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Desert Fathers with Bishop Erik Varden

Episode 39: A Low Profile

24 Sep 2025

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In this episode of Desert Fathers, Bishop Erik Varden explores the theme of humility through the teachings of the Desert Fathers, particularly focusing on Abba Moses and Abba Simon. He discusses how these figures exemplified humility by avoiding fame and recognition, and how Léonie Martin's story parallels this theme. Bishop Varden emphasizes the importance of self-deprecation and the dangers of seeking personal glory in spiritual life.__________This January, take up the example of the Fathers and embrace a life of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity. Leave behind the pharaohs and idols that keep you enslaved and take up the journey to the promised land. Join tens of thousands of men from all around the world for the Exodus 90 Challenge. We start January 5th, 2026. Download the Exodus 90 app or visit Exodus90.com to learn moreVisit Desertfathers.com to join our email newsletter for updates and reflections.__________We owe a special thanks to our partners. Desert Fathers with Bishop Erik Varden is...• 🦉...written by Bishop Erik Varden. You can follow Bishop Varden on his blog, coramfratribus.com.• 🎥 ...produced by EWTN• 🎙️ ...edited and supported by Saint Kolbe Studios• 🧡...and brought to you by Exodus 90, download the Exodus 90 app today________Chapters00:00 Introduction to Desert Fathers and Humility02:42 The Story of Abba Moses and Humility05:20 The Role of Abba Simon in Avoiding Fame07:53 The Example of Léonie Martin and Self-DeprecationTags:Desert Fathers, humility, Abba Moses, Abba Simon, Léonie Martin, self-deprecation, Christian teachings, spiritual growth, authority, simplicity

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