Communion/Eucharist

The Cardinal Virtues

The Cardinal, or general virtues, are virtues of great importance, that should be followed be all people. Unlike the theological virtues, they are not purely specific to Christian faith. They still are very important.

There are four cardinal virtues.

Fortitude
Justice
Prudence
Temperance

Temperance

Temperance is the virtue, by which we do all of the things we do within the right context and amount. We do not drink too much alcohol, or any if we are underage. We do not eat too much, or enjoy expensive food, to the exclusion of God.

Justice

Justice is the virtue given, whereby we render (give to) others, their due. For justice, we arrest criminals, for justice, we honor the honorable.

For justice, we are to appose unjust societal systems, and work for their destruction.
For justice, also, we do so, via Godly actions, and not by evil methods.

Fortitude

Fortitude, sometimes called courage- is the persistence, and boldness, and courage- to continue to do right, and obey God, despite of persecution, or opposition.

Prudence

We should not judge, by the standards of the world- by wealth, or fame, or low esteem. We should, however judge situations, and avoid getting into spiritual or (sometimes) physical danger, as best we can.


The virtue, that God gives us, to make wise, prudent, discerning decisions, is Prudence.

The Theological Virtues

The Holy Catholic Church lists 3 theological Virtues, these are

Hope,
Faith,
And Love