The Arena

This homily was given at St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Palos Heights, IL.The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications. It contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and begun in 2010. There are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years of preaching through the liturgical calendar.Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE! Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishionerhttps://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanshipTICKETS ON SALE NOW! 2025 Spring Conference: RepentanceBishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrancewww.conference.patristicnectar.orgVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE! Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishionerhttps://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanshipTICKETS ON SALE NOW! 2025 Spring Conference: RepentanceBishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrancewww.conference.patristicnectar.orgVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications. It contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and begun in 2010. There are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years of preaching through the liturgical calendar.Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE! Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishionerhttps://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanshipTICKETS ON SALE NOW! 2025 Spring Conference: RepentanceBishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrancewww.conference.patristicnectar.orgVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE! Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishionerhttps://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanshipTICKETS ON SALE NOW! 2025 Spring Conference: RepentanceBishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrancewww.conference.patristicnectar.orgVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications. It contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and begun in 2010. There are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years of preaching through the liturgical calendar.Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE! Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishionerhttps://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanshipTICKETS ON SALE NOW! 2025 Spring Conference: RepentanceBishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrancewww.conference.patristicnectar.orgVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE! Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishionerhttps://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanshipTICKETS ON SALE NOW! 2025 Spring Conference: RepentanceBishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrancewww.conference.patristicnectar.orgVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications. It contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and begun in 2010. There are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years of preaching through the liturgical calendar.Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone.| Links |NEW THEOLOGICAL LECTURE! Churchmanship: Learning to be a Faithful Parishionerhttps://app.patristicnectar.org/discover/churchmanshipTICKETS ON SALE NOW! 2025 Spring Conference: RepentanceBishop Irenei & Father Alexis Torrancewww.conference.patristicnectar.orgVisit our online store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org| Support Our Ministry |1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share Patristic Nectar website links to content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!"2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. Make a Donation Here3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

Father Josiah Trenham. We're thrilled to announce our new app "Patristic Nectar", available on all platforms. Access all our content—sermons, lectures, podcasts, and more—right from your device, anytime, anywhere.The Arena PodcastThe Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications, featuring over 600 sermons and theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham, delivered from St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, since 2010.Donate Easily:Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick, tax-deductible donationVisit our merch store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org.mm

Father Josiah Trenham. We're thrilled to announce our new app "Patristic Nectar", available on all platforms. Access all our content—sermons, lectures, podcasts, and more—right from your device, anytime, anywhere.The Arena PodcastThe Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications, featuring over 600 sermons and theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham, delivered from St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, since 2010.Donate Easily:Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick, tax-deductible donationVisit our merch store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org.mm

Father Josiah Trenham. We're thrilled to announce our new app "Patristic Nectar", available on all platforms. Access all our content—sermons, lectures, podcasts, and more—right from your device, anytime, anywhere.The Arena PodcastThe Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications, featuring over 600 sermons and theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham, delivered from St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, since 2010.Donate Easily:Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick, tax-deductible donationVisit our merch store and support Patristic Nectar!https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.comPlease subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at PatristicNectar.org.mm