Beacon of Truth with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

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.