“Sloth is the desire for ease, even at the expense of doing the known will of God. Whatever we do in life requires effort. Everything we do is to be a means of salvation. The slothful person is unwilling to do what God wants because of the effort it takes to do it. Sloth becomes a sin when it slows down and even brings to a halt the energy we must expend in using the means to salvation.”
Quote by John Hardon
Work
Pocket Catholic Catechism
This book serves as a portable reference for understanding the core principles and doctrines of the Catholic faith. more
Author
John Hardon
John Hardon was a renowned theologian and priest, born on June 18, 1914, and passed away on December 30, 2000. He made significant contributions to the fields of moral and spiritual theology. more
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