Fortitude - The Inner Life - January 21, 2025

Fr. Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Fortitude (2:59) What is virtue? What is the difference between courage as the world sees it and as we see it as Catholics? (9:23) Who was Saint Agnes? How do you know if you re acting with fortitude? Diane - Fortitude: I think the older I get, the braver I am. (21:08) Break 1 What is the difference between stubbornness and Fortitude? (26:44) Kimberly - 12-step recovery had helped me. I got a deeper faith. God has the solution planned out; I just have to do the next right thing. Robert - Question: I was always told to depend on God, and I feel that my own personal fortitude has diminished as I pray more asking God for help. (40:49) Break 2 (43:06) Alethia - I received the grace of fortitude, when I decided whether or not to leave a relationship. I believe I did the right thing. What are some tips in growing in fortitude?