The Noonday Devil — Acedia, Divine Silence, and the Gnostic Soul

EPISODE 21: The Noonday Devil — Acedia, Divine Silence, and the Gnostic Soul

Acedia, the noonday demon, is not mere laziness. It is the soul’s cry beneath divine silence, the trial of exile, and the burden of inner knowing. But what if this weariness is not the end, but the beginning?

In this episode of Gnostic Revival, we descend into the sacred psychology of spiritual fatigue. Drawing from the Desert Fathers, Gnostic scriptures, apophatic mysticism, and modern insight, we explore how the soul can endure the silence of God, confront the powers of the Archons, and be transfigured through the fire of Theosis.

This is not about escaping the ache. It is about beholding its mystery.

⏳ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intoduction
01:59 - The Noonday Demon
08:12 - Divine Silence and the Soul's Trial
14:05 - Acedia and the Gnostic Soul
18:49 - The Psychological Dimensions of Acedia
24:26 - Enduring Acedia With Purpose
35:04 - Conclusion

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