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Fortitude (Gift of the Spirit)

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Definition

"Fortitude as a gift of the Holy Spirit goes beyond the cardinal virtue, infusing supernatural courage to bear suffering, resist temptation, and persist in the spiritual life beyond what natural strength allows."

Classification

Category

gift_of_spirit

Clinical Applications

  • Complex trauma
  • Moral injury
  • Spiritual warfare
  • Persistent temptation
  • Martyrdom of daily life

CCMMP Integration

Redeemed: Supernatural strengthening beyond natural capacity; grace perfecting nature

Virtue Overview

Category

gift_of_spirit

Therapeutic Tags

anxietystressgriefresilience
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