Beacon of Truth with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

Deacon Harold opens up the readings for Sunday's Mass for the 26th Sunday in OT, Year A for Word of God Wednesday

What is a 'Canon'? A Greek word that comes from a Hebrew word ('Quanah') that means "reed" or "measuring stick". It is the norm that we use for which books are considered sacred, whereas the Jews say these books 'make your hands unclean'. Deacon Harold CONTINUES this discussion in his series on "Understanding The Bible".

Many scholars, most notably the Protestant scholar at Yale B.W. Bacon in the 1920s, have noticed that Matthew reads like a "mini-Pentateuch" - that it seems deliberately arranged to resemble the first five books of the Old Testament, known as the Law. Deacon Harold celebrates this Feast of St. Matthew and dives more into what we can apply to our own faith.

Jesus’ journeys in Bethsaida reveal several dimensions of His ministry: it was the home of His first disciples, the setting of the Feeding of the Five Thousand, the place of a gradual healing of blindness, and the object of His stern rebuke for failing to respond to His works. Bethsaida thus embodies both the light of Christ’s revelation and the danger of hardness of heart. Deacon Harold shares more as we follow Jesus on Tour.

Deacon Harold continues his series on Magnifica Humanitas.

Deacon Harold opens up the readings for Sunday's Mass for the 25th Sunday in OT, Year A for Word of God Wednesday

Deacon Harold helps us learn from our Lady of Sorrows today. Our Lady of Sorrows teaches us how to find meaning in suffering by uniting our wounded hearts to hers. Surrendering to God and 'letting go' so that His will be may done is never easy, and we must look to our Blessed Mother as the example of what it means to make of gift of our life because she teaches us it is in giving ourselves away that we truly find ourselves.

No one has gone up to heaven except the one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man. Today, Deacon Harold dives more into the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Jesus’ journeys in Cana include His first public miracle at the wedding feast, the healing of the royal official’s son, and connections through Nathanael. Cana thus stands for new beginnings, the call to deeper faith, the abundance of divine grace, and the promise of the heavenly banquet. Deacon Harold opens up more on Jesus at Cana as we continue the series Jesus on Tour.

Deacon Harold opens up the readings for Sunday's Mass for the 24th Sunday in OT, Year A for Word of God Wednesday.

Deacon Harold celebrates the Feast of St. Peter Claver as we look into the Church & Salvery.

The hope we have been given by Christ who has transformed death. Deacon Harold & Ace McKay talk about The Elderly & the Fear of Death.

As we celebrate our hard work and those that work harder then us, we celebrate Labor Day learning how to Strive for Holiness while we work, while we play and always finding time for rest as God did. Deacon Harold helps us apply 5 habits to our day for holiness.

Today Deacon Harold points out lessons of faith we can learn from Pope Leo, Mother Theresa and the poor.

Deacon Harold & Ace McKay talks about Examining Your Conscience Daily

Deacon Harold opens up the readings for Sunday's Mass for the 23rd Sunday in OT, Year A for Word of God Wednesday.

Spinning the Bible wheel to find a verse that is speaking to you! Today Deacon Harold brings back out The Bible Randomizer for words of encouragement and spiritual chalenges.

Deacon Harold & Ace McKay cue up the playlist to talk about "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden

Jesus’ journey to Dalmanutha is brief but pivotal. Coming right after the feeding of the four thousand, He enters this obscure village only to be challenged by Pharisees demanding signs. Deacon Harold continues his series of Jesus on Tour as we stop today in Dalmanutha.

Deacon Harold continues to share insights as we follow Jesus on Tour with the tour stop in Decapolis.

Deacon Harold opens up the readings for Sunday's Mass for the 22nd Sunday in OT, Year A for Word of God Wednesday.

Deacon Harold continues his series on Mixing & Master Your Faith as he opens up a better understanding of prayer.

