Acedia is a state of the soul where one has been tempted to plunge oneself in a state of emptiness of consolations, despite prayer in times of spiritual aridity. It gives rise to something almost akin to spiritual repugnance of anything that is of God's. Theologians refer to it as spiritual sloth. It CAN happen during the dark nights of the soul when a prolonged trial in life causes "dryness" of the spirit.

The resolve is to pray with an undivided heart but most of all, trust and love.


Edited by Lola (11/25/08 02:42 AM)
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