Michael Field

I think I can be a tight wad. Like Tom Corcoran, I sometimes rationalize my giving of time and talent and treasure as adequate. I easily rationalize giving from my surplus. This reflection really challenges me. If I was sitting near Jesus as he observed the widow...

One of the humorous realities priests and funeral directors tell people, “I’ve been in many funeral processions over the years. There have been many different vehicles in the procession. In all my years, I have never seen a U-Haul in a funeral procession.” Funny, and...

I hope you had a wonderful leap day! And now March is here. This weekend we continue our homilies as a message series entitled  Needy. Fr. Joey started off with God is God and we are not. Deacon Bob preached that we need God, God will provide. This weekend, I will...

For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. —Matthew 6:21 Growing up, one of the lessons learned from my mother was sharing what I have with others. We were taught to share toys with our friends. When we went to Mass on Sunday, we offered a portion of...

Like most, I worry too. At one point in my life, someone said I have a tendency to worry about not worrying. What were my worries? Financial security…yes, even priests worry about money. Another worry was health … a sore throat was a catastrophic precursor!  Over...

Can you believe it, we’re starting week 3, day 15!  The authors really provoked reflection on the first letter of the acronym STEPS. I pray I grow a deeper Servant heart. Now, they take us for a week on the letter T.  God loves, so God gives. It’s such...