I. The Human Virtues

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

1808
Fortitude is the moral virtue that ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy
in the pursuit of the good. It strengthens the resolve to resist temptations
and to overcome obstacles in the moral life. the virtue of fortitude enables
one to conquer fear, even fear of death, and to face trials and persecutions.
It disposes one even to renounce and sacrifice his life in defense of a just
cause. “The Lord is my strength and my song.”⁷⁰ “In the
world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the
world.”⁷¹

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