When the Noonday Devil Strikes (with Dr. Brian Pedraza)

About this episode

Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to discuss the sin of acedia and how to maintain a consistent prayer routine.

Have 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. Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh Support Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Josh

Guest: Dr. Brian Pedraza

Topics covered

• acedia
• sloth
• prayer
• diligence
• spiritual struggle
• virtue

Keywords

• acedia
• sloth
• prayer routine
• diligence
• spirituality
• busyness
• procrastination

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ascension

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