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Inside Faith with Brother Joseph

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America is fascinated with crime and punishment. Criminal Justice programs are overflowing at colleges~ keeping pace with our burgeoning prison population (the largest per capita in the world), because crime and punishment are en vogue “and an exciting career field.” Meanwhile, from our sofas and recliners we relive the zeitgeist through the abundance of crime and…

If you were put on trial for your faith, would there be enough evidence to convict you of being a Christian? I’ve heard this adage many times, but never had I met anyone to whom it could be applied. Enter Father Louis. Louis Vitale, a 78-year-old Franciscan priest, is one of the foremost peace advocates in…

When Obama was elected, many pundits exclaimed that America was officially post-race. Clearly, they haven’t visited a prison lately. Inside, many aspects of life revolve around race –who you talk to, sit next to, throw the ball to. Race even determines which TV you watch. There is no racial hierarchy: All races are equal in…

I got pulled over today. That’s “inside” jargon for a random stop-and-search by a Corrections Officer (CO). In prison, privacy is a pipe dream. My person and property can be “shaken down” at any moment. Every phone call is monitored, every letter opened. The CO who pulled me over wanted to scrutinize the contents of…

Note: This post is by “Brother Joseph” who blogs about his experiences reconnecting with his Catholic faith while in a Federal Minimum Security Prison. “Inside Faith” by Brother Joseph I’m 31. I’ve had some lofty goals, traveled and worked all over the world. Never did I imagine I’d end up here. I was the first…
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