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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 &…
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.
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Water
December 17, 2025 | Read Online Water An unexpected realization of our dependence on reliable water Drinking… washing dishes… washing hands… These are just …
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Water Well for the University of St. Joseph Mbarara
December 16, 2025 | Read Online Water Well for the University of St. Joseph Mbarara Can you help us provide reliable running water for the University of St.…
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#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…
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In My Ears
December 10, 2025 | Read Online In My Ears A roundup of the media I find interesting & helpful Once every year or so, I find it helpful to share a list …
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#2MinuteHomily: Share your JOY
December 09, 2025 | Read Online #2MinuteHomily: Share your JOY #2MinuteHomily for the Third Sunday of Advent Share your JOY #2MinuteHomily for the Third Sun…
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Basking in the Warmth
December 01, 2025 | Read Online Basking in the Warmth Our dogs in front of the fire, and us at Adoration I guess I’m not ashamed to compare myself with our …
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Stay awake. Be ready.
November 30, 2025 | Read Online Stay awake. Be ready. Holy Gospel & Homily, November 30, 2025 Stay awake. Be ready. Stay awake. Be ready. Proclamation o…
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#2MinuteHomily: Show Love
December 01, 2025 | Read Online #2MinuteHomily: Show Love #2MinuteHomily for the Second Sunday of Advent Show your love - God's love #2MinuteHomily for the …
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#2MinuteHomily: Be Prepared
November 25, 2025 | Read Online #2MinuteHomily: Be Prepared #2MinuteHomily for the First Sunday of Advent Be prepared! Stay awake. #2MinuteHomily for the Fi…
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Christ the King
November 24, 2025 | Read Online Christ the King A reflection on my favorite feast - and time - of the year As far back as I can remember - at least to my re…
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Remember, Christian Soul...
November 19, 2025 | Read Online Wednesdays @ LunchReflections for your Wednesday lunch timewith Deacon Michael Halbrook “The Last Battle”, from BARITUS Cath…