Beacon of Truth with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

Deacon Harold continues his series on "God's Blueprint" for our lives and also diving into Soulful Psalm 68:18-21

Deacon Harold continues more on the truth Sexual difference is thus one way that God reveals himself to us and through us and also looks into Soulful Psalm 89:29:33

Today Deacon Harold looks into the Sunday Mass readings for the 28th Sunday in OT, Year C for Word of God Wednesday. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 136:19-23

Sexual difference has profound significance for our earthly life; it is only through the union of male and female that new human beings come into existence. Deacon Harold expands more on the truth Sexual difference is thus one way that God reveals himself to us and through us and also looks into Soulful Psalm 119:37-40

A recent study has found an increase in the number of Americans Catholics leaving the Church. To combat the issue, the study’s authors suggest creating stronger community ties among Catholics, especially among children. Deacon Harold opens this up to help us stop the bleeding of leaving in the church. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 119:33-36

Evangelizing Without Words, To do this, we must begin by cultivating a close relationship with God. Pray, frequent the sacraments, educate yourself, and turn to Him in your needs. Soon you’ll have many experiences to share because he’ll quickly show you that he’s listening to you. Deacon Harold elaborates on this today and also looking into Soulful Psalm 132:15-18.

God’s angels are messengers carrying out his will, which includes the protection of people. In the Old Testament the evidence of protecting angels is frequent. Deacon Harold highlights more on this special observance and also looks into Soulful Psalm 49:19-21

The Gospel tells us what Christ expects from each of us as his followers: to do our duty as faithful servants. Sometimes this means being unpopular. Sometimes this means standing-up for truth when it’s easier to live a lie. Sometimes this means bearing our share of hardships for the Gospel with the strength that comes from God. It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold shares more about Respect Life Sunday. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 40:15-17

It was not until the dawn of the modern age, which in the popular mind signaled the rise of reason and progress, that pride ceased to be chief among the Seven Deadly Sins, despite its having long since been designated as such by Christian usage. In fact, the whole idea of sin itself as a grave affront to Almighty God was pretty much replaced by wrongdoing as an offense against others, especially the poor and marginalized. Deacon Harold helps to answer the question of how our pride offends God. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 18:34-35

In the Transfiguration, the glory of Christ was revealed on Mount Tabor. We, too, are transfigured when we move from living for ourselves to dying to ourselves in union with the total and complete gift of self that emanates from Christ’s love for us on the Cross. Deacon Harold talks more on this today and also looking into Soulful Psalm 85:10-12.

Where citizens are oppressed by a public authority overstepping its competence, they should not protest against those things which are objectively required for the common good; but it is legitimate for them to defend their own rights and the rights of their fellow citizens against the abuse of this authority, while keeping within those limits drawn by the natural law and the Gospels. Deacon Harold talks about this further today. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 106:28-31

For his PhD Robert Haddad researched the principles of the New Apologetics and applied his findings to create a New Apologetics curriculum for Catholic secondary schools. Deacon talks more with Dr. Haddadd and also looks into Soulful Psalm 119:151-152

Today Deacon Harold looks into Soulful Psalm 119:147-150 and the readings for this sunday's Mass for the 26th Sunday in OT, Year C for Word of God Wednesday.

Parousia believes that by introducing people to Jesus, many will choose friendship with him over everything else. Charbel Raish joins the show today to talk more about this and so become his disciples. Also Deacon Harold looks into Soulful Psalm 102:28-29

Divine Renovation is a Catholic ministry dedicated to parish renewal. Kevin Baliey joins in to help break this open. Also Deacon Harold looks into Soulful Psalm KOPH 119:145-146

Like many of our brothers and sisters today who are suffering tremendous persecution and who are dying rather than deny Jesus Christ, Saint Andrew Kim Taegon and his companions suffered greatly for their faith, and were martyred by decapitation. Even in the midst of such terrible affliction, they did not stop preaching the Gospel; they did not stop proclaiming the Truth. While in prison, Saint Andrew wrote, “Hold fast to the will of God and with all your heart fight the good fight under the leadership of Jesus; conquer again the diabolical power of this world that Christ has already vanquished.” Deacon Harold opens up the discussion today and also looking into Soulful Psalm 69:33-35.

