Ash Wednesday - 2nd March

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Jen
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Beautiful. Thank you.

Jackie
Reply to  Jen
1 year ago

Beautiful

Cecilia Rebenstorf
Reply to  Jen
1 year ago

Looking forward to tomorrows message. I love the saying, God is never far from you.

irene de villiers
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thank you for the message, I felt received it with great sincerety.

Irene………South Africa

Mary
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thank you for this opportunity to renew my relationship with Jesus Christ

E.R.B.
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thank you for this wonderful message.

Lutricia Rawls
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your message of God with us.

Graeme Pattinson
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thanks you for the inspiration.

Donna Vatcher
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thank you lord for always being here in my life. Help me to hesr you more and live more for and with you. I want to grow in faith and will do this daily in all my actions.

Brunie
Reply to  Donna Vatcher
1 year ago

Amen… Me also in Jesus name 🙏🙏❤️🙌🙌

Kathy
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thank you for helping me to renew my faith!

Karen
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

What I heard was God speaking to me through you about the exciting Lenten journey unfolding. I think this is exactly what I need to grow in faith and closer to God. I will make my best effort to be in 100%. I will journal this Lent so I can look back on how I walked the path to what I hope will be a wonderful transformation. Thank you for being God’s vessel in the Journey of Lent 2022z

Joe Marotta
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

I need to pay more attention to listening to His voice. Bottom line – TRUST!

Sylvia Reid
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

I am praying to God, to change the tortured mind of the evil people of this world, to find an empathic spot in their heart, and make it grow bigger then the evilness.. Amen

Charmi
Reply to  Sylvia Reid
1 year ago

Amen

Laura
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

I’m so excited to begin Lent once again with Bruce! Last year’s journey impacted my life greatly and I continued the daily devotionals, making it a part of my daily routine. 🙏🏻💙

Ann Beaton
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Lovely talk thankyou

Patricia Holmes
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thankyou

Tamara Fehlman Friday
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

I’m not a catholic, yet I stumbled upon this site on Facebook. Decided I’d like to join in! Don’t get me wrong I am a believer, yet this is a wonderful time of year to get serious with our Lord and savior. Awaken in me lord a true heart of happiness and helps to myself and to all who I’ve been given to share the real love of God.

BDCM Team
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Reply to  Tamara Fehlman Friday
1 year ago

Welcome Tamara,I love your prayer of ‘awaken in me Lord” and knowing God He will accept that invitation of yours. We cannot wait to see what God will do in you and through you. Blessings Rosemary

Becky
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thanks for the much needed message

Carol
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

I have had a rough 12 months…..cancer treatments, of which God was with me every step of the way, every day. I want to continue to draw near to him and share his glory with all. Thanks for this journey through Lent. I intend to start each day with it.

brenda
Reply to  Carol
1 year ago

Hope are you feeling Carol. I too have had cancer. Just celebrated my 10 year breast cancer and 8 year thyroid cancer. I continue to go every year and sometimes more when they find more problems. I have turned to God and he has helped me so much. Prayer does help and helps with the healing. Let me know if I can help. If you want to talk. I am here. My email is below.

Carol
Reply to  brenda
1 year ago

Brenda,
Thank you for your kind words and concern. I too just had breast cancer…seems to be rampant these days! I am feeling well and looking forward to many healthy years ahead. Prayer got me through my treatments and everything I asked of God, I was given. My mother-in-law always told me when I was troubled to “give it up to God” and that’s what I did. And my prayers were answered. I am feeling very blessed to be in such a good place right now in my life. God bless you and prayers for your continued good health!

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Carol
1 year ago

Dear Carol, Yes God is and was with you every step of the way of your cancer treatments. May He show you more of His love for you this Lenten season. Bless you Rosemary

David
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thank you. Your comments came at just the right time.

Milli
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

It truly is the most important time to cleanse and heal. Look what the Lord has done for us.

