The Ethics of Encounter

"The pontificate of Francis has challenged Catholics as well as non-Catholics to find a new way to encounter the other -- not just in theory, but in practice. Marcus Mescher's book is a great guide for understanding why this ethics of encounter is necessary and what it means in our daily lives, at a crucial time for the unity of our religious and civil communities." --Massimo Faggioli, author, Pope Francis: Tradition in Transition   "The Ethics of Encounter puts the heart back into academic ethics: love of neighbor as deep connection, where we discover our common humanity and our unity in God. Any Christian seeker will find this work uplifting and spiritually rich. A gem for classroom use, it unites theology and a faithful way of life, with relatable examples such as social media, service trips, and climate change. No abstractions here! Mescher gives us a salutary dose of idealism and the hope we need in these fractious and discouraging times." --Lisa Sowle Cahill, author, Blessed Ar