Catholic Homilies for Families with The PhDeacon Matt Halbach

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Welcome to the PhDeacon homily podcast. I am your host and homilist, Deacon Matt Halbach. This podcast offers homilies that are faithful, thoughtful, practical, and short! It is an excellent way for individuals and families to “get more out of” Sunday Mass! Let’s jump into the word of God for the upcoming Sunday!

  1. 12/18/2025

    Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year A)

    Sunday Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/reading... In this episode, Deacon Matt focuses on "getting out of God's way" so that he can work his plan of salvation in our lives. In the Gospel, Mary and Joseph both have to "get out of the way"; that is, they both have to practice radical humility in order to accept their radical roles in God's plan of salvation. At the end of the homily, Deacon Matt offers a few practical suggestions for how to "get out of the way" and allow God to work wonders in your life. Timestamp 0:00 Homily Starts 5:03

    16 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    Third Sunday of Advent (Year A)

    Sunday Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/reading... In this episode, Deacon Matt reflects on the Gospel and Gaudete (Rejoice!) Sunday, and focuses on the joy that comes with seeking and finding signs of God's love and activity in our lives. Toward the end of the homily, Dcn. Matt offers a practical suggestion for how you (or how you and your family) can look for these "God-moments," share them with each other, and celebrate them . . . with great joy, of course! Timestamp 0:00 Homily Starts 6:24

    17 min

  3. 12/04/2025

    Second Sunday of Advent (Year A)

    Link to Sunday's Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/reading... In this episode, Deacon Matt speaks to the call to repentance that we hear, today, from John the Baptist; and he offers a number of ways we can practice turning away from sin and toward the love of Jesus Christ. Please like and subscribe to our YouTube channel. You can stream and download the PhDeacon podcast series wherever podcasts are available. Check out www.jumpincatholic.com/phdeacon Blessings! Timestamp 0:00 Homily Starts 7:13

    19 min

  4. 11/26/2025

    First Sunday of Advent (Year A)

    A link to this Sunday's Readings In today's episode, Deacon Halbach explores the themes of "awakening to the Holy Spirit" and preparing ourselves not just for Christ's coming in judgement but vigilantly looking for Christ's presence in our daily lives--a presence that transforms and saves us. Make sure to listen to the end when Deacon Halbach offers a practical tip for applying the word of God in yours and your family's lives. Have a blessed Advent! Make sure to like and subscribe and share this video. Timestamp 0:00 Homily Starts 6:29

    13 min

  5. 11/22/2025

    The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

    Timestamp 0:00 Homily Starts 5:43

    17 min

  6. 11/13/2025

    33rd Sunday Ordinary Time (Year C)

    33rd Sunday Ordinary Time (Year C) Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/reading... In this episode, Deacon Matt Halbach focuses on Jesus' words concerning the end times. Our Lord's message is sobering and it should raise alarms in us about the various and dreadful difficulties and challenges that will take place before Jesus comes again. But this message should not paralyze us. The end is part of God's great plan, just as each of us are part of his plan. And God takes care of every detail of his plan! God is with us in all our trials and difficulties. Through faith, we can find peace in Christ in the midst of turmoil. Stay tuned to the end when Deacon Matt offers a practical way to apply God's word in your life. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode. The PhDeacon podcast is available everywhere you consume podcasts. Timestamp 0:00 Homily Starts 5:50

    14 min

  7. 11/07/2025

    Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome

    Sunday’s Readings In this episode, Jesus and St. Paul remind us that, through baptism, we have become temples of the Holy Spirit. In his homily--which is always short, faithful and practical!--Deacon Halbach focuses on how being Temples of the Holy Spirit means that we are places where people can either encounter Christ . . . or not. It all depends on how we live our lives--whether we are letting the light in or not--how well we let Christ shine through us. Make sure to listen to the end where Deacon Halbach offers a great reflection you can either do on your own or share with your family to help you go deeper into the truth that, through baptism, we are Temples of the Holy Spirit! As always, please, like, share, and subscribe! Timestamp 0:00 Homily Begins 5:52

    14 min

  8. 10/29/2025

    Nov 2: Feast of All Souls (Year C)

    Listen as Deacon Matt reads the readings for the upcoming Sunday and then gives a short and thoughtful and practical homily, specifically for families! For a link to read the Sunday readings on your own, click here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110225.cfm Timestamp 0:00 Homily Starts 5:29

    18 min
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Welcome to the PhDeacon homily podcast. I am your host and homilist, Deacon Matt Halbach. This podcast offers homilies that are faithful, thoughtful, practical, and short! It is an excellent way for individuals and families to “get more out of” Sunday Mass! Let’s jump into the word of God for the upcoming Sunday!

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