The Ladder Homilies

The Value System of the Kingdom - His Grace Zachariah Mar Nicholovos

6 min · 24. kesä 2026
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On the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, we hear Christ's surprising words: "Blessed are the poor, the hungry, those who weep, and those who are rejected." In a world that measures success by wealth, comfort, popularity, and power, Jesus reveals a completely different set of values—the values of the Kingdom of God. Reflecting on the calling of the Apostles and Christ's teaching from Luke 6, this homily challenges us to examine what we truly seek and what we consider a blessing. Are we living according to the world's standards, or according to the eternal values of Christ's Kingdom? Recorded: June 29, 2025

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