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