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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2025 · 23 MIN

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

from Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast) · host Ascension

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

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