The role of the church and the state.

The Easter story from the perspective of the thief on the cross.

We're called to preach the good news of God's mercy—that one died for all. The mystery of hell belongs to God.

The way God measures success is different than the way we do.

It takes faith to live by grace and resist the temptation to live under the law in the energy of the flesh.

We, the Church, are the Holy Nation. We inherit all the promises to Israel through Christ.

Conquer through sacrifice. The way Jesus entered Jerusalem (the city of peace) was categorically different than any other conqueror in history. We must follow Jesus.

What God wants from us, according to St. Nicholas.

Judgment through the last and least through mercy. Our judgment: competition or mercy. Be drunk with and by mercy.

Becoming a child and not being trapped in your own kingdom like the rich young ruler.