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.
Br. Edward Van Merrienboer, OP speaks of the need to look for signs of grace and hope in the world, lest we be overwhelmed by the negative signs we see.
Br. Edward Van Merrienboer, OP reminds us that to properly give thanks for the gifts we have been given, we should give back even more than we have received.