| 1832 The fruits of the Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them: "charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity." |
| 1833 Virtue is a habitual and firm disposition to do good. |
| 1834 The human virtues are stable dispositions of the intellect and the will that govern our acts, order our passions, and guide our conduct in accordance with reason and faith. They can be grouped around the four cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. |
| 1835 Prudence disposes the practical reason to discern, in every circumstance, our true good and to choose the right means for achieving it. |
| 1836 Justice consists in the firm and constant will to give God and neighbor their due. |