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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 241: The Cardinal Virtues (2024)

Aug 28, 2024
22:02
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Explore the four cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. Discover how these traits lead to a morally good life filled with ease, self-mastery, and joy. Learn the importance of embodying Jesus's love in everyday interactions. The discussion emphasizes the role of education and divine grace in nurturing these virtues, guiding us toward personal growth and moral integrity. Join the journey towards a deeper connection with faith and virtuous living!
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Quick takeaways

  • The four cardinal virtues—prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance—serve as essential foundations for living a morally good life.
  • Cultivating virtues requires deliberate effort and education, ultimately perfected by divine grace and active participation in the sacraments.

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Understanding Virtues

Virtues are defined as habitual and firm dispositions to do the good, which empowers individuals to not only perform good acts but to also give the best of themselves. This involves a consistent practice of choosing good actions in various circumstances, distinguishing virtue from merely occasional good deeds. The concept emphasizes that developing a virtuous character requires stability and a firm attitude, characterized by the habitual perfection of intellect and will. The goal is to govern one’s actions and passions through reason and faith, enabling individuals to live a morally good life with ease, self-mastery, and joy.

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