Dcn. Michael Halbrook

Husband, dad of 4, Catholic deacon. Writing about faith, family, work & life at @DomusFormation

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

"Dear friends, may no adversity paralyze you. Be afraid neither of the world, nor of the future, nor of your weakness. The Lord has allowed you to live in this moment of history so that, by your faith, his name will continue to resound throughout the world." - Pope Benedict XVI

[Archdiocese Portland @archdpdx]

Christus Vincit chanted at the beginning of the solemn Eucharistic procession with 5,000 Catholics in Portland, Oregon.

One of the Church's most fitting acclamations in honor of Christ the King.

English translation:
Christ conquers! Christ reigns! Christ commands!

To Leo, Supreme Pontiff and universal Father: peace, life, and eternal salvation.

To Alexander, most Reverend Archbishop, and to all his clergy: peace, life, and eternal salvation.

May good times come. May the peace of Christ come. May the Kingdom of Christ come.

[U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB]

Today the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, joined by parishes and faithful across the country. The act of consecration takes place as part of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Join the livestream this afternoon at 4pm ET / 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT. Watch along, pray with us, and entrust our nation to the love of Christ's Sacred Heart.

[𝕭𝖎𝖘𝖍𝖔𝖕 𝕽𝖔𝖇𝖊𝖗𝖙 𝕽𝖊𝖊𝖉 𓀦 @BpRobertReed]

Today, on the verge of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the bishops of the United States will consecrate our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

[National Catholic Register @NCRegister]

Wisdom From 20 Saints on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Testimonies from the saints of prayer and devotion throughout the centuries.⬇️

https://t.co/D347acxthW

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

Healing...

[MLB @MLB]

The @Cardinals win their 6th straight! 🔥

[Dcn. Garlick, Chancellor 🇻🇦 @HarrisonGarlic1]

Do you want to start reading the Bible?

But do you have a lot of questions?

📚What is the Old Testament?
📚Where do I start reading?
📚Do I have to read all of it?
📚How should the Bible be read?
📚What is a Gospel?

These are all good questions for those thinking about reading the Bible.

And we have answers!

You can read the Bible with just a little help. Come see.

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

Today's update: @GetSpectrum tech must not realize you can track his location when he's "on the way" and really just driving in circles 30 minutes away... Pushing him almost 39 minutes beyond his window, and growing.

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

Most completely unhelpful service chat I've ever had in more than 20 years with @GetSpectrum tonight. Annoying and frustrating.

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

Happy birthday, Donald!

[Disney Clips Guy @disneytipsguy]

Drop a Donald pic to wish him happy birthday! 🎉🎊🎂

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

@Ask_Spectrum Thank you for the chat.

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

Most completely unhelpful service chat I've ever had in more than 20 years with @GetSpectrum tonight. Annoying and frustrating.

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

@indycarpodcast @WWTRaceway We hope so. Drivers still in their cars.

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

@indycarpodcast @WWTRaceway Sorry... Got back to racing. Second Red and they're saying it's going to stay wet but it has fully stopped raining again.

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

@fastaejung Twister?

[Paulina Guzik @Guzik_Paulina]

Pope Leo, after hearing a testimony of a young man who just got married said, to much applause during the vigil:

"Congratulations on your marriage, Fernando!
I've seen other couples here getting married too. Congratulations and blessings!
Because if I said before not to be afraid to think about a vocation, marriage is also a vocation. Don't be afraid of marriage and starting a family!"

Video: Vatican Media

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

We stood up in the bleachers to cheer a home run. My dad put his cigarette down on the bench under me, and when we sat back down I sat on it.

Still love the game, though!

[MLB @MLB]

You'll never forget a memory like this 🥹

What was your first memorable moment at the ballpark? #PlayBallWeekend

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

Oh my.

[Jomboy Media @JomboyMedia]

Oh no, PCA

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

New on Missio Dei Catholic today: "Repay to Caesar What Belongs to Caesar"

The coin and the image. Whose image do you bear? The question Jesus leaves implicit.

→ https://t.co/bvUHCBALfh

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.

The coin bears Caesar's image. The question is: whose image do you bear?

Genesis 1 answers it. Every person is made in the image of God. Repay to God what bears his image. That is the whole person.

[Dcn. Michael Halbrook @MichaelHalbrook]

June devotion to the Sacred Heart begins today.

The heart that gave everything. The heart that received the hundredfold in the community it purchased with its blood.

The furnace. The fire comes forth from it.