Fortitude
Definition:
Enables one to endure difficulties for the sake of what is good.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, with You I can do all things. If anything today seems difficult, embarrassing, or unpopular, yet I know that it is the right thing to do, please give me the grace and strength to do it, no matter the cost. Amen.
SAINT
St. Noe Mawaggali
Noe was a craftsman in Uganda. Hearing of Christianity, he asked to be taught about the Faith. He began to walk forty-two miles each weekend to get to Mass, courageously crossing through the dangerous jungle. Eventually, he was baptized and began to instruct others in the Faith. Early one morning Noe was teaching two catechumens when a raiding party closed in on the house. They were ordered by King Mwanga to execute any Christians who clung to their faith. Noe heard the raiders outside and boldly went to meet them. “Here we are!” he exclaimed as his companions escaped.
PRACTICING FORTITUDE:
- Showing firmness in difficulties.
- Being constantly in the pursuit of good.
- Moderating the emotions of anger and fear which come into play when a facing a complex and difficult situation.
- Not engaging in gossip or participating in unjust acts.
SCRIPTURE:
Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us fromthe love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? It is written, ‘For thy sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.’ No, in all these things we are more than conquerers through him who loved us.
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