I love true crime and this is a side of the story that doesn't get much attention, the people who witness the inmate's last moments and help ease their pain. Really thought provoking interview!
@@CoconutsTV ....You human rights criminal lovers anti death penalty advocates just love to emphasize & aggrandize the plight of criminals last moments & want to ease their pain... "never mind their victims"
@@vinoperoni7649 Then you watched this video in vain. Probably you will never understand the world around you, nevertheless this nun. Other videos talking about the victims. How much materials you want to press in a 7 minute video? Or you only want to hear your perspective? The hateful, unforgiving, ignorant version of the “truth”? Many people got death penalty even without committing the crime they were accused of. Many times they got it for self defence. Many times circumstances were just too cruel to get out without killing someone. Not to mention someone mental state, which certainly not your special field of interest. So don’t come here with this self righteous BS!
I am so proud of you Sr finally your are the voice to all who journeyed with in the death row and the Prison ministry. Though miles away memories will always be. Enjoy your beautiful golden age and keep us in your prayers..
I don’t stand for nor against hanging for murder or terrorism. I just don’t know how to reconcile the idea that someone else, the murdered, lost his/her life due to the actions of another. There is immense pain either way.
This sister shows so much compassion and empathy as she says! It is wonderful that she is given 40+ years of her life to these 18 inmates, is it come on death row in Singapore?! What a wonderful woman to do this! To work with these people to help them to come to an understanding of perhaps what they have done and perhaps a knowledge of the gospel and of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father.. and to teach them forgiveness and repentance perhaps. Hopefully…
Thank you dear Sister Gerard for giving us an insight into the last days of the death row inmates. You are absolutely right in being against the death penalty. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the giver of life and therefore HE AND HE ALONE has the authority to extinguish life. May God bless you Sister, for shining the light of Jesus in the last moments of an inmate’s life and thus saving their souls for eternity with our Lord. Thank you.
This is true compassion. Instead of pushing for clemency for criminals, she is doing the most compassionate thing. Preparing the souls to meet God with a conscience cleared and forgiven by God is better than anything the world can offer. From a biblical perspective, the repentant thief on the cross next to Christ rebuked the unrepentant thief nearby saying: "Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds:..." (Luke 23:40-41). But in reference to Christ, the repentant thief admitted: "...but this man hath done nothing amiss." (Luke 23:41). This same repentant thief then turns to Christ and states: "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." (Luke 23:42). Christ thus answers based on his repentance and faith in Him: "Verily I say unto thee, to day shalt thou be with me in paradise." (Luke 23:43). Christ is the Embodiement of Compassion, and rather than offer some clemency on earth, rewards the repentant thief with something far greater: a forgiven soul and eternal bliss. Let us learn that a true compassionate approach to criminals guilty of death is not to appeal for clemency but rather to prepare their souls to meet Christ and to spend eternity with Him. That is mercy enough.
I have met this deloghtful lady. Her soul is made for God. Amazing Grace. ( Please my meeting with her was not at the Desth Row). I hope one day Singapore will do away with the Death Row. I know it is a deterrence but somehow it does not strike chord in a civilized world. The proponents will argue that death row protects the civilized society. Well...
The good Sister/Nun should remind people who delve out the orders for execution and those on the receiving end of it she should say that God Giveth Life and He has the right to "Taketh Life" which encapsulates the rule of The Ten Commandments.....THOU SHALL NOT KILL
A person who loves her job (people) but hates her job (saying goodbyes) at the same time while the the rest of the world decide what to be triggered about
The strength of conviction in her calmness is just so amazing.....She works with inmates irrespective of their Religion....That's her Faith....God Bless Sr....
Sister, you are doing a great job, it's not easy to approach a prisoner who has been on a death row and to console him. It takes lot of courage and determination. we all love you sister.
After locking up bad people for 37 yrs , I support the death penalty for many capital murder cases. However, I thank God that there are nuns like the sister! May God smile down upon you .
@@sebastianmelmoth685 Lets not be Marvins judge...he has his personal views...& still sends blessing to Sister Gerard...lets pray that Marvin stays safe in his work & goes home safley to his family every night 💝
It's easy to say you don't subscribe to the death penalty. When the person is your husband, wife, parents or children that was killed by that murderer, you may just sing a different song.
