Something for Sunday Morning

Virtues of the soul, according to John Damascene:

Courage, moral judgment, self-restraint, justice, faith, hope, love, prayer, humility, gentleness, long-suffering, forbearance, kindness, freedom from anger, knowledge of God, cheerfulness, simplicity, calmness, sincerity, freedom from pride, freedom from envy, compassion, mercifulness, generosity, fearlessness, freedom from dejection, compunction, modesty, reverence, desire for the blessings held in store, longing for the kingdom of God, aspiration for divine sonship.