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CARDINAL VIRTUESDESCRIPTIONPrudencethe ability to make right choices in life; it tells us what we should do in order to be faithful to JesusJusticehelps us to live honestly by respecting the rights of others; an unjust person thinks only of him/herself their needsTemperancethe power to control ourselves (physical needs, emotions, etc.)Fortitudethe courage to help us face danger and difficulty with inner peace; it allows us to carry out our duties even if it requires great sacrifice and suffering (e.g. the martyrs of our Church)<br />

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Cardinal virtues

  • 1. CARDINAL VIRTUESDESCRIPTIONPrudencethe ability to make right choices in life; it tells us what we should do in order to be faithful to JesusJusticehelps us to live honestly by respecting the rights of others; an unjust person thinks only of him/herself their needsTemperancethe power to control ourselves (physical needs, emotions, etc.)Fortitudethe courage to help us face danger and difficulty with inner peace; it allows us to carry out our duties even if it requires great sacrifice and suffering (e.g. the martyrs of our Church)<br />