Sally
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

I’m a first time listener. I enjoyed your video. I am going to try to remind myself every day for these 40 days in everything I do that I am doing Lent.

BDCM Team
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Reply to  Sally
1 year ago

Thank you and welcome for joining us for lent 2022. Excited to see what God will do in your Life. Blessings Rosemary

Mary Fontaine
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thank you for your beautiful message. Looking forward to listening and participating each day.

Catherine
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thank You

Elizabeth Overdyk
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thank you, so very much for the opportunity to journey through Lent more deeply. Shalom dear friends.

Jodi
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thank you I’m wanting to grow in my faith

Arnetta
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thank you for this message! Let me hear from You, God!

Darlene
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

This message has raised my understanding for Lent and my relationship with God. Thank you for this beautiful gift.

Darlene

Maria
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Wonderful start to the Lenten season. Something made me find you and I’m already grateful!!!

Cindy Howey
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Very impactful when Bruce closed his eyes to pray! Thank you!

Mariza
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

I could not find the handout in the extra’s tab

Cathie Adams
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thank you. Beautifully said.

Lenora Basler
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Why we give up something for Lent and explaining about Holy Week..
I actually feel our dear Lord is sitting here with me. thank you so much

Lori
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

I want to feel Lent and hearing this makes me feel like I am
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Sheila Lopez
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

I heard that I need to engage in this lenten journey. The most impactful point is that God will meet me where I am. I am going to be all in this Lent season.

BDCM Team
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Reply to  Sheila Lopez
1 year ago

Praying for you Sheila, that you are ‘all in’ as you say. Gods blessings Rosemary

randall dufrene
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Love & prayers

Connie
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thanks as a xatholic I’ve been very let down but I will follow you

Jeanie
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

I’m open…

Rosalinda
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

Thank you. Have heard the message many times over 70 + years. We can never be reminded enough. Thank you again.

Marvis
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
1 year ago

This is a good way for me to spend Lent meaningfully. Thank you for your ministry that brings more and more souls closer to God. Will journey with you and God this Lenten season. God bless you more Bruce!

Lele
1 year ago

Thank you for accepting me, I’m looking forward to this Lent Journey with you following Christ.

Darlene
1 year ago

So happy to have found Bruce Downs and committing to this Lent Journey, to become a better person, and closer to God.

Marian Salifu Key
1 year ago

Thanks for the opportunity to join fellow Catholics during this lent season. I look forward to the experience.

Claudia
1 year ago

I appreciate the opportunity to be part of this Lent Journey with the community.

Rina
1 year ago

Thank you so much for the invitation. God bless

Victoria
1 year ago

I thank God for Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries.

Sandie
Reply to  Victoria
1 year ago

I do too! Bringing unity and oneness in the Blood bought and paid for “Family” of God! May each member of the team be very blessed!!!

Linda Fanning
1 year ago

Hi Bruce – Thank you for sending me your daily link. This is my first exposure to your messaging and I already can tell it’s going to be great. Thank you for making yourself available ! Praying for you and everyone listening !

Sandie
Reply to  Linda Fanning
1 year ago

You will never be the same and may others in your circle join you!!!

Rose cardozo
1 year ago

Hello Bruce. You always asks us to think where we are at this precise moment. Although I don’t clear understand what this means, that’s the question that I’ve been asking myself ? Where am I ? Where do I want to be? I know for certain that I am here sinful and sorrowful, wanting more of God, wanting to hear his voice, wanting to change but how do I do that. I hope that this lent and all the devotional videos ( not just yours) that I’m going to listen to will get me to a place where God transform… Read more »

Jacqui
Reply to  Rose cardozo
1 year ago

What a lovely message Rose, you have said exactly what is also in my mind and heart. I will think of you and remember you in my prayers.

Mary Y. Bimrose
1 year ago

Good Morning..today begins a determined effort for a great Lent..thank you..God Bless everyone joining you…

Nathan Hardy
1 year ago

Nat

Victoria
1 year ago

Thank you for the invite.
i want to hear the heartbeat of God ,to know what he wants me to do, this Lent journey.

