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.

One Liturgy
2 Minute Homilies

One Liturgy

#2MinuteHomily for Holy Week

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
2 Minute Homilies

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
2 Minute Homilies

#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

The Names We Carry
Faith & Life

The Names We Carry

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

Come Back Down
2 Minute Homilies

Come Back Down

2 Minute Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent