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The Intentions on my Rosary
September 03, 2015 | Read Online The Intentions on my Rosary A daily rosary; an intention per mystery As I’ve gotten back into the habit of praying the rosa…
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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Prodigal
August 31, 2015 | Read Online Prodigal Thinking about this weekend’s readings and the grace of Confession… The post Prodigal appeared first on Deacon Michae…
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"Adobe is a rocket ship"
June 17, 2015 | Read Online "Adobe is a rocket ship" It was cool to read what Blair Reeves had to write about Adobe in his Bullish Data Newsletter… pretty m…
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A New Heart
March 12, 2016 | Read Online A New Heart 5th Sunday of Lent, Year C Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, Poussin (1653) Something New Remember not the ev…
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We're Ready, Lord
January 15, 2016 | Read Online We're Ready, Lord 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C Wedding Feast at Cana This Sunday’s Gospel comes from the beginning of …
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Mercy at the Front Door
January 12, 2016 | Read Online Mercy at the Front Door “God’s mercy can make even the driest land become a garden, can restore life to dry bones (cf. Ez 37:…
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Diaconate Weekend #5 – Let's Pray for Each Other
January 08, 2016 | Read Online Diaconate Weekend #5 – Let's Pray for Each Other This weekend is a diaconate formation weekend for my classmates and me. We’l…
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The Powerball of Daily Life
January 12, 2016 | Read Online The Powerball of Daily Life Powerball balls. ABC News. Last week, I took a little bit of flack on Twitter for asking, “Am I t…
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The Prodigal Son & the Father's Mercy
March 09, 2016 | Read Online The Prodigal Son & the Father's Mercy Last weekend, the Gospel at Mass (assuming you weren’t hearing the readings for Year …
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The Problem of Evil, Augustine to Today
June 03, 2016 | Read Online The Problem of Evil, Augustine to Today For centuries, “the problem of evil” has vexed those who believe in God and given those …
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Bittersweet
June 06, 2016 | Read Online Bittersweet I made it through a really rough last weekend as music director & organist at my home parish. My eyes didn’t wat…
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O God of Earth and Altar
May 30, 2016 | Read Online O God of Earth and Altar With prayer and thanksgiving for all of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in service …