by Michael Field | Mar 4, 2024 | Pastor's Blog
When you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. —Matthew 6:3–4 This was part of the Gospel proclaimed on Ash Wednesday, along with prayers and...
by Michael Field | Mar 3, 2024 | Pastor's Blog
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...
by Michael Field | Mar 2, 2024 | Pastor's Blog
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...
by Michael Field | Mar 1, 2024 | Pastor's Blog
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...
by Michael Field | Mar 1, 2024 | Pastor's Blog
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...
by Michael Field | Feb 29, 2024 | Pastor's Blog
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...
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