The Seven Heavenly Virtues include faith, hope, charity, fortitude, justice, temperance, and prudence.These combine the four Cardinal Virtues: prudence, temperance, fortitude and justice, and the theological virtues: faith, hope, and charity.
Thus I have selected one amazing song from my collection which will accompany each virtue. While you are reading this, I would ask that you listen to the (hopefully inspiring) song and examine/contemplate each virtue and how you may implement it in your daily life.
Check out this website as well for more info:
http://www.deadlysins.com/virtue.htm
1. Faith- Having trust, belief and steadfastness in the presence of God.
Chasen - Here I am http://www.myspace.com/chasen
I want the satisfactionOf knowing that my heart beats after YouBurning with devotionTo give it up in all I doI want to take the notionWhen regret is all I findAnd even if it breaks meTo leave it all behindFor YouHere I am, againThis is the last place that I thought You’d take meAll I see is fallingIn a world where everythingIs striving for attentionWhat you wear is what you’ll beThere’s such a lack of compassionWith the time we throw aroundFile under lack of actionWith our face straight to the groundFor YouHere I am, again
2. Hope - Having a reliance and sureness that God will provide for one's best interest and needs.
Anthony evans - Letting go http://www.myspace.com/anthonyevansmusicHe knows where you are, He's been there too When you can't go on Hell carry you through When your loosing hope He's still in control He's never letting go So the damage is done You try to move onStill your empty handedBut this isn't your homeI want you to knowYou don't walk aloneOf your situationIn the face of the unknownHe's right thereLook deep into your heartFor his reflection andDon't let go please don't let go
3. Charity(love) -The inclination of the human will to cherish God and fellow man, for God's sake.
Leeland - Yes you have http://www.myspace.com/leelandmusicYou’ve stolen my heart Yes, You have! You’ve stolen my heart Yes, You have! You’ve wiped away the stains And broke away the chains Yes, You have!! With Your love You set me free Three nails gave me liberty So I’ll sing Your praise My God, I’ll sing Your praise Oh, with Your love You forgave my sin Forgot my past And brought me back again So I’ll sing Your praise I’ll sing Your praise, yeah
4. Fortitude - Having strength, courage and endurance to pursue righteousness and God's will.
Mat Kearney - Won't back down http://www.myspace.com/matkearney"These days, a little bit longer than the lastAnd all of your ways, a little bit stronger than the pastAnd your light, found my bottle in the nightKept me in this fight, gave me second lifeAnd I won't back down I won't turn around and aroundAnd I won't back downDoesn't matter what comes crashing downI'm still gonna stand my solid ground"
5. Justice -The inclination to seek fairness, equity and proper consequence for all actions for God.
Brett Dennen - Aint No reason http://www.myspace.com/brettdennen
There ain't no reason things are this wayIt's how they always been and they intend to stayI don’t know why I say the things that I say,But I say them anywayBut love will come set me freeLove will come set me free, I do believeLove will come set me free, I know it willLove will come set my free, yes.
6. Temperance - The virtue of living in moderation, sobriety while focusing on God's truths and purpose.
Starting Tuesday - Satisfied (Available only on Itunes)
Open up your eyes and take a look aroundSee if what you sought was more than what you've foundHave you given up all of your dreams?Have you left them for wasted means of deliverance?Are you satisfied?Are you sastified?Do you feel alive?Are you satisfiedWith your life?The grass is always greener on the other sideBut once you jump across the greener grass has diedHave you given up all of your dreams?Have you left them for wasted means of deliverance?
7. Prudence - Having wisdom, discretion and carefulness to guide one's decisions and actions.
Amanda Vernon - With this ring www.Amandavernon.comI found out about this artist from Next Wave Live, which is a Catholic radio show here in Greenville.
I am not sure if you are gonna be able to hear this song, but listen to the rest of her music and if you like it, buy her new album =). I have spoken to her about this song and it has an incredibly positive message about prudence, dedication and patience.
Other songs for your Pleasure: (THESE are PHENOMENAL please LISTEN)
1. Keane - The way you want it http://www.myspace.com/keane130-Chill single out by this sweet indie band.
2. Eric James and the New century - Trust (just on Itunes)
Thanks to Meredith D. who suggested this awesome upbeat song.
3. Chasen - Drown http://www.myspace.com/chasen Chasen's Debut album comes out on Tax day(today) featuring this incredible song that will soon be one of my favorites im sure.
4. Matthew West - you are everything http://www.myspace.com/matthewwestmusic Uplifting Christian song by this great artist.
Listen to these songs or at least the previews on itunes at least, and please enjoy.
Until next week...............
God Bless and be virtuous!
Nick
1 comment:
Hey Nick! This is Jenny (John Granger's sister from the Next Wave Live show)--I found your blog and I am soooo glad I did! It is really awesome! I can't wait to be able to sit down and browse through old posts. I am also going to pass you along to my sister's fiance, Michael Crittenden (also a Furman student--maybe you know him?)...I know he'd love your stuff, too! Check out my blog any time--It is usually pretty boring, but every once in a while there's a good old Catholic debate ;o)...I'll add your blog to my links
PS) You said you're obsessed w/ music in your profile...ummm...meet John Granger, everyone. I have never in my life met someone more obsessed with music than my brother--You guys should talk about this sometime :o)
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