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Learning to Love the Right Things

Patristic Nectar

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September 2, 2025
In this reflection, Father Josiah Trenham teaches on the lifelong work of learning to love what is truly good, beautiful, and eternal. Drawing on an illustration from Joshua Gibbs, he shows that just as one can learn to love coffee through practice and immersion, so too Christians must re-train their hearts to love God, virtue, and the things that endure. *Get tickets* for our Marriage Conference now at https://www.themarriageconference.com/ 📲 Access More Orthodox Content: Patristic Nectar App: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/patristic-nectar/id6502949324 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=patristic+nectar+app&c=apps Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VKxdB2ZCzk8evUA4V7tku?si=b679feac4ab34d63 🙏 Support Our Ministry: Make a Donation: *Text “PNP” to 53555 to make a tax-deductible donation.* Merchandise: https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchFathers #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndWorks #Theology #EasternOrthodoxy #Catechesis #ChristianTradition #GospelTruth #ChristianDoctrine #OrthodoxTeaching #DivineWisdom #ChristianLiving #NoOtherGods #FatherJosiahTrenham #PatristicNectar #feminism #pride

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