Written by: Mrs. Wilma Duco-Renolayan, Student Publications Moderator
World renowned evangelist and book author, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers of Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) inspired parents and students who attended his inspirational talks held at De La Salle Zobel School’s very own Sylvia P. Lina Theater last November 18, 2016.
Dubbed “God in the Wired World”, the morning session was attended by parents, administrators, teachers, and other Lasallian partners. San Beda College-Alabang, Marymount Academy School, Manresa School, Sacred Heart School, Ville St. John Academy, Don Carlo Cavina School, Fr. Simpliciano Academy, Inc., Our Lady of Abandoned School, Southridge PAREF School, De La Salle Lipa, De La Salle University Integrated School, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas sent their respective delegates to the said talk.
The dynamic speaker reminded parents to inculcate among their children a strong conviction in their moral values as believers of the Christian faith, so the young minds can be prepared to face every temptation that they would encounter in the “wired world.” Deacon Harold reiterated the paramount responsibility of parents to make their children grounded in the Word of God.
In the afternoon, Deacon Harold’s talk was attended by selected classes in high school. Dubbed “Young People at the Forefront of the New Evangelization”, the discussion inspired the young crowd to aspire intimacy with God and be proud of their faith, sharing it while they still possess the vigor.
In both lectures, the dynamic speaker hooked his audiences with creative illustrations and the relevant real-life stories he shared with them. Both the young and old admire his passion for Jesus and the Word.
Known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon”, Deacon Harold has travelled to different countries, sharing his expertise in “marriage and family life, discerning the will of God, the sacraments, the Church’s vocational choices and how they are lived out, male spirituality, pro-life issues, evangelization, prayer, and many others. Deacon Harold holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Theological Studies Degree from the University of Dallas.”
The Lasallian Formation and Mission Department (LFMD) under the leadership of Ms. Evangeline De Peralta and the Campus Ministry Office (CMO) headed by Mrs. Maria Carina Infante were able to invite Deacon Harold through the help of Mr. Emmanuel Rentoy of Character Education Partnership Philippines.