Acting Commissioner of Corrections Salote Panapasa has called for an extended period of fasting and prayers from her fellow men and women during the Easter weekend.
She said this would be a time for men and women of the Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) to reflect on the work God had brought them to do.
“This period is for officers, men and women of the FCS to truly reflect and remember the work that God brought us in here to do and that is to help transform the life of those under our care — which is our key role and responsibility,” Ms Panapasa told officers during the FCS Easter special church service at the Corrections chapel on Thursday morning.
“Without them our roles are obsolete and without the hand of God we cannot undertake this task effectively with a true heart of empathy and patience. Remember what is required of you as a professional corrections officer.
“So, we must continue to pray for the work God called us to do, we must also continue to pray for each other and our families to help us do this work.”
She reminded those in attendance of a sermon by FCS chaplain the Rev Kinijoji Serutawake on the protection of relationships with spouses, children and work colleagues, “to repent, to forgive in order to be spiritually connected so we can sail together through even the toughest storms”.
Ms Panapasa said this was a change in the way the FCS was conducting its duties to pay more attention to the spiritual needs and welfare of the men and women under their care.
“This is apart from our core role of providing security and safety.
“I would like to wish all the families and friends of the FCS a blessed and safe Easter weekend.”
