Deacon Michael Halbrook
Faith, family, work, and life - all intertwined.
Permanent deacon of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. Husband, father of four sons, builder of Catholic technology, and writer of essays, fiction, and homilies.
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Mercy Through Wounds
Of all the things Jesus could have done with his resurrected body, he chose to keep the wounds. Why? Because those wounds are the source of mercy. Those wound
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Stop Waiting
"At once they left their nets and followed him." "Immediately they left their boat and their father." Not "let me think about it." Not "after I finish this project." Not "once my life is in order." At once. Immediately.
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Whose voice do you listen to?
Whose voice do you listen to? Proclamation of the Holy Gospel & Homily
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Expect the unexpected
December 21, 2025 | Read Online Expect the unexpected Holy Gospel & Homily, December 21, 2025 Expect the unexpected Proclamation of the Holy Gospel &…
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Stay awake. Be ready.
November 30, 2025 | Read Online Stay awake. Be ready. Holy Gospel & Homily, November 30, 2025 Stay awake. Be ready. Stay awake. Be ready. Proclamation o…