
Habits for living better
Charity, prudence, fortitude, temperance and other virtues for living better.
31 articles
Austerity
What is austerity? Can I do whatever I want with my money? The responsible use of wealth.
Chaplet of Mercy
quick ideas about the chaplet of Divine Mercy. Benefits of this chaplet? How is it prayed? Who is Saint Faustina?
Charity
What is charity? Are we called to love everyone? Practical ways to cultivate Christian charity.
Chastity
The nature and benefits of chastity: why purity safeguards human dignity, elevates the capacity to love, and practical ways to live it.
Constancy
What is constancy? Why is perseverance necessary for success and spiritual growth, and how to practice it daily.
Courage
Quick ideas about courage. What is courage? Examples and limits of courage.
Fortitude
quick ideas about fortitude. What is fortitude? Is it necessary? How to exercise fortitude?
Generosity
quick ideas about generosity. Benefits and requirements of generosity. How to practice this virtue?
Hope
The second theological virtue: how it differs from optimism, why the Christian hopes even in suffering, and how to nurture it.
Industriousness
quick ideas about industriousness. What is industriousness? Human reasons for working. Supernatural reasons for industriousness.
Joy
What is joy? Types of joy. Means to cultivate joy. Firm foundations for lasting joy.
Justice
quick ideas about justice. What is justice? Justice with oneself. Justice with others. Justice with God.
Kindness
What is kindness? Difficulties and practical aids for cultivating kindness.
Loyalty
quick ideas about loyalty. What is loyalty or fidelity? Loyalty with others. Loyalty with oneself. Loyalty with God.
Magnanimity
quick ideas about magnanimity. What is magnanimity? Benefits of this virtue.
Maturity
quick ideas about maturity. How to acquire it? Qualities proper to maturity. Does maturity depend on age? Maturity and love.
Obedience
quick ideas about obedience. Why obey? Types of obedience.
Optimism
quick ideas about optimism. What is optimism? Benefits and foundations of optimism.
Order
quick ideas about order. What is order and how to practice it? Order in space. Order in time. Order in ideals.
Patience
quick ideas about patience. Is it advisable? Where to exercise patience?