God created man and put him in the Garden of Eden to till (serve) and to keep (protect and defend) it. God entrusts man with caring for His creation and allows him to name the animals. These acts are not simply to keep man busy or provide him with something to do to pass the time. Man is imbued with preternatural gifts and human dignity. Deacon Harold opens this up more talking about The Value of Work in God’s Blueprint for a Happy Life

What is a 'Canon'? A Greek word that comes from a Hebrew word ('Quanah') that means "reed" or "measuring stick". It is the norm that we use for which books are considered sacred, whereas the Jews say these books 'make your hands unclean'. Deacon Harold opens up this discussion continuing his series on "Understanding The Bible"

U.S. bishops continue to instruct Catholics to separate themselves from the schismatic Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) while urging the society’s members to return to full communion with the Catholic Church. Deacon Harold asks and helps to answer the question What Does it Mean to Be in Communion?

Deacon Harold opens up the readings for Sunday's Mass for the 21st Sunday in OT, Year A for Word of God Wednesday

Deacon Harold chats with Allen Smith as he brings us closer to Fulton Sheen sharing from his book "The Soul of a Disciple.

Mary’s title as “Queen of Heaven and Earth” is a great scandal to many non-Catholic Christians. After all, the Bible doesn’t mention anything about there being a queen in God’s kingdom. All this royal attention Catholics give to Mary—whether it’s singing “Hail, holy queen enthroned above” or portraying Mary in statues and paintings with a crown on her head—seems to many non-Catholics to detract from the royalty of Christ, who alone is King of Kings. Deacon Harold breaks it down in his eeries on Our Life In Christ.

A.I.! Deacon Harold continues his series in part 3 on Magnifica Humanitas.

Deacon Harold & Ace McKay cue up the playlist to talk about "Freewill" by RUSH

Deacon Harold opens up the readings for Sunday's Mass for the 20th Sunday in OT, Year A for Word of God Wednesday

At the Wednesday general audience at the Vatican on June 3, Pope Leo XIV called Catholics to be open to an “encounter with God by rediscovering the signs and symbols of the sacred liturgy.”Leoʼs remarks were part of his catechesis on the liturgy, focusing on the Second Vatican Councilʼs document Sacrosanctum Concilium. In his remarks, the pope explained the councilʼs teaching about participation in the liturgy through its signs and symbols. Deacon Harold opens up more of this understanding today.

There are no “deacons” in the Old Testament in the strict, sacramental sense as understood by the Church today. The diaconate emerges explicitly in the New Testament (see Acts 6:1–6) where men are set apart for service (diakonia) within the apostolic community. Deacon Harold opens up today's discussion.

There are so many people and things that are eager to make our decisions for us, but it simply won’t do to give away those choices. Our decisions, over time, form our personality and shape our lives. So I say, make decisions thoughtfully and confidently. Only you get to decide who you are going to be. Deacon Harold helps us today.

We must take our hands off the steering wheel and let God drive. We must empty ourselves of sin so that God can fill us with His love. We must die to the ways of this world so that Christ can live in us. Deacon Harold expands this more talking about how prayer tranfigures us.

Deacon Harold opens up the readings for Sunday's Mass for the 19th Sunday in OT, Year A for Word of God Wednesday

The priest's manhood and spousal relationship with the Church also makes him a father. True love always generates life, and in the priest's case it is spiritual and eternal life. The priest's spousal love is necessarily generative. Deacon Harold shows the impact Our Priests have in our lives and eternity.

“When it comes to raising children with good character, they told me, it is easier to raise five than one,” We may live in an only-child era, but through faith and fellowship, we can ensure that no one truly grows up alone. Deacon Harold expands this conversation today as share the Gift of siblings.

The kingdom of God is within us; every deed is for the love of Jesus; every act of forgiveness is for our enemies. Love your enemies; pray for your friends — for Jesus says that infinite joy cannot enter the human heart unless you have “followed me and my teachings,” and then He will entrust you “to the care of my Father in Heaven.” Deacon Harold helps us to move in their direction of love.

Deacon Harold & Ace McKay cue up the playlist to talk about "Colour My World" by Chicago

Deacon Harold opens up the readings for Sunday's Mass for the 18th Sunday in OT, Year A for Word of God Wednesday.

The story of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus reminds Christians that Jesus desires not only obedience but friendship. He enters homes, shares meals, receives love, weeps with the sorrowful, and brings life where there is death. True discipleship flows from sitting at His feet and rises into loving service. Deacon Harold explores this more on today's show.

