Justice ( δικαιοσύνη, dikaiosýnē Latin: iustitia): also considered as fairness the Greek word also having the meaning righteousness.Prudence ( φρόνησις, phrónēsis Latin: prudentia also Wisdom, Sophia, sapientia), the ability to discern the appropriate course of action to be taken in a given situation at the appropriate time.Cicero expanded on them, and Ambrose, Augustine of Hippo, and Thomas Aquinas adapted them while expanding on the theological virtues. These principles derive initially from Plato in Republic Book IV, 426–435 (see also Protagoras 330b, which also includes piety ( hosiotes)). The term cardinal comes from the Latin cardo (hinge) virtues are so called because they are regarded as the basic virtues required for a virtuous life. They are: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance. This will help us to grow in a deeper awareness of our souls and how we can grow in holiness.Cardinal virtues are four virtues of mind and character in both classical philosophy and Christian theology. For if we are not aware of how sin acts and the way Satan deceives us, how can we possibly follow Christ? Furthermore, how can we be a holy disciples if we are not privy to the anecdotes for our vices? In the upcoming series, I will spend time reflecting on the seven deadly sins and seven Christian virtues respectively. Many of us are unfamiliar with the seven deadly sins and seven Christian virtues. These virtues are humility, charity, chastity, gratitude, temperance, patience, and diligence. The saintly pope coupled these vices with corresponding virtues which help us counter the effects of the deadly sins. He listed them as follows: pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth. The seven deadly sins were first categorized by St. With an artist’s wit, he was able to highlight the tension between that age-old struggle of vice and virtue. I was struck by the genius of Giotto’s painting. Over the heads of the beastly creatures was listed the seven deadly sins while the characters donned one of the seven Christian virtues. Upon closer examination, I was able to translate each word. Above the fourteen figures heads was inscribed fourteen words in Latin. The opposite wall likewise had seven characters, but in contrast to their counterparts, they each possessed a comeliness that was quite attractive. On one side, there were seven humanoid creatures grotesque and off-putting. Rather, it was a collection of small figures flanking the chapel walls that caught my attention. Yet, the paintings that most drew my eye were not the so much the one’s depicting the Life of Christ or even the grand fresco of the Final Judgement. When I first saw them, I was struck by their stunning clarity and spiritual significance. I can personally attest to the magnificence of these frescoes. Considered one of the greatest examples of early Renaissance artistry, the building was painted by the illustrious Giotto and boasts some of the most spectacular frescoes in the world.
In the ancient city of Padua, Italy there is a 14 th century chapel built by Enrico Scrovengi.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.