A Virtuous Study with Mr. Kyle Clement
St. Joseph Catholic Church hosted Mr. Kyle Clement for a virtual Parish Mission discussing the Cardinal Virtues. Mr. Clement instructs the lay faithful with practical information on different aspects of Christian life. Mr. Clement is an acclaimed speaker for Men of Christ Conference, Pope Leo XIII Institute, Catholics in Apostleship – Faith Mission Operatives, and Liber Christo. He is also a nationally known guest host for Catholic Radio WSFI 88.5 FM in Wisconsin.
Week 1 – Prudence
Father Ripperger’s Lecture
Faculties of a Human Person
Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity
Handout
Prudence disposes practical reason to discern our true good in every circumstance and to choose the right means of achieving it (CCC 1806)
Week 2 – Temperance
Father Ripperger’s Lecture
Handout
Temperance is the moral virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasures and provides balance, and keeps desires within the limits of what is honorable. (CCC 1809)
Week 3 – Fortitude
Father Ripperger’s Lecture
Handout
Fortitude is the moral virtue that ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good. The virtue of fortitude enables one to conquer fear, even fear of death, and to face trials and persecutions. (CCC 1808)
Week 4 – Justice
Father Ripperger’s Lecture
Handout
Justice is the moral virtue that consists in the constant and firm will to give their due to God and neighbor. Justice toward men disposes one to respect the rights of each and to establish in human relationships the harmony that promotes equity with regard to persons and to the common good. (CCC 1807)