Letter from Mark Kenney, Duluth Federal Prison Camp

This is a letter from OCW’s good friend, Mark Kenney, who was arrested in 2010 for cross the line onto federal property at STRATCOM. Mark, a Navy vet turned nuclear weapons nonviolent resister, is serving six months in federal prison for his act.  If by chance you might want Mark, to speak at your parishioners about his Faith, motivation and experience in prison. Please contact him directly, or send an email letter to: Jerry Ebner, OCW@cwomaha@gmail.com

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Dear Friends of Peace,

Hope this letter finds you well. Prison life is good. While I miss my family and friends immensely, especially my wife Marie, I am freer in mind, body and spirit here, than I have felt in a long time.

Reading, prayer, walking and work keep me more than occupied. All my reading material and Catholic Worker Newsletters are getting through just fine.

I am studying the latest edition of the Catholic Catechism which was promulgated by Pope John Paul II. I was invited to present a call on the Catholic Social Teachings on Sunday morning, 6:15 a.m.. A nice group of 5-7 guys show up regularly. All add much to the discussion and I am learning a lot.

Please know that you are in my prayers, especially those engaged in peace activities surrounding the annual Aug 6-9 commemorations of the A-bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan. (See links below for details for this year's annual Aug. 6-9 vigil at STRATCOM) It is a truly wonderful journey we are on. I truly feel blessed to have been a part of the peace community all of these years. I am grateful to have been associated with Catholic Worker communities, even though my life circumstance have kept me on the periphery these many years.

I truly wish all of you peace and blessings.

In Christ's Peace
In Christ's Solidarity

Mark Kenney #14018-047
Fed. Prison Camp
P O Box 1000
Duluth MN 55814

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Previous postings:

Mark Kenney sentenced to six months for line crossing at STRTATCOM last Aug 9th
http://groups.google.com/group/offitt-list-one/browse_thread/thread/2f6fe29a807886cb/6f56d3350998fe4d?hl=en&lnk=gst&q=mark+kenney#6f56d3350998fe4d

Apr. 27, 2011 NCR: "Headed to prison today, activist explains
nonviolent witness: A journey from the U.S. Navy to Duluth Federal
Prison Camp" by Joshua J McElwee <jmcelwee@ncronline.org>
http://ncronline.org/news/peace/headed-prison-today-activist-explains-nonviolent-witness

Youtube clips "Fr George Zabelka- the Reluctant Prophet".
Fr George's story represents the best of what the VFP are all about.
http://groups.google.com/group/offitt-list-one/browse_thread/thread/c076bfd7a2dd5104?hl=en