Justice CCC 1807 Justice is the moral virtue that consists in the constant and firm will to give their due to God and neighbor. Justice toward God is called the “virtue of religion.” Justice toward men disposes one to respect the rights of each and to establish in human relationships the harmony that promotes equity …

Read moreFrom the Rector/Catechesis, First Sunday of Advent, 11/27/2022

Pope Benedict XVI on Christ the KingFrom the Angelus on 20 November 2005 The Solemnity of Christ the King is celebrated today, the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year. Since the announcement of his birth, the Only-begotten Son of the Father, born of the Virgin Mary, was described as “king” in the Messianic sense, that …

Read moreFrom the Rector, Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, 11/20/2022

Fortitude/Courage CCC 1808 Fortitude is the moral virtue that ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy inthe pursuit of the good. It strengthens the resolve to resist temptations and to overcomeobstacles in the moral life. the virtue of fortitude enables one to conquer fear, even fear ofdeath, and to face trials and persecutions. It disposes one …

Read moreFrom the Rector/Catechesis, Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, 11/13/2022

Temperance 1809 Temperance is the moral virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasures and provides balance in the use of created goods. It ensures the will’s mastery over instincts and keeps desires within the limits of what is honorable. the temperate person directs the sensitive appetites toward what is good and maintains a healthy discretion: …

Read moreFrom the Rector/Catechesis, Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, 11/6/2022