Fortitude is paramount for living the Christian vocation fully. As a good operative habit, it perfects the will in the face of difficulty, enabling resistance to evil and perseverance in good, naturally and supernaturally through the Holy Spirit's gift. Modeled by Christ's obedience unto death, it empowers disciples to overcome fear and weariness. This virtue is critical for integral formation from childhood, supporting maturity in educational and pastoral spheres, and guiding daily life with responsibility and meaning.

In a world of emotional fragility and minimal effort, fortitude is more necessary than ever. It is a demanding yet profoundly human and Christian path, not traveled alone but with God's help and constancy. Promoting fortitude in new generations will foster a society "firmer in the truth, constant in doing good, capable of suffering with meaning and acting with hope," leading to a more free and responsible society "capable of sustaining the weight of truth and love."

This briefing document summarizes the key themes and essential insights regarding the virtue of temperance, drawing from philosophical, pedagogical, and theological perspectives. It explores temperance as a foundational cardinal virtue, its role in achieving self-mastery, inner harmony, and true freedom, and its practical application in contemporary life.

La templanza, una de las cuatro virtudes cardinales, es un pilar fundamental de la vida moral y cristiana. Lejos de ser una mera restricción, se presenta como una virtud profundamente liberadora que ordena y eleva los apetitos sensibles, permitiendo al ser humano ser dueño de sí mismo y, por ende, capaz de entregarse verdaderamente a los demás y a Dios. Este informe explora la templanza desde perspectivas filosóficas (Josef Pieper), pedagógicas (David Isaacs), teológicas (Santo Tomás de Aquino, Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica) y espirituales (San Josemaría Escrivá, Francisco Fernández-Carvajal), destacando su relevancia contracultural en el mundo contemporáneo y su papel esencial en la madurez humana y cristiana.