1. Christian Ethics

2. Jesus: His Life and Teaching Born into poverty and obscurity Gathered a large group of followers- and opponents Was executed by crucifixion- the punishment reserved for revolutionaries

3. “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” –Luke 6:20 “Love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Be merciful…” –Luke 6:35-6 Oscar Romero Bishop and Martyr

4. Jesus: His Life and Teaching “Do you know what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord- and you are right, for that is what I am. So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” –J–John 13:12-14

5. “Come, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me…. Just as you did it to the least, you did it to me.” –M–Matthew 25:35-40

6. “If a member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone.” –M–Matthew 18:15 “Lord, how often should I forgive? Seven times?” “Not seven, but seventy times seven times.” –M–Matthew 18:21-22

7. Christian Ethics Values and Virtues of the Christian Life Human Dignity: respect for all human life Compassion: loving service to the community Option for the Poor: care for the neediest For Christians, the “good life” is embodied by Jesus, who lived a life of prayer, service of God and care for the neediest in society: a life of faith, hope and love.

8. Saint Ignatius Born into wealth and privilege in the 15 th century Underwent a radical conversion Gave his life to service of God- and others, in imitation of Christ Gathered a group of companions Founded a society dedicated to service of God- and others

9. Ignatian Values and Virtues Cura Personalis Personal care for the whole individual –C–Character education –S–Spiritual formation The Service of Justice –T–The promotion of justice (causes rather than symptoms- systemic change) –“–“Men and women for and with others” Prayer –T–The “Examen,” Discernment of Spirits, The Spiritual Exercises

10. Christian Ethics Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God… -1 John 4:7