Tag: racism

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers seeks to deliver a response to the epidemic of racism through the lens of the Catholic Church in his new book, BUILDING A CIVILIZATION OF LOVE: A CATHOLIC RESPONSE TO RACISM (Ignatius Press). Religious News Service, published 24 October 2023.

*The Catholic Church and Anti-Racialism* is a review of Deacon Harold’s book *Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism.” The Catholic Thing, published 2 February 2024.

Deacon Harold talks about his new book, *Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism* on Spirit Catholic Radio’s *Spirit Mornings* hosted by Jen Brown and Bruce McGregor. Published 24 January 2024.

It’s time for the Catholic Culture staff’s roundup of our favorite things we read in the past year. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers delivers in a book which combines a close look at racism with a close look at anti-racist distortions which too often provide a cover for other goals, including anti-Christian goals. Published 16 January 2024.

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

A worldly, political response to racism is not enough. This book is a Catholic Christian response to the epidemic of racism, firmly rooted in the Scriptures, the natural law, the Church’s Tradition, and our identity as children of God. *WQPH Radio 89.3 FM, Catholic Radio serving Shirley-Fitchburg MA and the world.* Aired 16 December 2023.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is the author of the new book *Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism.* He is passionate about having those deeper conversations about race, and the moral and spiritual groundwork that must be laid in order to successfully combat racism in society. In this episode, he speaks with host Andrew Petiprin about how an authentically Catholic approach can help facilitate healing in our society and promote reconciliation across racial divides. *Ignatius Press Podcast*, aired 15 December 2023.

*Catholic Response to Racism* on the Salt + Light Hour with Deacon Pedro (Salt + Light Media). Aired 16 December 2023.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers carefully distinguishes the sin of racism from the kind of instinctive bias that marks all fallen mankind, in order to help us find a path to deeper unity. *Building a Civilization of Love* takes an honest look at Critical Race Theory, Liberation Theology, and the Black Lives Matter Movement, weighing their merits. Burke-Sivers asks in each case whether there might be anything contained in them that Catholics can use to facilitate the healing and reconciliation of racial division. *The Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo* on Ace Maria Radio. Aired 27 November 2023.

In his new book, Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is boldly honest about the Catholic Church and racism in the United States. But he is also hopeful because he believes there is an answer to the evils of racial division in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He joins us for a conversation about racism and Catholicism. *Catholic Answers Focus*, aired 22 November 2023.

Deacon Harold discusses his new book “Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism” on *The Catholic Morning Show*, Iowa Catholic Radio. Aired 16 November 2023 (Episode 1457). 

The City of St. Jude Catholic Parish in Montgomery, AL hosted its second annual lecture series on Black Catholic history featuring Deacon Harold. *WSFA 12 News*, aired 13 November 2023.

When confronted with racism and prejudice, how can Catholics be leaders in healing and reconciliation. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers tackles this big topic in his new book, *Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism.* *Morning Blend* on Mater Dei Radio. Aired 15 November 2023.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers takes us through his new book, *Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism* (ignatius.com) where he urges us to love each other as Christ did. *The Drew Mariani Show* on Relevant Radio, aired 24 October 2023 (Hour 3).

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers shares his thoughts on a Catholic response to racism on Salt and Light Radio’s *Morning Light* show. The segment aired on February 16, 2023. 

In this episode, we visit with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, award-winning author, radio host, and one of the most sought-after Catholic speakers in the Church today, about how the sexual revolution has impacted us, the struggles of kids growing up in a home not headed by a marriage, the impacts of fatherless homes, racism in pornography and sex trafficking, and charting a way forward for families of faith. The Covenant Eyes Podcast, aired 8 February 2023.

Deacon Harold has a unique perspective on the wounds of racism, police brutality, and what our response should be as Catholics. This powerful conversation is a must-listen.The EDIFY Podcast, aired 3 February 2023.

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

On this episode of “The Catholic Gentleman”, podcast hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman speak with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, an expert on the subject of racism. Published on “Church Pop”, 30 July 2022.

Salonen shares thoughts about ending racism from Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, a sought-out, international Catholic speaker. Published 22 March 2022.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers spoke on the Catholic response to racial injustice on January 20, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Oswego, OR. “We must heal with love,” he told a large audience at the parish, which is addressing racial healing.” Published on 27 January 2022.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers discusses the diaconate and his forthcoming book on racism with Teresa Tomeo on *Catholic Connection*. Aired 13 January 2022.

Deacon Harold-Burke Sivers discusses Black Catholic Saints and soon-to-be saints during Black Catholic History month on *Spirit Mornings* on Spirit Catholic Radio. Aired 17 November 2021.

Burke-Sivers said the way to confront racism in our country is to focus on Jesus Christ and the Gospel. He quoted Galatians 3:28, which says there are no divisions in the body of Christ over race and gender, for they are all one. Fighting racism, Burke-Sivers said, begins by facing our culture and its misconceptions about love. *The Troubadour*, Franciscan University of Steubenville Newspaper. Published 15 November 2021.