Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is a prolific Catholic author in the 21st century Church with dozens of books, articles, pamphlets, and other writings.
Until Death Do Us Part
When a man and a woman enter into a marriage covenant, they promise unending love and devotion to each other, regardless of their circumstances, for the rest of their lives until death. *The Narrow Gate*, Parousia Media Blog. 17 August 2020.
read moreThe Deacon’s Role at Baptisms
Like our predecessors, the Levites, the deacon’s responsibility at baptisms within Mass is to assist the priest, leaving plenty of room outside of Mass for the deacon, like the first deacons in Acts of the Apostles, to preach the Good News of the life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ and to solemnly confer the Sacrament of Baptism. “The Deacon”, September/October 2020 Issue (Volume 3, No. 2). Our Sunday Visitor.
read moreA Catholic Response to Racism (Catholic World Report)
Racism is learned behavior, and Catholics can play a significant role in breaking down the walls of racism by taking a “hands on” approach to creating pillars of mutual respect and understanding built on the firm foundation of covenant relationship. Catholic World Report, 29 June 2020.
read moreCan Catholics support ‘Black Lives Matter’?
Catholic leaders say the Church has an important role in working for racial justice, but that protesting for justice does not imply endorsement of the positions taken by Black Lives Matter organizations. *Catholic News Agency*, published 17 June 2020.
read moreTips for Battling Pornography Handout
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers provides tips, tools, and resources to help you battle pornography in your life.
read moreDeacon’s Role in Liturgical Preaching Outside of Mass
Distinguishing between the homily at Mass and preaching at a liturgical service. The Deacon, May/June 2020 Issue (Vol.2, No.6), Our Sunday Visitor.
read more*Daily Dose of Deacon Harold* Jesus Diagram DOWNLOAD
Chart for use with “Daily Dose of Deacon Harold” (Natures of Jesus)
read moreThe Narrow Gate: Rising From the Ashes – Deacon Harold
The Narrow Gate this week is taken from Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers‘ blog The Deacon’s Heart, originally published on Ash Wednesday of 2011. Parousia Blog, 5 March 2020
read more‘Munera’ of Deacons
‘Munera’ of Deacons as sacramental signs and witness of the Church’s mission of service. “The Deacon”, January/February 2020 Issue (Volume 2, No. 4)
read moreDeacon: Be ‘Contagiously Catholic’
A Catholic’s duty is to watch for an opening, get his or her foot in the door, toss in some seeds of faith, and let God do His work. Be “contagiously Catholic.” The Observer, Diocese of Rockford, 7 November 2019.
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