Sacraments
From Dust to Devotion: Building Stronger Love Through Faith and Reflection
/ | Leave a CommentPraying 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.
Read more »Deacons and Racial Justice
/ | Leave a CommentDeacon Harold writes about deacons and racial justice. *The Deacon*, January/February 2024 (Vol. 6, No.4). Our Sunday Visitor.
Read more »Deacons and the Orans Posture
/ | Leave a CommentDeacon Harold writes about the *Orans* posture. *The Deacon*, January/February 2024 (Vol. 6, No.4). Our Sunday Visitor.
Read more »The Eucharist – A Taste of Heaven on Earth
/ | Leave a CommentDeacon 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.
Read more »Deacons and Dalmatics
/ | Leave a CommentDeacon Harold writes about deacons and wearing dalmatics. *The Deacon*, September/October 2023 (Vol. 6, No.2). Our Sunday Visitor.
Read more »Deacons and the Weddings Outside of Mass
/ | Leave a CommentWhen a deacon may celebrate the marriage rite. *The Deacon*, May/June 2023 (Vol. 5, No.6). Our Sunday Visitor.
Read more »Christ the Servant: The Vocation of Deacons
/ | Leave a CommentExamine 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.
Read more »The Mission of the Diaconate (Ave Maria Radio)
/ | Leave a Comment*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.
Read more »Anointing of the Sick and the Deacon
/ | Leave a CommentDeacons can be present in deeply meaningful ways with the sick. *The Deacon*, January/February 2023 (Vol. 5, No.4). Our Sunday Visitor.
Read more »*Our Life of Service* Book Review (Homiletics and Pastoral Review)
/ | Leave a CommentReviewed 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).
Read more »Holy Orders: Deacons and Priests
/ | Leave a CommentThe 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.
Read more »A Dynamic Contribution to the Church
/ | Leave a CommentBlack deacons hope that the faithful see a life of service to all people. *The Deacon*, September-October 2022 (Volume 5, No. 2).
Read more »Two Books Can Help Deacons Understand Their Calling
/ | Leave a CommentDeacon 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.
Read more »Thousands gather for ‘Jesus Is Here’ Eucharistic Congress
/ | Leave a CommentThe 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.
Read more »Words Matter: On Christ, Clerics, and the Sacraments
/ | Leave a CommentWe 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.
Read more »Valentine’s Day Catholic Love Connection: 15 Quotes on the Beauty of Marriage
/ | Leave a CommentMarking 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.
Read more »Deacon Discusses His New Book *Our Life of Service* (Catholic Community Radio)
/ | Leave a CommentDeacon 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.
Read more »*Our Life of Service* featured on the *Bishop’s Radio Hour*
| Leave a CommentDeacon 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.
Read more »Interview on Deacon Harold’s New Book, *Our Life of Service*
| Leave a CommentWritten 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.
Read more »New Book: *Our Life of Service: The Handbook for Catholic Deacons* with Theresa Tomeo
/ | Leave a CommentIn 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.
Read more »Tips to Stay Close to God (Book Review)
| Leave a CommentDeacon 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).
Read more »Holy Orders: Deacons and Bishops
/ | Leave a Comment“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.
Read more »The Impact of COVID on Marriage (*Fire Up Podcast*)
| Leave a CommentIn this episode of The Fire Up Podcast, Simon Carrington and Deacon Harold discuss the impact of COVID 19 on Marriages. Episode 25, aired 13 July 2021.
Read more »Carrying the Lord with Us: The Deacon and the Eucharist
| Leave a CommentSending 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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