The prospect of love finding a foothold behind bars holds a certain mystique. For those facing incarceration, prison pen pals can offer a lifeline – a source of companionship, emotional support, and a ...

When someone is incarcerated, maintaining a connection with the outside world becomes a lifeline. One of the most powerful ways to keep that connection is through writing love letters. These letters ...

A Reflection for Friday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time Find today’s readings here. Letter writing is a lost art in the digital age—but not for people in prison, where the daily mail is ...

The Marshall Project receives about 3,000 letters a year from people who are incarcerated, their families and their support networks. For the past year, I’ve been part of a team opening the mail and ...