Prayer - Deacon Michael Halbrook

October 18, 2022

Published by Deacon Michael on October 18, 2022

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Laborers for the Harvest

It was a 5-month journey of active prayer, discernment, and discussion leading up to the role and opportunity at Exodus 90 that I am starting next […]

September 17, 2019

Published by Deacon Michael on September 17, 2019

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Prayer

A fruitful new approach to the Rosary

On our formation weekend this weekend, a few of us were talking over a meal about the intentions we pray for as we pray the Rosary. […]

March 2, 2018

Published by Deacon Michael on March 2, 2018

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Prayer

We do not pray in vain

I found great beauty and comfort in this quote this morning: “Take note of this, for it is a certain truth: we do not pray in […]

October 10, 2017

Published by Deacon Michael on October 10, 2017

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Today’s Office of Readings

I always start my day by offering the Morning Prayer of the church (as I’m obliged to do while in formation, and would promise to do […]

April 13, 2017

Published by Deacon Michael on April 13, 2017

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The Triduum

The three holiest days of the church year. Tonight, the table hosts a meal. Tomorrow, the cross provides a place of execution. Saturday, the tomb becomes […]

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 […]

May 30, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on May 30, 2016

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Prayer

O God of Earth and Altar

With prayer and thanksgiving for all of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in service of our country. O God of earth and […]

January 8, 2016

Published by Deacon Michael on January 8, 2016

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Diaconate Weekend #5 – Let’s Pray for Each Other

This weekend is a diaconate formation weekend for my classmates and me. We’ll be studying “Prayer & Sacramental Participation”. I’m going to try to remember to […]

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 […]