By the way, discussing these topics for each of the 12 Days is a wonderful activity for the whole family…click the link!
7th Day of Christmas
Fortitude ~ Temperance ~ Faith ~ Charity ~ Hope ~ Justice ~ Prudence
The Seven (Traditional) Virtues
The Three Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope & Charity
The Four Cardinal Virtues: Fortitude, Temperance, Justice & Prudence
There are also the Seven Capital Virtues: Chastity, Generosity, Temperance, Brotherly Love, Meekness, Humility & Diligence
Catholic Bible 101: The Virtues
The paintings above, “The Seven Virtues,” were commissioned by a 15th century Italian courthouse. Strangely, the first, “Fortitude,” was painted by Sandro Botticelli (it is considered his first masterpiece) and the rest by Piero and Antonio Pollaiuolo. For a wonderful article, with detailed descriptions and theological discussion, please see portraitofasometimeslady.com.