The Noonday Devil: Acedia, the Unnamed Evil of Our Times
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The noonday devil is the demon of acedia, the vice also known as sloth. The word "sloth", however, can be misleading, for acedia is not laziness; in fact it can manifest as busyness or activism. Rather, acedia is a gloomy combination of weariness, sadness, and a lack of purposefulness. It robs a person of his capacity for joy and leaves him feeling empty, or void of meaning Abbot Nault says that acedia is the most oppressive of demons. Although...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:158617939X
ISBN13:9781586179397
Release Date:January 2015
Publisher:Ignatius Press
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.64 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.2" x 8.0"
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