In Section 5, “Making Moral Decisions,” the topics of gifts, guides, and forgiveness and reconciliation are discussed. We learn what it means to live as a moral person and what gifts God gives us to live a moral life. We also learn about what guides us in making moral decisions and what happens when we miss the mark. Most importantly, we learn that God gives us everything we truly “need to live a holy, happy, and healthy life”(228). In article 47, various topics about the call to be holy are discussed. The goal of “Christian morality is to live a holy life”(230). In other words, the goal of Christian morality is to live a life, without sin and darkness, as a follower of Jesus. All Christians are disciples of Christ. The main characteristic
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In article 49 and 50 of Christian Morality, titled “Cardinal Virtues” and “Theological Virtues” the author discusses the four cardinal virtues: Prudence, Temperance, Justice and Fortitude and the three Theological virtues-- Faith, Hope, and Love. By applying every virtue to our lives we can harness the perfect gifts God gave us and advance in our relationship with the Almighty. For instance, Prudence is the act of premeditation, or the opposite of impulsive behavior. It is also called wise judgement or being cautious. Through acting prudently one can make clear and decisive decisions without the threat of being unwise. Another virtue discussed in Articles 49-50 is Faith which is one’s belief in God. God blessed us with freedom to believe in him. As another example, the third cardinal virtue is justice which is the habit of being selfless and considering other’s thoughts as our own. The opposite of love is selfishness, and considering Jesus is love when we act unjust we are further separating ourselves from his loving and forgiving …show more content…
We learn that we are not limited worshipping God only by our liturgical celebrations. That we worship him by living a moral life. The seven Sacraments helps us to worship God and live the way God want us to live. It helps us to recognize that Christ is the Sacrament of Salvation. Through the Sacrament it helps us to remember Jesus life , ministry and message . Each Sacrament contribute and helps us to live a moral life . Baptism helps us to devote our life to God and wash away our original and personal sin. “ Its the beginning of our christian moral journey , and through it we receive the grace we need to turn our lives towards God and be faithful to his Commandments”. ”Throught Confirmation the grace received at Baptism is perfected,strengthening our bond with the Church and enriching our lives with outpouring of the Holy Spirit(247).” The Eucharist is a source that helps us to live a moral life. “Through the Sacrament of penance and Reconciliation we receive the grace of God's forgiveness. Through the grace received in the sacraments of Anointing of the sick , our suffering is united with christ passion(248).” Matrimony helps a husband and wife to live the calling of Christian marriage virtuously. “The grace received in the Sacrament of Holy Orders helps bishops , priests and deacons to live chastely and to love and serve God's people with all their heart and
In article 49 and 50 of Christian Morality, titled “Cardinal Virtues” and “Theological Virtues” the author discusses the four cardinal virtues: Prudence, Temperance, Justice and Fortitude and the three Theological virtues-- Faith, Hope, and Love. By applying every virtue to our lives we can harness the perfect gifts God gave us and advance in our relationship with the Almighty. For instance, Prudence is the act of premeditation, or the opposite of impulsive behavior. It is also called wise judgement or being cautious. Through acting prudently one can make clear and decisive decisions without the threat of being unwise. Another virtue discussed in Articles 49-50 is Faith which is one’s belief in God. God blessed us with freedom to believe in him. As another example, the third cardinal virtue is justice which is the habit of being selfless and considering other’s thoughts as our own. The opposite of love is selfishness, and considering Jesus is love when we act unjust we are further separating ourselves from his loving and forgiving …show more content…
We learn that we are not limited worshipping God only by our liturgical celebrations. That we worship him by living a moral life. The seven Sacraments helps us to worship God and live the way God want us to live. It helps us to recognize that Christ is the Sacrament of Salvation. Through the Sacrament it helps us to remember Jesus life , ministry and message . Each Sacrament contribute and helps us to live a moral life . Baptism helps us to devote our life to God and wash away our original and personal sin. “ Its the beginning of our christian moral journey , and through it we receive the grace we need to turn our lives towards God and be faithful to his Commandments”. ”Throught Confirmation the grace received at Baptism is perfected,strengthening our bond with the Church and enriching our lives with outpouring of the Holy Spirit(247).” The Eucharist is a source that helps us to live a moral life. “Through the Sacrament of penance and Reconciliation we receive the grace of God's forgiveness. Through the grace received in the sacraments of Anointing of the sick , our suffering is united with christ passion(248).” Matrimony helps a husband and wife to live the calling of Christian marriage virtuously. “The grace received in the Sacrament of Holy Orders helps bishops , priests and deacons to live chastely and to love and serve God's people with all their heart and