How to Stop Being Lazy | MEDITATIONS | Fr Gavan Jennings

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  • The seventh and final deadly sin is sloth, and it's a tricky one being a sin of omission. Not getting up at the first alarm, procrastinating on tasks, not caring about things or people. These things can be sinful or lead us to sin, and it's helpful to watch out for them.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 59

  • @lucasantuna6223
    @lucasantuna6223 Рік тому +25

    This is my actual primary sin. Fulfilling my daily physical, mental and spiritual duties. The main problem is when you don't want to make your timetable of activities spending your time without compromises. This is a self-deceit rooted in pride... to spend our time as if it belonged to ourselves. Our time is given to us by God to serve him on every aspect of our lives.

  • @itazenin
    @itazenin Рік тому +3

    All the Angels, and Saints, Saint Joseph, Jesus, and Mary train me to defeat and rid all laziness and sloth from my life forever. Amen.

  • @spaceforgrace3312
    @spaceforgrace3312 Рік тому +11

    Oh this is so me! The fear of effort and sheer boredom sometimes drives me into diversion. I feel I could have done much more during Lent, yet it isn't too late for anyone one of us. Let's get going folks!

  • @PauloRicardo-ez4ud
    @PauloRicardo-ez4ud Рік тому +14

    That's one of the most useful lessons I've ever had not even kidding. Thank you so much Fr. Jennings. God bless you.

  • @museluvr
    @museluvr Рік тому +9

    I struggle daily with this....

  • @JoyfulHope115
    @JoyfulHope115 Рік тому +3

    I am so grateful to find this “accidentally” - I can’t unhear it and I can’t ignore it now. St. Josemaria says “do it NOW!” and I can count on him to cheer me on without acknowledging my excuses. Thank you, Lord - and Fr. Jennings and Called to More! 3 Hail Marys for you!

  • @lindamartin6798
    @lindamartin6798 Рік тому +10

    Thank you, Father Gavan! I needed to hear this. Prayers for you and all of our clergy throughout the world! God bless.

  • @mariareginarosaria8927
    @mariareginarosaria8927 Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @vi5264
    @vi5264 Рік тому +4

    Perfect timing Fr Gavan!! Thank you

  • @ks7343
    @ks7343 Рік тому +5

    Thank you! This is my cross! You have given me the clarity to see it and the conviction to fight it! Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @marmeryside
    @marmeryside Рік тому +2

    Thank you ! I like how you said being lazy is a Lack of… it makes so much sense. Lack of love at the end, God gives us a smile so pure and joy. Sometimes you can excuse yourself, and can be real that you are depressed, but to say no to giving your hand to Him and your heart and dont wake up is another thing, just no give up and play with the brokenhearted, God is working all the time.

  • @jacintaferyn122
    @jacintaferyn122 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for your beautiful meditation so much needed at this time. Bless you. ❤

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  Рік тому

      You are so welcome, glad it was helpful Jacinta!

  • @Goretti8201
    @Goretti8201 Рік тому +6

    I would really like to know how to distinguish between sloth, clinical depression, and chronic fatigue.

  • @eileengaffney
    @eileengaffney Рік тому +2

    Thank you Fr Gavan for your simple explanation , hopefully by the grace off God I will push myself, especially for morning Mass ❤

  • @TheBlackopsDS
    @TheBlackopsDS Рік тому +1

    Man, this is convicting. My job right now is very slow, but if anything this is the calm before the storm. I've been trying to prepare myself, especially since I haven't used this particular skillset in a year and have gotten rusty, but I get distracted all too easily with Instagram and UA-cam. Please pray for me

  • @mariajosephine3218
    @mariajosephine3218 Рік тому +3

    This is my predominant fault. Thank you father for sharing this and please pray for us.

  • @mariusss012
    @mariusss012 Рік тому +2

    Thank you very much for this video! God bless you

  • @chris.soonja5879
    @chris.soonja5879 4 місяці тому

    Thank you! I want to try this.