You are absolutely correct. But the issue is a moral one: which is better - an eye for an eye or forgiveness. It took a long time in human history to accept the superiority of the second limb of the moral dilemma. In all these cases, the State being the aggrieved party as per the accepted notion of jurisprudence exacts tooth for tooth by hanging the culprit. But it requires much more moral strength on the part of relatives of the victims to forgive. The nun is not indifferent to the sufferings of the relatives of the victims. She only enables the condemned to go through the ordeal.
When the Oklahoma bombing (children died) Timothy Mc Veigh was sentenced to death. On the day he was executed. I did not feel glad they killed him, it had solved nothing. Since then I don't suscribe to the death penalty as it solves nothing.
@@tgonzalezcrespo Death penalty solve nothing? It prevent or deter potential murderers and other savage criminals from doing the same terible, cruel and evil deeds to innocent human beings. Got that?
@@arulsammymankondar30 I fully don't agree with you that forgiveness is a more superior approach. It's ineffective in detering potential criminals from commiting cruel and evil deeds. I don't think the law would impose death penalty without careful consideration.
Remebering you in my prayers....Thank you for carrying on with the mission of Sister Margaret Heredia....praying for you! My sister and me are Good Shepherd girls from the Philippines
After seeing a lot of bad happening around ..... somewhere and sometimes we see God touching hardened hearts.....showing His mercy and love ..... this was a very beautiful journey .....God bless you sister
Sr. Fernandez, you are doing the best apostolate.Saving souls before they depart this earth.! Just like Mother Teresa when she was alive, she was after souls of the sick and dying for heaven. Another apostolate worth pursuing by your group is working n a nursing home where the elderly are prepared spiritually before the die. God bless you sister, your heavenly reward is waiting,! From Australia
Everyone who is intrigued with true crime loves the stories but however if the crime is inflicted on your family or friends,you wouldn’t say the same 🖤🙏🏻
Although I don’t believe in the God and afterlife fairytale I can appreciate how such a wonderful and gentle person as Sister Gerard would provide peace for the condemned. She truly is the epitome of goodness and grace.
@@ronfisher4965 is clear in the Bible " the only way to my fathers house is through me" (Jesus). Meaning follow his foot step. Also Jesus said to pray to my father.
@@ronfisher4965 YES I AGREE THE KEEP MENTIONING THE BIBLE BUT NOT EVERYTHING WAS WRITTEN IN THE BIBLE .MARY IS JESUS MOTHER OF COURSE WE CAN PRAY TO HER AND HER PRAYERS FOR US ARE VERY POWERFUL JESUS WANTS US TO BE CLOSE TO HES MOTHER SO SHE WILL BRING US CLOSE TO HIM HER SON JESUS AND SHE DOES WHEN WE ASK MAY JESUS MARY AND JOSEPH HELP US TO GROW IN LOVE AND PEACE AMEN♥️🎆🌅
What a beautiful thing to do, helping to change peoples lives, helping to lesson peoples pains. People who do good get rewarded but that's not the reason they do it. 🙏🙏
I love true crime and this is a side of the story that doesn't get much attention, the people who witness the inmate's last moments and help ease their pain. Really thought provoking interview!
Thanks Tara!
@@CoconutsTV ....You human rights criminal lovers anti death penalty advocates just love to emphasize & aggrandize the plight of criminals last moments & want to ease their pain... "never mind their victims"
@@vinoperoni7649 Perhaps they should be reminded about The Ten Commandments.
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@@vinoperoni7649 Then you watched this video in vain. Probably you will never understand the world around you, nevertheless this nun. Other videos talking about the victims. How much materials you want to press in a 7 minute video? Or you only want to hear your perspective? The hateful, unforgiving, ignorant version of the “truth”? Many people got death penalty even without committing the crime they were accused of. Many times they got it for self defence. Many times circumstances were just too cruel to get out without killing someone. Not to mention someone mental state, which certainly not your special field of interest. So don’t come here with this self righteous BS!
That title is misleading though , thought the nun was on a death row 🙄🤦🏽♀️
Yea me too.
