Questions and Answers
Which vice is directly opposed to the virtue of faith?
What is the main source of grace associated with temperance?
Which virtue is the opposite of intemperance?
According to the content, what keeps us from acquiring vices?
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Who is stated as the model of a virtuous life?
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Which virtue is infused into us by God's grace at baptism?
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What is the nature of virtues as described in the content?
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What do we desire through the virtue of hope?
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Which main source of grace is associated with the virtue of love/charity?
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What does the cardinal virtue of prudence help us to achieve?
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Which virtue involves the firm will to give due rights to God and neighbor?
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The virtue of fortitude is primarily concerned with what aspect?
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What do cardinal virtues hinge upon?
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Study Notes
Virtue Overview
- Defined as a Spirit-empowered habit for doing good naturally and consistently.
- Manifestation of sharing in God’s divine life; created in God’s image, redeemed by Jesus, and sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
Theological Virtues
- Infused by God’s grace at baptism; deepened through prayer and sacraments.
Faith
- Belief in God’s truth and revelation; source of grace is baptism.
Hope
- Desire for eternal life and kingdom of heaven; trust in Christ's promises, relying on the Holy Spirit's grace; source of grace is Anointing of the Sick.
Love (Charity)
- Loving God above all and neighbors as ourselves; source of grace is the Eucharist.
Cardinal Virtues
- Acquired through repeated acts and habitual disposition; termed from Latin 'cardo', meaning hinge, as they support moral life.
Prudence
- Practical reason that determines true good and correct means; source of grace is Holy Orders.
Justice
- Steady will to give due respect to God and others; establishes harmony in relationships; source of grace is Penance and Reconciliation.
Fortitude
- Enables strength in trials and the pursuit of good; conquers fear and faces persecution; source of grace is Confirmation.
Temperance
- Moderates attractions to pleasures; balances use of created goods; source of grace is Matrimony.
Vices
- Immoral behaviors that detract from a virtuous life, distancing individuals from God, who embodies goodness.
Comparison: Virtues vs. Vices
- Love (Charity) vs. Indifference
- Faith vs. Apostasy
- Hope vs. Despair
- Prudence vs. Folly
- Justice vs. Injustice
- Fortitude vs. Cowardice
- Temperance vs. Intemperance
Spiritual Vigilance
- Maintain awareness and obedience to the Holy Spirit's guidance.
- Engage in active sacramental life and acts of mercy as a response to God's love.
Jesus Christ as Model
- Embodiment of virtue, fully human and divine.
- His life exemplifies human existence and connection to God.
- His passion and death serve as a blueprint for virtuous living; quote by St. Thomas Aquinas highlights this.
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Description
Explore the concept of virtues as described in Christian theology. This lesson discusses how virtues are a manifestation of sharing in God's divine life and the role of the Holy Spirit in infusing these virtues into believers. Delve into the theological virtues and their significance in the life of a Christian.
