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What began with a traumatic home robbery became Marci Alborghetti's first step on a journey towards a deep commitment to Christian service. Part spiritual memoir and part exhortation, 'A Willing Heart' is for anyone who feels overwhelmed at the prospect of one more item on the weekly calendar, and for those who worry that they might not have much to offer. Alborghetti offers an inspiring invitation to personal growth through Christian action that is sensible, realistic and joyful. Each chapter presents a three-part structure of theme, story and one practical, entirely doable step toward service. Replete with inspiring vignettes from Alborghetti's life and the lives of the saints, as well as suggestions that begin in your own living room, 'A Willing Heart' will help you implement the practice of compassion in everyday life.

Each chapter presents a three-part structure of theme, story and one practical, entirely doable step towards service. Replete with inspiring vignettes from the author's life and the lives of the saints, as well as suggestions that begin in your own living room, this inspired book will help you implement the practice of compassion in everyday life.

Includes a foreword by Donna Markham, OP.

MARCI ALBORGETTI is a freelance writer and the author of fourteen books published over the past decade. Alborghetti and her husband Charlie are active together in Christian service and have founded and facilitated several reading groups; most recently The Saint James Literary Club, a book group started at the Saint James Homeless Shelter in New London, Connecticut.

DONNA MARKHAM OP is the chair of the Board of Trustees of Catholic Charities, USA, and the prioress of the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan.

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ISBN 10: 1594712484   ISBN 13: 9781594712487

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