Deacon Michael Halbrook

Deacon Michael Halbrook

Faith, family, work, and life — all intertwined

I'm a husband, father of four boys, Catholic deacon, and 30-year veteran of media, marketing, and tech consulting and leadership roles, including 18 years at Adobe. I write about the intersection of faith and every day life — because they were never meant to be separate.

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Go to Joseph
Faith & Life

Go to Joseph

A small banner and a daily reminder

Day Four
2 Minute Homilies

Day Four

Why Jesus waited until it was "too late." #2MinuteHomily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent

No Backup Plans
Faith & Life

No Backup Plans

On faith, uncertainty, and stepping into the unknown

#2MinuteHomily: He Waited
2 Minute Homilies

#2MinuteHomily: He Waited

Third Sunday of Lent - The Woman at the Well God keeps showing up for people who don't deserve it. The Israelites grumbled in the desert - He gave them water a

The Names We Carry
Faith & Life

The Names We Carry

On patrons, identity, and who's interceding for you right now

Come Back Down
2 Minute Homilies

Come Back Down

2 Minute Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent

Launching Lent
2 Minute Homilies

Launching Lent

#2MinuteHomily for Ash Wednesday & the First Sunday of Lent

Dust and Dreams
Faith & Life

Dust and Dreams

Preparing for Lent in a season of building

Every Hat on the Rack
Building Something

Every Hat on the Rack

What I'm learning about wearing all the roles at once

A Formation House for the Domestic Church
Building Something

A Formation House for the Domestic Church

Last night I sat down with Suzanne, Joseph, and Andrew to walk them through what I've been working on - family meeting style. Thomas and Matthew are next.