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VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and VirtueVirTrue: Love/Charity (Caritas) a Theological VirtueCharity (Caritas) is the highest theological virtue, placing love of God and neighbor at the center of all moral action.According to St. Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologica, II-II, Q23–26), charity perfects the will by ordering it toward God as the ultimate good, and extends outward in acts of love for others.💬 Very simply put, Love means to will the good — for God, for others, and for ourselves in accordance with God’s will.Charity is not affection or philanthropy. It is supernatural, informed by reason, and enlightened by grace.It is the bond...
2025-12-0939 min
VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and VirtueVirTrue: Piety (Pietas) a Part of LoveToday on VirTrue we’ll be talking about the virtue of Piety (Pietas).Piety, a sub-virtue of charity, governs the proper ordering of our affections toward God and neighbor, especially in honoring duties of reverence, worship, and familial or communal responsibilities.According to St. Thomas Aquinas (ST II-II, Q108), piety perfects the love of God by directing it toward those who share in His creation — particularly parents, family, and the broader community.The pious person acts with devotion, respect, and gratitude, recognizing that all human authority and relationships are rooted in the divine orde...
2025-12-0245 min
VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and VirtueVirTrue: Concord (Concordia) a Part of Love🕊️ Virtue DescriptionToday on VirTrue, we’re talking about the virtue of Concord (Concordia).Concord is the fruit of charity that fosters unity, harmony, and peaceful cooperation among individuals and groups. It is not about avoiding conflict but actively cultivating unity through humility, patience, and mutual respect.St. Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologica, II–II, Q32) teaches that concord is a form of charity that reconciles differences and seeks the common good through ordered love.A person living in concord doesn’t suppress opinions but harmonizes differences through love of God and neighbor. T...
2025-11-2536 min
VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and VirtueVirTrue: Liberality (Liberalitas) a Part of LoveA reminder that these are only show notes. Watch the podcast above for the full content, and please share it!🕊️ Virtue DescriptionToday on VirTrue, we’re talking about the virtue of Liberality (Liberalitas).This term may carry political baggage, but in Catholic theology, liberality is a sub-virtue of charity that governs the right use and distribution of external goods in accordance with reason, justice, and love of God and neighbor.Aquinas defines liberality as:“A virtue whereby a man uses money in accordance with the judgment of reason.” (ST II–II, Q...
2025-11-1843 min
VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and VirtueVirTrue: Peace (Pax) a Part of Love🕊️ Virtue DescriptionPeace, as a sub-virtue of charity, represents the harmonious ordering of the soul and of relationships with others, grounded in the love of God and neighbor.It is not merely the absence of conflict; rather, it is an active interior disposition that reconciles differences, fosters understanding, and cultivates patience and prudence. Peace requires the courage to confront injustice with measured, principled action — blending fortitude and charity, so that reconciliation doesn’t become passivity or appeasement.St. Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologica, II–II, Q28, A1) teaches that charity inclines the will toward...
2025-11-1136 min
VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and VirtueVirTrue: Indulgence (Indulgentia) a Part of LoveDon’t forget to follow us on Facebook for more great content from the Social Catholic.IntroWelcome to VirTrue, where we work together to turn away from vice and embrace the virtuous life we are all called to.I’m your host, Jethro Higgins.🕊️ Virtue DescriptionIndulgence, in the context of charity, is the virtue that moderates judgment toward the failings of others, tempering strictness with understanding and compassion.According to St. Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologica, II–II, Q32), indulgence is an extension of mercy that softens our treatment o...
2025-11-0437 min
VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and VirtueVirTrue: Forgiveness (Gratia) a Part of LoveSupport this content
This weeks episode is sponsored by the Crusader Rosary. Pray for virtue like the knights of old through the intercession of your mother.The Social Catholic is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.✨ Virtue Definition: Forgiveness (Gratia)While gratia in Latin most directly means grace, favor, or goodwill, in the context of virtue, it points to a disposition of merciful pardon — the readiness to forgive and reconcile from love, rather than to cling to resentment.Th...
2025-10-2826 min
VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and VirtueVirTrue: Meekness (Mansuetudo) a Part of Love💡 What Is Meekness?Meekness is the gentle and calm disposition of the soul that allows a person to endure insult, injury, and hardship without responding in anger. It is not weakness or passivity, but deliberate mastery of one’s passions — the control of strength through reason and love. Meekness ensures that justice and charity remain intact, even in moments of provocation.This virtue moderates the passions, especially anger and irritability, allowing gentleness and patience to prevail. St. Thomas Aquinas describes meekness as a form of fortitude that “tempers the soul’s natural impulses to react with wrath...
2025-10-2121 min
VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and VirtueVirTrue: Mercy (Misericordia) a Part of LoveVirtue Description:Today, we are talking about mercy or Misericordia, which literally translates to “a heart for the miserable.”Mercy is love made active, the movement of charity that responds to suffering not merely with pity, but with a deliberate act of the will to relieve it in accord with justice and truth. It is distinct from the related Compassion and Benignity.Compassion is the inward stirring of the heart that suffers with another, love in its emotive form, perceiving and feeling another’s pain.Mercy, by contrast, is the virtue that j...
