At the heart of the Church beats a quiet yet powerful witness: the deacon, a living sign of Christ the Servant. In Embodied in Service, Emboldened by Grace, Deacon Wally Calabrese reflects deeply on the sacred gift of the diaconate—not as a step toward priesthood or a functional role, but as a lifelong calling rooted in love, humility, and mercy.
 
Rooted in Scripture, tradition, and the lived beauty of ministry, this book gently guides seminarians, deacons, priests, and lay faithful to see the diaconate not as a path to somewhere else, but as a vocation in itself—one that shapes the soul for a lifetime of service, prayer, and charity. Every bishop and priest begins as a deacon, and in truth, never ceases to be one. That sacred identity—configured to Christ who came not to be served, but to serve—is the thread that binds all ordained ministry. 
 
Whether you are discerning a vocation, walking the path of formation, or serving in the vineyard of the Lord, Embodied in Service, Emboldened by Grace offers hope, clarity, and a renewed sense of mission for all who seek to follow Christ the Servant.