The Pursuit of Virtue with The Art of Living
What Are the Virtues and How Do They Help Us?
Episode 1
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7m 6s
The catechism reminds us, “A virtue is a habitual and firm disposition to do the good” (CCC 1803). There are two distinct types of virtues: human virtues and theological virtues. The human virtues involve our intellect and will and are known as prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. These human virtues are rooted in the theological virtues. They’re called the theological virtues because they are gifts from God, and are directed towards God. The three theological virtues are faith, hope, and love.
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