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Fortitude

cardinal

Definition

"Strength of spirit to face fear, hardship, or opposition; courageous endurance in doing what is right"

Classification

Category

cardinal

Cardinal Virtue

Fortitude

Type

cardinal

Clinical Applications

  • Anxiety and avoidance patterns
  • Trauma recovery and empowerment
  • Chronic illness adjustment
  • Facing necessary hardship

CCMMP Integration

We are Created strong—capable of facing difficulty for authentic goods. Fallen cowardice avoids necessary challenge; recklessness denies real danger. Grace gives us the strength to face genuine hardship with peaceful courage, trusting God's presence through all trials.

Virtue Overview

Category

cardinal

Cardinal Virtue

Fortitude

Therapeutic Tags

anxietyresiliencepurpose
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