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Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism
A worldly, political response to racism is not enough. This book is a Catholic Christian response to the epidemic of racism, firmly rooted in the Scriptures, the natural law, the Church’s Tradition, and our identity as children of God. But what is racism? Is it just "prejudice"? Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers carefully distinguishes the sin of racism from the kind of instinctive bias that marks all fallen mankind, in order to help us find a path to deeper unity. Building a Civilization of Love takes an honest look at Critical Race Theory, Liberation Theology, and the Black Lives Matter Movement, weighing their merits. Burke-Sivers asks in each case whether there might be anything contained in them that Catholics can use to facilitate the healing and reconciliation of racial division. A truly Catholic response to racism must begin locally, in our own parishes, towns, and homes, in the here and now. Ameliorating racism will require hard work, humility, vulnerability, sacrifice, and love. But by admitting our own weaknesses and opening ourselves to God's mercy, we can bring Christ's healing grace to our world.
236 pages, Paperback
Published September 25, 2023
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About the author
Harold Burke-Sivers
11 books20 followersDeacon Harold Burke-Sivers is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher whose hands-on approach to living the Catholic faith will challenge
and inspire you! He is the Founder and Director of Servant Enterprises, Inc., a
Christian evangelization and apologetics organization dedicated to the
dissemination and promotion of Catholic values, principles, and teaching in
complete faithfulness and total submission to Holy Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and
the Magisterium. The goal of his apostolate is to bring as many people as possible
to a deeper love of Christ and the Gospel by sharing the truth of the Catholic faith
in love.
As one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today, Deacon Harold is
active in giving lectures, retreats, and seminars in parishes, workshops, and at
numerous conferences across the nation and around the world. He has appeared
in Envoy and The Domestic Church magazines, and on many national and
international radio programs, including Catholic Answers Live, Catholic
Connection, Kresta in the Afternoon, the Drew Mariani Show, Searching the Word
and Catholic Bookmarks. He is a regular contributor to the Relevant Radio
Network and has been featured on the Eternal Word Television Network's Life on
the Rock, EWTN Live, EWTN Bookmark, and hosts the EWTN series, "Behold the
Man: Spirituality for Men”, “Made in His Image: Family Life Today” and “Christ the
Servant: The Vocation of Deacons.”
Deacon Burke-Sivers holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business
Administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master’s degree in
Theological Studies from the University of Dallas. Deacon Harold is a Benedictine
Oblate of Mt. Angel Abbey, an associate member of the Fellowship of Catholic
Scholars, a member of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, and a consultation
team member for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops National Directory
for Catechesis.
Deacon Harold is featured on The Greatest Commandments: A 40-Week Spiritual
Journey for Married Couples, a vibrant marriage enrichment program rooted in
Biblical values designed to help husbands and wives know God better, trust Him
fully, and love Him completely throughout the journey of married life.
He is also the President of Servant Enterprises, a non-profit organization that
hosts an international institute for Catholic male spirituality, coordinates dynamic
speaking tours and life-changing retreats, and develops products and services
that support family life.
Most importantly, Deacon Harold is married to his wife Colleen and they have four
beautiful children.
and inspire you! He is the Founder and Director of Servant Enterprises, Inc., a
Christian evangelization and apologetics organization dedicated to the
dissemination and promotion of Catholic values, principles, and teaching in
complete faithfulness and total submission to Holy Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and
the Magisterium. The goal of his apostolate is to bring as many people as possible
to a deeper love of Christ and the Gospel by sharing the truth of the Catholic faith
in love.
As one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today, Deacon Harold is
active in giving lectures, retreats, and seminars in parishes, workshops, and at
numerous conferences across the nation and around the world. He has appeared
in Envoy and The Domestic Church magazines, and on many national and
international radio programs, including Catholic Answers Live, Catholic
Connection, Kresta in the Afternoon, the Drew Mariani Show, Searching the Word
and Catholic Bookmarks. He is a regular contributor to the Relevant Radio
Network and has been featured on the Eternal Word Television Network's Life on
the Rock, EWTN Live, EWTN Bookmark, and hosts the EWTN series, "Behold the
Man: Spirituality for Men”, “Made in His Image: Family Life Today” and “Christ the
Servant: The Vocation of Deacons.”
Deacon Burke-Sivers holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business
Administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master’s degree in
Theological Studies from the University of Dallas. Deacon Harold is a Benedictine
Oblate of Mt. Angel Abbey, an associate member of the Fellowship of Catholic
Scholars, a member of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, and a consultation
team member for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops National Directory
for Catechesis.
Deacon Harold is featured on The Greatest Commandments: A 40-Week Spiritual
Journey for Married Couples, a vibrant marriage enrichment program rooted in
Biblical values designed to help husbands and wives know God better, trust Him
fully, and love Him completely throughout the journey of married life.
He is also the President of Servant Enterprises, a non-profit organization that
hosts an international institute for Catholic male spirituality, coordinates dynamic
speaking tours and life-changing retreats, and develops products and services
that support family life.
Most importantly, Deacon Harold is married to his wife Colleen and they have four
beautiful children.
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