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Victoria
1 year ago

We pray this prayer for you too- to hear His voice, His heartbeat for your life. Gods blessings Rosemary

Victoria
Reply to  BDCM Team
1 year ago

O thank you so much.❤️

Rose
1 year ago

Thank you Bruce Downes for your beautiful words that I’m hoping will inspire me to follow this Lenten journey with you. God Bless🙏

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Rose
1 year ago

Dear Rose, Bruce wants you to know he reads every word of yours and prays for you on this journey. Much love Rosemary

Melissa
1 year ago

Looking forward to this Lenten journey

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Melissa
1 year ago

So pleased you are joining us! Gods blessings Rosemary

Barbara Grady
1 year ago

I am happy to find this program for Lent. Excited to begin. God Bless you.

Rosa Belgrave
Reply to  Barbara Grady
1 year ago

Very happy to

Sandie
Reply to  Barbara Grady
1 year ago

Easter will never be the same! Filled with joy for all Jesus has done for all of us!

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Barbara Grady
1 year ago

We are excited you have joined us on this Lenten journey. May God bless you abundantly through it. blessings to you Rosemary

Lyn
1 year ago

Welcome to people who for the first time are doing Lent with Bruce. I pray that you will become closer to God each day and that you are blessed greatly.

Rosa Belgrave
1 year ago

Very happy for this program during lent looking forward

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Rosa Belgrave
1 year ago

So pleased you have joined with us on this Lenten journey. Let us see what God does in our hearts. Blessings Rosemary

Sandra
1 year ago

Lent is a special time and this year I am hoping to go a bit deeper so thank you and I am looking forward to the journey with you.

Helen
1 year ago

Is that it for today? I like the introduction

Sandie
Reply to  Helen
1 year ago

And a lot more to come! A lot to think and pray about! Enjoy this most beautiful day for the gift that it is meant to be and the people who you share life with! If you want more definitely get Bruces book, 90 days of Renewal, amazing insight! Also get a journal and start writing about this 40 days of praise and thanksgiving🥰

BDCM Team
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Reply to  Helen
1 year ago

Dear Helen, everyday Bruce will build upon what was said the day before- a journey- we are so pleased you have joined with us on this Lenten Journey. Gods blessings Rosemary

Lorraine
1 year ago

Thank you Bruce , I am looking forward to this Lent Journey.

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Lorraine
1 year ago

Dear Lorraine, we are so pleased you have joined us, Gods blessings Rosemary

Christine Taylor
1 year ago

Thank you for accepting me and joining us this Lent.

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Christine Taylor
1 year ago

Dear Christine, this Lenten journey is open to all. Thank you for coming along and let us see what God does.much love Rosemary

eleanor
1 year ago

Unable to find the extra’s tab

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  eleanor
1 year ago

Dear Eleanor, when you open up the email and click onto the arrow or open up the website and click onto the LENT box, to the right of the picture is four tabs. explore, prayer, extras, give. Please click on the extras tab then open up the individual sections.
Hope this helps, Rosemary

helen
1 year ago

I should have saved for wednesday. I will watch again tomorrow. I loved this. Thank you!

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  helen
1 year ago

Dear Helen, I watch many of Bruce’s talks a few times to understand more. Gods blessings to you Rosemary

Diane
1 year ago

I am listening Lord

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Diane
1 year ago

Then God will speak. Be patient and keep listening. Much love Rosemary

Sharon probst
1 year ago

Please Pray for me through this Lent Time

Sandie
Reply to  Sharon probst
1 year ago

Yes dear one🙏

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Sharon probst
1 year ago

Dear Sharon, We are praying for you, that God becomes more real in your Life and guides you with His LOVE. much love Rosemary

Nada
1 year ago

Thanks you I love to joint Lent and came closer to Good Good Bless you 🙏

Marilyn
1 year ago

I am so looking forward to doing my Lenten journey again with you Bruce and your Ministry. I have forwarded your emails on to family and friends and hope they can join us on this journey. I feel privileged and Blessed to live in the same city as you and attend several talks with you and Rosemary and the Women’s Heart Ministry. First saw you in our Parish over 10 years ago and start my day by listening to your daily devotionals. God Bless you and your team. 🙏🏼🙏🏼😇😇

Ursula
1 year ago

I am looking to be more closer with God.

