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A Weary World: Reflections for a Blue Christmas
Written by Kathy Escobar
Narrated by Nan McNamara
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Christmas
Grief & Loss
Faith & Spirituality
Weary World
Contemplative Spaces
Power of Love
Journey of Self-Discovery
Importance of Self-Care
Power of Resilience
Strength of Community
Power of Honesty
Beauty of Imperfection
Comfort of Faith
Weary Traveler
Finding Hope in Despair
Healing
Advent Season
Love
Hope
Faith
About this audiobook
During the holidays, so many of us can suffer for all kinds of reasons. The magnitude of our weary world weighs on our hearts and minds. We wrestle with chronic pain, broken relationships, shattered dreams, fragile faith, and unexpected losses. Our grief and sorrow feel particularly acute when compared to the festivity and joy everyone else seems to be feeling. More and more churches are acknowledging this fact with "Blue Christmas" services (also called "Longest Night" services) and offering resources to give particular support and comfort to those struggling during the "most wonderful time of the year."
Kathy Escobar has been leading Blue Christmas experiences at her church for nearly a decade and just experienced her bluest season of all following the sudden death of her son. In A Weary World, Escobar provides twenty-eight daily reflections paired with prayers and practices to honor our struggles during the holidays. Weekly resources make this Advent devotional suitable for group study as well.
Kathy Escobar has been leading Blue Christmas experiences at her church for nearly a decade and just experienced her bluest season of all following the sudden death of her son. In A Weary World, Escobar provides twenty-eight daily reflections paired with prayers and practices to honor our struggles during the holidays. Weekly resources make this Advent devotional suitable for group study as well.
Author
Kathy Escobar
Kathy Escobar is the cofounder and copastor of The Refuge, a hub for healing community, social action, and creative collaboration serving in North Denver since 2006. She’s a pastor, spiritual director, speaker, organizational consultant, advocate, and author of several books, including Practicing: Changing Yourself to Change the World and Faith Shift: Finding Your Way Forward When Everything You Believe Is Coming Apart. She’s also co-executive director and founder of #CommunityHeals: Making Spaces for Transformation Accessible for All. Find out more at kathyescobar.com.
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