Same here
Same
Yess me too
Yep it is indeed misleading it should be "for those in death row "
You are gorgeous at 81, what a beautiful soul.
Absolutely
❤️❤️❤️
God Bless all who take Christ to those in prison through their ministry.
Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be the children of God. May God's blessings be onto you Sister for your compassion and love for others.
She has more love, grace compassion and care then countless psych nurses.
The sisters of the Good Shepherd made my christening gown in 1949 and my 2 brothers attended their little school in Singapore. Amazing lady.
Shes a beautiful human. It takes a lot to find sympathy for criminals.
May The Peace Of Our Lord Jesus Christ Be Upon You, Sister.
What a kind gentle woman. Not sitting in judgement. God gave us a gift of this sweet soul.
what a humble and kind sister and inmates definitely need someone like her and its awesome to have such a person in ones life especially death row.
This is the best video I’ve ever watched on RUclips. Such an inspiring woman is this nun.
Yes she is. She was one of the Good Shepherd nun who brought me up.
@@maychong4514 👍🏼👏🏼😍
Its beautiful & each word she spokes very touching to souls & hearts. God Bless you Sister.
Great work sister. You are helping them to reach God by repenting and making penance.
God bless you Sister Gerard.
Nope!! Nobody......that's NOBODY, reaches God through praying to Mary.....but demons will take the invitation..... - and come play!!!
May God bless you Madam....
I am so proud of you Sr finally your are the voice to all who journeyed with in the death row and the Prison ministry. Though miles away memories will always be. Enjoy your beautiful golden age and keep us in your prayers..
Hello Susan 😊
I don’t stand for nor against hanging for murder or terrorism. I just don’t know how to reconcile the idea that someone else, the murdered, lost his/her life due to the actions of another. There is immense pain either way.
This sister shows so much compassion and empathy as she says! It is wonderful that she is given 40+ years of her life to these 18 inmates, is it come on death row in Singapore?! What a wonderful woman to do this! To work with these people to help them to come to an understanding of perhaps what they have done and perhaps a knowledge of the gospel and of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father.. and to teach them forgiveness and repentance perhaps. Hopefully…
Thank you dear Sister Gerard for giving us an insight into the last days of the death row inmates. You are absolutely right in being against the death penalty. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the giver of life and therefore HE AND HE ALONE has the authority to extinguish life. May God bless you Sister, for shining the light of Jesus in the last moments of an inmate’s life and thus saving their souls for eternity with our Lord. Thank you.
This is true compassion. Instead of pushing for clemency for criminals, she is doing the most compassionate thing. Preparing the souls to meet God with a conscience cleared and forgiven by God is better than anything the world can offer. From a biblical perspective, the repentant thief on the cross next to Christ rebuked the unrepentant thief nearby saying: "Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds:..." (Luke 23:40-41). But in reference to Christ, the repentant thief admitted: "...but this man hath done nothing amiss." (Luke 23:41). This same repentant thief then turns to Christ and states: "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." (Luke 23:42). Christ thus answers based on his repentance and faith in Him: "Verily I say unto thee, to day shalt thou be with me in paradise." (Luke 23:43). Christ is the Embodiement of Compassion, and rather than offer some clemency on earth, rewards the repentant thief with something far greater: a forgiven soul and eternal bliss. Let us learn that a true compassionate approach to criminals guilty of death is not to appeal for clemency but rather to prepare their souls to meet Christ and to spend eternity with Him. That is mercy enough.
I have met this deloghtful lady. Her soul is made for God. Amazing Grace.
( Please my meeting with her was not at the Desth Row). I hope one day Singapore will do away with the Death Row. I know it is a deterrence but somehow it does not strike chord in a civilized world. The proponents will argue that death row protects the civilized society. Well...
God bless your beautiful heart,sister!❤
She's a god send Saint
The good Sister/Nun should remind people who delve out the orders for execution and those on the receiving end of it she should say that God Giveth Life and He has the right to "Taketh Life" which encapsulates the rule of The Ten Commandments.....THOU SHALL NOT KILL
Sr Gerard, you have a lot of inner strength that comes from your deep faith in Christ. May God continue to be with you and the people you minister to
I came here after i watch the infographics show
Very compassionate and peaceful soul! Such a beautiful human being.God bless!
