Youcat commented through CCC – Question n. 303.

YOUCAT Question n. 303 - What does it mean to have fortitude?

(Youcat answer) Someone who practices fortitude perseveres in his commitment to the good, once he has recognized it, even if in the extreme case he must sacrifice even his own life for it.

A deepening through CCC

(CCC 1808) Fortitude is the moral virtue that ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good. It strengthens the resolve to resist temptations and to overcome obstacles in the moral life. The virtue of fortitude enables one to conquer fear, even fear of death, and to face trials and persecutions. It disposes one even to renounce and sacrifice his life in defense of a just cause. "The Lord is my strength and my song" (Ps 118:14). "In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (Jn 16:33).   

Reflecting and meditating 

(CCC Comment)

(CCC 1837) Fortitude ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good.

(The next question is: Why is it virtuous to be moderate?)