Fortitude means having courage in pain or adversity, which is why I often refer to this virtue as “Holy Stubbornness.”
Read MoreAs a single mother who suffers from anxiety and depression, this verse from Joshua is pretty much the exact opposite of how I feel some days.
Read MoreOne unique aspect about the four cardinal virtues is that they prompt us to do good. Virtues are constant and unchanging, developed and refined through making good choices.
Read MoreThe virtue of fortitude means having the courage to do the right thing, even though you are afraid.
Read MoreBe strong and very courageous. This is like a battle cry that makes my heart burn in my chest.
Read MoreThis summer I was fortunate enough to be able to go on a variety of pilgrimages. When I met
my husband he told me he was super into visiting baseball parks and wanted to visit every
state’s famous team park so we started going to some in the midwest
The world shows us in vivid detail what evil is. All of us has the opportunity to evaluate whether or not we want to partake in what the world is telling us is "normal or "justified in action".
Read MoreThe word justice tends to leave a bad, lingering taste in our mouths, especially my own
Read More“What goes around, comes around” is a popular saying that I’m sure we’ve all heard a time or to.
Read MoreTime and time again, scripture makes it clear that only God is the judge.
Read MoreI'm sure we can all agree, this is easier said than done.
Read MoreI am not one to read books on budgeting much but God showed me this book
when getting another one (it popped up in the “things I’d like” section) and boy I did ;)
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, a virtue is a good quality of the mind that allows us to live righteously and can’t be abused or misused.
Read MoreAs I read through the second chapter of Proverbs about God promise of better judgment and prudence by receiving His word, the reality that my choices today will become my circumstances tomorrow settles in around me.
Read MorePrudence means exercising good judgment or common sense. It means knowing the right thing to do.
Read MoreI’ve mentioned in previous studies that I’m the proud momma of three little girls. Before they were born I read all I could about pregnancy, motherhood and parenting
Read MoreThe virtue of prudence is really just discretion. It gives us the freedom to decide what needs to be done in a given situation.
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