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The gratitude expressed by inmates on our feedback card never ceases to impress us. Truly these are children of God yearning to strengthen their faith and we hope their words touch your heart.

“… I got your address from another inmate. I myself have been baptized in the Catholic Church but I have not ever attended a Catholic Mass. I have a lack of knowledge about my own religion. This lack of knowledge does not stop me from wanting to embrace Christ. So far I’ve only been able to attend non-Catholic sermons here in jail. But these sermons lack something, just like the King James version lacks the full works. I am writing to ask for help in teaching me about the Catholic faith… and any literature about the Catholic faith.”

“…I thank you so much for what you are doing. Please know that your work is a tremendous blessing and ‘feeds’ the spirits of many desperate for it. May God continue to bless you.”

“…I would like any material that can help me educate myself so that I can become very spiritually aware. God bless you for your work. There are a lot of forgotten souls and you are touching them in their need… Thank you for your ministry, you are tapping a large and willing sector of humanity. You are a comfort and a blessing.”

We believe there is something really special about being able to fill the requests made by inmates. Because they are asking for the Bibles, Prayer books and Study Course themselves, we know each item is truly a gift to them. Here are some requests that inmates write to us, and it is a blessing fill them.

“… (My cellmate) has reopened my heart to a lot of good things… the most important of which is my spirituality. My cellmate shared Pray in the Spirit, Catholic Prayers for Inmates…Could (you) mail me one of those books and …a rosary and any other printed materials that could help to guide me toward the narrow path to richness? Thank you for any helpful materials…” Inmate, Weber County Jail, Ogden, UT

“…Since I received Pray in the Spirit in 2007, I’ve been a stronger person (and) it helped me be a more patient, understanding person…I try my best to bring (others) up when they’re feeling down by letting them read the prayers. It also brought me closer to God, and now, every day, my Faith is with God and I feel so much better. I do have a Catholic Prayers for Inmates, but it’s slowly coming apart. I would appreciate it if I could get a new one.” Inmate, Halawa Correctional Facility, Aiea, Hawaii

“…I am new to the Catholic Faith but I feel welcome and that my search for the true church is over. Now I can rest and grow in the Lord Jesus Christ. I am very interested in receiving a Prayer Book. Can you please send me one? I am very grateful for your services.” Inmate, Lakin Correctional Center, West Columbia, WV