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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The Seeds That Form Us
Faith & Life

The Seeds That Form Us

I've been thinking a lot lately about the little moments that shape who we become. It started with a conversation in the car. My son asked me something from his Civics class about speeding tickets

Drop Your Nets: The Invitations We Almost Miss
Faith & Life

Drop Your Nets: The Invitations We Almost Miss

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus walks along the Sea of Galilee and calls out to Simon and Andrew: "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." And then this line that stops me every time: At once they left their nets and followed him.

Jesus's First Message Wasn't About Shame
2 Minute Homilies

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

Mid-Race Reflections
Faith & Life

Mid-Race Reflections

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.

#2MinuteHomily: Baptism
2 Minute Homilies

#2MinuteHomily: Baptism

January 06, 2026   |   Read Online #2MinuteHomily: Baptism Baptism = You: Priest, Prophet, & King Baptism Go-Time. You: Priest, Prophet, & King #2Minute…

The Servant's Mission
Faith & Life

The Servant's Mission

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…

Fathers, be Fathers!
Faith & Life

Fathers, be Fathers!

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…

Expect the unexpected
Sunday Homilies

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 &amp…

Water
Faith & Life

Water

December 17, 2025   |   Read Online Water An unexpected realization of our dependence on reliable water Drinking… washing dishes… washing hands… These are just …