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.
2025-04-28
Inspiration From Pier Giorgio Frassati
Today Deacon Harold dives into the inspiration From Pier Giorgio Frassati and also looking into Soulful Psalm 102:7-12
2025-04-25
Overseas Vocations Exploding
On today's show we will be discussing Overseas Vocations Exploding and more in the Soulful Psalms.
2025-04-24
Beauty and Reverence at Mass
“It creates a more sacred space. And it draws your attention to the sacred. It sets apart the sanctuary.” Deacon Harold talks about this as he discusses the Beauty and Reverence at Mass. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 48:13-15
2025-04-23
Divine Mercy Sunday, Year C
For Word of God Wednesday, we are opening up the readings for Divine Mercy Sunday and also looking into Soulful Psalm 42:7-9
2025-04-21
Hell There Is
Deacon Harold begins the Easter Season talking about new book from Msgr. Charles Pope called "Hell There Is" Also more from Soulful Psalm 62:11-13
2025-04-17
Jim Wahlberg and Carlo Actis
Chatting on this Holy Thursday with film maker Jim Wahlberg about his new movie on the life of Carlo Actis and Jim's conversion to the Catholic faith. Also more in the Soulful Psalm. Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality: https://carloacutisfilm.com/ In a world losing itself to screens, teenage mystic Carlo Acutis saw beyond the social media-addicted society we live in and offered an answer… if we’re willing to listen. Contact the Catholic Speakers Organization to book Jim Wahlberg https://catholicspeakers.com/profiles/jim-wahlberg for speaking events and public appearances.
2025-04-16
Holy Thursday Reflections
Today for Word of God Wednesday we look into Soulful Psalm 68:8-11 as we prapare for Holy Thursday tomorrow.
2025-04-15
Balancing Prayer & Study
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” These words of St. Isidore can be viewed as the refrain of his soul. They transmit the truth that we are all called to live with a sense of clarity regarding our purpose and vigor regarding the beautiful urgency of the human condition. Deacon Harold shows the balance of prayer and Bible study today. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 78:70-72
2025-04-14
Spiritual and Moral Anchors
The world today feels (and indeed is) increasingly fractured. Political and social polarization have created deep divides, trust in leadership is waning, and even our role models — whether in politics, entertainment, business, or elsewhere — fall short more often than not. Many feel lost in a world where power replaces principle, and ideology overshadows integrity. Deacon Harold dives into Holy Week with todays topic and looking into Soulful Psalm 78:67-69
2025-04-11
Elizabeth Leon: Let Yourself Be Loved
Elizabeth, a Catholic author, speaker, and ministry leader from Ashburn, Virginia, with over thirty years of experience in faith formation, founded the Journey of the Beloved ministry to guide others towards healing and claiming their identity as beloved children of God, a mission born from her own transformative journey after decades of struggling with the effects of divorce, death, and abuse; her healing, catalyzed by the loss of her son, John Paul Raphael, led her to write the award-winning memoir, "Let Yourself Be Loved," and to develop workshops, coaching, and Sacred Story groups aimed at helping individuals move from heartache to healing through Christ. Also we look into Soulful Psalm 90:16-17 Contact the Catholic Speakers Organization to book Elizabeth Leon for speaking events and public appearances go to https://catholicspeakers.com/profiles/elizabeth-leon
2025-04-10
Playlist Edition-Cult of Personality
Today Deacon Harold & Ace are sharing from the Beacon of Truth Playlist talking about the song "Cult of Personality" by Living Colour. 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 Soulful Psalm 141
2025-04-09
Palm Sunday
Today are look ahead to Palm Sunday for Word of God Wednesday as well as look into Soulful Psalm 78
2025-04-08
Wisdom of Padre Pio
In the spiritual life he who does not advance goes backward. It happens as with a boat which always must go ahead. If it stands still the wind will blow it back. One of the many great nuggets from Padre Pio and today Deacon Harold shares more as we look to deepen our walk with God. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 78:61-64
2025-04-07
The Power of the Rosary
Deacon Harold gives useful tips on reasons why the Rosary prayer is the most powerful and how you can use it most fully. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 78:56-60
2025-04-04
Satanic Black Mass and Freedom
The Satanic organization call themselves the Satanic Grotto. What is meant by a black mass? What does it involve? I know a consecrated Host is somehow a part of this. And who are these people? Deacon Harold breaks this open today. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 78:52-55