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.
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Hope in the Bible
The old Catholic Encyclopedia states that “we cannot in advance insure ourselves against the weakness or the malice of our free wills. This doctrine is in direct antagonism to the initial Protestant contention that we can and must be altogether certain of our salvation.” Deacon Harold explores this more as well as looking into Soulful Psalm 78
2025-03-21
What is Holiness?
What is Holiness? is a regular question that Deacon is tackling today as well as continuing Soulful Psalm 78
2025-03-20
3rd Sunday of Lent, Year C
Continuing our look at the readings for Lent as we look into 3rd Sunday of Lent, Year C. Also looking more at Soulful Psalm 78
2025-03-19
Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Joseph was a righteous man, which means he followed the law. The law said, "If a man commits adultery with the wife of his neighbor, both the adulterer and the adulteress shall be put to death” (Leviticus 20:10). But the fact that Joseph “resolved to send her away” showed that he was not a man filled with vengeance and spite, but a man whose heart overflowed with the merciful love and compassion of God. Deacon Harold shares more on this blessed feast day. Also looking more into Soulful Psalm 78.
2025-03-18
Biblical Prayers for the Sick
Dear Lord, in our moments of fear and vulnerability, help us to feel Your tender guidance. As we face the challenges of illness, be our shepherd — lead us to peaceful streams of healing and grant us the strength to trust in Your loving care. Deacon Harold bring this and many options of prayers for the sick today as we also continue our look at Soulful Psalm 78
2025-03-17
Lenten Sacrifices
Today Deacon Harold helps us through our Lenten Sacrfices and starts diving into Soulful Psalm 78
2025-03-14
Playlist Edition: "Time"
On today's Beacon of Truth, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is pulling from the Beacon of Truth Playlist and talking about "Time" by The Alan Parsons Project. Also looking more into Soulful Psalm 103.
2025-03-13
Why Can’t Women Be Deacons
Deacon Harold sheds light on "why women can't be Deacons". Also looking into Soulful Psalm 44:18-20
2025-03-12
2nd Sunday of Lent, Year C
Deacon Harold breaks open God's word for the 2nd Sunday of Lent. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 62:11-13
2025-03-11
For Your Marriage: Conversation
Conversation. Talking about events of the day, feelings, and plans. Praying together! Avoiding angry or judgmental statements or dwelling on past mistakes. Showing interest in your favorite topics of conversation. It’s not about fixing problems!
Giving you undivided attention. Using it to inform, investigate, and understand you. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 145:17-21
2025-03-10
Cohabitation
Today Deacon Harold talks about Cohabitation and its affects on your faith as well as Soulful Psalm 36:8-13
2025-03-07
Sacraments - Holy Orders
Leadership is not domination; it is service. Characteristics of kingship. Deacon Harold talks more about the Holy Order today. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 99:6-9
2025-03-06
Loved Ones Away From the Church with Dr. Ralph Martin
Loved Ones Away from the Church. Why do they leave? Why aren’t many evangelization programs working? Why should I believe this? What can we do to help loves ones consider coming back? Deacon Harold and Dr. Martin tackles these today as well as Soulful Psalm 42:6-8
2025-03-05
Ash Wednesday
“Return to me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning; rend your hearts and not your garments.” Rending garments refers to the ancient Jewish practice of tearing clothes as a physical expression of grief and anger in the face of death. God wants more than just an outward sign of repentance—he wants our hearts to be torn, to be deeply repentant and sorrowful as a sign of turning away from sin and back toward the Father. Deacon Harold and Fr. Pereti share more thoughts as we head into Ash Wednesday and the Lenten Season. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 17:8-12
2025-03-04
Praying for the Dead
This is an opportunity to remind Catholics about Church beliefs on the afterlife and suggested ways they can help those who have experienced such a tragedy. Why pray for the dead? Isn’t this necromancy? Also, looking into Soulful Psalm 107:15-22
