“Be Simple, Hidden, Quiet, and Small” – Teaching on Humility

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Christ is born! ☦️ In this Orthodox Christian reflection, we explore the deep spiritual connection between the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord and the Feast of Theophany, two feasts once celebrated as one in the early Church and still united in meaning today. This talk highlights the theme of humility revealed through the Church’s hymnography and services. Christ humbles Himself first by becoming very little—a newborn infant completely dependent on His Mother—and again by submitting to baptism in the Jordan by His own creature, St. John the Baptist. Drawing from the liturgical life of the Church and the wisdom of Father Thomas Hopko of blessed memory, we reflect especially on Maxim #31 from his 55 Maxims for the Christian Life: “Be simple, hidden, quiet, and small.” In a world that constantly pushes us to be seen, heard, praised, and recognized, this teaching calls us back to the authentic Christian path of humility—modeled perfectly by Christ Himself in both His Nativity and His Theophany. ✨ In this video, you’ll learn: Why the Nativity and Theophany are spiritually inseparable How Christ reveals humility in both His humanity and divinity The meaning behind Orthodox hymnography like “Make ready, Bethlehem” Why humility is essential for every Christian life How Father Thomas Hopko’s maxims can guide your spiritual growth this year 📖 Whether you are preparing for Theophany, reflecting on Christmas, or seeking a meaningful New Year resolution, this teaching offers practical and timeless spiritual guidance. 👉 Consider reading Father Thomas Hopko’s “55 Maxims” and choose one or two to live by this year—not all 55. 00:00 – Christ Is Born 00:21 – Nativity and Theophany: Shared Themes 00:55 – One Feast in the Early Church 01:24 – The Theme of Humility in Orthodox Hymnography 01:38 – Christ Becomes “Very Little” 02:10 – The Humility of Christ’s Baptism 02:45 – Why Christians Must Strive for Humility 02:55 – A Spiritual New Year’s Resolution 03:05 – Who Was Father Thomas Hopko? 03:56 – The 55 Maxims Explained 04:15 – Maxim #31: “Be Simple, Hidden, Quiet, and Small” 04:55 – The Struggle Against Recognition and Pride 05:21 – Choosing One Maxim to Live By For more please visit https://www.youtube.com/@steliasbrampton & say 3 Hail Marys for the priest Maxims here https://www.holycrossoca.org/resources/55-maxims-christian-life-fr-thomas-hopko 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 SpiritusTV - https://spiritustv.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #ChristIsBorn #OrthodoxChristianity #Nativity #Theophany #OrthodoxHomily #FatherThomasHopko #55Maxims #ChristianHumility #OrthodoxFaith #EasternOrthodox #OrthodoxSpiritualLife #BaptismOfChrist #BeSimpleHiddenQuiet

Topics

• Humility
• Peace