Self-Denial and Humility | Sermon on Abnegation, Sacrifice, and the Path to Holiness

About this sermon

“Because everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted” (Luke 14:11). In this powerful sermon, we reflect on the timeless wisdom of the saints—St. John Chrysostom, St. Francis de Sales, St. Antoninus, and others—who teach us the essential role of self-denial (abnegation) in the Christian life. From everyday sacrifices like skipping mustard on a sandwich, to bearing sickness and discomfort patiently, to offering small acts of love in silence—God sees these hidden penances and pours out His grace. True holiness is not in extreme displays, but in simple, consistent acts of humility and self-forgetfulness. ⛪️ Key Themes in This Sermon: The meaning of abnegation and why it has been lost in modern spirituality. How denying small lawful pleasures keeps us from falling into unlawful temptations. The wisdom of the saints: St. John Chrysostom, St. Francis de Sales, St. Antoninus, and St. Francis Borgia. Why even the smallest sacrifices, offered with love, outweigh extreme penances without charity. St. Paul’s encouragement (Romans 8:18): “The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory to come.” This message is both practical and profound—reminding us that the path to sanctity begins with little acts of humility, patience, and obedience in daily life. 🙏 May this sermon strengthen your faith and inspire you to take up your cross daily with joy, knowing that every sacrifice—no matter how small—has eternal value. For more please visit http://reginaecclesiae.com/ & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest #Catholic #ChristianSermon #Humility #SelfDenial #Abnegation #CatholicFaith #CatholicHomily #ChristianLife #SaintsWisdom #Holiness 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 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 🔴 SensusFidelium.TV - https://sensusfidelium.tv/@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 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 🔴 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

Topics

• Humility
• Holiness
• Jesus Christ