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Mangalore: PMI Organizes Christmas Programme for District Sub-jail Inmates

  •   Tue, Dec 22 2009 03:25:49 PM

Mangalore: PMI Organizes Christmas Programme for District Sub-jail Inmates

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SB)

Mangalore, Dec 22: “Christmas is the birthday of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. This peace is attained through service,” said Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, bishop of Mangalore diocese.

He was addressing the prisoners Christmas celebration programme held at district sub-jail here on Monday December 22. Bishop said, “This is not your permanent abode; you are here for a short time. This is a place for transformation than punishment. Make the best use of the various opportunities that are available and transform your life. As a result you will be able to go home happy and build your future and your family well.” His Grace appreciated the Prison Ministry of India (PMI), Mangalore unit for helping the prisoners transform their lives.
 


Speaking on the occasion, chief guest Dr J N Bhat, medical superintendent of Omega Hospital wished the prisoners a happy feast and lauded the work of the PMI, Mangalore unit. He added, “Celebration of any feast gives us ample entertainment. But it should lead to refinement of the attitudes of our mind. This helps us to have a positive outlook towards life,” he said.

Fr Walter D’Souza, co-ordinator of the PMI, Mangalore Unit welcomed the gathering. Sr Dephny presented the annual report and Molly Kamath proposed the vote of thanks. Stany D’Souza compered the program. Felix D’Souza, Kulshekar generously contributed towards the celebration.

The PMI, Mangalore unit that renders its selfless service to the prisoners organized the programme. On the occasion, PMI donated a television and a charger light for the use of inmates. ICYM of the Holy Cross Church, Cordel entertained the inmates with a variety of cultural items.
  

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  • Bulsam, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 22 2009

    Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, bishop of Mangalore diocese, PMI & ICYM of the Holy Cross Church, Cordel gave a true Christmas gift to the inmates. They received bishop’s prayer, Christmas cake, prominent speaker's advice & the young Christian youth’s assurances with entertainment performance. I salute all of you for boosting their morale and making them happy for a short period. There are chances that they realize their mistake & get reformed in future.

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  • A.S.Mathew, U.S.A.

    Tue, Dec 22 2009

    Every year, Christmas brings joy and hope to billions of people. To have the message spread to the prisoners with love and sharing is the best message of hope they can listen. They were caught up in the system due to a split second temper outburst, and now regretting every day for their mistakes. What the Church doing is very commendable and we need to do more to give them hope even in other seasons. The gospel of Jesus Christ has transformed thousands of hardcore prisoners. MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR.

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  • AMAR NATHAL, MANGALORE

    Tue, Dec 22 2009

    Thanks Daijiworld. When it comes to inmates of a prison, there is no distinction between religion, caste or creed. All are in need of love and compassion. Change of mind is possible but not that easy. Our mind is a mystery. May God bless those who are deprived of love and bless those who try to provide it. In fact, these acts of kindness and love are to be made available every now and then. Political parties can organize some spontaneous and random acts of mercy to the prisoners rather than organize cowardly acts of violence against other communities. When those inmates are set free, there might be a change of heart which is in itself a conversion. Conversion of mind and heart is needed for a peaceful living in today's complex society.

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  • MICHAEL F. PAIS, DEREBAIL/VAMANJOOR

    Tue, Dec 22 2009

    GOOD WORK BY THE PMI TO MAKE HAPPY AND JOYFUL OUR LESS-FORTUNATE BRETHREN DURING THE "CHRISTMAS SEASON" OF PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL MANKIND THAT JESUS CHRIST BROUGHT TO THIS WORLD!! GOOD GOING.. KEEP IT UP ...

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  • Fr. Archie Gonsalves, OCD, Bangalore

    Tue, Dec 22 2009

    Dear Fr. Walty, As a Carmelite Priest, you really make us proud. I appreciate your love and concern for the prisoners. Your effort in organizing this event in the prison is indeed praise worthy. Keep it up. God Bless you!

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  • shashi poonja, mangalore/ dubai

    Tue, Dec 22 2009

    CONGRATULATIONS .. PMI/ICYM & everyone involved in putting up this event. Small & kind gestures like this makes this world a better & beautiful place to live. Hope that this inspires all of us to contribute in some way or the other to the society we live in.

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