Ash Wednesday | The Journey Begins - 22nd February

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Kim
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
7 months ago

I find these message to act from where you are in life empowering and doable. I committed to turning up for these videos each morning last year and will do so again. Theses messages are often challenging, and comforting.

Last edited 7 months ago by Kim
Cynthia
Reply to  Kim
7 months ago

Listening to Bruce has inspired me and I pray to persevere through the entire 40 days.

Graham
Reply to  Cynthia
7 months ago

Thank you, Kim. You give me courage to join you in your prayerful perseverance. I pray that you will follow your inspiration and that remotely I can too.

Cynthia
Reply to  Graham
7 months ago

I pray that this lent period will bring me closer to God,give me the wisdom I so need to deal with and help my 9 year old granddaughter who is adjusting to sharing her father with his partner .She lived with me from the age of 6 months and is now with her father and is really giving her step mother a hard time.
I pray for guidance.

Helen
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
7 months ago

I have not been in church for a while and went back this month. Timely. I feel God’s calling and I am so exited to make this journey during lent. Ash Wednesday. Reset.

Lorraine
Reply to  Helen
7 months ago

Welcome back ❤️

Margaret
Reply to  Helen
6 months ago

Welcome back Helen. It’s great to have you with us 🙂

Patricia Johnston
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
7 months ago

At the age of 80 I am very thankful for my many blessings but sad about a few things, mainly family related. I trust that God knows my inner sadnesses and a new beginning with him at the helm and my awareness of that would be lovely. No better time to start than now 🙏

Fran Kelly
Reply to  Patricia Johnston
7 months ago

I can so relate to what you have said. I know that God is always with me helping me to achieve peace with it all

Terry
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
7 months ago

I commit to going deeper for Lent in 2023. Amen

brenda
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
7 months ago

I am committed to listening to Bruce’s videos on Lent. I will be here each and every morning to listen and learn more. To be inspired by Bruce and is words. I am committed to my personal items that I truly love and will be giving up during Lent for 40 days. Can someone please let me know what 40 days includes. I understand that on Sunday, it’s the day where you can have something that you have given up if you choose to do so. Is this correct. Also are you allowed to receive communion if you have not… Read more »

Tina
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
7 months ago

I’m at a point of new beginnings. I’m struggling with my faith, and am longing to have that deep connection with God. I need to feel His presence. I’m committing to prayer and being open and seeking after God.

Margaret
Reply to  Tina
6 months ago

I pray that you will have your pray answered in a very deep and powerful way because I know that God also wants to have this connection with you.

Tina
Reply to  Margaret
6 months ago

Thank you Margaret. I needed to hear that this morning. Bless you

Vicki Lee Brown
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
7 months ago

It was Lent when I first found this ministry. I have been listening ever since. I am challenged by Lent and it’s significance in a great way!

Donna C Cecere
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
7 months ago

I want to be faithful EVERYDAY to Lent to Jesus and to hear Him speaking to me in areas of my life
that need to changed in accordance to the teachings of the Bible

Laurie
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
7 months ago

Thank you to Bruce in leading me on my spiritual journey in getting to not only know myself better but a deeper understanding of who God is in my life right now.

Margaret
Reply to  Scott (ADMIN)
6 months ago

I’m keeping it simple and consistent .I want to be truthful and teal

Frances Portelli
7 months ago

I’ve committed myself to Bruce 40days of lent to get closer to God.

Delma R. Murray
7 months ago

Lent for me is to learn more( this year’s ) about( Lenten Journey)how I could open more my heart to others as I learn to know more how Jesus lived as son of God, as a Helper, Healer, Redeemer of the world, with unconditional Love with compassion with humility and complete surrender to His Father.

Kim
7 months ago

Ive never looked forward to Lent as eagerly as I am this year. I am truly excited. Thank you so much. Your passion is infectious.

Mary
7 months ago

That it is time for me to commit The questions are deep but I’m ready to be truthful to myself – I will turn up everyday this lent – I’ve tried in the past but haven’t been ready but this year I am ready.

Rachel Thomas
7 months ago

Thank you Bruce for leading us closer to God
May I grow closer to my God and My Saviour during this journey with you
Bless you immensely

Mhairi
7 months ago

I’m very excited to commit to this Lent journey with you all. I need guidance with my family, whether to keep the family together or end my marriage,. I need help with my financial position at the moment and my 14 year old daughter is going through a hard time mentally. I’m going to write everything down today and evaluate at the end – thank you Bruce and team – God Bless

Cecily McNamara
7 months ago

Thank you Bruce for inspirational devotionals each day. This Lent I pray that I will walk closer with God and renew my heart and mind. Let me be more understanding and kind and not be critical. I pray for the success of my knee surgery on the 28th February .

