Felin Gakwaya

My heart is at peace as God has forgiven me.

And those I hurt have forgiven me too.

Everything is fine.

No worries.

No fear for bitterness from people.

No, that's not me now.

They all know me.

When they informed you about your release from the prison, you didn't have any fear of how things will turn when you go back home.

No, I didn't.

Because of the teachings we received in jail and the word of God, which says, come now, let us settle the matter.

Though your sins are as red as crimson, they'll become like wool.

You've asked how we felt when we heard about our release.

It was very exciting because miracles would happen inside the prison.

I had a cell which I shared with a colleague who would come and tell me about some Marian operations inside the prison.

He advised me to behave and always carry my chaplet with me and pray with all my heart because you are among those to be released, he revealed to me.

I didn't argue with him because I was convinced myself that God had forgiven my sins.

And then there is this.

Not the idea of reconciliation, but the sound of it.

Men whose lives were once divided by unimaginable violence, now sitting together, talking, remembering, even laughing.

Yes, he has actually reminded me.