Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is a prolific Catholic author in the 21st century Church with dozens of books, articles, pamphlets, and other writings.
The Power of Matrimonial Love: The Married Deacon
When deacon couples open their hearts to His love and mercy, when they make themselves vulnerable before the Giver of all gifts, when they are able share with God the deepest parts of who they are, then they are giving themselves to Him in return. “The Deacon”, January/February 2021 Issue (Volume 3, No. 4). Our Sunday Visitor.
read moreAdvent Pilgrimage: A Journey From Eden to Bethlehem (Book of Esther)
Esther was a prayerful woman and her spiritual submission to the will of the Lord gives us a beautiful example for our Advent journey.
read moreThe Next Four Years: Only True Love Can Defeat Racism
For the Oct. 30 – Nov. 7, 2020 special election issue of Angelus, we asked a handful of Catholic thinkers to offer their thoughts on the issues that American Catholics should care about for the next four years, independent of the candidates or political party that govern after the Nov. 3, 2020 elections.
read moreUntil 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.
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