An effort of the will and the grace of God are marking characteristics of cardinal virtues. Through their practice other virtues come to fruition, in fact all other virtues are dependant on the practice of the cardinal virtues. All virtues are an avenue towards God. How many times have you shown others more mercy than you would have before you ate that little piece of chocolate (the practice of brotherly love)? How many times have you turned to chocolate after a disappointing conversation (the practice of humility)? How many times have you enjoyed a piece of chocolate you had to share some with another (practice of liberality)? How many times have you turned around after realizing you forgot to buy a piece of chocolate (the practice of diligence)? How many examples must I cite? Chocolate is clearly the fifth cardinal virtue. The Spanish have known this for quite some time now. When the Jesuits were expelled in the Eighteenth Century they were allowed to bring their breviary, some clothes, chocolate and other necessities of travel.
they look delicious.
Why do people attempt to give up chocolate for Lent? Is less virtue somehow better?
I often wondered the same thing Nan. In obstaining from the practice of virtue during Lent, aren’t we really in flight from God during the time for spiritual renewal?
Boy, thats a relief! At least I have ONE of the virtues down pat!
Does chocolate milk count? I know it makes me sound like a kid, but that is by far my most preferred method of chocolazation.
Joel, I believe we are and that it’s a false virtue as so many people try to be too virtuous on Easter; Abdallah’s is very busy the weeks beforehand, selling chocolate bunnies to the masses.
Simple, thanks for the laugh! It’s difficult for me to reconcile the chocolate milk with your knowledge of religious topics. Though it goes well with the typos.
wat r yuo takking abote?
Your fingers are dyslexic.
they can handle gripping the glass that holds the cool refreshing taste of chocolate milk!
If I have my chocolate history right, then hot chocolate was the most common form for serving chocolate for several centuries. I am certain of that for the Spaniards. Any time (other than in recent history) you heard them speaking of chocolate, them meant hot chocolate. Milk has long been considered the most perfect nutrient. The only thing it lacks is iron, so once you put chocolate in it, man you’re set.
It has been a long time belief of mine that chocolate will be a complete protein in Heaven!
Joel, didn’t the Spaniards bring hot chocolate back from Mexico? And not want to share.
Simple, do you buy chocolate milk or do you add chocolate to milk? For some reason I’m picturing a container of Nestle’s Quick…probably due to your “kid” remark.
I buyt it at the store in the half gallon when I am jonesin.
There are worse addictions.
Nan, they did bring it from Mexico, as to whether or not they shared? I don’t have the skinny on that, but it is not unreasonable to deduce that their lack of charity in regards to chocolate might have led God to suffer them defeat at the hands of the British on the high seas.
I had to check my facts, Joel, they hoarded their chocolate for about 100 years!
And all the while calling themselves Christian!
It fills a need in a pinch when I can’t get my hands on black tar heroin.
Thank God for chocolate milk, eh?
After kicking the diet Coke habit 3 years ago, I no longer have any addictions.