The Virtues

The Virtues

"Virtue is the habitual and firm disposition to do good." (CCC #1833)

Theological Virtues

-- Faith --	-- Hope --	-- Love --
Belief	Trust	Desire
Understanding	Surrender	Reverence
Truth	Patience	Concern
Loyalty	Loyalty	Charity
Anticipation	Anticipation	Chastity
Confidence	Confidence	Mercy
Conviction	Conviction	Service
Assuredness	Assuredness	Self-Sacrifice
Certainty	Certainty	Self-Giving
Peace	Peace	Life-Giving
perfected by the spiritual = gift of Understanding<= /span> which helps remedy the capi= tal sin of Avarice	perfected by the spiritual = gift of Knowledge which helps remedy the capi= tal sin of Sloth	perfected by the spiritual = gift of Wisdom<= /p> which helps remedy the capi= tal sin of Envy

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Cardinal Virtues<= /span>

-- Prudence --	-- Temperance --	-- Justice --	-- Fortitude --
= Right Judgment	= Right Balance¹= =	= Right Action	= Right Strength
Moral Wisdom	Self-Discipline	Responsibility	Foundation
Discernment	Self-Control	Reliability	Inner-Power
Loyalty to Truth	Self-Mastery	Duty	Integrity
Honesty	Self-Sacrifice	Sincerity	Character
Righteousness	Self-Denial	Honesty	Courage
Discernment	Self-Restraint	Honor	Valor
Understanding	Moderation	Respect	Bravery
Sound Reason	Modesty	Reverence	Determination
Good Conscience	Surrender	Concern	Patience
Intellect	Patience	Charity	Perseverance
leads to Temperance...	Humility	Generosity	Steadfastness
	Obedience	Mercy	Constancy
	Trust	Righteousness	Consistency
	Chastity	Human Rights	Resolve
	leads to Justice...	Fairness	Firmness
		Integrity	Endurance
		Self-Sacrifice	Toughness
		Self-Giving	Loyalty to Truth
		Life-Giving	Confidence
		leads to Fortitude...	Conviction
			Assuredness
			Certainty
			Peace
perfected by the spiritual = gift of Counsel= which helps remedy the capi= tal sin of Pride	perfected by the spiritual = gift of Fear of the Lord² which helps remedy the capi= tal sin of Lust	perfected by the spiritual = gift of Piety³ which helps remedy the capi= tal sin of Anger	perfected by the spiritual = gift of Fortitude which helps remedy the capi= tal sin of Gluttony

Notes:

1= . Right Balance =3D right thou= ght + right speech + right feeling + right behavior
2. Fear of the Lord =3D Awe, Respect, Reverence and Love for God

<= /span>3. Piety =3D Love for God + Love for Souls

See also the Examination of Conscien= ce based on The Seven Capital Sins page.
For more on the Virtues, see "A Brief Catechism on Virtue" - online at http://www.justpeace.org/virtu= e.htm
and "Gifts = of the Holy Spirit" - online at http://www.ewtn.com= /faith/teachings/spira3.htm