Today is another song from the Beacon of Truth Playlist as we look into the "Imagine" by John Lennon. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 106:17-23.

Deacon Harold looks more into the 25th Sunday in OT for Word of God Wednesday. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 2:4-7

Rolando Moreno serves as the Executive Director of Mater Dei Radio and was the Executive Director at Chesterton Academy of the Willamette Valley, bringing expertise in faith formation and theological studies. Their background encompasses diverse roles within theological education and leadership. Deacon Harold & Rolando share more on Adult Faith Formaiton. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 3:8-9

On today's show listeners share powerful testimonies with our Blessed Mother and Deacon Harold takes us deep into soulful Psalm 79:11-13.

The Feast of the Holy Name of Mary is celebrated annually on September 12, just four days after the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8. This feast honors the name given to the daughter of Joachim and Anne—Mary, or Miriam in Hebrew, which translates to “Princess” or “Lady.” Her name holds deep significance in Christian tradition, as she is seen as the one destined to be the Queen of Heaven and Earth. Deacon Harold dives into this more today. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 37:32-36

Pope Leo XIV has made numerous memorable remarks during the first 100 days of his pontificate. Deacon Harold Looks into them today. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 137:6-9

"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you far from saving me, so far from my words of anguish? O my God, I call by day and you do not answer; I call by night and I find no reprieve. " Deacon Harold dives into the readings for Sunday about The Exaltation of the Holy Cross and Also looking into Soulful Psalm 59:15-18.

A native of Spain, young Jesuit Peter Claver left his homeland forever in 1610 to be a missionary in the colonies of the New World. He sailed into Cartagena, a rich port city washed by the Caribbean. He was ordained there in 1615. Deacon Harold breaks open more on St. Peter today. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 31:20 & 21

Today Deacon Harold celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary’s birthday and the fact that she was conceived without Original Sin. This is not a difficult teaching to accept if we remember that it was God's original intention that all humans begin their existence in the state of saving grace. It was the result of Original Sin that we are now conceived in a state deprived of this gift of grace. Mary, rather than being the exception, fulfills in a real sense the original intention of what God wanted for all His children: to be members of His family from the first moment of their existence. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 31:17-19

Saint Teresa of Calcutta once said, "We cannot separate our lives from the Eucharist . . . Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life. Night and day, He is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to that Adoration." Deacon Harold dives into more on Teresa today and also looking into Soulful Psalm 37:27-31

Human life “is not a problem. It is a gift.” Deacon Harold opens up more on the joys of a big family today. Also looking into Soulful Psalms 69: 33-37

In today’s Gospel, Jesus is clear: “Whoever of you does not renounce all [his possessions] cannot be my disciple.” “’Possessions’ include relationships with other people—Jesus even mentions close relatives and one’s own family among the things to be renounced. Deacon Harold looks more into the 23rd Sunday in OT for Word of God Wednesday.Also looking at Soulful Psalm 109:10-15

First, the culture has found no good alternative to Christianity. Second, there is a growing intellectual acceptance of Christianity. Deacon Harold breaks more into this discussion as well as looking into Soulful Psalm 119-SHIN.

Deacon Harold helps us wrap up the summer to deal with why we fear death and how to overcome it. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 50:20-23

A young married couple desperately wants to have children. They’ve tried to get pregnant for the past year and can’t. Their doctor recommends in vitro fertilization, which goes against the Church’s teaching. The couple is confused and somewhat angry at the Church for taking what they believe to be an “unreasonable” position. “After all,” the couple says, “We’re not like those couples who get married and don’t have kids. We want children! We’re good people, and will provide a warm and loving home.” Why does the Church insist on the immorality of in vitro fertilization? Deacon Harold answers this and more. Also looking more into Soulful Psalm 119

Deacon Harold join us from the EWTN's Radio Conference in DC with guest Marcus Peter.

