A Must-Have Book for Catholic Deacons The service ministry of the deacon is broad and deep, encompassing spirituality, the Church’s mission and structure, preaching, family and parish life, and the wider community outside of the parish boundaries. In Our Life of Service Deacon Harold provides a comprehensive guide to the deaconate. Packed with spiritual tips, prayer guides, and personal reflections, this book is perfect for those discerning a calling, serving as a deacon, or simply wishing to learn more about this life of service. "Saying yes to God every day frees us from the slavery of fear and opens the door to a life-giving love that supports sacramental marriage and empowers diaconal service." —Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers Featuring Personal Essays from Brother Deacons: Greg Kandra Larry Oney Dominic Cerrato Thomas J. Fox In the Book, Deacon Harold Shares Four Key Pillars to the Deaconate Living Out the Word Deacon Harold encourages readers to find a renewed centeredness in service through attention to reading and meditating on the Word of God, including a commitment to daily prayer. The Eucharistic Life As source and summit, Deacon Harold invites readers to embrace the Servant of all, Jesus, in the most holy Eucharist, through the sacrifice of the Mass, and worship of the Blessed Sacrament in adoration. Filial Devotion Deacon Harold outlines the call to imitate Christ in loving and honoring his mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, through devotions, prayer practices and more. Purity of Heart Deacon Harold provides a strategy to pursue holiness, including daily examinations and frequent purification of the soul in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. About the Author Harold Burke-Sivers is a Catholic author, international speaker, and deacon at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Portland, Oregon. The founder of DynamicDeacon.com, he also is the author or coauthor of several books, including Behold the Man and Father Augustus Tolton. Burke-Sivers cohosts Living Stones on Mater Dei Radio and the Sons of Thunder podcast for World Ablaze. He created A Daily Dose of Deacon Harold, a thirty-minute weekday time of prayer and reflection, and Walk by Faith Wednesday Webinars, a weekly hour of Catholic catechesis and teaching. His work has been featured in a number of publications, including The Deacon, Catholic Sentinel, Catholic World Report, and Ignatius Insight. Burke-Sivers has appeared on national Catholic radio programs such as Catholic Answers Live, Kresta in the Afternoon, Catholic Connection, and The Drew Mariani Show. He has served as a guest host on EWTN’s Open Line. A Day in the Life of Deacon Harold Morning Before my feet hit the floor, I offer my day to God: “Lord, thank you for allowing me to see the light of another day so that I may give honor, praise, and glory to yourmost holy name. Amen.” Afternoon I am not as productive in the afternoon, so I temper my work schedule with errands, overseeing the family budget, and managing my responsibilities at the parish. Evening At the end of the day, I pray evening prayer and include the psalms from midday prayer. On Thursdays, I spend an hour in adoration at a local parish and pray the Office at that time.
✔ Author(s): Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
✔ Title: Our Life of Service: The Handbook for Catholic Deacons
✔ Rating : 4.2 out of 5 base on (33 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1646800923
✔ ISBN-13: 9781646800926
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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