Valerie
1 year ago

Thank you Bruce for this first Special Lenten message! I will tonight want to come back and write down what i am going to do and what I hopefully expect in this Holy season of Lent. But right now I have a Hearing Test appointment I must meet! So I’m off and reflecting and praying and fasting to the best I can Bruce! See you again tonight and God bless you all in the ministry!!! You are all doing a great work for the Lord and for all of us!!!

Denise Hall
1 year ago

Hello Bruce & your ministry team, I am very grateful for the Daily Devotional videos which I joined for Advent & have continued participating in them. I enjoy them very much & find them very inspirational. I live in a little country town & we don’t have a resident Parish Priest. We only have Mass on Sundays, for which I am grateful too.I am looking forward to our Lenten Journey together – thank you so much for your ministry. Cheers, blessings & peace, D

Marcelles
1 year ago

A time to reflect and let God in on my journey..

Julianne
1 year ago

Hi Bruce, instead of always saying,
“God is never far from you,” I think it would be more correct to say, “God is always with you.”

Ann
1 year ago

so looking forward to this journey of Lent

Tess Vella
1 year ago

Looking forward to our Lentin journey together

Thomas Lawrence
1 year ago

Thank you, for this religious and reflective experience through Lent.

Kathleencluff
1 year ago

Sorry things. Are hard this years. Pandemic 😷. Mask 😷. Give me time.

Catherine Phillips
1 year ago

Thank you that I can journey with my fellow brothers and sisters on this Lent 2022. I need to a firm my thinking and be open to the word of God.

Kathleencluff
1 year ago

Thank you for thee lent teaching.

Sharifa Roberts
1 year ago

Hi. I am new to this. Please can you tell me what the hard and fast rules are to fasting today? Is there a starting time. An ending time?

BDCM Team
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Reply to  Sharifa Roberts
1 year ago

Dear Sharifa, The following is an article from Archbishop Paul Coakley on the practice of fasting and abstinence. To view CLICK HERE. Everyone decides for themselves what they can do. Some fast all day, some fast till nightfall, some fast but not from food because of health issues but fast from tv, social media, sugar/lollies etc. It is more the effort we go to and sacrifice, that every time our stomach growls, we feel like eating, feel like watching tv we offer it up to God in thanks for what He has done for us, offer it up so that… Read more »

George Radebe
1 year ago

Please pray for me that I must have forgiveness in my heart and pray for my parents, pray for my marriage.

Sandie
Reply to  George Radebe
1 year ago

🙏… just reaching out and asking is a huge step! Know that forgiveness is a choice we make and sometimes the realization of that and the feeling comes later! Blessing will come your way just stay close to God Almighty

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  George Radebe
1 year ago

Dear George, we are praying for you and for your requests. Know that God is with you and guiding you.God can Grace you with a Heart of forgiveness, ask HIM. He is the one who transforms us. We just need the desire.Like what David said in Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a clean heart Oh God”.
much love Rosemary

Cynthia Ross
1 year ago

2022 Lent is the second one I am participating in, and I am excited to learn and grow in my spiritual walk with God. Thank you for your ministry which has been, and is a blessing for me.

