Acedia is a condition best countered by spiritual practice and the discipline of prayer, according to writer Kathleen Norris. "It's an ancient word that means the inability to care, even to the extent that you don't care that you don't care anymore."
Posts Tagged: "Prayer"
March 13, 2009: Kathleen Norris
March 6, 2009: Lourdes 150th Anniversary
In most of the world, the poor and sick are ignored. In Lourdes, they are number one, and people say they are drawn there because they believe it is a place of great faith.
February 27, 2009: Forrest Church Interview
One of the beautiful things about a terminal illness is you are invited into the present, and your friendships become stronger. Your loved ones become more vital and more present. Each day becomes more beautiful. You walk through the valley of the shadow, and it’s riddled with light.
Patti Jette Hanley: Taking in the RNC
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly senior associate producer Patti Jette Hanley captures some of the opening scenes on the convention floor in Saint Paul as well as at a nearby prayer vigil.
June 22, 2007: U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black
For more than 200 years there has been a chaplain in both the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate.The current Senate chaplain is the Reverend Barry Black, the first African American and the first Seventh-day Adventist in the position. Kim Lawton reports.
June 22, 2007: Chaplain Barry Black Extended Interview
Read more of Kim Lawton's interview with U.S. Senate chaplain Barry Black.
June 22, 2007: Prayers written by Senate Chaplain Barry Black
Read three recent prayers written by U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black.


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