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The Three Theological Virtues
The three theological virtues are faith, hope and charity (or love). They are gifts of grace from God, and the object of the virtues- what the practice of the virtue aims at- is God himself.

The Four Cardinal Virtues
The cardinal virtues are the four primary moral virtues. The English word cardinal comes from the Latin word cardo, which means "hinge." All other virtues hinge upon these four virtues. Unlike the theological virtues, which are gifts of God through grace, the cardinal virtues can be practiced by anyone.
The four cardinal virtues are prudence, justice, fortitude (or courage), and temperance (or moderation). You can find an in-depth discussion of each in The Cardinal Virtues.

The Seven Corporal works of Mercy
The seven corporal works of mercy are:
-Feed the hungry
-Give drink to the thirsty
-Clothe the naked
-Shelter the homeless
-Visit the imprisoned
-Visit the sick, Bury the dead

The Three Theological Virtues
The three theological virtues are faith, hope and charity (or love). They are gifts of grace from God, and the object of the virtues- what the practice of the virtue aims at- is God himself.

The Four Cardinal Virtues
The cardinal virtues are the four primary moral virtues. The English word cardinal comes from the Latin word cardo, which means "hinge." All other virtues hinge upon these four virtues. Unlike the theological virtues, which are gifts of God through grace, the cardinal virtues can be practiced by anyone.
The four cardinal virtues are prudence, justice, fortitude (or courage), and temperance (or moderation). You can find an in-depth discussion of each in The Cardinal Virtues.

The Seven Corporal works of Mercy
The seven corporal works of mercy are:
-Feed the hungry
-Give drink to the thirsty
-Clothe the naked
-Shelter the homeless
-Visit the imprisoned
-Visit the sick, Bury the deadThe Three Theological Virtues
The three theological virtues are faith, hope and

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