Pride (Superbia):
The root of all sin; placing oneself above God and others, refusing to submit to God’s will or to acknowledge one’s complete dependence on Him.

Examples of Pride:
Boasting or showing off, despising others as inferior, refusing to admit fault or apologise, stubbornness in error, hypocrisy, vainglory (doing good only to be seen), rebellion against lawful authority when it humbles us.

Humility:
Truthfully seeing ourselves as we are before God, creatures utterly dependent on Him, sinners in need of mercy, and no better than anyone else.

Examples of practising Humility:
Accepting criticism gratefully, serving others without seeking recognition, confessing sins sincerely, obeying legitimate authority cheerfully, rejoicing when others are praised instead of us.

Greed (Avarice):
Disordered love of riches and material possessions; loving money or things more than God and neighbour; never being satisfied with what one has.

Examples of Greed:
Hoarding wealth while others lack basic needs, cheating or stealing to acquire more, excessive gambling, working endless hours at the expense of prayer and family, distrusting God’s providence, sorrow when giving to charity.

Generosity (Liberality):
Detachment from earthly goods and cheerful willingness to share what we have with those in need, trusting that God will provide.

Examples of practising Generosity:
Regular tithing, giving alms without counting the cost, lending without expecting repayment, rejoicing when others prosper, living simply so others may simply live.

Lust:
Disordered desire for sexual pleasure outside God’s plan (i.e., any deliberate use of the sexual faculty outside of marriage that is open to life).

Examples of Lust:
Pornography, masturbation, fornication, adultery, contraception, deliberate impure thoughts or looks savoured for pleasure, immodest dress intended to arouse, obscene conversation.

Chastity:
Right ordering of sexual desire according to one’s state in life, complete continence outside marriage, and within marriage the gift of self that is faithful, total, and open to life.

Examples of practising Chastity:
Custody of the eyes, modest dress, avoiding occasions of sin, fasting for purity, frequent Confession and Holy Communion, devotion to Our Lady.

Wrath:
Uncontrolled or unjust anger that seeks revenge or refuses forgiveness; allowing anger to become hatred.

Examples of Wrath:
Outbursts of rage, cursing, physical violence, holding grudges for years, refusing to speak to someone who has wronged us, road rage, slander born of anger, desiring harm to others.

Meekness & Patience:
Gentle strength that controls anger and bears offences calmly, offering them to God; readiness to forgive from the heart.

Examples of practising Meekness & Patience:
Speaking calmly when provoked, praying for those who hurt us, turning the other cheek, accepting God’s will in trials without complaint.

Gluttony:
Disordered desire for food or drink. Eating or drinking too much, too daintily, too eagerly, too expensively, or at improper times.

Examples of Gluttony:
Drunkenness, eating until ill, obsessing over gourmet food while others starve, snacking constantly, wasting food, demanding particular foods.

Temperance:
Moderation in food and drink, using them only as needed for health and strength, not pleasure alone.

Examples of practising Temperance:
Fasting on appointed days, abstaining from alcohol or sweets for penance, eating simply, stopping before full, giving thanks and eating mindfully.

Envy:
Sadness or resentment at another person’s goods, talents, success, or happiness, or spiritual progress, sometimes wishing them deprived of it.

Examples of Envy:
Gossiping to damage someone’s reputation, rejoicing at another’s misfortune (schadenfreude), bitterness when a colleague is promoted, jealousy over friends or family members’ blessings.

Brotherly Love (Charity):
Rejoicing in our neighbour’s good as if it were our own; willing the good of the other for God’s sake.

Examples of practising Brotherly Love:
Praising others sincerely, thanking God for their gifts, helping them succeed, defending their reputation, feeling joy when they receive blessings.

Sloth (Acedia):
Spiritual or physical laziness; disgust for spiritual things because they require effort; neglect of duty through boredom or cowardice.

Examples of Sloth:
Skipping Mass because “I can’t be bothered”, neglecting daily prayer, putting off Confession for months, laziness at work or studies, wasting hours on entertainment instead of serving God or family.

Diligence (Zeal):
Eager and persevering fulfilment of one’s duties to God, neighbour, and self; loving God with our whole mind, heart, and strength.

Examples of practising Diligence:
Rising promptly for morning prayer, working conscientiously, studying doctrine enthusiastically, persevering in good works even when tired, apostolic zeal for souls.