What is thee virtue of religion?

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I didn’t realize religion is a virtue. What are the defining characteristics of the virtue of religion? Where did St. Thomas write about this virtue?

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“Justice toward God is called the “virtue of religion.””(CCC 1807)

2095 The theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity inform and give life to the moral virtues. Thus charity leads us to render to God what we as creatures owe him in all justice. The virtue of religion disposes us to have this attitude.

2096 Adoration is the first act of the virtue of religion. To adore God is to acknowledge him as God, as the Creator and Savior, the Lord and Master of everything that exists, as infinite and merciful Love. “You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve,” says Jesus, citing Deuteronomy.13

More: ccc.scborromeo.org.master.com/texis/master/search/?sufs=0&q=virtue+of+religion&xsubmit=Search&s=SS

As to St. Thomas - in various places…such as the Summa.
 
atassina said:
I didn’t realize religion is a virtue. What are the defining characteristics of the virtue of religion? Where did St. Thomas write about this virtue?

PS- Enjoy the cake with a cup of coffee and real cream./QUOTE

Cf. Summa Theologica, Part II-II, question 81.
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“You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve,” says Jesus, citing Deuteronomy.13
–This commandment tells me that I must worship God. But it does not tell me why. So again, why do we owe God worship?

Why can’t we simply soak up like sponges what he has given to us?
 
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