The Virtue Driven Life

by Benedict J. Groeschel

Paperback, 2006

Barcode

1492

Call number

248.4 GRO

Status

Available

Call number

248.4 GRO

Pages

158

Description

Since when is being called ?virtuous? an insult? She's quite virtuous? ? sounds rather prissy, doesn't it? Father Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R., would agree. It's a word that's gotten a bad rap, misused and misunderstood even by great thinkers, philosophers, and theologians, and mocked in the cynical soundbites of the media. Rediscover virtue as it should be understood in our lives. With wit, warmth, and wisdom, Father Groeschel reintroduces the Seven Cardinal Virtues of prudence, justice, temperance, fortitude, faith, hope, and charity. One by one he makes them meaningful for modern men and women, shaking off the dusty mantle of pretentiousness and demonstrating how each has a real role in a whole and holy life. Father Groeschel's charming conversational style entertains even as he educates and challenges us.… (more)

Publication

Our Sunday Visitor (2006), Edition: unknown, 158 pages

ISBN

1592762654 / 9781592762651

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Rating

½ (3 ratings; 3.7)

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LibraryThing member maryanntherese
Fr. Groeschel brings his wisdom to bear in an exposition of the seven main virtues of Christian life. Beginning with the four cardinal virtues (prudence, temperance, fortitude and justice), Groeschel explains their human characteristics, and how they can be elevated by grace to a supernatural
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level. For the three theological virtues (faith, hope and charity), he explains how they flow from God's grace. Examples from life pepper the text, making for clear examples and keeping the material interesting. A good introduction to the important virtues for anyone interested in the Catholic faith.
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