We covered Virtues at the Family Faith Formation Session this month and I was on the team to present it to junior high. When was the last time you considered living a life with Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance? Try treating others with Charity at all times. I had them in my mind the week prior and all I kept thinking was how I was failing at them constantly.
The point made for the students and parents was that we need to practice the virtues to get better at it. For a week, I was cognizant that I was failing. Then, one by one, I started working on them. In working with the teens, I identified which one needed the most effort and kept that in the front of my mind. It remains incredibly difficult for me, but I think I am improving. There was also a bonus. When I acted with virtue in mind, I often made decisions that led to me being happier. Imagine that. Good living and happiness go hand in hand. We are not going to improve if we don’t constantly practice. grumble. It is a tough job, but with heaven as the reward, we can’t grumble.
Paul Pyrkosz
The point made for the students and parents was that we need to practice the virtues to get better at it. For a week, I was cognizant that I was failing. Then, one by one, I started working on them. In working with the teens, I identified which one needed the most effort and kept that in the front of my mind. It remains incredibly difficult for me, but I think I am improving. There was also a bonus. When I acted with virtue in mind, I often made decisions that led to me being happier. Imagine that. Good living and happiness go hand in hand. We are not going to improve if we don’t constantly practice. grumble. It is a tough job, but with heaven as the reward, we can’t grumble.
Paul Pyrkosz
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