A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai to university students at Ernescliff College in Toronto on March 11, 2025.

Matt 5, 20: Jesus said to his disciples: ‘If your virtue goes no deeper than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of heaven.

He speaks of virtue that is not deep. Only surface depth. Merely appearance. Its a real challenge that the Lord offered us. He wants something deeper, a more authentic line from you and me.

Music: Original track of Michael Lee of Toronto, Ontario.

Thumbnail: J. Kirk Richards of the judgment of Christ by Pilate.