Thankyou - that was an inspiring story. I’m studying social work and doing a mid life career change so hearing the value and impact of an individual’s work is so encouraging.
I volunteer at a prison close by, and I can't tell you how much it means to them to have someone visit them in person! Thank you for "going back to prison!"
Up at 4:30 a.m. to balance it all -- writing commitments, speaking gigs, a book rewrite -- and this one really resonated. Your single sentence about your dad’s advancing dementia hit hard as I remotely turned on my mom’s spiritual music from 520 miles away. It calms her until my brother wakes up and continues her care. Thanks for your words every day but especially today when I needed to feel less alone...
The larger context that you were introduced to that day is an underground society and economy for those who, for a variety of reasons, do not fit in “normal” society. I live in a neighborhood where they circulate. You gave Carlos what he needs to begin his journey out of that world. You treated him with dignity and mutuality. Thank you.
There are moments in our lives when we are touched in ways that we cannot possibly imagine. Fuck yeah, Luke. Do what you need to do. Touch the lives of those who need to hear from you.
What a powerful reminder that even behind walls, ideas can break chains. It brought to mind Nadia Bolz-Weber—a pastor and prison chaplain who shows how grace appears in the most unexpected places. I’ll be eager to hear more from you on this.
sending this to my priest friend who runs a ministry for former inmates
Thankyou - that was an inspiring story. I’m studying social work and doing a mid life career change so hearing the value and impact of an individual’s work is so encouraging.
I volunteer at a prison close by, and I can't tell you how much it means to them to have someone visit them in person! Thank you for "going back to prison!"
Up at 4:30 a.m. to balance it all -- writing commitments, speaking gigs, a book rewrite -- and this one really resonated. Your single sentence about your dad’s advancing dementia hit hard as I remotely turned on my mom’s spiritual music from 520 miles away. It calms her until my brother wakes up and continues her care. Thanks for your words every day but especially today when I needed to feel less alone...
The larger context that you were introduced to that day is an underground society and economy for those who, for a variety of reasons, do not fit in “normal” society. I live in a neighborhood where they circulate. You gave Carlos what he needs to begin his journey out of that world. You treated him with dignity and mutuality. Thank you.
A compelling story, Luke. I want to say congratulations but that's not quite the right sentiment. It's simply a wonderful thing.
There are moments in our lives when we are touched in ways that we cannot possibly imagine. Fuck yeah, Luke. Do what you need to do. Touch the lives of those who need to hear from you.
Warders imitating prisoners seems so obvious when you think about it - but had never occurred to me.
What a powerful reminder that even behind walls, ideas can break chains. It brought to mind Nadia Bolz-Weber—a pastor and prison chaplain who shows how grace appears in the most unexpected places. I’ll be eager to hear more from you on this.
Girard’s impact is amazing…in so many ways. The nice you begin to understand him, it does change your views on almost everything!