Sr. Helen Prejean Reveals What Set Her 'Soul on Fire' and Changed Her Life's Path

Sister Helen Prejean is one of the most recognized and respected voices for the abolition of the death penalty. Best known as the author of the New York Times best-selling book "Dead Man Walking," Sr. Helen has ministered to death row inmates and accompanied six men to execution. She founded several organizations to end the death penalty for the protection and healing of victims' families.Her latest book, "River of Fire," a prequel to "Dead Man Walking," is an intimate memoir of her childhood, her spiritual evolution and how her soul was "lit" to her crusade.We recently spoke with Sr. Helen about her path to faith and advocacy.