Four Cardinal Virtues Novels & Stories

1 Corinthians 13:4-7: "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." Matthew 19:5-6: "For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So, they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate." Proverbs 3:3-4: "Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet o

he asked seriously. “I do deserve and believe to get this position because I know to myself that I am capable of handling this position along with its works. I am willing to learn and train. I can be flexible in work and rest assured that I will be dedicated to this job if you will give me a chance to do so, Sir.” Nakahinga ako ng malalim ng sabihin ko iyon. I am just being myself. Wala na akong maisasagot pa sa tanong niya and I hope my answers touches the veins in his heart.

"Lesson number four, Ava: When the world is against you, you don't hide. You show them that you are untouchable because you belong to me." Naramdaman ko ang kanyang mga kamay na gumagapang sa aking balat, bawat haplos ay nag-iiwan ng marka ng apoy. Ang pagiging clumsy ko ay naglaho; ang tanging natitira ay ang instinct na sumuko sa kanyang bawat utos. Gusto kong sumigaw, gusto kong umiyak, pero ang tanging lumalabas sa bibig ko ay ang pangalan niya.

“Sumisimbolo ito ng kontrol, determinasyon, tagumpay, at aksyon. Magandang card ito. Ibig sabihin, matibay ang loob mo at kaya mong harapin ang mga paparating na pagsubok.” Medyo na-intriga ako. Mukhang tama naman ang basa niya. Muling nag-shuffle ang manghuhula at binuksan ang pangalawang baraha. Mayroon itong nilalang na may sungay, nakaupo sa isang trono. “The Devil,” sabi niya. “Sumisimbolo ito ng pagkaadik, pagkakulong, at tukso. Dapat kang mag-ingat sa mga bagay na maaaring magtulak sa’yo sa maling direksyon.”

manghang sambit ng babae kanina. Tumango si Zion. "According to 1 John 2:16, For all that is in the world --- the lust* of flesh, the lust* of eyes, and the pride of life --- is not of the Father but is of the world. This means that all sin falls into these natures: lus* of flesh, lus* of eyes, pride of life. Whatever sin that is, it always falls into that three." "Yon pala 'yon, brother!" sabi ng isang lalaki. "Yan 'yong nabasa ko sa Bibliya. Ngayon ko lang naintindihan."

Hindi lang ito isang talakayan kundi isa itong patunay na may malalim silang pag-unawa. Tumawag muli ako. “What’s your answer, Miss Dela Merced?” “Ma'am, In Virtue Ethics Perspective. The decision depends on my intentions and the virtues I hold—like compassion, love, and justice. It's not just about outcomes or rules, but about what kind of person I become through this choice. Would killing someone I love make me lose my humanity?” Tumango-tango ako habang sinusulatan ang kanyang index card. Napapaisip din ako sa bawat panibagong anggulo ng tanong.

Gigil na napailing ang naiinis na designer. Nagpatuloy ang seremonya. Nagbasa ang pari ng bible verse, mula sa Conrinthians 13: 4-8. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, It is not proud, it does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hope, always persevere. Love never fails…