# Fortitude ## Catechism of the Catholic Church One of the four cardinal moral virtues which ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in doing the good ([[3.1.1.7.p65#^ccc-1808|1808]]). Fortitude (sometimes called strength, courage, or might) is also one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit ([[2.2.1.2.p3r#^ccc-1299|1299]]; cf. [[1.2.3.8.p22#^ccc-712|712]]).