Monthly Virtue Challenges

Positive psychology has in recent years affirmed the age old teachings of the importance of virtue in the process of living out a flourishing life. In these monthly virtue challenges you will find a set of 12 foundational virtues that will encourage not only your personal growth, but have lasting impacts on the relationships in your life. Each virtue challenge is part of the Snowrose Blossom newsletter and will be sent a few days in advance of the start of the month to give you time to prepare. It is recommended that you take time with each virtue and decide one particular action or set of actions you intend to focus on that month. Each virtue was also chosen through the inspiration of the monthly devotions of the Catholic Church.

January- Holy Name of Jesus- Justice: Giving to Each What is Due in Truth and Charity

February- Holy Family- Simplicity: Ordered Love that Frees the Heart from Clutter and Noise

March- St. Joseph- Diligence: Steadfast Effort in Doing Good

April- Holy Eucharist- Gratitude: Joyful Recognition of Gifts Received

May- Blessed Virgin Mary- Gentleness: Strength Guided by Tenderness

June- Sacred Heart of Jesus- Trust: Strength to open your heart to others — not blindly, but bravely — for the sake of building communion

July- Precious Blood of Jesus- Sacrifice: Obedient Self-Giving in Love

August-Immaculate Heart of Mary- Recollection: Interior Stillness and Attentiveness to the Presence of God

September- Our Lady of Sorrows- Compassion: Suffering-with, Tender Strength

October- Holy Rosary- Forgiveness: Mercy Freely Given from a Heart Made Whole

November- Holy Souls in Purgatory- Detachment: Interior Freedom through Ordered Love

December- Advent & Nativity of Christ- Perseverance: Unshaken Commitment in the Face of Difficulty