Prudence

• Prudence is the Cardinal virtue of the intellect. Also known as wisdom, prudence sets a guiding measure to all other decisions. This virtue rules the conscience to lead a life in the footsteps of Christ. St. Thomas Aquinas used Aristotle's philosophy to judge prudence as "right reason in action" and it is our moral compass that applies to each action and thought in our day.
  
  

Justice

• Justice is the Cardinal virtue of the will and enables one to pursue the appropriate choice once the conscience has identified it through the aid of prudence. Justice enables fairness and appropriate action in all decisions. Christ-like actions of justice include justice towards God as well as justice towards other humans, while knowing that God is the ultimate judge.
  
  

Fortitude

• Fortitude is the Cardinal Virtue that pertains to the impulses, enabling one to follow up in their decision to pursue right action once identified through the aid of the other virtues. Fortitude strengthens one's resolve to lead a life of faith and appropriate action, and also is known as courage. Without fortitude, one is liable to fall prey to one's passions and, while one is governed by this strength, no pain can deter from Christlike action.
  
  

Temperance

• Temperance is the Cardinal Virtue pertaining to the human appetites. This virtue is a guideline that moderates all pleasures, allowing one to live a more noble life without extremes. Temperance places reason and faithful action above a more impulsive pursuit influenced by the appetites of fear and lust. This virtue applies to moderate decision, moderate action and moderate thought as well.