Acedia: The Ancient Name for What Ails Modern Souls
The desert fathers had a precise word for spiritual restlessness — acedia. Understanding this forgotten diagnosis from Evagrius and Aquinas may reframe how Christians think about dryness, distraction, and the flight from God.
April 7, 2026
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