Justice the March Vitue

“Justice is the moral virtue that consists in the constant and firm will to give their due to God and neighbor. Justice toward God is called the ‘virtue of religion.’ Justice toward men disposes one to respect the rights of each and to establish in human relationships the harmony that promotes equity with regard to persons and to the common good. The just man, often mentioned in the Sacred Scriptures, is distinguished by habitual right thinking and the uprightness of his conduct toward his neighbor. "You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor."  Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1807.
What is the virtue of justice?  Justice is the habit of being fair and righteous in all circumstances.  The natural virtue of justice calls us to be fair and honest in our relationships with God and others.  The natural virtue of religion is part of the virtue of justice and directs us to honor and worship God. The virtue of religion requires us to show reverence, love, obedience, and gratitude to our Maker.  The supernatural virtue of justice, through cooperating with the grace of God, makes us responsible for following the teachings of Christ and His Church in all aspects of life. Christian justice causes us to give to God what is due Him and, within that understanding, to give others what is due them as children of God. The foundation of the Ten Commandments is living justice toward God and neighbor.
Why do we need the virtue of justice?  The virtue of justice draws us to give God reverence, worship, love.  In justice, we seek what is good and fair and avoid what is evil.  Justice helps us to give others what is their due, so that they can fulfill their responsibilities and exercise their rights as persons in their situation in life. We also try to see that others do the same.  In justice, each person is to be treated with dignity.  Justice is required to repair any harm done to a neighbor.  Justice makes for peace and mutual trust and confidence among men in that it respects the rights of all and restrains deceit and fraud.  We have a responsibility to improve the conditions for individuals to obtain their due (Social Justice).  Due to the fact that everything that we have is a gift from God, we are temporary stewards of these gifts. In justice, we must make good use of these gifts in serving others. Therefore, on the Day of Judgment, we will be asked how we used the gifts that we received.