Author Archives: Fr. Chris Schutte

Today, January 1, which is celebrated as New Year’s Day throughout the world, is, on the church calendar, the Feast of the Holy Name. Jewish boys were named and circumcised…

As we celebrate the Incarnation this year, I’m aware of the radical vulnerability so many of us are feeling, possibly like never before. In addition to the vulnerabilities we experience…

As we prepare to celebrate the Incarnation next week, I’d like to encourage you all to participate in our Christmas worship services, and even pray about someone in your life…

This Sunday is the third Sunday in Advent. Historically, the third Sunday in Advent is known as Gaudete (Latin for “Rejoice!”) Sunday, based on the first word of the traditional…

Advent is a season of longing. In the first century, the Jewish community was longing for God to come and rescue them from the Romans who ruled over them. As…