The Theological Virtue of Faith (unknown date, unknown author) - Public Domain Catholic Painting

Faith is the first of the three theological virtues, the other two being hope and charity (or love)^{[1][2][3][4][5]}. It is a supernatural virtue by which we firmly believe in our hearts all the truths God has revealed^[3]. Faith is an infused virtue, meaning it is given to us by God through grace^[4]. It allows us to assent to supernatural truths of Revelation on the sole ground of authority^[4]. Thomas Aquinas explains that these virtues are called theological because they have God for their object, allowing us to participate in God's own Trinitarian, divine life^[2]. Aquinas also found an interconnection between practical wisdom and moral virtue, which he termed "the Unity of the Virtues"^[4]. By accepting faith, we can open our hearts more to make room for the Theological Virtues of faith, hope, and charity^[2].