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.
Homilies & Reflections
Let Your 'Yes' Mean 'Yes'
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus goes deeper than the Law—teaching that it's not enough to avoid murder or adultery or false oaths. God cares about what's happening in your heart. And he ends with this: "Let your 'Yes' mean 'Yes,' and your 'No' mean 'No.'"
Homilies & Reflections
You ARE the Light - So Stop Hiding It
Notice what Jesus says: "You ARE the light of the world." Not "try to be the light." Not "work really hard to become the light someday." You ARE the light. Right now. By your baptism.
Homilies & Reflections
The Beatitudes Are a Mirror, Not a Checklist
We read the Beatitudes like a spiritual to-do list. Be meek. Check. Be merciful. Check. Be a peacemaker. Check. But that misses the point entirely.
Homilies & Reflections
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.
Homilies & Reflections
Jesus's First Message Wasn't About Shame
We hear "repent" and think guilt and shame. But Jesus meant something completely different. #2MinuteHomily for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23
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Whose voice do you listen to?
Whose voice do you listen to? Proclamation of the Holy Gospel & Homily
Homilies & Reflections
#2MinuteHomily: Baptism
January 06, 2026 | Read Online #2MinuteHomily: Baptism Baptism = You: Priest, Prophet, & King Baptism Go-Time. You: Priest, Prophet, & King #2Minute…
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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 &…
Homilies & Reflections
#2MinuteHomily: Be Not Afraid
December 15, 2025 | Read Online #2MinuteHomily: Be Not Afraid #2MinuteHomily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Be Not Afraid + Christmas Game Plan #2MinuteHom…