
I pray that you will bring salvation to many in prisons, for it is a gift that is freely given to us all to partake of.
Respectfully kissing your right hand,
Alice
