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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Lift High the Cross
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Lift High the Cross

September 14, 2025   |   Read Online Lift High the Cross Proclamation of the Holy Gospel & HomilySeptember 14, 2025 | Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cr…

The Narrow Gate | Favorite? Or Beloved?
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The Narrow Gate | Favorite? Or Beloved?

August 24, 2025   |   Read Online The Narrow Gate | Favorite? Or Beloved? Proclamation of the Holy Gospel & HomilyAugust 24, 2025 | 21st Sunday in Ordinary …

Embracing the Unknown
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Embracing the Unknown

September 09, 2025   |   Read Online Embracing the Unknown On our anniversary trip to Disneyland last week, my wife and I went on another of the many rides that…

To go out on top? Or with your team?
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To go out on top? Or with your team?

September 15, 2025   |   Read Online To go out on top? Or with your team? What’s more important? A win – or your commitment to your team? Our youngest was very …

#2MinuteHomily: You Cannot Serve both God and...
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#2MinuteHomily: You Cannot Serve both God and...

September 15, 2025   |   Read Online #2MinuteHomily: You Cannot Serve both God and... #2MinuteHomily + a challenge for the weekSeptember 21, 202525th Sunday in …

#2MinuteHomily: Not My Plan
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#2MinuteHomily: Not My Plan

November 12, 2025   |   Read Online #2MinuteHomily: Not My Plan #2MinuteHomily + a prayer for the weekNovember 16, 202533rd Sunday in Ordinary Time The post #2M…

#2MinuteHomily: Blessing Bags
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#2MinuteHomily: Blessing Bags

September 23, 2025   |   Read Online #2MinuteHomily: Blessing Bags #2MinuteHomily + a challenge for the weekSeptember 28, 202526th Sunday in Ordinary Time The p…

Don’t Miss the Water Stops
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Don’t Miss the Water Stops

November 09, 2025   |   Read Online Don’t Miss the Water Stops Proclamation of the Holy Gospel & HomilySunday, November 9, 2025Feast of the Dedication of th…

Memento Mori: The Skull That Whispers Eternity
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Memento Mori: The Skull That Whispers Eternity

September 30, 2025   |   Read Online Memento Mori: The Skull That Whispers Eternity Today is the Memorial of Saint Jerome, one of the great Doctors of the Weste…