In Homilies, Clergy Highlight Divine and Human Connections
At Immaculate Heart Church in North Portland, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers asked his listeners about the kind of love God wants from us. “It is a deep, rich abiding love that is sacrificial … a love that empties us; that brings us out of ourselves.” Catholic Sentinel, 22 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.
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 more5 Prominent Catholics on the Sexual Revolution and the Church
I asked five prominent American Catholics to share their thoughts on the Sexual Revolution and its effect on the Church. National Catholic Register, 30 March 2020.
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.
read moreGo and Make Disciples with Deacon Harold
Deacon Harold explains how, once Jesus has your heart, you can’t help but share it with everyone you meet (Diocese of Orlando *Faith Fit*, Episode 21).
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