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.
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.
