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.
2024-11-20
Solemnity of Christ the King
Today for Word of God Wednesday we are talking about the Solemnity of Christ the King and more into Soulful Psalm 29
2024-11-19
Presentation of the BVM
Looking to the Presentation of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY including the lives of Mary, Moses & James. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 80:1-7.
2024-11-18
Youth & Young Adults
Samuel , David, Solomon, Blessed Virgin Mary, Felicity and Perpetua. There have been young adults and youth that have or can inspire our faith. Deacon Harold shares a few today as we look to them for our own inspiration. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 119 -TAU
2024-11-15
Stem Cells and Cloning
Human embryos are human beings. "Respect for the dignity of the human being excludes all experimental manipulation or exploitation of the human embryo. Deacon Harodl explains the Catholic churches views on this and looks into Soulful Psalm 115.
2024-11-14
Stand Firm, Be Strong
Deacon Harold chats with Fr. Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM today about his new devotional book "Stand Firm, Be Strong." which is available in the Religious Catalog at ewtnrc.com. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 89.
2024-11-13
Word of God Wednesday: The Prayer of Esther
Word of God Wednesday means a double dose of scripture as we look into the book of Esther and also looking into Soulful Psalm 64.
2024-11-12
Missionaries
Mother Cabrini was a humble woman who became outstanding not because she was famous, or rich, or powerful, but because she lived out the teachings of Jesus by performing corporal works of mercy with great love and devotion. She gave her life to the service of immigrants, the destitute, and those without hope. She accomplished this with a faith that was vibrant and alive in her heart, responding generously to Christ’s call to love our neighbor as ourselves. Let us follow her example and see Christ in everyone that we meet, especially in the person standing in front of us. Deacon Harold talks about the topic of missionaries today. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 99:1-5.
2024-11-11
Sacraments: Reconciliation
Authority of the Church to forgive sin and judge in God's name is the Sacrament of Reconcilation. Deacon Harold dives in today and also Soulful Psalm 119.
2024-11-08
Playlist Edition: Stairway to Heaven
Today Deacon Harold & Ace are sharing from the Beacon of Truth Playlist talking about the song "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin. 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 68. Here's the song in case you haven't heard it:
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2024-11-07
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 opens up to answer these questions and help you. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 43.
2024-11-06
Stewardship Sunday
Beginning in conversion, the commitment to stewardship is not expressed in a single act or gift, or even in a number of actions or gifts over time, but by an entire way of life. Deacon Harold opens this up more today for Word of God Wednesday and also looking into Soulful Psalm 103:1-7.
2024-11-05
Sacred Tradition
Today, Protestants follow the canon of the Pharisees and Catholics follow the canon of the Diaspora. Why? Deacon Harold answers these and other questions today as we talk about Sacred Tradition. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 62
2024-11-04
For Your Marriage: Affection
Today Deacon Harold shares Key Elements to Building Lasting Relationships as we become aware of each other’s emotional needs and learn to meet them. What are those needs? Also we look into Soulful Psalm 20.
2024-11-01
All Saints
It's All Saints Day and The Beatitudes are an example of living out the greatest commandments: love God and your neighbor as yourself. The Beatitudes go beyond the Ten Commandments in what they expect of a follower of Christ. They are a mission statement describing what kind of person a follower of Christ should be. Deacon Harold dives in and also looking into Soulful Psalm 24
2024-10-31
Halloween
To Dress up and celebrate Halloween is a common question among Catholics so today Deacon Harold is helping us know what we should and shouldn't do for Halloween and how its origins reflect our faith. Also talking about Soulful Psalm 56:1-7