VIRTUES AND VICES Maybe it has been more years than you can count -- how long has it been since you have studied the Catechism? For instance, do you know how often you are obligated to go to confession? Please do not offend the Lord, by receiving Holy Communion without penance, without going to confession. You are obligated to go to confession once a year. It is recommended that you go once a month. If necessary go weekly, or every other week, because the graces you receive will help you to be "made worthy" of the promises of Christ.... In the confessional, you will find the graces you need to be converted in the deepest parts of your heart and life. Consider also, that to receive Holy Communion unworthily, can be a terrible condemnation for you someday. The Eucharist is real, the promises are real, and the call we are given as Catholic Christians is a very serious call. The long lines at Mass for receiving communion, do not even come close the small lines at the confessional. I can hear you protest already, but my dear brothers and sisters, please consider this more seriously! . . . . . . Some Catechism Reminders: Virtues "Faith, Hope, and Charity". Cardinal Virtues "Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance" Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit 1. Wisdom 2. Understanding 3. Counsel 4. Fortitude 5. Knowledge 6. Piety 7. The fear of the Lord Twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit 1. Charity 2. Joy 3. Peace 4. Patience 5. Benignity 6. Goodness 7. Longanimity 8. Mildness 9. Faith 10. Modesty 11. Continency 12. Chastity Charity "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind, and with thy whole strength" "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself" Corporal Works of Mercy 1. To feed the hungry. 2. To give drink to the thirsty. 3. To clothe the naked. 4. To harbour the harbourless. 5. To visit the sick. 6. To visit the imprisoned. 7. To bury the dead. Spiritual Works of Mercy 1. To convert the sinner. 2. To instruct the ignorant. 3. To counsel the doubtful. 4. To comfort the sorrowful. 5. To bear wrongs patiently. 6. To forgive injuries. 7. To pray for the living and the dead. The Beatitudes 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are the meek; for they shall possess the land. 3. Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall obtain mercy. 4. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice; for they shall have their fill. 5. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. 6. Blessed are the clean of heart; for they shall see God. 7. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God. 8. Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Vices and their contrary virtues 1. Pride - - - - 1. Humility 2. Covetousness - - - - 2. Liberality 3. Lust - - - - 3. Chastity 4. Anger - - - - 4. Meekness 5. Gluttony - - - - 5. Temperance 6. Envy - - - - 6. Brotherly Love 7. Sloth - - - - 7. Diligence 100 Activities Based On The Catechism Of The Catho 100 Activities Based On The Catechism Of The Catho For Grades 1-8 SKU: 2016 Price: $12.95 Amazing Grace For The Catholic Heart Amazing Grace For The Catholic Heart The Amazing Grace Series SKU: 18033 Price: $12.99 Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition, SKU: 1634 Price: $19.95 Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition Hardcover SKU: 1635 Price: $29.95 Essentials of the Faith Essentials of the Faith A Guide to the Catechism SKU: 1627 Price: $12.95 previous. . . . next

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