The Kind of Fasting God Rejects

As we approach Great Lent, Father Josiah Trenham reflects on what it truly means to fast in a way that pleases God. Drawing from the Gospel parable of the Publican and the Pharisee and the teaching of the Prophet Isaiah, this talk explains why fasting without humility and repentance is empty, and how true fasting deepens prayer, heals the heart, and renews our spiritual life. 00:00 Preparing for Great Lent 02:05 The Fast That Condemns Instead of Heals 04:33 Fasting Without Repentance Is Empty 05:00 Isaiah 58 and God’s Rebuke 08:36 What True Fasting Looks Like Download the *Patristic Nectar App* everywhere! 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