In this thought-provoking book, Orby Shipley examines the four cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance, and their relevance to the public and private lives of Catholics. With six sermons and an appendix on the dissolution of the union between church and state and the establishment of an oratory in London, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in Catholicism and its role in society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.