
When the Noonday Devil Strikes (with Dr. Brian Pedraza)
Ascension TeamHave you noticed that busyness, laziness, or procrastination often hinder your efforts to pray? Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to discuss the sin of acedia or sloth, also known as the "noonday devil". Together, they answer a question about the struggle of maintaining a consistent prayer routine in the face of sloth and explain how developing the virtue of diligence helps us overcome it.
Snippet from the Show
Diligence, rooted in love, combats sloth.
Shownotes
(5:55) Overcoming Sloth in the Spiritual Life
Hi Fr. Josh,
I want to prioritize prayer in my life, but I struggle with laziness and procrastination. How can I overcome this and develop a consistent prayer habit? I feel like slothfunless always gets in the way. (Lisa)
Takeaways
- Sloth is a disordered inclination to apathy or laziness.
- Busyness can be a form of sloth.
- Prayer is a battle against distractions.
- The devil actively works to prevent us from praying.
- Diligence, rooted in love, combats sloth.
- Establishing a prayer habit requires intentionality.
- The first battle in prayer is often the snooze button.
- Love motivates us to overcome challenges in prayer.
- Community support is essential for cultivating virtue.
Resources
- Submit your questions and feedback to Fr. Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh
- Pocket Guide to Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins by Fr. Josh Johnson
- Broken and Blessed by Fr. Josh Johnson
- Pocket Guide to Adoration by Fr. Josh Johnson
- Pocket Guide to Reconciliation by Fr. Josh Johnson & Fr. Mike Schmitz
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