Cardinal Virtues

The post over at Happy Catholic about the four cardinal virtues is what made me think of the Ten Virtues of Mary.

Looking through my notes I found where I had scribbled down ideas on the cardinal virtues. While they are nothing compared to what is offered elsewhere, I'll post them anyway. For someone like myself, this is a good explanation to start with. Baby steps... baby steps.

Prudence: The opposite of being impulsive - requires that you approach moral problems with a degree of caution. Also called wise judgement, prudence relies heavily on our reason. In fact, Saint Thomas Aquinas (!) called it "right reason in action" (CCC 1806)

Justice: giving both God and neighbor what is their due - habit of thinking about the needs of others as much as your own needs and acting on what you know to be fair

Temperance: balance in your life - self-control in all areas of our life

Fortitude: strengthens us to overcome obstacles to living morally

-->With God guiding our efforts though Divine Grace, the cardinal virtues will bring our moral life to a higher level of integrity

That's all I had... and it was enough for me. I do encourage all to read the post (linked to above) over at Happy Catholic. It is, like all others, a good one. *thumbs up*

May God bless you and Mary protect you. Be holy!