Posts Tagged ‘moral virtues’
Supernatural Moral Virtues: Fortitude
We saw how spiritual growth will require us to grow in the moral virtues, including the virtue of fortitude to tackle evil in the world. We also saw how the virtue of fortitude can help our spiritual growth by giving us the courage we need to look into our hearts and to change our lives.…
Read MoreThe Cardinal Virtue of Temperance: Finding Your Sweet Spot
Part of spiritual growth is to live a fully human life by adopting a life of virtue. That means that we are more than animals. Animals are driven by instinct and desire. Their main purpose in life is to preserve their physical life and to continue their species. Now, there is no doubt that human…
Read MoreWhy Virtues are the Secret to Transforming Your Life
Could the secret to the life transformation you seek lie in the depths of ancient Catholic teaching? Yes! The ancient Catholic teaching on good moral habits can be life-changing! Character development is a very important part of Catholic spiritual growth – becoming who God created us to be. None of us are really satisfied with…
Read MoreOvercome Concupiscence with the Power of Virtue
Mankind’s Original Harmony Before Original Sin, Adam and Eve enjoyed a state called “Original Justice.” Basically, this means that everything inside Adam and Eve was in harmony. Their personalities were led by the intellect (the ability to know the truth) and then guided by the will (the ability to choose the greatest good), followed by…
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