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The Noonday Devil

Acedia, the Unnamed Evil of Our Times
Book • 2015
Author
Marc Ouellet
Author
Dom Jean-Charles Nault
The book identifies the noonday devil as the demon of acedia, often mistranslated as sloth but actually a gloomy weariness and emptiness that affects people across all states of life, from priests to laymen.

Abbot Nault traces its history from the Desert Fathers to Saint Thomas Aquinas, detailing symptoms like depression and burnout, and offers remedies.

Cardinal Ouellet commends its clarity in unmasking this pervasive evil of our times.

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 as a recent read exploring acedia, spiritual sloth, and the difference between meaningful activity and empty busyness.
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 after a listener recommendation as a book on acedia and spiritual sloth relevant to modern busyness and lack of purpose.
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