2025-10-1429 min
VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and VirtueVirTrue: Benignity (Benignitas) a Part of LoveVirtue Description:Today, we’re talking about Benignity, or Benignitas in Latin.Benignity is the virtue of charity that inclines the will to treat others with kindness, gentleness, and goodwill in all interactions.Aquinas says benignity is closely related to mercy and meekness, but emphasizes the positive affirmation of others’ dignity rather than simply restraining negative impulses.A benign person acts with courtesy, patience, and consideration, seeking to build relationships rather than to provoke fear or resentment. This virtue involves both the interior disposition of the heart and the external manifestation of c...
2025-10-0721 min
VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and VirtueVirTrue: Compassion (Compassio) a Part of LoveVirtue Description:Compassion, a sub-virtue of charity, is the deep empathetic concern for the suffering of others that moves one to act to relieve that suffering.Thomas Aquinas says that to love is to will the good of the other. Compassion is the dimension of that Love that prompts us to move to affect the one we love. We share in their burdens while preserving moral discernment and prudence in offering assistance.Compassion integrates intellect, will, and emotion, ensuring that our actions are effective, proportionate, and truly beneficial.Support this content
2025-09-3022 min
VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and VirtueVirTrue: An Introduction to VirtueThis episode is brought to you by the Crusader Rosary from The Social Catholic:Show notes:Eight Points of Virtue from the Knights HospitallerThe eight obligations or aspirations of the Knights of St. John1. To live in truth2. To have faith3. To repent one’s sins4. To give proof of humility5. To love justice6. To be merciful7. To be sincere and wholehearted8. To endure persecutionThe Outline of Our Episodes* Define the virtue, including where it is nested* Explore a vice of...
2025-09-2326 min
Decibel Geek PodcastDecibel Geek TimesWe're back with our regular audio installment which covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times!Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases!Artists lost that we're remembering this time include Dimebag Darrell, John Lennon, Tom Higgins, Razzle, and more.A number of albums are celebrating anniversaries including The Clash's 'London Calling,' The Rolling Stones - 'Let it Bleed,' Foreigner's 'Agent Provocateur,' and...
2024-12-131h 34
Resilient SchoolsThe Role of ESSDACK in Resilience with Dr. Chad HigginsIn this episode, Jethro Jones talks with Dr. Chad Higgins, Executive Director of ESSDACK, during the Bridging to Resilience Conference. They discuss the various initiatives of ESSDACK, particularly focusing on resilience and trauma-informed practices in education. They explore the importance of these initiatives, the challenges faced, and the potential for growth and impact in schools and communities.00:00 Welcome to the Resilient Schools Podcast00:18 ESSDACK Initiatives and Resources01:31 Importance of Resilience Work02:25 Growth Areas and Challenges07:03 Future Insights and Hopes
2024-08-0109 min
The StackThe Stack: Nightwing, Cobra Commander, And MoreOn the Stack podcast for the week of April 17, 2024, we've got new comic book reviews for Nightwing #113, Cobra Commander #4, and so many more!SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Full List of Comic Reviews for April 17, 2024:Nightwing #113DC ComicsWritten by Tom Taylor, Marv Wolfman, Michael W. ConradArt by Daniele Di Nicuolo, Bruno Redondo, Howard PorterCobra Commander #4
2024-04-171h 32
Comic Book ClubThe Stack: Nightwing, Cobra Commander, And MoreOn the Stack podcast for the week of April 17, 2024, we've got new comic book reviews for Nightwing #113, Cobra Commander #4, and so many more!SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Full List of Comic Reviews for April 17, 2024:Nightwing #113DC ComicsWritten by Tom Taylor, Marv Wolfman, Michael W. ConradArt by Daniele Di Nicuolo, Bruno Redondo, Howard PorterCobra Commander #4
2024-04-171h 32
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 370Comic Reviews: DC Batman: One Bad Day – Two Face by Mariko Tamaki, Javier Fernandez, Jordie Bellaire Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special 1 by Paul Dini, Jimmy Palmiotti, Rob Williams, Sam Humphries, Cecil Castellucci, Mindy Lee, Rafael Scavone, Stephanie Phillips, Kami Garcia, Terry Dodson, Stjepan Sejic, Amanda Conner, Riley Rossmo, Guillem March, Rafael Albuquerque, Mico Suayan, Chad Hardin, Jason Badower, Rachel Dodson, Dan Hipp, Erica Henderson, John Timms, Marcelo Maiolo, Ivan Plascencia, Annette Kwok, Alex Sinclair, Tomeu Morey, Amy Mebberson Titans United: Bloodpact 1 by Cavan Scott, Lucas Meyer, Tony Avina Marvel Edge of Spider-Verse 4 by Dan Slott, Tee Franklin, David He...
2022-09-303h 01
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 324Comic Reviews: Batman/Superman: Authority Special by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Trevor Hairsine, Ben Templesmith, Jonathan Glapion, Rain Beredo, Scott Hanna Dark Knights of Steel 1 by Tom Taylor, Yasmine Putri Human Target 1 by Tom King, Greg Smallwood Wiccan/Hulking Infinity Comic by Josh Trujillo, Jodi Nishijima, Matt Milla Death of Doctor Strange: The Avengers by Alex Paknadel, Ryan Bodenheim, Rachelle Rosenberg Strange Academy Presents The Death of Doctor Strange by Skottie Young, Mike del Mundo .Self 1 by Christopher Sebela, Cara McGee, Rebecca Nalty Manu GN by Kelly Fernandez Newburn 1 by Chip Zdarsky, Jacob Phillips, Nadia Shammas, Ziyed Yusuf Ayoub...
2021-11-052h 40