What is Fortitude?
How many times do you witness amazing feats of bravery and courage and ask yourself, could I do that if placed in the same position? What you witnessed in action was the virtue of fortitude. Bravery,...
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In what areas of your life do you wish you possessed more fortitude to tackle problems? Perhaps it is in dealing with a serious illness, or perhaps there are “demons” in your life that you need to...
View ArticleEmbracing Fortitude – Part I of III
How might we embrace Fortitude in our lives? One way that we can embrace Fortitude is by accepting the uncertainty of change. Life is change. When grounded in faith, we understand that some things are...
View ArticleEmbracing Fortitude Part II of III
Have you ever just wanted to give up, because the task at hand seems too hard? Life is hard and overwhelming at times, but the person graced with fortitude will not give up, and will plow ahead to...
View ArticleEmbracing Fortitude Part III of III
How has fear impacted your life? Does it rule you, or do you rule it? Have you ever had to face a terminal illness? Have you ever been too afraid to stand up for what you believe in? Have you ever...
View ArticlePracticing Fortitude Part I of III
How does one actually practice the virtue of fortitude? The first thing that we need to do is to ask ourselves what we would do with increased fortitude. How would you like to use this virtue in your...
View ArticlePracticing Fortitude Part II of III
After you have identified the need for increased fortitude and prayed for it, what comes next? We stay the course and do not give up. We practice the virtue of patience, while we wait for God to place...
View ArticlePracticing Fortitude Part III of III
Ok, God has graced you with the virtue of fortitude. How do you use it to manage your fears? Worrying about things doesn’t add any value to your life – in fact – it is a waste of your time. Therefore,...
View ArticleFinal Thoughts on Fortitude
I think the Holy Father, Pope Francis, sums it up best with his catechesis on Fortitude, where it is not only one of the cardinal virtues, but it is also a gift of the Holy Spirit: With the Holy...
View ArticleSumming Up the Theological and Cardinal Virtues
For the past 21 weeks we have taken an in-depth look at the theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity, as well as an in-depth look at the cardinal virtues of Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude and...
View ArticleAnger Will Destroy You, If You Let It
This begins a seven part series on the seven deadly sins. Today, in part 1 of 7, we start with Anger. Do you ever get so angry that your face turns red, your blood pressure rises, and you lose control?...
View ArticleCounting My Blessings: Goodbye 2018! Hello 2019!
This has been a year of ups and downs for me, as I’m sure it has been for you, as well. With the passage of time, (a long time I might add), I finally got my new front top teeth this past year (three...
View ArticleEmbracing Fortitude in the New Year
What have you been afraid to tackle in this new year? Is it a tough conversation with a loved one, a conversation you would rather ignore? Or, maybe it’s summoning the courage to get that physical you...
View ArticleNever Forget the Fortitude of First Responders
It takes a special person to walk into danger when everyone else is fleeing to safety. I have great admiration for the courage and bravery of the first responders from 9/11. Their virtue exhibited on...
View ArticleThe Silence of Winter Can Bring Joy
I love January! Why? Because I love the silence of winter, when everything slows down. We cozy up with a warm blanket, in front of the fire, while reading a good book, amidst the silence. Or, one could...
View ArticleRemember Those Who Died for Us on This Memorial Day
In the United States, we celebrate Memorial Day today; a day to remember those who died in service to the U.S., in defense of the U.S. Unfortunately, the U.S. has seen several wars over its 240+ year...
View ArticleWrestle Fear with Fortitude
Do you ever feel like your fears have the upper hand? Do you wish that you could approach life differently, where your fears take a back seat and you excel at achieving your dreams? If so, then it is...
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