Saturday, June 24, 2017
Youcat commented through CCC – Question n. 301.
(Youcat answer) A person becomes prudent by learning to
distinguish what is essential from what is nonessential, to set the right goals
and to choose the best means of attaining them.
A
deepening through CCC
(CCC 1806 a) Prudence is the virtue that disposes
practical reason to discern our true good in every circumstance and to choose
the right means of achieving it; "the prudent man looks where he is
going" (Prov 14:15). "Keep sane and sober for your prayers" (1
Pet 4:7). Prudence is "right reason in action," writes St. Thomas
Aquinas, following Aristotle (St. Thomas Aquinas, STh II-II, 47, 2). It is not
to be confused with timidity or fear, nor with duplicity or dissimulation. 1806
a
Reflecting
and meditating
(Youcat comment) The virtue of
prudence directs all the other virtues. For prudence is the ability to
recognize what is right. After all, someone who wants to lead a good life must
know what the “good” is and recognize its worth. Like the merchant in the
Gospel “who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had
and bought it” (Mt 13:46). Only a prudent person can apply the virtues of
justice, fortitude, and moderation so as to do good.
(CCC
Comment)
(CCC 1806 b) It is called auriga virtutum (the charioteer of the virtues); it guides the
other virtues by setting rule and measure. It is prudence that immediately
guides the judgment of conscience. The prudent man determines and directs his
conduct in accordance with this judgment. With the help of this virtue we apply
moral principles to particular cases without error and overcome doubts about
the good to achieve and the evil to avoid. (CCC 1835)
Prudence disposes the practical reason to discern, in every circumstance, our
true good and to choose the right means for achieving it.
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