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| Responses to Aurem Cordis |
- "Thank you for a fabulous retreat this weekend. I have only been on three retreats for the Diaconate and this was the best. The subject matter and your charisma was the very best. " Deacon John, Retreatant, Diocese of Phoenix Annual Diaconate Retreat, September, 2008
- "I loved your [talk]; it hit home. Christ is working through you and it touched my heart and soul. I see good changes ahead for me. " John P., Attendee, Real Catholic Men's Conference, June, 2008
- "Thank you very much for the talks at the [annual diocesan priests'] retreat! You spiritually lifted me up. I thank you for your sincerity and truth in your talks." Fr. Jean Paulin Lockulu, Sitka, Alaska, Diocese of Juneau, May, 2008
- "You speak the truth so dynamically ... we could've gone on listening to you for another hour or two if it wasn't for homework and sleep. God bless the evangelization and outreach you so passionately do.
" Student, Voice for Life, University of Portland, April, 2008
- "WOW! What an incredible presentation you gave at the Catholic Men's Conference in Phoenix ... It was meaningful, heartfelt, and very motivating ... You have an incredible gift. " Stacy Tetschner, Executive Vice President/CEO, National Speakers Association, February, 2008
- "Praise the Lord! What an awesome weekend. Thank you so much for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with such passion. Your deep love for the Church has had a great impact on all of us. Thank you for heating things up in our parish and many other parishes throughout our Archdiocese and beyond. Your faithful witness and your zeal for Christ and His Church will be remembered for some time." Maurice Beier, Alberta, Canada, Catholic Family Ministries, February, 2008
- "I have been to many talks from 'famous' Catholic speakers over the years but your series for married couples tops the list for most informative, relative and humorous!" Jennifer T., Retreatant, Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center, November, 2007
- "I wanted to tell you again what a gift you have! You have touched so many people in your talks. My grandson came away with a great insight into what it is to be a man. What you said and the way you said it will strengthen his faith and the choices he has made and will make. " Diane P., Oregon,October, 2007
- "I was very inspired and touched by your directness and the depth of your message. You spoke to men very passionately regarding their role in leading their children to Christ and the Church. I am filled with hope for our future when I hear a man like you profess your faith." Victoria S., Oregon,October, 2007
- "I am delighted to have this opportunity to let you know how much I enjoyed the series [‘Behold the Man]: Spirituality for Men’ which you hosted. There were so many good things in it which were both practical and of great spiritual value at the same time; I’m sure that lots of men and their wives found the programmes very helpful and a powerful aid in enhancing their marriages." Theresa C., Suffolk, United Kingdom, EWTN Viewer, August, 2007
- "The Archdiocese of Portland was well represented at the National Black Catholic Congress X held in Buffalo, N.Y. . . [Deacon] Burke-Sivers for-men-only workshop, 'The Eucharistic Heart of Black Catholic Men,' was presented in morning and afternoon sessions on July 13 and was both moving and powerful. " Sam Jackson, Jr. (Catholic Sentinel, Vol. 138, No. 32), African American Catholic Community of Oregon, July, 2007
- "Your visit and homily to our parish were very uplifting and so down to earth. You reminded us what our responsibilities are to our God, to our families and to our parish, and beautifully laced the readings with what we need to do. Thank you for putting us back on track. I [also] find your website most enriching for my faith." Austin A., Georgia, The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, March, 2007
- "You are the reason God has touched the hearts of many here, and this massive and rapid evangelization programme that we face is a continuation of what the Holy Spirit began in and through your response to the need in Africa. I cannot personally express the depth of what your contribution for the Church in Africa has inspired in me, and I thank you." Greg Braum, Country Director,Catholic Family Life Centre, South Africa, March, 2007
- "I met you when you were here for the Catholic Men's Conference and I enjoyed your presentation. You inspired me to drop my dependence on contraception and go with God's will to use natural family planning." Jeff M., Texas, Men's Conference sponsored by the Pilgrim Center of Hope, March, 2007
- "I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say I heard you on Catholic Answers this afternoon. What a blessing you are to the Church!!! To hear an inspiring, impassioned, and eloquent Catholic like yourself speak is a rarity indeed." L.O., Washington, Catholic Answers Live Listener, February, 2007
