Virtues for Ordinary Christians / Edition 1

by James F. Keenan, SJ Boston College

Overview

Simplifying the practice of virtue is what James Keenan does so well in Virtues for Ordinary
Christians. This moral theologian sees beyond the do’s and don’ts of moral codes and reclaims the
practice of virtue for the sheer joy of it. Virtue, he shows, brings out the Christian best in us. Keenan
recommends taking a new look at traditional virtues. He weaves theological and cardinal virtues
together with gracious little “human” virtues. Hope becomes the virtue for holding on, courage doing
what you have to when you’re afraid, humor, life’s necessary salt. An excellent exploration of why
virtues work so well when we work them into daily living.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781556129087
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	10/01/1996
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	140
Product dimensions:	5.63(w) x 8.67(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

James F. Keenan, S.J., has an S.T.D. from the Gregorian University and currently teaches at Weston Jesuit, where he is
professor of moral theology and director of the doctoral program. Author of Virtues for Ordinary Christians (Sheed & Ward), and Catholic Moral Theology in the Service of HIV Prevention, he is also the editor of the Moral Traditions series at Georgetown University Press.