A Conversation with Sr. Helen Prejean

In this intimate interview on Cape Cod, Sr. Helen Prejean speaks eloquently about her spiritual journey soon to be detailed in an upcoming book, as well as the ways that violence is sacrilized in American society, and our responsibility as people of faith to never give in to despair, but to act for justice. “Action itself is liberating. We don’t have a blueprint of all the steps, but life emerges, life unfolds, it’s the way the universe works. And that’s the spirit in our hearts.” –Sr. Helen Prejean

Sr. Helen Prejean has been an anti-death penalty activist and advocate for restorative justice for many years. Her book, Dead Man Walking, which was made into an Oscar-winning movie starring Susan Sarandon, chronicles Sr. Helen’s first accompaniment of death row inmates up to their executions. Sr. Helen spoke at two events on Cape Cod this week, which were co-sponsored by Call To Action and Fellowship of Reconciliation.