The goal of a virtuous life is to become like God.

"Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."

A virtue is a habitual and firm disposition to do the good. It allows the person not only to perform good acts, but to give the best of himself. The virtuous person tends toward the good with all his sensory and spiritual powers; he pursues the good and chooses it in concrete actions.

“Virtues are formed by prayer. …Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit and raises man to Heaven.” – St. Ephrem of Syria

This Lent lets try to find a few minutes a day to build some prayer into our daily lives.

O Lord during this time of Lent give me the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love.

Grant me to see my own wrongdoings and not to judge others for theirs.

For blessed are You, now and ever and forever.

Amen