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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Faith & Life

Back in the Vineyard

October 03, 2020   |   Read Online Back in the Vineyard 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year AMichael & Joseph discuss Sunday’s Gospel, Matthew 21:33-43. Supp…

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Invited to the Banquet

October 07, 2020   |   Read Online Invited to the Banquet 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year AMichael & a NEW cohost, his oldest son Thomas, discuss Sunday’…

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"The Talents"

November 12, 2020   |   Read Online "The Talents" 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year AMichael & a NEW cohost, his second oldest son Matthew, discuss Sunday’…

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A Shepherd King

November 18, 2020   |   Read Online A Shepherd King Christ the King, Year AThe Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.Michael & Joseph discuss Sund…

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Profession of Faith & Oath of Fidelity

July 17, 2021   |   Read Online Profession of Faith & Oath of Fidelity The Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity which my brother candidates and I made a…

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New Year's Resolution

November 18, 2021   |   Read Online New Year's Resolution Christ the King, Year BThe Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.Michael & Joseph discus…

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The Love of the Trinity

May 21, 2022   |   Read Online The Love of the Trinity Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C.Michael & Joseph discuss Sunday’s Gospel, John 14:23-29. Support the s…

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Ascension

May 27, 2022   |   Read Online Ascension Ascension of the Lord, Year CMichael & Joseph discuss Sunday’s Gospel, Luke 24:46-53. Support the show The post Asc…

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Three Days (our oldest son, organ)

May 22, 2022   |   Read Online Three Days (our oldest son, organ) Our oldest son subbed on the organ for Holy Hour tonight (the parish where I am assigned as de…

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Breath

June 03, 2022   |   Read Online Breath Pentecost, Year CMichael & Joseph discuss Sunday’s Gospel, John 20:19-23. Support the show The post Breath appeared f…

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The Law of Love

February 12, 2023   |   Read Online The Law of Love “How good it is to have the Law of Love!”Proclamation of the Holy Gospel & HomilyFebruary 12, 2023; 3rd …

Speaking
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Speaking

June 15, 2023   |   Read Online Speaking I’m preparing a new presentation, “A Man’s Guide to Happiness”, for the 2025 Father McGivney Catholic High School Men’s…