by Rod Dreher
First published 2018
Libresco starts as a fresh convert seeking deeper spiritual connection beyond Sunday Mass. She looks around at her circle of busy young urban professionals and sees the same hunger for meaningful fellowship. Rather than accept isolation, she begins crafting gatherings that fit their packed schedules and urban lifestyles. Her small studio apartment becomes a testing ground for feeding thirty people on Friday nights without burning out. She experiments with prayer formats that welcome newcomers without intimidating them. Through trial and error, she develops practical systems for hosting film nights, park picnics, and resume workshops that build genuine community. The book reveals her honest struggles with the obstacles to sustained prayer life and authentic connection. Libresco shares the concrete tools she developed to make gatherings both spiritually enriching and socially energizing. Her journey transforms from lonely new believer to confident community builder, discovering profound joy in opening her home to others.
Genres: religion, non-fiction, spirituality, christian-living
Vibes: inspirational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-growth
170 pages · Paperback · Ignatius Press