Summary
A catechism lesson on prudence was delivered by Luigi C. at The Camino dei Tre Sentieri on November 24, 2025. According to C., there are eight parts that contribute to perfecting the virtue of prudence. Five relate to intellectual prudence—memory of the past, understanding of present circumstances, docility towards experts and experienced individuals, sagacity or quickness in reasoning, and reason—and three pertain to practical prudence: providence (looking ahead), circumspection (careful examination of circumstances), and caution (taking heed of external obstacles that could affect one’s prudent actions). C. provides examples for each part; these include using past experiences as guidance, discerning right from wrong based on faith, seeking counsel when needed, relying on wisdom to solve urgent problems without consulting others, considering the ultimate goal before choosing means, and being cautious in avoiding harmful influences or unfavorable outcomes. The lecture ends with an example of St. John of Scete not rebuking a monk who was still inflamed by anger, emphasizing the importance of prudence in such situations.
Key Topics
Virtue, Prudence, Intellectual Knowledge