- "I have seen only a few of your "Behold the Man" shows and I love them! I get so much out of each one and I can relate to almost every word you say! I thank God that I have your show to watch, and please keep up the awesome job!!!" Bruce B., Kentucky, EWTN Viewer, February, 2007
- "Today I did a radio interview with a very wonderful person. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers who ministers in Portland, Oregon. It was a great interview. He's a very animated speaker. If you want a sample, he has a video on Google of a talk he gave in Africa (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8210473474205804482). That is good too. There you can see him at his best." Sr. Patricia, Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare, Spokane, WA,JoyNotes: Catholic Faith and Inspiration, January, 2007
- "Words cannot begin to express our gratitude . . . Your passion for proclaiming the truth is contagious and refreshing and is exactly what we've needed to hear . . . We've all been so incredibly blessed by your words." Parish Conference Committee, St. John's Cathedral, Boise, ID, December, 2006
- "Your talks continue to inspire, and are ones from which we can draw on throughout the year. The guys listen to every word, and your mere presence and witness has a huge impact on people's lives. I continue to see God's work so profound in what you are all about!" Fr. Michael M. DeLaney, C.S.C., Notre Dame High School, November, 2006
- "You have inspired and blessed us by your presence and teaching. We are convicted that [your] visit is an inspired work for the Church and for family life in crisis here in Africa." Greg and Anne Braum, Country Directors,Catholic Family Life Centre, South Africa, September, 2006
- "I am very much moved and inspired by your ministry and have been wanting for some time to thank you for making an effort to show the world what God has intended real men to be! " Mark M., Taiwan, EWTN Viewer, August, 2006
- "I wanted to tell you how deeply I was touched by your message, from the very first episode, right on through to the end. I knew intellectually that Catholic teaching was right regarding marriage/sexuality/manhood but your talks really made me feel the truth of it and planted in me a fervent desire to live out holiness that God asks of us. It seemed to have an immediate effect. Your series seemed to plant in me such a love and devotion to my wife that I really feel as if the Holy Spirit were reaching in and giving me almost a re-conversion experience. Thank you very much for your series!" Matthew T., Nagoya, Japan, EWTN Series Archive Download, July, 2006
- "You are truly a man of God. You made last weekend so special. I enjoy your spirituality and fervor! I praise God for putting you on this earth to keep us toward the Cross!" Robert C., San Antonio, TX, 2006 Catholic Men's Conference, The Pilgrim Center of Hope, July, 2006
- "I turned on the TV and discovered your show, 'Behold the Man' on EWTN. You are a great speaker and teacher and I appreciated your thoughtful spiritual comments. Much of what you said touched my heart and mind. I look forward to seeing you again on the TV." Shawn D., New York, EWTN Viewer, May, 2006
- "I'm very much moved by your presentations. Yesterday I saw through EWTN the 'Behold the Man' [series]. CONGRATULATIONS! You are doing the Church such a wonderful service. " Fr. Ray, Diocese of Kigoma, Tanzania, EWTN Viewer, May, 2006
- "I was able to catch [Behold the Man] on EWTN. I am certainly impressed with your presentation and subject matter that is designed for men. I pray that you will continue to proclaim the truth with love and I also hope that your ministry will reap a great harvest for souls!
" Fr. Richard, Bohol, Philippines, EWTN Viewer, May, 2006
- "I just want to let you know that I have seen your show [Behold the Man] on TV and I think you are great. You really make people think about their lives." Pawel M., Poland, EWTN Viewer, May, 2006
- "I find 'Behold the Man' to be profound Truth, totally in alignment with the Catechism, yet passionately delivered from an applied perspective in the American culture of the present. I thank God for you, and giving your gifts to the Church. I consider you the TD Jakes of The Catholic Church!
" Kevin B., Maryland, EWTN Viewer, May, 2006
- "I stumbled onto [Behold the Man] and was greatly rewarded for the few minutes that I watched and listened. It [was] awesome and threw me off my seat. Have you ever thought of coming over to Africa? We seriously need you here. " Christopher N., Kano, Nigeria, EWTN Viewer, April, 2006
- "Thank you for letting God speak through you tonight. It was a pleasure to hear the truth of the Word of God spoken from your mouth to a [culture] that is in such need of a renewal of purity and righteousness." Student, University of Portland, March, 2006
- "Your TV series 'Behold the Man' is outstanding and uplifting. The Holy Spirit is speaking through you with this powerful teaching for men.