  • @arthurkearney6193
    @arthurkearney6193 Рік тому +1

    God bless you Father. Such a simple , practical and deep explanation and good advice.

  • @elizabethlang4384
    @elizabethlang4384 Рік тому

    Oh wow Father I feel you can see right into my life. Thank you for this gentle direction. May God bless you 🙏

  • @meandmysis2779
    @meandmysis2779 Рік тому +2

    I to struggle with this. Thank you for your input. I will write tomorrows list before my prayers tonight. Prayers are appreciated. God bless. ♥️♥️♥️

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  Рік тому +1

      You are so welcome. Praying for you.

  • @lilylukesnow2712
    @lilylukesnow2712 Рік тому +3

    this has taken over me, i literally have not done anything everyday for the past 7 years of my life, i also feel so guilty bc i feel like im mocking god's mercy, like im presuming that ill have time to repent, and i know that that kind of false hope is abominable to the eyes of God, but im just so indolent, so cynical, and what also kills me is how deliberately i choose sin, how consciously and how freely i give in to sin, please help me

    • @ABB14-11
      @ABB14-11 Рік тому +2

      Hello, I relate so much to what you say. I’ve neglected so many of my duties and have almost exhausted all the distractions I have. There is a part of me that is scared to care because I used to care very much and it backfired so badly that I just can’t go back to that. I’m so scared that thing will happen again and I barely made it out again and recovered. Let’s pray for each other ok? Surely God will see that we want to care.

    • @lilylukesnow2712
      @lilylukesnow2712 Рік тому +1

      @@ABB14-11 yes, thank you

    • @mariaandia3364
      @mariaandia3364 Рік тому +2

      Pray for me too 😥 it's so tough to break old habits, but with God, all is possible.

    • @ABB14-11
      @ABB14-11 Рік тому +2

      @@mariaandia3364 Maria! Lily! Let’s pray for each other everyday until Easter to break this stronghold of sloth so we can serve God fully 😄 I have faith God will help us

    • @katyb3606
      @katyb3606 Рік тому +2

      Oh, that's me too! You have explained it so well...I too need help, and was getting tired of myself being so negligent...then suddenly this popped out! I want to be free, I want to be free from social media too... I pray that we all break out of the bondage through the finished work of the Cross where Jesus shed His precious blood for us out of Love ! Amen!

  • @jenlovesjesus
    @jenlovesjesus Рік тому +1

    So true. Thank you.

  • @SEANPOL203
    @SEANPOL203 Рік тому +1

    I’m facing this feeling right now, I think I was meant to find this video today so I go and do what I know I should do rather than go take a nap 💤

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  Рік тому +2

      Praise God, glad it could help Paul!

  • @caseymorris4299
    @caseymorris4299 Рік тому +1

    Ennui. I've been guilty of it. For ages.

  • @chbo682
    @chbo682 Рік тому +1

    Wow this is very clarifying.

  • @fevenantonious2256
    @fevenantonious2256 Рік тому +1

    I really need this. Thank you, Father. I hope there will be more on this in detail.

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  Рік тому +1

      We might go into more detail in an episode of Little by Little.

  • @josiah7162
    @josiah7162 Рік тому +1

    I needed this fr

  • @hjhill1465
    @hjhill1465 Рік тому +1

    Actually, feeding a dog IS a duty.

  • @emmadumais2337
    @emmadumais2337 Рік тому

    What is the painting?? Also, a great vid!!! Also Father, what would you say being selfish goes under? Pride? Sloth? Avarice? Please pray for a soul like me!

  • @Elaphe472
    @Elaphe472 Рік тому +1

    Who are you?

    • @ctmcatholic
      @ctmcatholic  Рік тому +1

      This podcast is presented by Fr Gavan Jennings, a priest of Opus Dei from Dublin, Ireland.