The Four Cardinal Theological Virtues: (From Wikipedia - links also from Wikipedia)
Prudence: also described as wisdom, the ability to judge
between actions with regard to appropriate actions at a given time.
Justice: also considered as fairness, a most
extensive and important virtue.
Self Restraint: also
known as temperance, the practice of self-control,
abstention, and moderation tempering the appetite.
Courage: also named fortitude, forbearance, strength,
endurance, and the ability to confront
fear, uncertainty, and intimidation.
The Three Virtues
(from the letters of Saint Paul of Tarsus):
Hope : expectation of and desire of
receiving; refraining from despair and capability of not giving up. The belief
that God will be eternally present in every human's life and never giving up on
His love.
Charity (Love):
a supernatural virtue that helps us love God and neighbors, more than
ourselves.
The Seven Heavenly Virtues (adopted from the above virtues by the Church
Fathers):
1. Purity: (Chastity)
Abstaining from sexual conduct according to one's state in
life; the practice of courtly love and romantic friendship. Cleanliness through
cultivated good health and hygiene, and maintained by refraining from
intoxicants. To be honest with oneself, one's family, one's friends, and to all
of humanity. Embracing of moral wholesomeness and achieving purity of
thought-through education and betterment. The ability to refrain from
being distracted and influenced by hostility, temptation,
sin, depravity, iniquity, wickedness, corruption. (vice: lust)
2. Self Restraint (Temperance):
Self control, justice, honor, abstention. Constant mindfulness of others and
one's surroundings; practicing self-control, abstention, moderation and deferred gratification. Prudence to judge between actions with regard to
appropriate actions at a given time. Proper moderation between self-interest,
versus public-interest, and the rights
and needs of others (vice: gluttony)
3. Love (originally listed as Charity): Benevolence,
generosity, sacrifice. Generosity, charity, self-sacrifice;
the term should not be confused with the more restricted modern use of the word
charity to mean benevolent giving. In Christian theology, charity—or love (agäpé) is the greatest of
the three theological virtues. Love, in the sense of an unlimited loving
kindness towards all others, is held to be the ultimate perfection of the human
spirit, because it is said to both glorify and reflect the nature of God. Such
love is self-sacrificial. Confusion can arise from the multiple meanings of the
English word "love". The love that is "caritas" is
distinguished by its origin – being divinely infused into the soul – and by its
residing in the will rather than emotions, regardless of what emotions it stirs
up. This love is necessary for salvation, and with it no one can be lost (vice:
greed)
4. Diligence (Industria): Persistence, effort, ethics,
righteousness. A zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work;
decisive work ethic, steadfastness in belief, fortitude,
and the capability of not giving up. Budgeting one's time; monitoring one's own
activities to guard against laziness. Upholding one's convictions at all times,
especially when no one else is watching (vice: sloth)
5. Patience (Patientia): Peace, mercy, non-harmful, sufferance.
Forbearance and endurance through moderation. Resolving conflicts and injustice peacefully,
as opposed to resorting to violence. Accepting the grace to forgive; to show mercy to others.
Creating a sense of peaceful stability and community rather than suffering, hostility,
and antagonism. ( vice: wrath)
6. Kindness (Humanitas): Satisfaction, loyalty, compassion,
integrity. Charity, compassion and friendship for its own sake. Empathy and
trust without prejudice or resentment. Unselfish love and kindness without bias
or spite. Having positive outlooks and cheerful demeanor to inspire kindness in
others (vice: envy)
7. Humility (Humilitas): Bravery, modesty, reverence,
altruism. Modest behavior, selflessness, and the giving of respect.
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less. It
is a spirit of self-examination toward yourself and charity toward people you
disagree with. The courage of the heart necessary to undertake tasks which
are difficult, tedious or unglamorous, and to graciously accept the sacrifices
involved. Reverence for those who have wisdom and those who selflessly teach in
love. Giving credit where credit is due; not unfairly glorifying one's own
self. Being faithful to promises, no matter how big or small they may be.
Refraining from despair and the ability to confront fear and uncertainty,
or intimidation. (Contrary vice: pride)
Other Lower Powers: adultery, bragging, blasphemy, cheating,
desecration, fraud, laziness, lying, incest, murder, narcissism, prostitution,
rage, rape, revenge, stealing, sacrilege, terrorism.