It's Word of God Wednesday and Deacon Harold is looking into the readings for Sunday's Mass. Also Looking into Soulful Psalm 106:12-16

The Catholic tradition teaches that human dignity can be protected and a healthy community can be achieved only if basic human rights are protected and responsibilities are met. Therefore, every person has a fundamental right to life and a right to those things required for human decency. Corresponding to these rights are duties and responsibilities—to one another, to our families, especially our children, and to the larger society. Deacon Harold breaks this open as well as looking into Soulful Psalm 119

On today's Beacon of Truth, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is pulling from the Beacon of Truth Playlist and talking about "Are you Gonna go my Way?" by Lenny Kravtiz. Also looking more into Soulful Psalm 17:12-14

Deacon Harold helps us celebrate The Queenship of Mary today as well as look into Soulful Psalm 55:17-20

Deacon Harold continues his series on The Wisdom of Padre Pio and also looking into Soulful Psalm 31:14-16

Today Deacon Harold welcomes Simone Rizkallah to talk more about PhilosProject and looks into Soulful Psalm 18:21-22

In the Proclamation of the Kingdom, Jesus teaches that we must repent and believe in the Gospel. This metanoia, this turning back toward the Lord, is told beautifully in the parable of the Prodigal Son. Even though we believe we are still a long way off from where we want to be in our Catholic faith, the God the Father meets us with His merciful love in the priest, the sacraments, and the life of Christ as we pray the Rosary. Deacon Harold also looks into Soulful Psalm 136:10-18

Deacon Harold opens up about Our Life in Christ: Wedding at Cana and Soulful Psalm 69:30-35

Today’s magnificent solemnity of the Assumption of Mary into heaven began back in the Garden of Eden. In God's mind from all eternity, when He decided to create beings made in His image and likeness, and fill them with the gift of His life-giving love, it is within a woman's being--within her heart and soul--where His love first established a foundation and home. The spirituality of a woman is rooted in the fact that she is the heart of love and through her special and unique relationship with the Holy Spirit (as one who gives life), a woman is truly the example of what it means to be fully human. Deacon Harold shares more as well as Soulful Psalm 27:11-14

Maximilian Kolbe is the patron saint of drug addicts, political prisoners, families, journalists, prisoners and the pro-life movement. Pope John Paul II also declared him the “Patron Saint of Our Difficult Century”. Deacon Harold shares more as well as Soulful Psalm 110:5-7

Deacon Harold is looking into the readings for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C on Word of God Wednesday and Soulful Psalm 132

In the Baptism at the Jordan, “as Christ descends into the waters, the innocent one who became ‘sin’ for our sake, the heavens open wide and the voice of the Father declares him the beloved Son, while the Spirit descends on him to invest him with the mission which he is to carry out. Deacon Harold covers this and more. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 3

Saint Clare is regarded as one of the great medieval contemplatives, committed to serving her community with great joy by closely following Franciscan ideals. Through her witness and example, may we embrace a noble simplicity in the way we live, focusing on the moral decisions, values, and choices that will get us to heaven. Deacon Harold opens up more about this Saint today. Also looking into Soulful Psalm119:KOPH, 149

Saint Dominic was born in Spain in the year 1170 and is the founder of one of the greatest religious orders in the history of the Church: the Dominicans. As a university student, Dominic sold everything he had and bought food for the poor. He also attempted to sell himself into slavery to obtain the freedom of others. Following his formal education, he joined the Augustinians. After ordination, he led the normal life of a priest for seven years, with a strong devotion to prayer and penance which would become the hallmarks of his life and ministry. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 132:6-10

Triumph of the Heart is coming to theaters on Sept 12th and today Deacon Harold chats with Marcellino D'Ambrosio about this film about the life of Saint Maximilian Kolbe. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 42:10 You can watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y29VTf8LHhs

For Word of God Wednesday, Deacon Harold looks deeper into the Tranfiguration as well as Soulful Psalm 42:11

Dr. Scott Hahn joins Deacon Harold to talk more about his latest book and dive deeper into the Gospel of Matthew. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 10:17-18

Anastasia Northop joins Deacon Harold today to talk about Catholic singles and also lookin at Soulful Psalm 55:13-16

On today's Beacon of Truth Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers gives us useful tips to improve on our marriage relation, specially when there are kids around, and brakes for us soulful Psalm 85:9-12.

