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.
Eighteen months ago, I couldn't run a mile. Not “couldn’t” in the sense of some physical limitation - I just couldn't in the truest sense of the word. I was 46, mildly sedentary, and had never been a runner. When my son Andrew looked at me one day and asked if I'd start running with him to improve both of our health, I had a choice to make.
January 06, 2026 | Read Online The Servant's Mission This is a sample of a blog that will be shared weekly with those signed up at Emmaus Disciples. I’ll be…
December 24, 2025 | Read Online Fathers, be Fathers! Fatherhood and the rise and fall of families, parishes, and societies Images of Saint Joseph have perva…
December 17, 2025 | Read Online Water An unexpected realization of our dependence on reliable water Drinking… washing dishes… washing hands… These are just …
December 16, 2025 | Read Online Water Well for the University of St. Joseph Mbarara Can you help us provide reliable running water for the University of St.…
December 10, 2025 | Read Online In My Ears A roundup of the media I find interesting & helpful Once every year or so, I find it helpful to share a list …
December 01, 2025 | Read Online Basking in the Warmth Our dogs in front of the fire, and us at Adoration I guess I’m not ashamed to compare myself with our …
November 24, 2025 | Read Online Christ the King A reflection on my favorite feast - and time - of the year As far back as I can remember - at least to my re…
November 19, 2025 | Read Online Wednesdays @ LunchReflections for your Wednesday lunch timewith Deacon Michael Halbrook “The Last Battle”, from BARITUS Cath…
May 23, 2011 | Read Online Of the "Social" in "Social Media" I was the instigator in a pretty cool scenario last week in social media. [As an aside, I must …
January 15, 2013 | Read Online Vision & Execution The post Vision & Execution appeared first on Deacon Michael Halbrook. Update your email preferenc…
May 19, 2011 | Read Online The Physical-to-Digital Transition Out of about 300 headlines in my RSS Reader yesterday, a few really caught my eye and got me t…