“Welcome. I see everyone has found a seat, good. We have two new members joining us today. Please say hello to Jude and Jacob.”
“Hello.” Five male voices spoke in unison. I read Sue’s case file on Judas. She convinced him to go by the name Jude, that it would be better for him in the long run. Judas agreed, launching into a winded narrative about how nobody names their children Judas; even amongst murderers and thieves his name was spat on.
“Hello.” Jacob replied softly, acknowledging a familiar face in the group, Ace. Judas remained silent.
“This is a prayer group. We meet every Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 am. There is no commitment week by week but I do ask that you stay for the entire hour if you do choose to attend. We start every session by going around the circle, each pe