As we reflect on the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, let pray with him: “O my God, teach me to be generous to serve you as you deserve to be served; to give without counting the cost, to fight without fear of being wounded, to work without seeking rest, and to spend myself without expecting any reward but the knowledge that I am doing your holy will. More on this today with Deacon Harold. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 38:14-19

Dr. Andrews Kubick is bringing us great incites into bioethics through a Catholic lens. Deacon Harold chats more and looks into Soulful Psalm 68

The reality of death confronts our Lord as he nears the end of his earthly journey. In the death of their brother Lazarus, with all of its pain and sense of loss, Martha and Mary experience a preview of Christ's redeeming sacrifice that He offered for us. Jesus teaches us today that we exist not to avoid suffering that is meaningless, but to find meaning in the suffering that is unavoidable. Deacon Harold expands this today and also looking into Soulful Psalm 132:1-5

When someone is angry with God or feels betrayed by Him, there is often deep hurt and pain underlying those feelings. Getting to the root of those emotions can help bring healing and perspective. Deacon Harold opens this up more today. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 38:8-13

Celebrating the feast day of St. James the Apostle who was a part of the inner circle of Jesus’ twelve Apostles, together with Peter and John. James was also among the first four apostles called by Jesus to follow him. Deacon Harold dives in and also looking into Soulful Psalm 40:13-16.

Saint Sharbel Makhlouf is one of the best known saints in the Middle East. He arouses admiration and universal awe because of the extraordinary miracles and signs wrought through the power of his intercession. Today Deacon Harold dives deeper and shows what we can learn from Sharabel that fits into our faith. Also looking into Soulful Psalm Psalm 137:6-9

It'sa Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold dives into the Sunday Mass Readings for a clearer view of the scripture as well as a double dose of God's word with Soulful Psalm 18:16-20

Fr. Chris Alar joins Deacon Harold to talk about the Sacraments and looking into Soulful Psalm 109:6-11

Deacon Harold expands on St. Lawrence on his feast day. He was able to carry out a busy apostolate among the different categories of people. As an effective preacher, his knowledge, not only of the Bible but also of the rabbinic literature was so profound that even the Rabbis, impressed and full of admiration, treated him with esteem and respect. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 69:25-30

There are 4 types of law and today Deacon Harold looks into Natural Law: The human interaction of participation in the eternal law; that portion of the law that can be known rationally. It is that portion of the eternal law placed within us by God by virtue of God creating human nature. Also we look at Soulful Psalm 40:7-10

Today Deacon Harold & Ace are sharing from the Beacon of Truth Playlist talking about the song "Could This Be Magic" by Barry Manilow. The purpose is not to over spiritualize songs but ones that have spoken to us and maybe you and what we can learn from them as we apply wisdom and truth to our faith. Also looking at Souful Psalm 106:6-11

For Word of God Wednesday Deacon Harold looks into the readings for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 89:25-28.

The Seraphic Doctor Saint Bonaventure, as brilliant as he was academically, also had a deep and rich spiritual life. His writings on mystical theology, most especially the classic work, The Journey of the Mind to God, has helped generations of Catholics enter into the heart of the I AM, proving the words of Christ to be true: “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me.” Deacon Harold dives more into his life and legacy today. Also looking into SOulful Psalm 38:8-11

Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American Saint, was the daughter of a pagan Mohawk chief and a Christian Algonquin mother who shared her faith in God with Kateri. Her life was riddled with hardships: she was orphaned at age four, and the effects of smallpox left her disfigured and partially blind. Deacon Harold shares more about her life and legacy. Also looking into Souful Psalm 18:12-15

Saint Benedict was born in Nursia, Italy in the year 480 AD and is most famous for his Rule for Monks and Deacon Harold opens up more about this saint. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 55:16-18

For a full year, mothers receive meaningful help that includes free mother and baby supplies while also attending monthly life-skills classes in a support group format. We offer a wide range of pregnancy and parenting services to make you feel equipped. Deacon Harold finds out more with the Exe. Dir of MiraVia Debbie Capen today. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 60:3

