Homilies & Reflections
Whose voice do you listen to?
Whose voice do you listen to? Proclamation of the Holy Gospel & Homily
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.
Homilies & Reflections
#2MinuteHomily: Baptism
January 06, 2026 | Read Online #2MinuteHomily: Baptism Baptism = You: Priest, Prophet, & King Baptism Go-Time. You: Priest, Prophet, & King #2Minute…
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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…
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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…
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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 &…
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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…