YOUCAT*: A person becomes prudent by learning to distinguish what is essential from what is non-essential, to set the right goals and to choose the best means of attaining them. [1806, 1835]
Over the last six weeks, young adults (and adults) from all over Oahu attended our Theology on Tap series “Happy Catholics.” All three presenters reminded us that, as disciples of Jesus, we need to be happy. And the only way we can truly be happy is to do the right thing. The virtue of prudence is the ability to recognize what is right. God’s grace helps us grow in prudence.
“Prudence has two eyes, one that foresees what one has to do, the other that examines afterward what one has done.” —St. Ignatius Loyola
*Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church
Lisa Gomes is the director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry