Grief on the Road to Emmaus: A Monastic Approach to Journeying with the Bereaved

In Grief on the Road to Emmaus, experienced bereavement author and facilitatorBeth Hewettoffers help for people interested in walking with those who grieve and supporting their mourning. Using the story of the bereaved disciples walking with Jesus to Emmaus and personal grief vignettes, this message is grounded in Benedictine monastic values that emphasize love, mutuality, hospitality, listening, prayer, humility, action, and community. This readable guide introduces a ministry of consolation, complete with facilitator skills, practices, and strategies for healing to assist readers to accompany the bereaved compassionately, leading each other to hope after loss.

Author: Beth L. Hewett
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Published: 03/31/2023
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.1lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.40w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780814668047
Language: English