Archbishop Paglia said “armchair theology” was a criticism of moral theology that he thought had become too academic and detached from the real world of real people. Deacon Harold opens this up for discussion today as we ask "Can Moral Theology Change?"

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. Deacon Harold opens us up to more of the life of Saint Charbel and what we can apply to our faith.

Spin the Bible wheel to find a verse that is speaking to you! Today Deacon Harold brings back out The Bible Randomizer for words of encouragement and spiritual chalenges.

It's Another Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold prepares us for Sunday's Mass look at the readings for this weekend and ask the question "if you could ask God for 1 thing what would it be and why?"

Even though God forgives our sins in Confession and restores sanctifying grace, which is the grace we need to get to Heaven, our sins affect the lives of others. Deacon Harold opens up the discussion today about forgiveness when you don't feel forgiveable.

The Pope stressed that “only a fresh springtide for the family can transform the winter chill of our aging populations!” Deacon Harold talks openly about the pro life movement and how it's turned into a discrimination against Motherhood.

Deacon Harold continues his series on God’s Blueprint for a Happy Life addressing adultery, its power over us in relationships and how to break free and avoid it.

Deacon Harold & Ace McKay cue up the playlist to talk about "Your Love Has Lifted Me Higher" by Rite Coolidge

Deacon Harold opens up the readings for Sunday's Mass for the 16th Sunday in OT, Year A for Word of God Wednesday.

Deacon Harold continues his series on Magnifica Humanitas.

Deacon Harold continues his series on Mixing & Mastering Your Faith sharing more on Timbre of the Saints. What unique Gifts & Vocations do they share with us.

Deacon Harold breaks open the life of St. Benedict and how we can draw closer to God in our Silence & Humility.

Deacon Harold Continues his series on "Our Life in Christ" talking about the Assumption.

Deacon Harold opens up the readings for Sunday's Mass for the 15th Sunday in OT, Year A for another Word of God Wednesday!

Deacon Harold shows the power, the strength and the inspiration of a strong woman.

Deacon Harold helps us find ways to honor Christ this summer.

Jesus’ only recorded journey through Bethphage occurs just before His Passion, when He instructed His disciples to retrieve a donkey for His entry into Jerusalem. Though a small village, Bethphage carries great symbolic weight: it is the place where humility and kingship meet, where prophecy begins to be fulfilled in the visible procession of the Messiah toward His sacrifice. Deacon Harold wraps more stops on Jesus' tour.

Jesus’ journey through Jericho, though brief in narrative, is dense with theological significance. It is the city where the blind see, the sinner repents, and salvation arrives. Deacon Harold continues to share insights as we follow Jesus on Tour.

It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the readings for the 14th Sunday in OT, Year A

Deacon Harold continues his series of Jesus & The 12 on Tour. Looking into the different places Jesus went and the significance of what He did there and today the tour takes us to the Sea of Galilee.

Deacon Harold continues his series of Jesus & The 12 on Tour. Looking into the different places Jesus went and the significance of what He did there and today the tour takes us to Sychar.

It's A Friday Edition of Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the readings for the 13th Sunday in OT, Year A

Deacon Harold & Ace McKay cue up the playlist to talk about "Once in A Lifetime" by Talking Heads

On this Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist, Deacon Harold shows us what we can learn from John the Baptist that can bring us closer to Christ and be more Christlike to the World.

Deacon Harold wraps up his "For your Marriage" Series today talking about Admiration.

Humanity, created by God in all its grandeur, is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in which God and humanity dwell together. Deacon Harold starts his new series on "Magnifica Humanitas".

Understanding, as a gift of the Holy Ghost, helps us to grasp the meaning of the truths of our holy faith. Deacon Harold dives in today as well as looks at the Soulful Psalms.

Today Deacon Harold helps us understand the Bible but understanding the senses of scripture.

It's A Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the readings for the 12th Sunday in OT, Year A and the connection to Father's Day.

