Sloth

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It probably is the deadly sin that I despise the most, and also perhaps the one which plays the biggest role in my life.

And it is so humiliating when I find out that I am close to being late for yet another deadline, or that I skipped prayers, and not because I was partying hard or having fun or reading something interesting and got distracted, but because I spent insane amounts of time reading newspapers or checking the email or just letting the time pass without even trying to do something worthwhile with it.

So, is there any specific prayer to ward oneself against sloth? Perhaps some Saint to ask for intercession?

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Impertinens said:
It probably is the deadly sin that I despise the most, and also perhaps the one which plays the biggest role in my life.

And it is so humiliating when I find out that I am close to being late for yet another deadline, or that I skipped prayers, and not because I was partying hard or having fun or reading something interesting and got distracted, but because I spent insane amounts of time reading newspapers or checking the email or just letting the time pass without even trying to do something worthwhile with it.

So, is there any specific prayer to ward oneself against sloth? Perhaps some Saint to ask for intercession?

Thanks!
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For me it is the Alarm function in the calendar of my cell phone. Program your entire day with Alarms - we all forget. And since you are the only one reading the Alarm, you can program anything from the serious to the simple reminder. When the Alarm goes off, it brings your focus back. Only issue is, the Alarm function will work even when the phone is turned off, so you have to leave your phone in the car instead of carrying it into Church.
Secondly, request your Guardian Angel to “remind you” at the right time. It works!
 
What’s a sloth? (Sorry I’m not meaning to hijack the thread)
 
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What’s a sloth? (Sorry I’m not meaning to hijack the thread)
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Sloth is basically being lazy.
OP, you may need to discern whether you are really sinning or just being a little lazy. Don’t beat yourself up about this without investigating further, IMO ask a priest.
I use my cell phone with alarms to remind me to stop twiddling my thumbs and get my tasks accomplished. Also use a planner/schedule book on a daily basis. It all helps.
 
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