Beacon of Truth with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the 7th Sunday of Easter, Year A readings for Sunday.

As living witnesses of this truth to the world, we must embody a spirituality that promotes devotion and active participation in the Eucharist where "grace is channeled into us. Deacon Harold opens up this discussion.

Deacon Harold challenges our faith today as he asked the question, "What Will Be Your Legacy?"

Kicking off Mother's Day Weekend with reflections and celebrations of Mom including Mother Angelica and Mother Mary. Deacon Harold shares how we can build a legacy of faith for our children and move on when Mom's gone.

Father Tolton overcame the odds of slavery, prejudice, and racism, to become a humble priest and someone after whom we should model our lives. Deacon Harold opens up more of his life as The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is set to establish a shrine honoring Venerable Father Augustus Tolton — the first African American Catholic priest born in the U.S.

It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year A readings for Mother's Day weekend.

There’s a slightly cynical explanation people like to give when it comes to faith and age. People turn to God later in life, they say, because they’re getting closer to death. It sounds very convenient, but it doesn’t quite ring true. Deacon Harold looks into 5 Ways to invite God into your life more.

On today's show Deacon Harold talks to his listeners about the hardships of living our Catholic faith out in the open without fear.

Finanacial Support: Provision of the financial resources to house, feed, and clothe your family at a standard of living acceptable to each other, but avoiding travel and working hours that are unacceptable to both of you. Domestic Support. Creation of a home environment that offers a refuge from the stresses of life. Deacon Harold breaks these open to help in our marriages.

Deacon Harold & Ace McKay cue up the playlist to talk about "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapron.

It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year A readings for this weekend. Also looking at Soulful Psalm for this weekend.

Today Deacon Harold explores the wisdoms of St. Padre Pio and how we can apply it to our lives. Also he looks at the Soulful Psalm from today's Mass.

Sometimes there are trials in our life, by God’s mysterious design, to bring us to greater things. The Lord permits these trials and difficulties for various reasons. But, if we are faithful, every trial is ultimately for our glory and the glory of God. Deacon Harold talks about how Jesus can and does affect our lives.

There's a bigger spiritual reason why God commands us to 'not commit adultery'. Deacon Harold continues his series on God’s Blueprint for a Happy Life talking more about Theology of the Body.

Many young people of this generation are still in school, and major universities across the country have seen record or near-record numbers of converts to the Catholic faith in the past year. Packed daily and Sunday Masses on campus speak for themselves. Deacon Harold takes a look at the next generation of Catholics.

It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year A readings for this weekend. Also looking at Soulful Psalm for this weekend.

The sacrament of apostolic ministry comprises three degrees. Indeed “the divinely instituted ecclesiastical ministry is exercised in different degrees by those who even from ancient times have been called bishops, priests and deacons.” Deacon Harold breaks open this bond today.

Deacon Harold breaks open What Virtues A.I. Can’t Replace as we look into the future of our faith.

Deacon Harold continues his series of Mixing & Mastering our faith by challenging us to check our rhythm of life & relationships. Also looking into the Soulful Psalm from today's Mass.

Deacon Harold & Ace McKay cue up the playlist to talk about "Man of Constant Sorrow" from the Soggy Bottom Boys off the O' Brother Where are Thou? Soundtrack.

It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A readings for this weekend. Also looking at Soulful Psalm for this weekend.

The Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage and sexuality is incredibly beautiful, offering a unified and powerful vision of love.

And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, "You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; but of the tree of the knowledge (yada) of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die (mavet)." Deacon Harold opens up about the proof of the existance of God as well as looking at the Soulful Psalms

There's the poor and then theirs the poor in spirit. We all have been there but how do we serve others like Christ in those moments. Deacon Harold opens up this challenge today and also looks at the Soulful Psalm from today's Mass.

The evil one led you out of the earthly paradise of the Garden of Eden. I will not restore you to that paradise, but I will enthrone you in heaven. Deacon Harold continues his Our Life in Christ series today talking about the Resurrection and more from the Soulful Psalm from today's Mass.

Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday, Deacon Harold opens the readings for the Mass along with the Soulful Psalm.

When a child learns how to be virtuous at a young age, the more likely they are to continue being virtuous when they grow up. Virtues need practice and every time a child practice a virtue, the more ingrained it becomes into that child's very being. Deacon Harold explores this more today.

