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.
Share2025-07-30
Bioethics
Dr. Andrews Kubick is bringing us great incites into bioethics through a Catholic lens. Deacon Harold chats more and looks into Soulful Psalm 68
2025-07-29
Saints Margaret, Mary, & Lazarus
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
2025-07-28
Blaming God for Hardships in Life
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
2025-07-25
Saint James the Greater
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.
2025-07-24
Light From the East – Saint Sharbel
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
2025-07-23
17th Sunday in OT, Year C
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
2025-07-22
Fr. Chris Alar, MIC – Understanding the Sacraments
Fr. Chris Alar joins Deacon Harold to talk about the Sacraments and looking into Soulful Psalm 109:6-11
2025-07-21
Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Doctor
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
2025-07-18
Natural Law
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
2025-07-17
Could this be Magic?
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
2025-07-16
Word of God Wednesday
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.
2025-07-15
Saint Bonaventure
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
2025-07-14
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
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
2025-07-11
Saint Benedict, Abbot
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
2025-07-10
Debbie Capen of MiraVia
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
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