Beacon of Truth with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

The Beacon of Truth with Deacon Harold Burke Sivers is a show for listeners of all ages who want to strengthen – or to learn to develop – a deep, personal, loving relationship with Jesus Christ. Covering hot topics that are currently in the news and that may be causing people to lose hope; guests who address a specific topic like marriage and the family or sexual addiction; as well as your questions. Deacon Harold also brings his love of the psalms, music, and the many talks he gives at parishes across the country to each days show. Join "Dynamic Deacon" at 4 p.m. ET weekdays on EWTN Radio.
2025-01-17
What is Marriage?
Apples and oranges. Being black is not a personal lifestyle choice. Being black doesn’t change the definition of marriage between one man and one woman, and any children they have together, that serves as the cell, the center, the foundation, the heart, and the core of a stable civilization, culture, and society. Deacon Harold opens this up more and also looking into Soulful Psalm 90:1-7.
2025-01-16
What Makes You Beautiful
On today's Beacon of Truth, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is pulling from the Beacon of Truth Playlist and talking about "What Makes you Beautiful" by One Direction. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 103
2025-01-15
2nd Sunday in OT, Year C
Today we hear the last words spoken by the Virgin Mary that are recorded in Scripture: “Do whatever he tells you.” Through her remarkable witness of faith and her openness to God’s heart—which brought Life itself into the world—the Blessed Mother intercedes for us and leads us to her Son. Deacon Harold dives more into the readings and the Soulful Psalm 50
2025-01-14
Catholic Colleges and Universities
On today's Beacon of Truth, we discuss Catholic Colleges and Universities and continue our study of Psalm 119.
2025-01-13
The Holy Spirit in the Creed
"I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life." Deacon Harold helps us apply that part of the creed to our lives as well as look at Soulful Psalm 118:19-26
2025-01-10
Casting Nets
Deacon Harold brings in Tony Brandt today to challenge us in casting our nets to plant the seed and bring people into Heaven. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 96:9&10
2025-01-09
The Baptism of the Lord
Celebrating a Word of God Wednesday on Thursday as we look to this week's feast on The Baptism of The Lord we dive into the word and also look at Soulful Psalm 34
2025-01-08
The Saints Pray for You
Dr. Karlo Broussard, a native of Southern Louisiana, left a promising musical career to devote himself full-time to the work of Catholic apologetics. As a staff apologist and speaker for Catholic Answers, and a member of the chancery evangelization team at the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, he travels the country and the diocese giving talks on apologetics, biblical studies, theology, and philosophy. Karlo is a regular guest on Catholic Answers Live and contributor to Catholic Answers Magazine in its print and online editions. He & Deacon Harold break open the reality of the Saints Prayers along with Soulful Psalm 91:7-9
2025-01-07
Church Architecture
The Church teaches that “above all, the main altar should be so placed and constructed that it is always seen to be the sign of Christ Himself. Today Deacon Harold talks more about Church Architacture. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 145:10-16
2025-01-06
Books as Spiritual Food
Deacon Harold talks about good books to read for Spiritual food this year and also looking into Soulful Psalm 85:1-8. Here's a link for quick reference: https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2024/12/13/best-books-i-read-in-2024/
2025-01-03
Epiphany
The ancient feast of the Epiphany, which means “appearance” or “manifestation,” actually celebrates three events in the life of Christ. Deacon Harold breaks these open today as we also look more at Soulful Psalm 119.
2025-01-02
Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak
CatholicHÔM stands for Catholic Households on Mission. What’s the mission? To help each other love like Christ. CatholicHÔM is the first-ever digital platform dedicated to helping Catholic families encounter Christ more meaningfully at home and draw closer to each other by living the Liturgy of Domestic Church Life. More 2 Life's Greg Popchak joins Deacon Harold today to talk about this and looking into Soulful Psalm 81:14-17.
2025-01-01
Mary Mother of God
Happy New Year! Today Deacon Harold helps us to draw from the influence and life of Mary, Mother of God to set us up for a healthier faith in 2025. We also look into Soulful Psalm 27:1-4
2024-12-31
New Year's Resolutions!
In today's Beacon of Truth we discuss New Year’s Resolutions and Psalm 146:1-6 in soulful psalms.
2024-12-30
The Holy Family
There is no doubt that Joseph and Mary, upon discovering that Jesus was missing, were gravely concerned and worried to death about His safety and well-being. Any parent would be. I am sure that Joseph took charge of the search effort and, with Mary at his side, retraced their steps as they combed Jerusalem day and night looking for the child. Deacon Harold explores more of this story as we too search for Jesus in our lives. Also looking more into Soulful Psalm 89