Deacon Michael Halbrook

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.

At the Right Hand
Faith & Life

At the Right Hand

During the Eucharistic Prayer, as the priest raises the sacrifice to the Father, I stand to his right. It's my proper place. The rubrics say so.

Go to Joseph
Faith & Life

Go to Joseph

A small banner and a daily reminder

Day Four
Homilies & Reflections

Day Four

Why Jesus waited until it was "too late." #2MinuteHomily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent

No Backup Plans
Faith & Life

No Backup Plans

On faith, uncertainty, and stepping into the unknown

#2MinuteHomily: He Waited
Homilies & Reflections

#2MinuteHomily: He Waited

Third Sunday of Lent - The Woman at the Well God keeps showing up for people who don't deserve it. The Israelites grumbled in the desert - He gave them water a

Clarity Before the Climb
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Clarity Before the Climb

I turned 48 today. For most of my career, I didn't think much about birthdays. But this one feels different. I've been asking different questions - not "What's next?" but "Who am I becoming?"

The Names We Carry
Faith & Life

The Names We Carry

On patrons, identity, and who's interceding for you right now

Come Back Down
Homilies & Reflections

Come Back Down

2 Minute Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent