Includes bibliographical references (p. 238-244)

Contents:

Jesus, the ethic of Christians

The church, the world, and the kingdom --

Rites of initiation : baptism, eucharist, and confirmation

Confirmation : the choice of the cross and truth-telling

The eucharist : the choice for shared bread and solidarity

Reconciliation : the choice for life with nonviolence

Anointing and pastoral care of the sick : the choice for life with compassion --

Marriage : the choice for life with friendship and faithfulness --

Orders for the sacrament of foot washing : the choice for life with obedience --

Rites : what if ...? : theological options for the near future --

The liturgy : do justice in word and bread.

"Megan McKenna leads us to look closely at our prized possessions: the rituals of the church that protect our world from the ravages of evil and injustice and keep alive our hopes for love and goodness. In her engaging, unique style, McKenna combines the study of scripture and church teachings with storytelling as she walks us through the Rites of Initiation, Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Orders. Her reflections show how the rituals of the church inextricably connect us to the ethics of Jesus." "Rites of Justice explores each sacrament fully, including its origins in scripture, its practice today, its ethical teaching, and what this means for the way we live our lives. Throughout there is constant reference to the Rite for Christian Initiation of Adults, including an extended ritual written by McKenna intended for use with the majority of Christians, baptized as infants, who never received formal initiation as adults into the rituals of the church."