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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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
Faith & Life

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 …

#2MinuteHomily: Be Not Afraid
2 Minute Homilies

#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…