To see the Ten Commandments with fresh eyes, Father Keenan examines them through the lens of the First-showing us that above all, our God is a God of compassion. With essays on the contemporary distinction between goodness and rightness, Commandments of Compassion also emphasizes the importance of compassionate listening in moral direction.

"Commandments of Compassion is a thoughtful, insightful, and enriching work. Written in a very engaging and personal style, it would serve well... for one's moral and spiritual enrichment." - New Theology Review