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Cynthia Ross
1 year ago

Thank you Cynthia, May God Bless you greatly Rosemary

AdJ
1 year ago

I have been feeling so depressed and lost, i am a daughter, a sister and a single mother of 3 beautiful girls and i need to be strong and a provider for all of them. I am so weak i am tired i just feel like crying all the time, i fight of tears every second trying to be strong in front of people, need to be strong when i am at work and around my children. I really pray that through this lent i will come out a stronger more whole person. my kids are still so young God… Read more »

Maria
Reply to  AdJ
1 year ago

AdJ
I will pray for you every day during Lent. That is my Lenten promise to you. 🙏🏻 There is a peace when God is in our lives and I pray that He will bring you strength and guidance during this difficult time. Stay strong. God IS with you.

Sandie
Reply to  AdJ
1 year ago

I have put your name in my prayer journal and will also pray for you everyday! Get a journal and write you needs and cry out to Him, as He is the one to fix all that is broken and hurting! Read the Psalms start with Psalm 23…. Things will get better.. He hears and answers dear one! He really does!!!

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  AdJ
1 year ago

Dear Adj, You are a beloved daughter of God. Lean into HIM.It is Our God who brings the lost to his heart, who gathers them in His arms.It is ok that we are weak, for then HE is Strong. We will pray for you. Know that God is with you ,every moment of every day. We are here for you. I am Bruce’s wife Rosemary and will pray fervently that God comes and helps you. much love Rosemary

Sonja
1 year ago

Yes

Ida
1 year ago

This lent I hope to find my faith and find my way out of a spiritual desert.

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Ida
1 year ago

Dear Ida, if that is your prayer we will pray that for you too. Gods heart is for you to have a wonderful relationship with Him, so He will draw you to Himself. Just let go and let God – as the saying goes. Gods blessings to you Rosemary

Jeane Grobler
1 year ago

Thank you for sharing and preparing us for the 40 day
LENT I believe will bring the change I pray for
Amen and AMen

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Jeane Grobler
1 year ago

Praying for the change in you too Jeane. How wonderful that you are joining with us on this Lenten journey. Gods blessings Rosemary

Sonia
1 year ago

What a wonderful, encouraging, calming , informative word. You are so easy to listen to.
Thank you I am encouraged by day 1 of my Lent journey and hopeful for the days to come.
Looking at where I am in my life right now.

BDCM Team
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Reply to  Sonia
1 year ago

Dear Sonia, Thank you for your encouraging words. Bruce reads all of these, this is his wife Rosemary- We are hoping more people come to be renewed in their journey with God.Our desire is that all will have an ever-deepening relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Gods blessings to you Rosemary

Maryelle
1 year ago

Looking forward to having that special time each to reflect and grow in a relationship with God.

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Maryelle
1 year ago

Yes how good it is to have that personal time with God. May you be blessed this Lent and always Rosemary

deanna Francke
1 year ago

Thank you Bruce for this lenten journey. I have completed a few lenten journey’s in the past & looking forward to the current one in anticipation.
I am looking forward to the changes God will bring about in me. Time spent with God does help to change one’s life. I will look for ways in how to draw closer to God during this lenten journey.
I pray that God will bless you, Rosemary & the team abundantly.💝✝🙏

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  deanna Francke
1 year ago

How wonderful it is that you are once again journeying with us. Yes spending time with God helps our lives! Thank you for your support and encouragement much love Rosemary

Lesley
1 year ago

I usually go it alone at Lent, however this year, I am really looking forward to following these daily messages and feeling united with others on the same path.

BDCM Team
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Reply to  Lesley
1 year ago

Dear Lesley, thank you for joining with us on this Lenten journey. This unity that this Family of God feels is tangible. May God work in each of our hearts. God’s blessings to you Rosemary

jean
1 year ago

Thank you Bruce for your lovely and helpful messages, they are a blessing.
God bless you and Rosemary

Lorna Adkins
1 year ago

Hoping to get closer to God during this Lenten period.
I am a newcomer and happy to have joined
Thank you Bruce Downes!

Maria
Reply to  Lorna Adkins
1 year ago

Welcome Lorna. I pray that God touches your heart during this beautiful Lenten season.