Christmas in prison is often a poignant and testing experience. The Book of Psalms can be a source of strength, comfort and reassurance in the difficult circumstances of incarceration.
I know this from being a prisoner at Christmas 24 years ago. I also know it from being on duty as a prison chaplain in HMP Pentonville for the last five Christmases. During both experiences I have often read the Psalms, originally alone in my cell, and now with prisoners in their cells.
This year, the liturgy highlights for Christmastide Psalms 95-97.
