He is the chaplain for all 5 prisons at the Luzira prison complex. He is one of the most hard worked people I have ever met. Currently there are just over 7,000 inmates and 2,000 warders all needing support. Spiritual welfare and support for the prisoners carries huge importance but is not given a very great priority by the prison authorities. The aim of our meeting with Rev Fred was not only to offer him support but also to discuss the future development of the chaplaincy service to the prisons.
One of the projects that he is currently developing is on peace and reconciliation; the forgiveness of prisoners who have murdered by the families of the murdered person. He recounted some amazing stories of people who have been forgiven. The person and the families have then been able to encounter peace in their hearts and their minds - how awesome is that!
There is some amazing work going on with these prisons and we feel so honoured to be even a small part of it.
For those of you worried that we may not come back - I (Catherine) had an interesting proposition by the Rev Fred!! We had been discussing business and he said that with the insight I was showing (goodness knows what I said) he thought I ought to move here, buy 20 acres of land and become (wait for it)............. a banana farmer!
So, I am thinking it could be an interesting change of career - what do you think?!!
????Trainee Banana Farmer! (and yes, I am wearing my cardigan - brrrrr only 25 degrees today)
This evening in Kampala - so beautiful.
Lots of love
C & C xx
Catherine it all sounds wonderful what a privileged position to be in! BUT, please don't become a banana farmer (Jo would freak lol)we need you too much| Have fun and stay safe. God bless,
ReplyDeleteLots of love to you all
Karen xxxxx
PS: I'm using my daughters account!
Wonderful pictures Catherine! Chris still hasn't told us much about the last visit, so glad to hear about this one as it happens! xx
ReplyDeleteHmm Banana farmer ! sounds like a good day though. Take care
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