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We Must Face The World

Patristic Nectar

Patristic Nectar

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February 18, 2026
Father Josiah reflects on Christ’s words in John's Gospel and the calling of Christians to live in the world without becoming of the world. What does it mean to be sent into the world on mission? Drawing from the teaching of Fr. Alexander Schmemann, he addresses the crisis of mission in the modern West and calls the Church to recover her true purpose. 00:00 Why Christians Must Face the World 02:48 In the World, Not of the World 06:03 The Crisis of Mission in the West 09:18 When the Church Forgets Her Calling Download the *Patristic Nectar App* on all platforms! Make a Donation: *Text “PNP” to 53555 to make a tax-deductible donation.* Merchandise: https://store.patristicnectar.org/apparel/ #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchFathers #christian #god #jesus #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndWorks #Theology #EasternOrthodoxy #Catechesis #ChristianTradition #GospelTruth #ChristianDoctrine #OrthodoxTeaching #DivineWisdom #ChristianLiving #NoOtherGods #FatherJosiahTrenham #PatristicNectar

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