How to live virtuously? It is one of my ongoing questions, inspiring me to examine my conscience every day.
Various kinds of spiritual and moral means are given to those who “seek what is above” (Colossians 3:1). Among them are four cardinal virtues, seven Christian virtues, four theological virtues, nine fruits of the Holy Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control) and seven gifts of the Holy Spirit (wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord).
Whenever I went for the mission to the school, the expression “Virtue of the Month” written on the bulletin board caught my attention.
Even in “Huddle,” the weekly online newsletter of our congregation, the expression “Value of the Month” invites me to ponder on spiritual values. This year, the American Province of the........