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Brother Edward explains the image of the Bridegroom. When Christ is present, it is a time for celebration, not mourning! Jesus isn't telling us to forget the traditions of the past, but He is inviting us to see them through new eyes—like putting new wine into new wineskins.

When Zechariah writes "His name is John" on a tablet, it isn't just about naming a baby; it is the moment he finally confirms his trust in the angel's message after nine months of silence. Brother Edward invites us to use these final two days of Advent to take a "time out" from the shopping and wrapping to recognize the wonders God is working in our own lives.

God's grace can take our small, human limitations and expand them into something greater and more beautiful through the power of the Holy Spirit. Just as God intervened in the history of Israel and the life of Mary, He desires to intervene in your life today.

Reflecting on the profound meaning of the Solemnity of Christ the King, which redefines kingship not as worldly power, but as Jesus' self-sacrificing service on the cross.

For the Feast of St. Cecilia, the patroness of sacred music, this reflection explores the profound spiritual importance of singing in liturgy, connecting our earthly voices to the heavenly chorus of saints and angels.

Reflecting on the Gospel reading where Jesus challenges the religious leaders to "read the signs of the times" and encouraging viewers to test what they hear against the teachings of Jesus and the lives of the saints.

Jesus speaks of bringing division rather than peace.

Br. Ed Van Merrienboer, OP, reflects on the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15th). He discusses Mary's silent suffering, her spiritual martyrdom alongside Christ, and how we can find solidarity with the suffering in the world today. Learn about Mary's role in salvation and how to embrace her example of spiritual strength.

Br. Ed reflects on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, celebrated on September 14th. He explains the historical significance of the cross, its transformation from a symbol of scandal to the hallmark of Christian salvation, and its meaning for us today as a sign of redemption and eternal life through Jesus Christ's sacrifice. He encourages viewers to meditate on the mystery of the cross and to be grateful for the gift of love offered through Jesus' death and resurrection.

Brother Edward reflects on the Gospel story of Jesus blessing the children, connecting it to the reality of children suffering in war zones around the world today. He challenges viewers to hold together both the joy children bring to families and the responsibility to care for suffering children globally, emphasizing that neglecting the world's most vulnerable children would offend the Christ who welcomed and blessed all children. The message calls for both prayer and action to bring peace and protection to children in conflict areas.

Brother Edward reflects on the Assumption of Mary, connecting today's Gospel about true blessedness with Mary's role as the perfect disciple. He explains how Mary's "yes" to God's plan made her the prototype of faithful discipleship, and how her Assumption into heaven - body and soul - serves as both a reward for her faithfulness and a promise of our own future resurrection if we truly hear and keep God's word in our lives.

In our Gospel today, Jesus tells us that he will give rest to the weary. Life is sometimes a struggle. Jesus is not minimizing that, but assuring us that he can help us in the worst of times by accompanying us. We never have to suffer alone.