"In 1947, twenty-year old Jim Townsend shot and killed his nineteen-year old wife Alice, who was six months pregnant with his twin children. He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. After several years in prison and having established a well-earned reputation as an extremely violent criminal, Jim heard of an opportunity to be transferred to a lesser security prison. To increase his chances of being selected, Jim decided to fake a religious conversion with the hopes of reducing his sentence for good behavior, and to pass himself off as a reformed inmate. He was transferred, and eventually his efforts led to him becoming the sacristan for the prison chaplain, Fr. Walsh.
"However, Jim got more than he bargained for."
In a recent commentary, Sean Widmer reflected on the real conversion of Mr. Townsend, who eventually became a Franciscan brother.
To access Sean's complete post, please visit:
The Passionate Papist: Three Lessons In Mercy We Can Learn From A Murderer (10 JAN 12)
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