Addressing things about our lives that we still have not healed from that are affecting our adult decisions in relationship, relationships, and life. Deacon Harold opens up hope as we break generational curses.

Holy Week continues as we head into Holy Thursday and today Deacon Harold is looking at The Blood is the Life: Holy Thursday & the Good Friday Connection also with Soulful Psalm 116:12-18

As we celebrate Easter Sunday, Deacon Harold opens the readings for Sunday along with the Soulful Psalm.

Spin the Bible wheel to find a verse that is speaking to you! Today Deacon Harold brings out The Bible Randomizer as we continue Holy Week.

As we begin Holy Week, Deacon Harold continues his series of Mixing & Mastering our faith by challenging us to check our rhythm of life. Also looking into the Soulful Psalm from today's Mass.

Deacon Harold & Ace McKay cue up the playlist to talk about "Don't Stop Believin" from Journey

As we prepare for Palm Sunday, Deacon Harold opens the readings for Sunday along with the Soulful Psalm.

The Catholic Church Is Surging, Catholic Media Leads the Way & Women Religious Orders with Habits are Growing are just a few of the reasons being Catholic is Awesome. Deacon Harold opens up these and many more today as we also look st the Soulful Psalm from today's Mass.

Jesus is stripped of his garments, Nailed to the cross, dies and taken down. Deacon Harold continues his Our Life in Christ series today talking about the Crucifixion and more from the Soulful Psalm from today's Mass.

Think of a musician tuning his lyre. By his skill he adjusts high notes to low and intermediate notes to the rest, and produces a series of harmonies. So too the wisdom of God holds the world like a lyre and joins things in the air to those on earth, and things in heaven to those in the air, and brings each part into harmony with the whole. Deacon Harold opens up more of this and the influrence of Saint Athanasius. Also looking at the Soulful Psalm from today's Mass.

Deacon Harold helps us celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph today and how it can impact our lenten season. Also looking at the Soulful Psalm from today's Mass.

As we enter the 5th Sunday in Lent, Deacon Harold looks at the mass readings and espeirencing YOUR Lazarus stories on Word of God Wednesday.

Punch in/out is an audio and video term that originated as a recording technique used on early multitrack recordings whereby a portion of the performance was recorded onto a previously recorded tape, usually overwriting any sound that had previously been on the track used. Today Deacon Harold gives us 3 points to learn how to punch in our faith to bring forgiveness to our lives and situations. We also look into the Soulful Psalm 46:2-9 from today's mass.

Deacon Harold helps us discern God's calling in our lives today has we find our purpose during Lent and beyond. Also looking into today's Soulful Psalm from the Mass.

Today Deacon Harold addresses the fact that Podcasts have become a cornerstone of modern communication, allowing individuals to consume content on the go. For Catholics seeking to fortify their spiritual journey, podcasts offer a unique blend of convenience and depth. Whether you’re commuting, exercising, or simply relaxing at home, these audio programs provide a space for reflection and education, and serve as companions in the journey of faith.

Deacon Harold & Ace McKay cue up the playlist to talk about "Help!" from The Beatles

As we enter the 4th Sunday in Lent, Deacon Harold looks at the mass readings and Soulful Psalm for Sunday on Word of God Wednesday.

Sacred Music & the Heavenly Liturgy is close to the heart of Peter Carter and he share with Deacon Harold today about how we can combine the two to reach the next generation and get closer to God during Lent.

Deacon Harold opens up the Soulful Psalm from today's mass and then continues the series on Understanding the Bible as he looks into the Role of scripture in our lives.

It's FAITH & FITNESS WEEK and Roxie Beckles join Deacon Harold today to talk about the Spiritual and our faith. Find out more at https://theologyoffitness.com/

It's FAITH & FITNESS WEEK and Roxie Beckles join Deacon Harold today to talk about the Emotional and our faith. Find out more at https://theologyoffitness.com/

As we enter the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Deacon Harold looks at the mass readings and Soulful Psalm for Sunday on Word of God Wednesday.

It's FAITH & FITNESS WEEK and Roxie Beckles join Deacon Harold today to talk about the Mental and our faith. Theology of Fitness starts with a Christian understanding of the human person, where the body is created with dignity and the spiritual life is lived in real life, with real habits, in a real body. Find out more at https://theologyoffitness.com/