Br. Ed Van Merrienboer, OP talks about living in the time in between when Jesus was resurrected but before he returns, which has an end in living with Jesus, but is a long, indeterminate time.
Br. Ed Van Merrienboer, OP, following the example of St. Paul, gives advice about how to reach out to a family member who has fallen away from the faith by finding common ground.
Commenting on the development of deacons in the early church community, Br. Edward Van Merrienboer, OP asks us to pray to God for acceptance of new ministries in the Church today.
Hearing how the early church joyfully suffered persecution, Br. Edward Van Merrienboer, OP asks us to reach out in solidarity to churches that suffer persecution today in places such as Nicaragua.
Br. Ed Van Merrienboer, OP celebrates the Annunciation of the Lord, reminding us of how our salvation only came about because of Mary's "yes" to God's invitation, and how we should likewise say "yes" to God's invitation in our own lives.
Br. Ed Van Merrienboer, OP notes the controversies surrounding Jesus—Some are impressed by his miracles while others see his interpretation of Judaism as a threat—and challenges all of us not to judge others too quickly, but to celebrate the good works they do.
Br. Edward Van Merrienboer, OP brings the Good News for today—that in the Christian life, we strive to bring love into the world, and that brings about joy. While our joy is only partial here, it will find its fullness in heaven.
Br. Edward Van Merrienboer, OP reminds us, after the example of St. Stephen, protomartyr, to go out and give witness to the love of God we have encountered at Christmas.
