Spotlight on Words: Virtue

Virtue

A good habit of the intellect or will that enables one to perform an action with ease and competence.

Some virtues are developed by practice, such as the virtues of prudence, temperance, justice or fortitude, while others are infused by God, such as the virtues of faith, hope and charity.

Virtue brings to fulfillment the powers and abilities that one possesses.


Further Information:

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Article 7: The Virtues

Virtue (Catholic Encyclopedia)

Information for this glossary entry was taken from the following sources:

Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Encyclopedia, Revised Edition, 1998, and Encyclopedia of Catholic Devotions and Practices, 2003.