Faith Life - Deacon Michael Halbrook

March 9, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on March 9, 2016

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The Prodigal Son & the Father’s Mercy

Last weekend, the Gospel at Mass (assuming you weren’t hearing the readings for Year A for the RCIA Scrutinies in your parish) was the Parable of the […]

January 19, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on January 19, 2016

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Faith Life

Future, Forward

“Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not; See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you […]

January 12, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on January 12, 2016

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Mercy at the Front Door

“God’s mercy can make even the driest land become a garden, can restore life to dry bones (cf. Ez 37:1-14). … Let us be renewed by […]

January 5, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on January 5, 2016

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A House, A Home

My grandparents’ house – where they made a home, raised my dad, my aunt, and my uncle, and helped to raise our generation. They took a […]

September 19, 2015

Published by Deacon Michael on September 19, 2015

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Cheerful Servant

I love this weekend’s readings. The themes in them have long been a big part of my life and character. In the corner of my home […]

September 3, 2015

Published by Deacon Michael on September 3, 2015

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The Intentions on my Rosary

A daily rosary; an intention per mystery As I’ve gotten back into the habit of praying the rosary each day (a habit I never should’ve gotten […]

August 31, 2015

Published by Deacon Michael on August 31, 2015

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Faith Life

Prodigal

Thinking about this weekend’s readings and the grace of Confession…

May 3, 2015

Published by Deacon Michael on May 3, 2015

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The Pruning

“I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit.” Usually, when I’ve heard or read the […]

April 20, 2015

Published by Deacon Michael on April 20, 2015

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Crucifix

My favorite gift from the “Easter Bunny” Crucifix, “Trinitarian Cross” by Suzanne Young (first discovered at St. Boniface Koinonia 1) Icon from my sabbatical retreat at […]