"Tomorrow morning l will be in heaven and will tell God about you"...
Death where is your sting...
I feel defeated. But I love you, Mother.
Thank you dear sister for the work you do 🙏🙏🙏
A person who loves her job (people) but hates her job (saying goodbyes) at the same time while the the rest of the world decide what to be triggered about
Very unique ministry.
Thank you sister. Those people who have no one to listen to them and you have given them comfort.
The strength of conviction in her calmness is just so amazing.....She works with inmates irrespective of their Religion....That's her Faith....God Bless Sr....
Sister.Gerrard...you did great god works & takecare
Sister, you are doing a great job, it's not easy to approach a prisoner who has been on a death row and to console him. It takes lot of courage and determination. we all love you sister.
Thank you, Gerard Fernandez.
After locking up bad people for 37 yrs , I support the death penalty for many capital murder cases. However,
I thank God that there are nuns like the sister! May God smile down upon you .
Amen
People who support muder - and then hand out blessings? Hmmm - no thanks.
@@sebastianmelmoth685 Lets not be Marvins judge...he has his personal views...& still sends blessing to Sister Gerard...lets pray that Marvin stays safe in his work & goes home safley to his family every night 💝
Wow...lm moved to tears...
"That good will always TRIUMPH over evil"...
Beautiful lady, God Bless you. You are saving their souls.
Saint. Thank you and Bless you.
God bless you dear Sister for giving comfort and hope to those who need it the most.
I feel very proud be doing work as you do as volunteer. God bless them all.
It's easy to say you don't subscribe to the death penalty. When the person is your husband, wife, parents or children that was killed by that murderer, you may just sing a different song.
No..... She said she still respected Spore laws right......
You are absolutely correct. But the issue is a moral one: which is better - an eye for an eye or forgiveness. It took a long time in human history to accept the superiority of the second limb of the moral dilemma.
In all these cases, the State being the aggrieved party as per the accepted notion of jurisprudence exacts tooth for tooth by hanging the culprit. But it requires much more moral strength on the part of relatives of the victims to forgive.
The nun is not indifferent to the sufferings of the relatives of the victims. She only enables the condemned to go through the ordeal.
When the Oklahoma bombing (children died) Timothy Mc Veigh was sentenced to death. On the day he was executed. I did not feel glad they killed him, it had solved nothing. Since then I don't suscribe to the death penalty as it solves nothing.
@@tgonzalezcrespo Death penalty solve nothing? It prevent or deter potential murderers and other savage criminals from doing the same terible, cruel and evil deeds to innocent human beings. Got that?
@@arulsammymankondar30 I fully don't agree with you that forgiveness is a more superior approach. It's ineffective in detering potential criminals from commiting cruel and evil deeds. I don't think the law would impose death penalty without careful consideration.
What a sister and her humble way she spoke and speaking for the death row inmates it’s not many people you would meet like her
SISTER WHEN ITS YoUR TIME TO GO TO HEAVEN ALL OF THESE INMATES YOU HELP TO TRUST GOD WILL COME TO TAKE YOU , YOU WON'T BE ALONE TRUST ME. REJOICE
Thank you immensely n god bless you Rev sister for visiting the death row inmates at their last journey.
Amen
I my self was educated at Good Shepherd Convent Colombo. Dear Rev. sister you have brought peace to troubed people . God Bless you.
The holy rosary is a powerfull prayer. Mother of our savior pray for us your children 🙏🙏
Thank You!
Yes
May God give you long life Sr Gerard, I'm teary eyed
Tks nice story appreciated tq
Very Inspirational
I just cant understand how she could talk to shameless murderers so peacefully.
Excellent. May God Bless you.
Amen
God bless you sister and God is truly looking on and hearing and seeing their heart.
And our last moments are the most important.
Thank you sister for your work. 🙏👏
Please write a book about your experiences.
Thank you Sr, for you and others like you in the field of prison ministry.
May the Lord continue to Bless Sr Fernades for fullfiling your Call ...