Deacon Harold & Ace McKay cue up the playlist to talk about "God" by Prince

Deacon Harold gives us a lesson on the Third Glorious Mystery of the Rosary: The Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Deacon Harold gives us a thorough teaching on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

As A.I continues to grow it also continues to be the center of controversy and Dr.. Andrew Kubick joins Deacon Harold to talk about his new book on the matter and how we should, use and process the technology.

Negativity has a way of sneaking in quietly. Sometimes it arrives as irritation, sometimes as discouragement, and sometimes as that low, weary voice in the mind that assumes the worst before the day has properly begun. Deacon Harold shows us ways to shut down the negativity around us or caused by us with God's help.

Who are the Youth and Young Adults Who Inspire you or your kids? Deacon Harold shines on the spotlight for Saints and current heroes of the faith that we can look up to to shape our faith and understanding.

Youthful and Engaging. Monét Souza is a successful Speaker, Producer, Emcee, Voiceover Actor, TV Show and YouTube host joins Deacon Harold to talk about ways to bring family & friends back to the Sacraments.

Spin the Bible wheel to find a verse that is speaking to you! Today Deacon Harold brings back out The Bible Randomizer for words of encouragement and spiritual chalenges.

It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the Corpus Christi Sunday, Year A readings for this weekend. Also looking at Soulful Psalm for this weekend.

Deacon Harold & Ace McKay cue up the playlist to talk about "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word" by Sir Elton John

The Catholic Church Is Surging, Catholic Media Leads the Way & Women Religious Orders with Habits are Growing are just a few of the reasons being Catholic is Cool. Deacon Harold opens up these and many more today.

Whether you are an avid reader or looking for books to deepen your understanding of God and His word, Deacon Harold gives us summer reading suggestions.

The human brain is naturally wired to pick up on complex musical context just by being exposed to it in daily life. How does that wire us for faith? Deacon Harold and Ace McKay dive into the discussion today along with the Soulful Psalms from Mass.

It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the readings for The Most Holy Trinity this Sunday.

Deacon Harold continues his "For your Marriage" Series today talking about Family Commitment.

Throughout her life, the Church maintains with the Mother of God a link which embraces, in the saving mystery, the past, the present and the future, and venerates her as the spiritual mother of humanity and the advocate of grace. Deacon Harold helps connect us to Mary today as well as look at the Soulful Psalm from today's Memorial Day Mass.

Religious switching has affected Catholicism and Protestantism, two of the largest Christian subgroups, in differing ways. Catholicism has lost more people than it has gained in almost all the countries surveyed, whereas Protestantism has seen a net gain from religious switching. Deacon Harold breaks it all down today.

Deacon Harold opens the question of What to Do When Longing for Love?to help us make better sense out of our hearts and souls.

It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the readings for Pentecost this Sunday.

Amid widespread destruction and amid the rubble in the southern Lebanese village, what some call a “miracle” in St. George Church offered renewed hope and reminded parishioners that Christ’s presence does not fade, even in war. Deacon Harold shares on this miracle and the power in the Euchrist.

As Catholics, we firmly believe in the Second Coming of Jesus and profess it each Sunday during the Nicene Creed. Deacon Harold show why and how to apply the belief of Jesus return and the hope that it brings today.

Charity is the theological virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God. Deacon Harold continues his "Mixing & Mastering Our Faith" to take on cover the dynamics of Grace.

Deacon Harold & Ace McKay cue up the playlist to talk about "The Grand Illusion" from STYX.

It's Word of God Wednesday so Deacon Harold is opening up the 7th Sunday of Easter, Year A readings for Sunday.

As living witnesses of this truth to the world, we must embody a spirituality that promotes devotion and active participation in the Eucharist where "grace is channeled into us. Deacon Harold opens up this discussion.

Deacon Harold challenges our faith today as he asked the question, "What Will Be Your Legacy?"

Kicking off Mother's Day Weekend with reflections and celebrations of Mom including Mother Angelica and Mother Mary. Deacon Harold shares how we can build a legacy of faith for our children and move on when Mom's gone.

Father Tolton overcame the odds of slavery, prejudice, and racism, to become a humble priest and someone after whom we should model our lives. Deacon Harold opens up more of his life as The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is set to establish a shrine honoring Venerable Father Augustus Tolton — the first African American Catholic priest born in the U.S.