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!
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!
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Recent Episodes
December 18, 2025
Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year A)
<p>Sunday Readings: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbldPMkQ2WmpKM0dZSzZ3Z3dvWnBGUGRXaG51d3xBQ3Jtc0trQUZtOEpFTzdFZjZ3UnB1NjYyNW5BWFJKNUdXOUJMUmVpc3RrSENEcUJ2REJCZHp2aGlXbF85U21GOW5EWlhoNE4tTW9GR0xiRUtQcTVqX2NEc2dVUXpmNEd3c0tIRFNlS1ZiOE56dUZyTmRXSDV6OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbible.usccb.org%2Fbible%2Freadings%2F122125.cfm&v=X1_9YN6SE-Y" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bible.usccb.org/bible/reading...</a> </p><p>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. </p><p>Timestamp <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1_9YN6SE-Y" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">0:00</a> Homily Starts 5:03</p>
December 12, 2025
Third Sunday of Advent (Year A)
<p>Sunday Readings: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWh4MzY5UHBMSDFqNGdadmNrYzZPelRlc1hjd3xBQ3Jtc0tseVpIYUVpbkNvZmJpQVNoMm5IejViMk55cGR0WlpBTmJ0WWEzMGppVVF3XzA3M2ZseTBzSXp5MHFSclBrVFpEWmZLR2ZJcW9lM0NDcUZlMGxUZ3N2SkhTc1JieC0tQWpQbFEtNlpyWEFTbUFxVHVFRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbible.usccb.org%2Fbible%2Freadings%2F121425.cfm&v=GMMmr5A-V4g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bible.usccb.org/bible/reading...</a></p><p>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!</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamp <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMMmr5A-V4g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">0:00</a></p><p>Homily Starts 6:24</p>
December 4, 2025
Second Sunday of Advent (Year A)
<p>Link to Sunday's Readings: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbllqcFA3cVhHdXVQWFFVUDh2NGRMZVBIa29kZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuQXhIOWlKSXNuN1IydkVjSnZxME1IQzZhcGlJNThIRHZqUzV5ZDlpWjZfN1Buc3pacmdkUG9IOVQzdFY0TUNGNV9wbHNieHJDbi1BVXJzTDhtVDFSVmhjZ21ZVTRXWEdBdXBCMEN3TG4waEJTTC1KSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbible.usccb.org%2Fbible%2Freadings%2F120725.cfm&v=QugHtilq6Ao" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bible.usccb.org/bible/reading...</a></p><p>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 </p><p>Blessings!</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamp <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QugHtilq6Ao" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">0:00</a></p><p><br></p><p>Homily Starts 7:13</p>
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