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VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and Virtue

VirTrue is a journey into the truth of who man is and how he’s meant to live. The root of “virtue” is vir—Latin for man. Before virtue meant moral excellence, virtus meant manliness, valor, strength. We can make it mean that again. As Christians bringing truth to the world, let’s model what a real man ought to be—not vicious, but virtuous. Let’s dive in together, and let iron sharpen iron. socialcatholic.substack.com

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VirTrue: Faith (Fides) a Theological Virtue

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2026/04/21

🎧 IntroWelcome to VirTrue where we work together to turn away from vice, and adopt the virtuous life we are all called to through the virtues of faith.I’m your host, Jethro HigginsToday we are talking about the theological virtue of faith, one of the three theological virtues of faith hope and love, and this is our season finale.This episode completes our journey through the theological virtues and prepares us to move into the cardinal virtues.Our next episode will begin our journey together

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41:17

VirTrue: Chastity (Castitas) a Part of Faith

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2026/04/14

🎧 IntroWelcome to VirTrue where we work together to turn away from vice, and adopt the virtuous life we are all called to in Jesus Christ.I’m your host, Jethro Higgins.Today on VirTrue we’re going to talk about Chastity, which is a sub-virtue of Faith, and a key part of living according to the law of chastity.Please consider a paid subscription to support us and have future episodes delivered to your inbox, helping you grow in the daily practice of virtue.📖 Virtue DescriptionBefore we dive into

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31:02

VirTrue: Obedience (Obedientia) a Part of Faith

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2026/04/07

🎙️ IntroWelcome to VirTrue, where we work together to turn away from vice and adopt the virtuous life we are called to.I’m your host, Jethro Higgins.Today on VirTrue, we’ll be looking at the virtue of Obedience.Reading RecommendationBefore we get started, I want to make a quick pitch for a friend of mine. Michael Lichens is the author of a fantastic book by the title of Weird Catholic Handbook. Take a unique Catholic journey through the stories of the saints, churches decorated with bones,

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49:01

VirTrue: Continence (Continentia) a Part of Faith

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2026/03/31

🎙️ IntroWelcome to VirTrue, where we work together to turn away from vice and adopt the virtuous life we are called to.I’m your host, Jethro Higgins.Today we’re talking about Continence, a sub-virtue of Faith.📖 Virtue DescriptionContinence is the virtue by which you refuse to follow disordered desire, even while you still feel it.You still feel the pull.You still recognize the attraction.But you do not consent.Faith is not just knowing what is true.It is acting on that truth even when your

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38:49

VirTrue: Dicorum (Dicorum) a Part of Faith

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2026/03/24

🎙️ Podcast Show Notes👋 IntroWelcome to VirTrue where we work together to turn away from vice, and adopt the virtuous life we are all called to.I’m your host, Jethro Higgins📖 Virtue DescriptionDecorum, as a sub-virtue of Faith, is the outward expression of what we believe to be true about reality. In our closing prayer each week, we say, “Help us to keep you in everything that we think, say, and do.” This is a call to decorum, when a person aligns their internal moral sense with their outward

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56:50

VirTrue: Religion (Religio) a Part of Faith

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2026/03/17

In this episode of VirTrue, Jethro Higgins explores the virtue of Religion, a sub-virtue of Faith. Building on affection and reverence, this episode moves from belief into action through worship, prayer, and devotion. While modern conversations shaped by sources like the Pew Research Center and broader religious studies often reduce religion to a set of beliefs and practices, this episode restores the Catholic understanding of religion as the right ordering of man toward God.✨ Virtue

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28:39

VirTrue: Reverence (Reverentia) a Part of Faith

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2026/03/10

This episode is brought to you by the Saintmaker from Sophia Institute Press. Integrate your whole life with this personal, spiritual, and professional planner. The Saintmaker has been life-changing for me personally and has been a huge aid in my own journey with the virtues.👋 IntroIn this episode of VirTrue, Jethro Higgins explores the virtue of Reverence, a sub-virtue of Faith that prepares the way for the virtue of Religion. Reverence teaches us to recognize the greatness of God and respond with

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VirTrue: Affection (Affectus) a Part of Faith

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2026/03/03

🎙️ IntroWelcome to VirTrue where we work together to turn away from vice and adopt the virtuous life we are all called to.I’m your host, Jethro Higgins.Today, we are discussing the virtue of Affection, or Affectus, under the theological virtue of Faith.🌿 Virtue DescriptionAffection is a rightly ordered desire for what is truly good.Under Faith, Affectus is the movement of the will toward God in response to revealed truth. Faith is not mere intellectual assent. When the intellect believes, the will

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37:32

VirTrue: Hope (Spes) a Theological Virtue

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2026/02/24

🎙️ IntroWelcome to VirTrue, where we work together to turn away from vice and adopt the virtuous life we are all called to.I’m your host, Jethro Higgins.Today on VirTrue, we’re discussing the theological virtue of Hope (Spes).If you’re watching on YouTube, you’ll see the green tie. That means this is the season finale of our season on Hope.And don’t forget the VirTrue Mug we are giving away to new subscribers in February.🌿 Virtue DescriptionHope is the theological virtue that inclines the soul to

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VirTrue: Joy (Gaudium) a Part of Hope

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2026/02/17

🎙️ IntroWelcome to VirTrue, where we work together to turn away from vice and adopt the virtuous life we are all called to.I’m your host, Jethro Higgins.Today on VirTrue, we’re discussing the virtue of Joy (Gaudium).And don’t forget, during our subscription drive we’re still giving away VirTrue mugs to all new subscribers during the month of February.🌿 Virtue DescriptionJoy is the interior delight and gladness that arises from hope in God’s promises and the anticipation of eternal happiness.St