" Louis M., New York, EWTN Viewer, March, 2006
- "I just saw your show on EWTN, Behold the Man, and I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it! I think it is EXACTLY what guys are looking for. It is so great to see a man talking to other men about what it means to be a man of God and to be like Christ. What you're doing is wonderful!" Lauren W., Ohio, EWTN Viewer, March, 2006
- "I am watching ?Behold the Man? right now and it is just great, dynamic teaching! I believe this will deepen the faith of many men and add many to the Church. These shows inspire and will, without a doubt, help many men to become better husbands and fathers." Trish Short, Founder and Director, Artists for Life, March, 2006
- "Your talks deeply touched all those who were present at the Crusade, especially the youth. You are truly an inspiration to all of us here." Fr. Roberto Garza, Pastor,San Isidro Catholic Church/Word & Life Catholic Ministry, Pompano Beach, FL., February, 2006
- "I want to thank you because you have really made me excited about wanting to deepen my faith and strengthen my relationship with God. I really needed to see some enthusiasm and sincere excitement about God and my Church and you gave me that. Thank you." Anthony P.,Bellingham, WA, January, 2006
- "I was very moved by your talk . . . God bless your good work and I sincerely hope to be able to listen to you again in person." Doris F., Parishioner, St. Ignatius, Singapore, November, 2005
- "I must say that your talk has been a very inspiring one and that I will definately look into my life as to how I can carry out God's will." Shaun P., Attendee, Christ@Work Conference, Singapore, November, 2005
- "Thank you so much for offering to share your evening with so many families here. Your passion for our faith and its truths in Jesus Christ was my special take-away." Lesley D., Parishioner, St. Ignatius, Singapore, November, 2005
- "I truly appreciate your visit to St. Francis Xavier Church, which I believe has deepened the knowledge and understanding of the people here." Eugene B., Parishioner, St. Francis Xavier Church, Petaling Jaya-Selangor, Malaysia, November, 2005
- "Thank you for sharing your mission with us here. I was inspired and motivated by your commitment to and love of the church and you have had a profound impact on my own thoughts. " Sandra F.,Singapore, November, 2005
- "Thank you for your wonderful presentation on EWTN. I am praising God for what I have heard. I have been praying for this type of thing for men for years. I am thrilled to see the real depth of their spirituality come alive through your work." Patty H., California, EWTN Viewer, November, 2005
- "What a gift you are to us. Many people asked for you to return. Thank you so much for just about the most inspiring Theology on Tap speaker we've ever had!" Maria Z., Alabama,Theology on Tap, November, 2005
- "I have just finished watching EWTN Live where you were the guest of Fr. Mitch Pacwa. It was so awesome to hear you reiterate the Truth with so much passion and honesty. The love for God is obviously present within you. " Leonard M., EWTN Viewer, November, 2005
- "You are too awesome for words. What a dynamic spirit-filled preacher-teacher you are! God has blessed you in a tremendous way. " Marietta G., EWTN Viewer, November, 2005
- "The Spirit of God truly flows through you. Thank you for sharing your Faith. You're inspiring! " Deanne T., British Columbia, Canada,September, 2005
- "Thank you for your gift of speaking the word of God. You are truly inspirational! " Mary A., British Columbia, Canada,September, 2005
- "Congratulations for your evangelization way. Yesterday I saw your interview in EWTN, it was wonderful! The strong Catholic principles about the family and the father role. Que Dios y la Sant?sima Virgen Maria lo bendigan." Ivan B., Bogata, Columbia, EWTN Viewer, August, 2005
- "I have heard you on the EWTN network and I praise our Lord for your existence. I am so impressed with your deliverance of our beautiful faith and your knowledge of scripture. You have been so gifted! Thank you for becoming a deacon, we need more like you." Elizabeth B., Texas, EWTN Viewer, June, 2005