Remebering you in my prayers....Thank you for carrying on with the mission of Sister Margaret Heredia....praying for you! My sister and me are Good Shepherd girls from the Philippines
Bless you, Really. Bless you sister
God bless and keep you sweet sister🙏💌🌹
Amen
God bless.
Always
Sister you r doing God's job..
Thank for this upload Sister and for sharing.
Beautiful. Should give more n more coverage
I'm crying while watching this video. You're a blessing to humanity sister.🙏🏻❤️
She's a blessing indeed :)
Inspiring
Truly
Good soul!
God bless you for the work you are doing. 🙏 It's not easy at all.
After seeing a lot of bad happening around ..... somewhere and sometimes we see God touching hardened hearts.....showing His mercy and love ..... this was a very beautiful journey .....God bless you sister
Amen
No one should be executed, whether a victim or criminal.
There are time criminal never learn no matter how much you pray. How would you confront that ?
Same thing, no one should murdered anyone for any reasons
Bless you Sister. Ur are so precious
Amen
Very interesting moving
It's really sad to have the death penalty. It makes me feel more forgiven by God and not to sin anymore.
May God Bless u dear sister abundantly
Amen
God bless you sister you r a really my admirer .I Salute to you Praise God
We admire you Sister.
You are such a beautiful soul., wow
True
Bless you sister
Sr. Fernandez, you are doing the best apostolate.Saving souls before they depart this earth.! Just like Mother Teresa when she was alive, she was after souls of the sick and dying for heaven. Another apostolate worth pursuing by your group is working n a
nursing home where the elderly are prepared spiritually before the die. God bless you sister, your heavenly reward is waiting,! From Australia
As far as God is concerned nobody is ever dead. God is the God of the living.
Truly inspiring!
Everyone who is intrigued with true crime loves the stories but however if the crime is inflicted on your family or friends,you wouldn’t say the same 🖤🙏🏻
What a beautiful soul. Inspirational.
True
GOD BLESS YOU SIS..YOU ARE SUCH AN AMAZING CHiLD OF GOD,!THANK YOU SIS.GODSPEED
Amen
God bless.....
Although I don’t believe in the God and afterlife fairytale I can appreciate how such a wonderful and gentle person as Sister Gerard would provide peace for the condemned. She truly is the epitome of goodness and grace.
Thank you sister...you are a hero♥️
Empathy, kind , and your efforts, 👍 I truly appreciate and respect . Thank you sister
God bless you, Sister Gerard. With love and prayers from Éire/Ireland 🇮🇪❤🙏🏼☘🇪🇺
🙏
Saintly lady
Hello Desia🤩
God bless you sister
God loves you so very dearly
Amen
There's no death, it's only a transition to ..
She has so much calmness in her
God bless you Sister!
Amen
Beautiful soul
Agree
Why would you pray to mother marry? Where in the Bible mention to pray to mother marry?
There are many ways to Jesus, Mary is the quickest and safest.
@@ronfisher4965 is clear in the Bible " the only way to my fathers house is through me" (Jesus). Meaning follow his foot step. Also Jesus said to pray to my father.
@@ronfisher4965 YES I AGREE THE KEEP MENTIONING THE BIBLE BUT NOT EVERYTHING WAS WRITTEN IN THE BIBLE .MARY IS JESUS MOTHER OF COURSE WE CAN PRAY TO HER AND HER PRAYERS FOR US ARE VERY POWERFUL JESUS WANTS US TO BE CLOSE TO HES MOTHER SO SHE WILL BRING US CLOSE TO HIM HER SON JESUS AND SHE DOES WHEN WE ASK MAY JESUS MARY AND JOSEPH HELP US TO GROW IN LOVE AND PEACE AMEN♥️🎆🌅
Amen good job may God always hear, forgive and be there for them amen 🙏
"One person is more precious than the whole world" sounds like the opposite of "Whoever saves one life saves the world entire"
god must be with her all the way!!!
What a lovely Lady
Agree
God richly bless you, Sister
What a beautiful thing to do, helping to change peoples lives, helping to lesson peoples pains. People who do good get rewarded but that's not the reason they do it. 🙏🙏