The Twelve Monthly Virtues of St Alphonsus Maria de Liguori

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The Twelve Monthly Virtues of St Alphonsus Maria de Liguori: 


For St. Alphonsus Liguori, growth in the spiritual life was a primary pastoral concern. Typical of his simple approach to prayer, he recommended the practice of a particular virtue each month, beginning with the three theological virtues. St. Alphonsus believed that personal reflection, prayer, and the daily living of the monthly virtue could be a powerful means of “putting on Christ.” The daily effort for personal transformation into Christ became the basis of his spirituality. An outline plan appeared in St. Alphonsus’ own private notebook.

Monthly Virtues and Patrons:

January: Faith: I am the Light of the World. – John 8:12

February: Hope: Because he has hoped in Me, I will deliver and protect him, because he has known my name. Psalm 91:14

March: Love of God: Love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart. soul and mind, and with thy whole strength. – Mark 12:30.

April: Love of Neighbor: This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you. – John 15:12.

May: Poverty: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of God. – Matthew 5:3

June: Purity of Heart: Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God. – Matthew 5:8.

July: Obedience: You are my friends if you do the things that I command you. – John 15:14.

August: Meekness and Humility of Heart: Learn of me because I am meek and humble of heart. – Matthew 11:29.

September: Mortification: He that hates his life in this world keeps it to life eternal. – John 12:25.

October: Recollection and Silence: Jesus, having dismissed the multitude, when up to a mountain alone to pray. – Matthew 14:23.

November: Prayer: We ought always to pray and not to faint. – Luke 18:1.

December: Self-Abnegation and Love of the Cross: If anyone will come after me, deny yourselves. Take up the cross, and follow me. – Matthew 16:24

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