Publications
Human Sexuality and Marriage (Aurem Cordis Article)
/ | Leave a CommentPope John Paul II, in his encyclical letter Evangelium Vitae, states that “human life, as a gift of God, is sacred and inviolable. . . The meaning of life is found in giving and receiving love, and, in this light, human sexuality and procreation reach their true and full significance” (no.81). *Aurem Cordis*, 2004.
Read more »The Real Meaning of Christmas: Eucharist and Evangelization
/ | Leave a CommentChristmas is truly the genesis of Christian evangelization in the world precisely because Jesus’ birth is the inaugural Eucharistic event of our faith. 9 August 2014.
Read more »Catholicism and Authentic Fatherhood (The Catholic World Report)
/ | Leave a CommentClayton C. Barbeau’s The Father of the Family communicates a spirituality that truly embraces what it means to be a man of God. *The Catholic World Report*, Book Review, 14 June 2014.
Read more »Biblical Manhood (Book Chapter)
/ | Leave a Comment*Man Up! Becoming the New Catholic Renaissance Man*, Paperback – March 17, 2014.
Read more »What Black America Really Needs: Committed and Faithful Fathers
/ | Leave a CommentDeacon Harold Burke-Sivers discusses the family crisis that is afflicting the entire nation, but especially its inner-city communities. *The National Catholic Register*, 10 September 2013.
Read more »Beyond the Zimmerman Verdict (The Catholic World Report)
/ | Leave a CommentIn the wake of the Travyon Martin case, African Americans have an opportunity to redirect their energies toward healing their families and communities. *The Catholic World Report*, 22 July 2013.
Read more »Make a Gift of Ourselves (Faith ND)
/ | Leave a CommentJesus calls husbands and fathers who are lost to use the navigational tools of prayer, forgiveness, and mercy to find our way back to our Father in heaven. *Faith ND* Website.
Read more »A Father’s Vital Presence (Book Chapter)
/ | Leave a CommentNew book gathers experts to equip and encourage today’s dads. *Man to Man, Dad to Dad: Catholic Faith and Fatherhood*, Chapter 6: A Father’s Vital Presence, Pauline Books & Media, 25 June 2013.
Read more »The Catholic Teaching on Homosexuality (Saint Paul Street Evangelization)
/ | Leave a CommentMany people often misunderstand or misrepresent the Church’s teaching on homosexuality. The Church is not against homosexuals as persons. It never has been and never will be.
Read more »The Role and Responsibility of Catholic Parents (The Catholic News)
/ | Leave a CommentCatholic mothers and fathers today continue to till the soil in the Lord’s vineyard following the example of the Holy Family. Archdiocese of Singapore, *The Catholic News*, June 19, 2011, Vol 61, No 12.
Read more »A Life-Giving Love Song (Catholic Way)
/ | Leave a CommentSome reflections on perhaps the central question of popular music—What is love? *Catholic Way*, 2000.
Read more »Taking Christ into the Workplace (The Christian Broadcast Network)
/ | Leave a CommentIt’s not easy being a Christian in the workplace. *The Christian Broadcast Network*, 2000.
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