The Contemplative Path

The Contemplative Path

When Your Spiritual Practices Give No Comfort

A fictional look at acedia.

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Beth Bradford
Jul 07, 2024
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Miriam sat alone in her small, austere room within the ancient monastery, the heavy silence pressing down on her like an unbearable weight. The flickering candle cast elongated shadows on the stone walls, mirroring the turmoil within her. She stared at the pages of her scripture, but the words blurred together, offering no comfort or clarity.

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