Catholic Virtues

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What are virtues and how do they relate to living the good life?

Virtues are standards of excellence in living the good life. Moral theology identifies virtues such as temperance, courage, prudence, and justice.

How does the Catholic tradition view temperance and abstinence?

Temperance is often misunderstood and is a positive, life-affirming capability. It involves using passions for human growth rather than repressing them. Abstinence is seen as a way to humanize our desire to exist.

What is the significance of the phrase "God, life, person, unique" in the Catholic tradition?

The phrase "God, life, person, unique" is used to describe the person God created us to be. The Catholic tradition believes in the uniqueness and irreplaceability of each person.

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The Catholic tradition believes in the uniqueness and irreplaceability of each person.
The good life is important and each person must plan their own path in life.
The communion of saints sets standards of human excellence to help guide individuals.
Virtues are standards of excellence in living the good life.
Moral theology identifies virtues such as temperance, courage, prudence, and justice.
Temperance is often misunderstood and is a positive, life-affirming capability.
It involves using passions for human growth rather than repressing them.
Abstinence is seen as a way to humanize our desire to exist.
The phrase "God, life, person, unique" is used to describe the person God created us to be.
The Catholic tradition emphasizes the importance of the good life and striving for excellence in living.