Joy is knowing that Jesus' spirit is within us and allowing Him to be manifested through us in our love for one another. Peace involves mutual respect and confidence between peoples and nations. Patience is the willingness to wait for God's help. Goodness is to share our love for others by following Jesus. Faithfulness is our response and commitment to Him who lovingly touches our lives.
Gentleness is made up of many things-understanding, sympathy, kindness, courtesy and tolerance.
Self-control is using God's good things in balance. Pope John Paul II God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, Father of Jesus and our Father, Blessed are you, Lord, Father in heaven, who, in your infinite mercy, stooped down to us in our distress and gave us Jesus, your Son, born of women, to be our Savior and friend, our brother and redeemer. To you, Father of live, eternal source of all that is, highest good and everlasting light, be honor and glory, praise and thanksgiving, with the Son and with the Spirit, for ages unending.