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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: 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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VirTrue: Peace (Pax) a Part of Love

VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and Virtue ·

2025/11/11

🕊️ Virtue DescriptionPeace, as a sub-virtue of charity, represents the harmonious ordering of the soul and of relationships with others, grounded in the love of God and neighbor.It is not merely the absence of conflict; rather, it is an active interior disposition that reconciles differences, fosters understanding, and cultivates patience and prudence. Peace requires the courage to confront injustice with measured, principled action — blending fortitude and charity, so that reconciliation doesn’t

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VirTrue: Indulgence (Indulgentia) a Part of Love

VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and Virtue ·

2025/11/04

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook for more great content from the Social Catholic.IntroWelcome to VirTrue, where we work together to turn away from vice and embrace the virtuous life we are all called to.I’m your host, Jethro Higgins.🕊️ Virtue DescriptionIndulgence, in the context of charity, is the virtue that moderates judgment toward the failings of others, tempering strictness with understanding and compassion.According to St. Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologica, II–II, Q32), indulgence is an

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VirTrue: Forgiveness (Gratia) a Part of Love

VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and Virtue ·

2025/10/28

Support this contentThis weeks episode is sponsored by the Crusader Rosary. Pray for virtue like the knights of old through the intercession of your mother.The Social Catholic is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.✨ Virtue Definition: Forgiveness (Gratia)While gratia in Latin most directly means grace, favor, or goodwill, in the context of virtue, it points to a disposition of merciful pardon — the readiness to

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VirTrue: Meekness (Mansuetudo) a Part of Love

VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and Virtue ·

2025/10/21

Support this contentThis weeks episode is sponsored by the Crusader Rosary. Pray for virtue like the knights of old through the intercession of your mother.The Social Catholic is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.✝️ Welcome to VirTrueWelcome to VirTrue, where we work together to turn away from vice and embrace the virtuous life we are all called to.I’m your host, Jethro Higgins, and today we’re talking about Meekness

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VirTrue: Mercy (Misericordia) a Part of Love

VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and Virtue ·

2025/10/14

Support this contentBefore we get to the show notes below, please consider supporting The Social Catholic so we can continue to bring you VirTrue and develop out new podcasts, including kids’ content. Below are two ways that you can help.This weeks episode is sponsored by the Crusader Rosary. Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with this Crusader Rosary, and welcome more mercy into your life through prayer.Subscribe to the podcast. Please consider supporting our podcast with a paid subscription. We will

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21:14

VirTrue: Benignity (Benignitas) a Part of Love

VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and Virtue ·

2025/10/07

Support this contentBefore we get to the show notes below, please consider supporting The Social Catholic so we can continue to bring you VirTrue. Below are two ways that you can help.This week’s episode is brought to you by the St. Mother Theresa Flying Novena. This prayer, also called the Express Novena, was Mother Theresa’s go-to prayer when she needed help in a hurry.Please subscribe to the podcast. Please consider supporting our podcast with a paid subscription. We will occasionally post

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VirTrue: Compassion (Compassio) a Part of Love

VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and Virtue ·

2025/09/30

Support this contentBefore we get to the show notes below, please consider supporting The Social Catholic so we can continue to bring you VirTrue. Below are two ways that you can help.This week’s episode is brought to you by the St. Mother Theresa Flying Novena. This prayer, also called the Express Novena, was Mother Theresa’s go-to prayer when she needed help in a hurry.Please subscribe to the podcast. Please consider supporting our podcast with a paid subscription. We will occasionally post

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VirTrue: An Introduction to Virtue

VirTrue - Helping Man Grow in Truth and Virtue ·

2025/09/23

This episode is brought to you by the Crusader Rosary from The Social Catholic:Show notes:Eight Points of Virtue from the Knights HospitallerThe eight obligations or aspirations of the Knights of St. John1. To live in truth2. To have faith3. To repent one’s sins4. To give proof of humility5. To love justice6. To be merciful7. To be sincere and wholehearted8. To endure persecutionThe Outline of Our Episodes* Define the virtue, including where it is nested* Explore a vice of deficiency* Explore a

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