Beacon of Truth with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

Let’s be honest: how many times have asked ourselves, “Is this working? Are we truly making a difference?” If we are to build a culture of life, it means facing the Goliath head-on. Sometimes this means being unpopular because we are standing-up for truth. Deacon Harold explores this more and also looking at Soulful Psalm 40:10-12.

Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow OBE is the founder and CEO of the charity Mary’s Meals, a non-profit organization that provides life-changing meals to some of the world’s poorest children every school day. Mary’s Meals is currently serving 2,429,182 children in communities where hunger and poverty would prevent children from gaining an education. Magnus joins Deacon Harold to talk more about the need.

The unborn child is always an innocent party, and no law may permit the taking of his life. Even when a child is conceived through rape or incest, the fault is not the child's, who should not suffer death for others' sins. Today Deacon Harold talks about the Prayer for Legal Protection of Unborn Children and also looking into Soulful Psalm 83:1-9.

Deacon Harold breaks down The Holy Perseverance of Six Black Catholics on the Road to Sainthood and also looks into Soulful Psalm 38.

Despite the efforts of Dr. King and the countless others who gave their hearts, souls, and lives to the cause of justice, peace, and equality, racism remains an evil that endures in our society. This is not because he failed, not by a long shot! Deacon Harold breaks this open more today as we honor MLK Day and also look into Soulful Psalm 141:1-5

Apples and oranges. Being black is not a personal lifestyle choice. Being black doesn’t change the definition of marriage between one man and one woman, and any children they have together, that serves as the cell, the center, the foundation, the heart, and the core of a stable civilization, culture, and society. Deacon Harold opens this up more and also looking into Soulful Psalm 90:1-7.

On today's Beacon of Truth, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is pulling from the Beacon of Truth Playlist and talking about "What Makes you Beautiful" by One Direction. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 103

Today we hear the last words spoken by the Virgin Mary that are recorded in Scripture: “Do whatever he tells you.” Through her remarkable witness of faith and her openness to God’s heart—which brought Life itself into the world—the Blessed Mother intercedes for us and leads us to her Son. Deacon Harold dives more into the readings and the Soulful Psalm 50

On today's Beacon of Truth, we discuss Catholic Colleges and Universities and continue our study of Psalm 119.

"I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life." Deacon Harold helps us apply that part of the creed to our lives as well as look at Soulful Psalm 118:19-26

Deacon Harold brings in Tony Brandt today to challenge us in casting our nets to plant the seed and bring people into Heaven. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 96:9&10

Celebrating a Word of God Wednesday on Thursday as we look to this week's feast on The Baptism of The Lord we dive into the word and also look at Soulful Psalm 34

Dr. Karlo Broussard, a native of Southern Louisiana, left a promising musical career to devote himself full-time to the work of Catholic apologetics. As a staff apologist and speaker for Catholic Answers, and a member of the chancery evangelization team at the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, he travels the country and the diocese giving talks on apologetics, biblical studies, theology, and philosophy. Karlo is a regular guest on Catholic Answers Live and contributor to Catholic Answers Magazine in its print and online editions. He & Deacon Harold break open the reality of the Saints Prayers along with Soulful Psalm 91:7-9

The Church teaches that “above all, the main altar should be so placed and constructed that it is always seen to be the sign of Christ Himself. Today Deacon Harold talks more about Church Architacture. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 145:10-16

Deacon Harold talks about good books to read for Spiritual food this year and also looking into Soulful Psalm 85:1-8. Here's a link for quick reference: https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2024/12/13/best-books-i-read-in-2024/