"Imagine a book that is at once a source of profound wisdom, a systematic presentation of a moral and ethical tradition, and a page turner'! This is what James Keenan's Moral Wisdom turns out to be. There is nothing facile about this volume. Nothing superficial, nothing manipulative. It weaves together autobiography, the stories of others, interpretation of biblical and theological texts, and a deep understanding of what morality is and what the Roman Catholic tradition of moral theology has been and can be when it is as its best.
"Few will come away from reading this book without imaginative new hope, salutary appreciation for 'hard sayings', new insight into the meaning of divine mercy, and perhaps experiences both laughter and the 'gift of tears'. Thought-provoking and informative opening question and not shutting them down: here is a significant contribution to ongoing explorations of the moral life."
"Moral wisdom is hard to come by because it is so complex. Most of us strive for moral wisdom throughout our lives but never totally attain it. In this book, James F. Keenan Skillfully brings together deep theological knowledge, historical lessons, acute pastoral sensitivity, broad spiritual experiences, and true prudence in proposing moral wisdom for Christian life and spirituality today."