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The Noonday Devil: Acedia, the Unnamed Evil of Our Times
The Noonday Devil Acedia the Unnamed Evil of Our Times
Author: Dom Jean-Charles Nault
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 feel...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781586179397
ISBN-10: 158617939X
Publication Date: 2/24/2015
Pages: 205
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Publisher: Ignatius Press
Book Type: Paperback
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