Author Archives: Fr. Chris Schutte

Seeking Shalom

By Fr. Chris Schutte on August 12, 2016 in From Our Pastors

Last week I wrote about reading Jeremiah 29:11 in its original context, which is immediately preceding the Babylonian Exile. I suggested that embracing the paradigm of exile is necessary as…

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Living in a Land of Exile

By Fr. Chris Schutte on August 5, 2016 in From Our Pastors

As a teenager, one of my favorite bible verses was Jeremiah 29:11: “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not…

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Giving and Receiving

By Fr. Chris Schutte on July 15, 2016 in From Our Pastors

An important component of mature discipleship is generosity. Unfortunately, we tend to talk about the virtue of generosity only in the fall, during stewardship season. In an attempt, then, to…

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Following Jesus Faithfully

By Fr. Chris Schutte on July 8, 2016 in Common Good, From Our Pastors

Last week we finished Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians. I enjoyed preaching through this important letter of Paul. In it we learn about the nature of the gospel and life…

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The Gift of Music

By Fr. Chris Schutte on July 1, 2016 in From Our Pastors, Worship

As we anticipate the debut of our new organ on Sunday, I’d like to share some reflections on music that I wrote a couple of years ago: Music has been…

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