Faith Life - Deacon Michael Halbrook

November 23, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on November 23, 2016

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Sparrows

I’m learning how (emotionally) overwhelming ministry can be at times. When you put yourself entirely into God’s hands at the service others, you run into situations […]

August 25, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on August 25, 2016

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Faith Life

A Man Named James

James at Starbucks Back in April, I was out at a Starbucks near our house for an evening of reading for my diaconate program’s Philosophy course. […]

June 19, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on June 19, 2016

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Everlasting Day

On a recent trip to cub scout camp with three of my four boys, many of these words came to me on my walk to and […]

June 15, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on June 15, 2016

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Class of Twenty-Twenty-Something

Now that the “cat’s out of the bag” and has been officially communicated to the clergy of our diocese, I can say a few words about […]

June 15, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on June 15, 2016

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I Can’t Imagine

As I read the devastatingly sad news from Orlando of Lane Graves, the 2-year-old boy who was pulled into the lagoon by an alligator and drowned, […]

June 13, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on June 13, 2016

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Diaconate Retreat 2016 (Photos)

From June 9-13, 2016, our class of diaconate aspirants had our annual retreat. These photos are from our time at the Chiara Center (Franciscan Life Center) […]

June 6, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on June 6, 2016

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Bittersweet

I made it through a really rough last weekend as music director & organist at my home parish. My eyes didn’t water too much (but I’ll […]

June 3, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on June 3, 2016

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The Problem of Evil, Augustine to Today

For centuries, “the problem of evil” has vexed those who believe in God and given those who do not believe a strong argument against God’s existence. […]

June 2, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on June 2, 2016

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See You in the Eucharist #ThankfulThursday

Appropriate for a #ThankfulThursday, because of how thankful I am for this chapter of my life… Dear Holy Family parish – Father Jeff, Father Stone, musicians, […]