From Dust to Devotion: Building Stronger Love Through Faith and Reflection

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Praying together as a couple is a beautiful way to show both heartfelt love for each other while sharing in each other’s gift of vulnerability. National Catholic Register, published 14 February 2024.

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Deacons and Racial Justice

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Deacon Harold writes about deacons and racial justice. *The Deacon*, January/February 2024 (Vol. 6, No.4). Our Sunday Visitor.

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Deacons and the Orans Posture

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Deacon Harold writes about the *Orans* posture. *The Deacon*, January/February 2024 (Vol. 6, No.4). Our Sunday Visitor.

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The Eucharist – A Taste of Heaven on Earth

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and Fr. Brian Mullady deliver a five-part miniseries on Church Teaching surrounding the Eucharist and Christ’s Real Presence. Eternal Word Television Network, Aired May-June 2018.

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Deacons and Dalmatics

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Deacon Harold writes about deacons and wearing dalmatics. *The Deacon*, September/October 2023 (Vol. 6, No.2). Our Sunday Visitor.

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Deacons and the Weddings Outside of Mass

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When a deacon may celebrate the marriage rite. *The Deacon*, May/June 2023 (Vol. 5, No.6). Our Sunday Visitor.

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Christ the Servant: The Vocation of Deacons

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Examine the true nature and character of the diaconate as Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers explains the vocation of deacons as a consecrated, visible witness to the Kingdom of God manifested in Christ the Servant.

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The Mission of the Diaconate (Ave Maria Radio)

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*Kresta in the Afternoon* guest Host Matthew Bunson and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers discuss the mission of the diaconate (Ave Maria Radio). Aired 18 January 2023.

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Anointing of the Sick and the Deacon

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Deacons can be present in deeply meaningful ways with the sick. *The Deacon*, January/February 2023 (Vol. 5, No.4). Our Sunday Visitor.

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*Our Life of Service* Book Review (Homiletics and Pastoral Review)

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Reviewed by Deacon Gerard-Marie Anthony. “In this page-turner of information, the author covers a wide range of topics with great wisdom, insight, and authenticity.” (Homiletics and Pastoral Review, November 2022).

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Holy Orders: Deacons and Priests

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The shepherd and his assistant must work together for the good of the flock. *The Deacon*, September/October 2022 (Vol. 5, No.2). Our Sunday Visitor.

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A Dynamic Contribution to the Church

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Black deacons hope that the faithful see a life of service to all people. *The Deacon*, September-October 2022 (Volume 5, No. 2).

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Two Books Can Help Deacons Understand Their Calling

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is an author of multiple books, an international speaker and founder of DynamicDeacon.com, who reflects upon and proclaims the role of the deacon in his book, “Our Life of Service.” Catholic Courier (Diocese of Rochester). Published 27 July 2022.

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Thousands gather for ‘Jesus Is Here’ Eucharistic Congress

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The first speaker of the day was Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, an internationally renowned speaker and author who has hosted several series on EWTN. Published in the Archdiocese of Boston publication *The Pilot* on Friday, 24th of June 2022.

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Words Matter: On Christ, Clerics, and the Sacraments

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We clerics must use the matter and form given to us by Christ and handed down to us from the Apostles. If we fail to do this, we will not have a complete picture of God’s plan of salvation and will be unable to help Christ finish what he started. Published on 20 February 2022.

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Valentine’s Day Catholic Love Connection: 15 Quotes on the Beauty of Marriage

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Marking St. Valentine’s Day and National Marriage Week, Catholic thought leaders and writers discuss the sacrament and what they have learned sharing in this sacred union between husband and wife. *National Catholic Register*, published 11 February 2022.

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Deacon Discusses His New Book *Our Life of Service* (Catholic Community Radio)

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Deacon Harold talks about his new book, *Our Life of Service: The Handbook for Catholic Deacons* on Catholic Community Radio, WQNO • New Orleans, Houma & The Gulf Coast. Aired 6 January 2022.

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*Our Life of Service* featured on the *Bishop’s Radio Hour*

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Deacon Harold discusses his new book “Our Life of Service: The Handbook for Catholic Deacons” on *The Bishop’s Radio Hour* with host Bob Dunning. Aired 23 December 2021.

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Interview on Deacon Harold’s New Book, *Our Life of Service*

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Written for deacons in active ministry, *Our Life of Service* is also inspiring reading for Catholics in the pew who are considering a call or who simply want to understand the purpose and gift of the permanent diaconate. Interviewed by Brenda Aiken for *The Morning Blend* on Mater Dei Radio. Aired 6 December 2021.

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New Book: *Our Life of Service: The Handbook for Catholic Deacons* with Theresa Tomeo

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In Our Life of Service, international speaker and bestselling author Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers will inspire and uplift you as he and his brother deacons share their testimonies and insights about how to serve God with determination, faith, and vision. Burke-Sivers explains the gift of the diaconate as a living image of Christ the Servant in the world, a source of comfort and hope at a time when both are in short supply. *Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo* on Ave Maria Radio. Aired 2 December 2021.

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Tips to Stay Close to God (Book Review)

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Deacon Keating’s book teaches us how to weave prayer into the day. DEACON HAROLD BURKE-SIVERS is the author of “Our Life of Service: The Handbook for Catholic Deacons” (Ave Maria, $17.95).

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Holy Orders: Deacons and Bishops

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“Holy Orders: Deacons and Bishops” assist in Christ’s mission to go and make disciples. “The Deacon”, September/October 2021 Issue (Volume 4, No. 2). Our Sunday Visitor.

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Carrying the Lord with Us: The Deacon and the Eucharist

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Sending forth, the deacon joins the faithful in taking Jesus to the world. “The Deacon”, May/June 2021 Issue (Volume 3, No. 6). Our Sunday Visitor.

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