“There are few authentic prophetic voices among us, guiding truth-seekers along the right path. Among them is Fr. Gordon MacRae, a mighty voice in the prison tradition of John the Baptist, Maximilian Kolbe, Alfred Delp, SJ, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer.”
— Deacon David Jones
The Shawshank Redemption and Its Grace Rebounding
Readers are struck by the fascination with this fictional prison from the mind and pen of Stephen King, while the real thing seems to resist any public concern.
The Prodigal Son: Alexander’s Long Lent Toward Easter Sunrise
This account of a young man’s conversion to the Catholic faith is the Parable of the Prodigal Son told in prose; a story of pain and loss, of grace and freedom.
A Catholic League White House Plea Set Pornchai Moontri Free
January 2021: In the last days of President Trump’s first term in office, a petition by Catholic League President Bill Donohue led to Pornchai Moontri’s freedom.
The Music of Eric Genuis Inspired Advent Hope
A prison concert by composer Eric Genuis and his outstanding musicians made Advent spirits soar for a prisoner priest and an old friend whom you have come to know.
Saints Alive! When Padre Pio and the Stigmata Were on Trial
Padre Pio was proclaimed a living saint for the wounds he bore for Christ, but his reputation for sanctity became another wound, this one inflicted from the Church.
My Visit with Pornchai Maximilian Moontri by Claire Dion
Claire Dion, a contributing writer for Beyond These Stone Walls, interviewed Pornchai “Max” Moontri at the New Hampshire State Prison for a tale of hope and amazing grace.
De Profundis: Pornchai Moontri and the Raising of Lazarus
The raising of Lazarus, the sixth of seven signs in the Gospel of St. John, is told “so that you may believe.” The raising of Pornchai Moontri is that story retold.
Mother’s Day Promises to Keep, and Miles to Go Before I Sleep
Honoring Mom on Mother's Day brought me to Robert Frost's most famous poem and its deepest meaning about life, loss, and hope.
Why You Must Never Give Up Hope for Another Human Being
Overcoming many obstacles, Pornchai Moontri, Alberto Ramos, and seven other prisoners receive their high school diplomas in a model prison education program.