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S4 E16 Ministering to the Imprisoned with Deacon Greg Orf

Mourning Glory Grief Podcast

Shownotes Grief can present itself in many ways aside from losing someone we love to death. From the loss of identity to the loss of hopes and dreams for the future, grief is not isolated to death. Separation can also be its own type of grief. Whether the separation is intentional or not, it can prove difficult for even those with the strongest faith. But what about those who are not only cut off from loved ones like friends and family? How is it different, for example, for those cut off from society? How can they still be ministered to in a way that still gives them a sense of the dignity they deserve as a human being? Our Guest  Deacon Greg Orf has been ordained in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for 8 years.  He has served as a chaplain in the Gilmer County Sheriff's department and is engaged with the GA Depart of Corrections to start a Catholic presence in Phillips State Prison as a new endeavor.  Links from the show * ​Holy Mother Redeemer (Alma Redemptoris Mater) Scripture * ​The Judgement of Nations, Gospel of Matthew  Prayer for all those who are imprisoned as well as those who have no one praying for them. Journaling Questions * ​What touched you most about this episode? * ​How can you incorporate praying for those who are imprisoned into your prayer life? * ​Deacon Greg mentioned the concept of “ministry of presence.” How can you be more present to those who just need the presence of someone? * ​What is your mourning glory?