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49:17

VirTrue: Modesty (Modestia) a Part of Hope

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2026/02/10

🎧 IntroWelcome to VirTrue, where we work together to turn away from vice and adopt the virtuous life we are all called to.I am your host, Jethro Higgins.Today on VirTrue, we are discussing the virtue of Modesty (Modestia).Subscription DriveBefore we get started, I wanted to remind you that we are running a subscription drive through February. Any new paid subscription during February will receive a VirTrue Deus Vult mug. Thank you in advance for supporting our work! To learn more about what you

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49:38

VirTrue: Confession (Confessio) a Part of Hope

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2026/02/03

✨ Show Notes🎙️ IntroWelcome to VirTrue, where we work together to turn away from vice and adopt the virtuous life we are all called to.I’m your host, Jethro Higgins.Today’s virtue is Confession (Confessio)Before we dive in, we need your help:We’re currently supported by only SIX paid subscribers (that's one paid subscriber every 3 episodes). If you’ve been blessed by this pocast, please consider a paid subscription.We have two new podcast series in the works, one for kids and one for bridging

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58:37

VirTrue: Contrition (Compunctio) a Part of Hope

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2026/01/27

If you read these notes instead of listening to, or watching the podcast, thank you so much for being here! But you are missing so much! For example in the podcast I go into detail this week on how to adopt the practice of a nightly examine, but it’s barely mentioned here in these notes. I invite you to get the full experience by listening to the podcast.🌿 Virtue DescriptionSorrow for sins, or compunctio, is the interior disposition of regret and contrition over sin, exercised in hope for divine

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45:58

VirTrue: Contemplation (Contemplatio) a Part of Hope

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2026/01/20

🎙️ IntroWelcome to VirTrue, where we work together to turn away from vice and adopt the virtuous life we are all called to.I’m your host, Jethro Higgins.🌿 Virtue DescriptionToday on VirTrue, we’re talking about the virtue of Heavenly Contemplation (Contemplatio Supernorum), a sub-virtue of Hope, which directs the intellect and will toward God and the eternal realities of Heaven.St. Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologica, II–II, Q18) teaches that contemplation involves meditating on divine truths, the

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44:03

VirTrue: Longsuffering (Longanimitas) a Part of Hope

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2026/01/13

Today on VirTrue, we’re talking about the virtue of Longsuffering (Long-ani-mitas), a sub-virtue of Hope, rooted in trust in God’s providence through prolonged trials.While patience helps us endure the DMV or traffic, longsuffering helps us endure life-altering burdens: a chronic illness, the loss of a child, a drawn-out injustice, or the weight of grief.St. Thomas Aquinas (ST II-II, Q137) describes longsuffering as perfecting both fortitude and hope. It unites enduring faith with moral strength,

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42:10

VirTrue: Patience (Patientia) a Part of Hope

VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and Virtue ·

2026/01/06

🎙️ IntroWelcome to VirTrue, where we work together to turn away from vice and adopt the virtuous life we are all called to.I’m your host, Jethro Higgins.Today on VirTrue we’re kicking off Season 2 – Hope, and diving into the first sub-virtue: Patience.🕊️ Virtue Description: Patience (Patientia)Patience is the virtue of enduring trials, suffering, and delay with steadfast hope in God’s providence.According to St. Thomas Aquinas (ST II-II, Q136), it tempers anger and frustration by aligning the will

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39:57

VirTrue: Love/Charity (Caritas) a Theological Virtue

VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and Virtue ·

2025/12/09

Charity (Caritas) is the highest theological virtue, placing love of God and neighbor at the center of all moral action.According to St. Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologica, II-II, Q23–26), charity perfects the will by ordering it toward God as the ultimate good, and extends outward in acts of love for others.💬 Very simply put, Love means to will the good — for God, for others, and for ourselves in accordance with God’s will.Charity is not affection or philanthropy. It is supernatural, informed by

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45:54

VirTrue: Piety (Pietas) a Part of Love

VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and Virtue ·

2025/12/02

Today on VirTrue we’ll be talking about the virtue of Piety (Pietas).Piety, a sub-virtue of charity, governs the proper ordering of our affections toward God and neighbor, especially in honoring duties of reverence, worship, and familial or communal responsibilities.According to St. Thomas Aquinas (ST II-II, Q108), piety perfects the love of God by directing it toward those who share in His creation — particularly parents, family, and the broader community.The pious person acts with devotion,

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VirTrue: Concord (Concordia) a Part of Love

VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and Virtue ·

2025/11/25

🕊️ Virtue DescriptionToday on VirTrue, we’re talking about the virtue of Concord (Concordia).Concord is the fruit of charity that fosters unity, harmony, and peaceful cooperation among individuals and groups. It is not about avoiding conflict but actively cultivating unity through humility, patience, and mutual respect.St. Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologica, II–II, Q32) teaches that concord is a form of charity that reconciles differences and seeks the common good through ordered love.A person living

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43:58

VirTrue: Liberality (Liberalitas) a Part of Love

VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and Virtue ·

2025/11/18

A reminder that these are only show notes. Watch the podcast above for the full content, and please share it!🕊️ Virtue DescriptionToday on VirTrue, we’re talking about the virtue of Liberality (Liberalitas).This term may carry political baggage, but in Catholic theology, liberality is a sub-virtue of charity that governs the right use and distribution of external goods in accordance with reason, justice, and love of God and neighbor.Aquinas defines liberality as:“A virtue whereby a man uses money

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