To understand the power of the Good Samaritan parable, it is important to recognize the context in which Jesus tells it. Deacon Harold examines more as we apply it to our lives for Word of God Wednesday. Also looking ito Soulful Psalm 40:11-12

The Catholic Church this year marks the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, the first ecumenical synod in the history of the Church, convened by Emperor. Deaco Harold talks more about The Nicaea and the Creed. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 55:10-15

Dr. Karlo Broussard joins us again and this time talking about his new book about Purgatory. Also we look into another Soulful Psalm

As we celebrate our independence, Deacon Harold breaks down the freedom we can truly have when we depend on God.

Deacon Harold is talking about Saint Thomas, Apostle on his feast day as well as Souful Psalm 68:11-15.

Why do so many teenagers, after they are Confirmed, leave your house to go off to college, promptly stop going to Mass and end up leaving the Catholic faith? Deacon Harold goes more into our Life in Christ today. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 18:8-11

Mother Theresa of Calcutta once said, "We cannot separate our lives from the Eucharist . . . Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life. Night and day, He is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to that Adoration." Deacon Harold goes more into our Life in Christ today. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 71:19-21.

Deacon Harold continues "Our Life in Christ" series talking about The Presentation of the Infant Jesus in the Temple by Mary and Joseph, where the prophetic words of Simeon inform Mary that "a sword will pierce your own heart too" (Luke 2:35). Also looking into Soulful Psalm 110:1-4

“Devoting ourselves to the Sacred Heart is one of the easiest, fastest and most pleasant ways to grow in holiness.” Deacon Harold looks more into the practices of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as well a looking at Soulful Psalm 10:14-18

Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Church, points the way to Jesus. Through her beautiful example of motherhood, fidelity, and holiness, all of humanity has the gift of a living signpost along the road to salvation. Though she rose to extraordinary holiness, it is in the simple day-to-day events of home life that Mary shines as a model of simplicity, as well as love for her husband and child. Mary's greatest desire is for us to find her Son. Also Soulful Psalm 102:19-23

Jesus is the one true Shepherd of the Church who entrusts the care of his flock to Peter, the first pope and chief shepherd of the Church on earth, and to Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles. Despite their limitations and sinfulness, Peter and Paul were filled with the Holy Spirit and boldly professed the truth and beauty of faith in Christ Jesus. The successors of Peter and Paul, the Pope and Bishops, are the voice of the Church in matters of faith and morals. Today Deacon Harold goes into this more. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 69:17-24

Dr Shane Owens joins Deacon Harold today to talk about St Augustine's Confessions as it ties in to his new book "Return to the Heart" and also looking at Soulful Psalm 42:10

John the Baptist played a unique role in salvation history as the bridge between the Old and New Testaments. Jesus praised his greatness (“no one born of flesh is greater than John the Baptist”) but at the same time said that even the least in the Kingdom was greater than he. While he knew and proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah—the thongs of whose sandals he was not worthy to untie—John never experienced Jesus as the Risen Lord, a privilege granted to the very least of the baptized. Deacon Harold dives as we set up to honor the Naivity tomorrow. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 77:17-21

Dr. Matthew Bunson joins Deacon Harold to talk about his new book about Pope Leo XIV.

From Our Life in Christ series: The Presentation, Soulful Psalm 110:1-4 and powerful life-changing encounters with Christ from our listeners. Join us for Beacon of Truth with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers.

This hunger for learning exhibited by my children reawakened my own curiosity about what they were learning, especially with regard to nursery rhymes. The origin of one rhyme in particular, the hokey pokey, not only surprised me, but raised questions in my mind about the state of Eucharistic faith and devotion in the Church today. Deacon Harold explains more today for Word of God Wednesday. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 106:1-5

Angel Gabriel says to Mary, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee." In the angelic greeting, Mary's name is nowhere used. Rather, the angelic messenger of God uses the title “full of grace” as a substitute for Mary’s name. Deacon Harold looks more into the annunciation today as well as Soulful Psalm 17:13-15

Sonja Corbitt sharing life lessons in our faith today with Deacon Harold. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 103:17-19