- "Thank you so much for speaking at our conference! You are a dynamic speaker with a powerful message! We ALL loved you! Conference attendees wanted to hear more!! It was perfect! " Gayle Atteberry, Executive Director, Oregon Right to Life, April, 2005
- "I saw you on EWTN's 'Life on the Rock' and I just want to tell you that you are awesome! You have a fire in you that I rarely see but I know it is real! Jason Evert and Father Stan [Fortuna] have it and you have it. Keep up the great work of God." Christine D., Rhode Island, EWTN Viewer, April, 2005
- "I saw you on 'Life on the Rock' last night and I loved your message. You have a great way of bringing the joy of Catholic life to people who may not fully understand how great the Church is. God bless you!" Richard R., Florida, EWTN Viewer, April, 2005
- "I just saw you and Gloria [Purvis] on EWTN and am compelled to write and thank you for your incredible ministry in the Catholic faith. It is people like you who have embraced their vocations and learned the faith with such cognizance that you inspire others. May God bless you abundantly and lead you to all those who are in most need of your gifts. " Mary M., California, EWTN Viewer, April, 2005
- "I really enjoyed your appearance on EWTN. You're an inspiration--a powerful channel of the Spirit's work. God bless all your efforts! " William S., Indiana, EWTN Viewer, April, 2005
- "Where do we begin to say thank you. You are a gift to woman, to man, to the Church. I am sure the Good Lord has great plans for you. You are fire, wind, hope, truth, anointed and loved!" Cheryl Foti, Founder,Embrace the Children, March, 2005
- "You spoke not only with great energy and clarity, but entertained us as well! Your example as a Catholic as well as a public speaker was truly an inspiration." Christopher Ludwikoski, Secretary,Holy Rosary Junior Toastmasters Club, March, 2005
- "Your insights and ability to convey the "theology of the body" and related issues are sorely needed in our culture today. " Ruth Andreas, Editor, The Domestic Church, November, 2004
- "You have so much to offer this culture in the way of a credible and relevant message. I know that God will use this gift as you continue to take the truth of the Church outside her walls in many powerful ways." Trish Short, Founder and Director, Artists for Life, October, 2004
- "I just wanted to thank you for some really inspirational and motivational words that you shared with our young men. It was special." Sue W., Notre Dame High School, September, 2004
- "Thank you for visiting Notre Dame this week and delivering such a strong presentation on Male Spirituality. You are quite the talent in blending the charisma of a protestant minister with the tradition and truth of the Catholic faith. I gained a great deal from your talk and was provided some more insight into what deacons actually do." Jared J,, Student, University of Notre Dame, September, 2004
- "As I watched you on EWTN, I couldn't help but notice that burning passion you have for our Lord & for truth. Please keep up this wonderful work. You were most inspiring." Pat M., California, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know how knocked out I was with your appearance on EWTN Live tonight. " Mike B., Georgia, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "I saw you on EWTN tonight and was dazzled with your energy,clarity of thought, and sense of commitment to the faith. Wow!" Glenn P., Pennsylvania, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "Loved you on EWTN last night. I've never seen such evangelical/charismatic love for our faith or any other!" Jeanne G., Florida, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "I'm watching a rerun of your interview on EWTN this morning. I have enjoyed it immensely and am so grateful we have your voice in our wonderful Church. I thank God for you . . . Keep up the great work!" Kathy S., Indiana, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "I'm just writing to encourage and affirm you. I heard you on EWTN on Wednesday night. God bless you! The witness of your faith and conviction as a faithful Catholic are very encouraging. " Deacon Marc G., Ontario, Canada, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "My husband and I saw your appearance on EWTN-Phenomenal! Keep up the amazing and inspiring work - boy, do we need you! Thank you for following God's call so passionately.
