Four Cardinal Virtues and Conscience Four Cardinal Virtues What
is Prudence? Prudence is “the virtue that disposes practical
reason to discern our true good in every circumstance and to
choose the right means of achieving it.” (CCC, 1806) It is the
when a person recognizes his moral duty and the good means to
accomplish it. Therefore, a prudent person looks at the concrete
reality of a situation with a clear, honest objectivity;
references and applies the moral truths (e.g. the Ten
Commandments or the teachings of the Church); makes a moral
judgment; and then commands an action. Moreover, prudence is the
virtue that guides us in specific circumstances to choose what
is good and avoid what is evil. What is Justice? Justice is “the
moral virtue that consists in the constant and firm will to give
their due to God and neighbor.” (CCC, 1807) It is only just to
God that we uphold the vows taken to Him and make sacrifices for
the sake of His love. Likewise, it is only just not only refrain
from doing evil toward our