Prisoners in Kasese district have been advised to “foster the spirit of reconciliation and never to think of revenge” this Christmas.
“You should use this Christmas season first of all to thank God that you are alive and to foster the spirit of reconciliation and pray that you become an exemplary character of good conduct when you return home,” a Church of Uganda priest told the inmates at Mubuku government prison on Sunday (18 December 2011).
The Rev. Aeneas Kato, who led a team of Human Rights activists from Gidions International, visited the prisoners at Mubuku government prison and Rukoki, Uganda to share with them the scriptures about the birth of Jesus Christ.
The Boys and Girls Brigade Choir from South Rwenzori Diocese St. Paul’s Cathedral also entertained the inmates at Mubuku and Rukoki prisons with Christmas carols.
During the sharing of the scriptures 152 inmates at Mubuku and 48 at Rukoki declared that they had repented their sins and got saved promising that when they return to their homes, they would be the vanguards of reconciliation and peace
A total of 37 of the inmates at Mubuku prison and 15 at Rukoki also received Holy Communion administered by the Rev. Aeneas Kato.
Preaching to the prisoners, Joseph Mate Mweru from the Gidions International called for spiritual transformation drawing the inmates to the love of God in his son Jesus Christ.
The organisation also donated 400 bibles and other items including soap, razor blades, cloths and candles to the prisoners.
The director of the Center for Hope and Life in and out of Prison Initiative Uganda, Godfrey Kiwede was among the officials that comprised the team.
He called for reconciliation and told the prisoners that rehabilitation should begin with themselves so that life continues after prison.
The team thanked the prison administrations for having allowed them to share with the inmates.
