Life is a gift. Existence is a gift. And so is sexuality. What do we do when we receive a gift? We thank the giver and treasure the gift and make it flourish.
How do we treasure the gift and make it flourish? Through chastity. Let us
discover the beauty of chastity as a means of treasuring and integrating sexuality in a positive and fruitful way. We explore the importance of self-mastery and the various means available to achieve it. Chastity is a call for everyone, regardless of their state in life.
Tag: Virtues
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (189): How about feelings and sentiments?
Are passions good or bad? St Thomas writes: “We may consider the passions of the soul in two ways: first, in themselves; secondly, as being subject to the command of the reason and will.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (188): What’s the difference between cardinal and moral virtues?
The cardinal virtues are key moral virtues. “Cardinal” comes from the Latin cardo, which means “hinge.” Thus, the Catechism says, “Four virtues play a pivotal role and accordingly are called ‘cardinal’; all the others are grouped around them.