" Gwen D., Pennsylvania, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "Watching you on EWTN Live has given me a great deal of hope. You are clearly a man of the Church, on fire with the spirit with a heart of love for the Holy Father and the Church's teachings. God bless you for what you do, and thank you for being an incredible example of diaconal ministry." Bill V., Massachusetts, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "God bless you and all that you do for our Lord!!! My husband and I truly enjoyed your talk with Father on EWTN. Your enthusiasm for our Lord is awesome. We need more Catholic men like you and you are an inspiration to us all. God bless you and your family always. We love you!!!" Richard & Geri. H., Texas, EWTN Viewers, July, 2004
- "I just saw you on TV and was moved to tears with joy in my heart to hear you speak about the Catholic Church and all of its blessings. I embraced you in my imagination as someone who loves Jesus and serves HIS church. God love you, be with you, and return to you HIS abundant blessings for your work. We need many many more like you." Norman F., Mississippi, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "I was very inspired by your interview on EWTN, and was glad to hear that you have such great love for our Holy Father. God Bless you for being 'the Conservative Deacon.'" Fr. Janusz K., South Dakota, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "Cannot find enough words to say 'Thank You' for what you are doing. You are truly a messenger for God and our Church. " Bernie M., New Jersey, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "My fiance saw 'Male Spirituality' on EWTN and I got to see a rebroadcast. He's never really stepped out and tried to be pro-active with his faith until after seeing this broadcast. This of course thrills me to no end. Thank you for being bold and so encouraging. I've been searching for someone who is on fire for God and who would relate to my fiance. You came on the [television] and it was like seeing a miracle unfold before my very eyes. Thanks a million!" Kodi N., Nebraska, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "I watched your presentation on EWTN Live yesterday, and, quite simply, I was struck by the gift God has given you to speak his truth to his flock. " Dan H., Indiana, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "I watched you on EWTN Live last night and was just filled with encouragement and my love for my Catholic faith deepened. Thank you." Norman R., Illinois, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "Who are the 'spiritual' Giants of Catholic radio? How about Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers of KBVM FM Portland, Oregon?" Loren, Catholic Answers Forums, entry #20, posted July 7, 2004 at 5:38pm, July, 2004
- "Thank you for your talk with Fr. Francis at EWTN. It really opened my eyes about male spirituality. Awesome!" Jason L., Philippines, EWTN Viewer, July, 2004
- "It was so good to have you as a presenter. [You are] truly a man after God's own heart." Valerie Washington, Executive Director, The National Black Catholic Congress, May, 2004
- "Thank you for the gift you brought to us here in Indy. I left feeling really proud that I was Catholic." Diane Schafer, Director of Religious Education,St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Indianapolis, IN., April, 2004
- "In addition to being one of the most sought after public safety experts in the U.S., Deacon Harold runs a fledgling apostolate, Aurem Cordis, and has guested a couple of times recently on Catholic Answers Live. He is also one of the most dynamic young Catholic speakers and thinkers around, so if ever get a chance to hear him speak, definitely do so." Carl E. Olson, Co-Author, The Da Vinci Hoax: The Truth About Jesus, Christianity, Mary Magdalene and The Davinci Code, March, 2004
- "You are a true disciple for Christ. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to listen and learn as you gave witness to the love of our Lord and the difference He will make in one's life, if one's heart is open to the Truth." Shirley W., Parishioner, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Camas, WA., March, 2004
- "Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers led a men's retreat on male spirituality at St. Thomas Parish last month. Father Derek Lappe says the deacon is a 'powerful preacher' and 'brings a great love of Jesus Christ and the Church' to his sermons." Catholic Sentinel, Vol.135, No.7, quoting the pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Camas, WA., February, 2004
- "Thanks again for doing such a terrific job on Catholic Answers Live. I felt it was one of our better shows in quite a while. The passion and enthusiasm for the faith that you bring to everything you do is a real blessing." Jerry Usher, Catholic Answers Live, February, 2004
- "I wanted to thank you again for the generous gift of your time and talent as a workshop presenter at the conference. The conference was very successful which was evident by the enthusiasm and comments people made on the evaluation forms. Many blessings on your ministry and I hope you will consider being a presenter for our conference again in the future." Cathy Shannon, Director,Office of Religious Education, Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, November, 2003
- "Many thanks for being our guest on "Catholic Answers Live" last week. It was an excellent show (in fact, my producer selected it as "show of the week" to send to some of our affiliates that air us only once a week on a taped basis). We'll be anxious to have you back on the program." Jerry Usher, Catholic Answers Live, September, 2003
- "Great job at Theology on Tap. Wonderful content, testimony, and anecdotes. I really enjoyed it and was challenged by it." Carl. E. Olson, Author, Will Catholics Be "Left Behind"? A Catholic Critique of the Rapture and Today's Prophecy Preachers, July, 2003
- "Burke-Sivers has a style that makes the truth both accessible and inspiring." Envoy Magazine, August, 2002
- "I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful presentation to my youth! I've already started to hear feedback from parents. Kids have actually been talking about it. So you know that you were fabulous! All of my adults were impressed with you, too. You were worth every cent!
Thanks once again and blessings to you on your ministry!" Kathy Fedr, MTS, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, St. Cecilia Church,April, 2002
- "I listened to your entire tape and found it to be quite compelling. You are an exceptional speaker. Thank you for offering the gift of yourself to the world." Camille Pauley, M.A., President and CEO, Healing the Culture, March, 2002
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