We must frequently ask for the gift of Fortitude to overcome resistance to fulfilling difficult duties, to face the normal obstacles of every life, to bear illness with patience when it comes, to persevere in daily tasks, to be constant in the apostolate, to endure adversity with serenity and a supernatural spirit.
We must ask for this gift to have that inner strength that helps us forget ourselves and be more attentive to those around us, to mortify the desire to attract attention, to serve others without them even noticing, to overcome impatience, to not dwell on our own problems and difficulties, to not complain in the face of difficulty or discomfort, to mortify our imagination by rejecting useless thoughts...
We need strength in the apostolate to speak of God without fear, to always behave in a Christian manner even when it clashes with a paganized environment, to make fraternal correction when necessary... Strength to effectively fulfill our duties: providing unconditional help to those who depend on us, demanding kindly and with the firmness that each case requires... The gift of fortitude thus becomes the great resource against lukewarmness, which leads to neglect and bourgeoisification.
The gift of fortitude finds in difficulties exceptional conditions for growth and strengthening, if in these situations we know how to stand by the Lord. “Trees that grow in shady, wind-free places, while outwardly developing and prosperous, become soft and muddy, and are easily injured by anything; however, trees that live on the summits of the highest mountains, shaken by many winds and constantly exposed to the elements and all inclement weather, battered by violent storms and covered with frequent snow, become stronger than iron.”10
This gift is obtained by being humble—accepting one's own weakness—and turning to the Lord in prayer and the sacraments.
The sacrament of Confirmation strengthened us to fight as milites Christi11, as soldiers of Christ. Communion—“food for strength”12—restores our energy; the sacrament of Penance fortifies us against sin and temptations. In the Anointing of the Sick, the Lord gives help to His people for the final battle, the one in which eternity is decided forever.
The Holy Spirit is a gentle and wise Teacher, but also demanding, because He does not give His gifts unless we are willing to pass through the Cross and respond to His graces.
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