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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All In?
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All In?

May 25, 2025   |   Read Online All In? Proclamation of the Holy Gospel & Homily May 25, 2025, 6th Sunday of Easter The post All In? appeared first on Deacon…

Our Daily Bread, Our Generous Father
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Our Daily Bread, Our Generous Father

July 27, 2025   |   Read Online Our Daily Bread, Our Generous Father Proclamation of the Holy Gospel & HomilyJuly 27, 2025 | 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Th…

#2MinuteHomily: August 24, 2025
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#2MinuteHomily: August 24, 2025

August 18, 2025   |   Read Online #2MinuteHomily: August 24, 2025 The post #2MinuteHomily: August 24, 2025 appeared first on Deacon Michael Halbrook. Update you…

A New Challenge in Charity & Leadership
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A New Challenge in Charity & Leadership

August 05, 2025   |   Read Online A New Challenge in Charity & Leadership We hosted dinner at our house on Friday. Suzanne made an amazing chicken with gree…

Just Say ‘No’? How?
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Just Say ‘No’? How?

August 11, 2025   |   Read Online Just Say ‘No’? How? How have I continued to grow into how to say ‘yes’ and ‘no’ to the right things? After last week’s email a…

Lift High the Cross
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Lift High the Cross

September 14, 2025   |   Read Online Lift High the Cross Proclamation of the Holy Gospel & HomilySeptember 14, 2025 | Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cr…

The Narrow Gate | Favorite? Or Beloved?
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The Narrow Gate | Favorite? Or Beloved?

August 24, 2025   |   Read Online The Narrow Gate | Favorite? Or Beloved? Proclamation of the Holy Gospel & HomilyAugust 24, 2025 | 21st Sunday in Ordinary …

Embracing the Unknown
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Embracing the Unknown

September 09, 2025   |   Read Online Embracing the Unknown On our anniversary trip to Disneyland last week, my wife and I went on another of the many rides that…

To go out on top? Or with your team?
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To go out on top? Or with your team?

September 15, 2025   |   Read Online To go out on top? Or with your team? What’s more important? A win – or your commitment to your team? Our youngest was very …