Life in society means more than just living together with others; it also means relating with others, giving oneself to others, and contributing to the good of all. In Beyond Good Intentions, author Juan Lorda shows that Christian morality is more than a list of do' s and don' ts but can in fact be summarized as " the art of living." It guides Christians to live so that their actions are consistent with their inner convictions. Juan Luis Lorda's Beyond Good Intentions shows today' s readers the beauty and reasonableness of Christian living. We are led to see that the essence of Christian morality is not an assemblage of abstract principles, but is a call to a sincere relationship with a real historical person: Jesus of Nazareth, the God– man who shares our life with us.