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The Cardinal Virtues: The Moral Hinges of Christian Life
If you’ve ever tried to build a strong habit—prayer, patience, self-control, honesty—you already know this: character doesn’t happen by accident. In Catholic teaching, the cardinal virtues are the sturdy hinges that help the whole moral life turn in the right direction. They are prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance—and they matter because they shape everyday holiness,…