Sandie
Reply to  Cecily McNamara
7 months ago

🙏 for rapid healing for your knee…and your heart is exactly where it should be to receive all He has “ in store “ for you! We will have more insight into how He sees things😉 that is my hearts cry!!

Jean
7 months ago

I’m making my list 🙏

Sandie
Reply to  Jean
7 months ago

Me too🥹

Lynda
7 months ago

I am looking forward to doing my first lent, I want to get closer to God. There is so much going on in this world today, I just feel a deep need to know God in a deeper way.

Sandie
Reply to  Lynda
7 months ago

You will be blessed beyond your wildest dreams!! Enjoy this most beautiful day that the Lord has made.. there’s going to be a change in all of us to turn things in the right direction, loving kindness and Truth will prevail!

Pat Bertasso
7 months ago

Thank you Bruce upon reflecting I realize where I have been failing who God wants me to be, because of the hurtful words that leave my mouth be it through jealousy, mistrust or anger
I am going to try to behave differently by not saying hurtful things, gossiping and be more understanding of the plights of the less fortunate. Think before I speak. I find these daily messages empowering and comforting and look forward to this journey with you.

Sandie
Reply to  Pat Bertasso
7 months ago

🙏We are all going to come up higher…thanks be to God who never gives up on us and loves us no matter what!!! Grateful hearts are happy hearts!!!

moses yildiem
7 months ago

It is very inspiring message

Harlene Munfke
7 months ago

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Harlene Munfke
7 months ago

I would like to be drawn closer to God With my faith be stronger .

Joan Sarosy
7 months ago

Good morning. Thank you for helping me start my Lenten journey with purpose. Every year I say that I will increase my spiritual life during Lent & it doesn’t always happen. This year I’m confident that it will. God Bless you & all you do.

Gabi s
7 months ago

To b nicer & more tolerant of work colegue who I find very challenging. It’s very difficult some times to even go 2 wk.

Anne Marie
7 months ago

I will commit myself to listen to Bruce everyday, I will answer all the questions and really apply myself to the lenten journey of 2023.
Thank you for your time Bruce

Lindy Allen
7 months ago

I too pray that this Lenten period will bring me closer to God. Thank you for this journey.

Sue
7 months ago

Thank you Bruce.
If I’m honest, I never knew anything about Lent.
Thank you for this first video 🕊

Lori
7 months ago

I need more Faith and more of God in my life. I’m in such a rough place right now.

Mark
Reply to  Lori
7 months ago

My prayers are with you, asking God for healing, strength, direction, and provision.

JAMES GORDON
7 months ago

Criticism of others would be a start.
Be happy with what I have.

Patrick
7 months ago

Thank you Bruce for getting me back on track this Lenten season and always!

Jan
7 months ago

Please send us in words what the Catholic guy just said instead of “In the Name of…

Janet
Reply to  Jan
7 months ago

I wrote it down. “From my head to my heart, across the entirety of my body, may the power and victory of God be upon me and in me. “

Debbie
Reply to  Jan
7 months ago

Thank you for this. “From my head to my heart, across the entirety of my body, may the power and victory of God be upon me and in me.”

Theresa Annie
7 months ago

The Easter Season is my favorite Holy time of my religious faith.
May I grow closer to God in this Lenten journey and listen to what He is saying to me. May I grow closer to Him always and be the person He wants me to be..not who I think I should be. To God be the glory!!

Cecilia Rebenstorf
7 months ago

Starting Kent with Bruce.

Brenda Rodriquez
7 months ago

A stronger relationship with God !!!

Kathy Wilson
7 months ago

You are inspiring Bruce 🙂 I am looking forward to Journaling today and answering the questions you challenge us with. I am truly looking forward to this journey. I am excited to build my relationship by opening my head and heart to the Lord 😊

Kelley
7 months ago

I’m trying to put God first, trying not to find reasons why I don’t have to fast or reasons to break my lent penance

Becky Krueger
7 months ago

Hi Bruce
I am excited to move forward in my
Journey
Pray for me

Annie Chavez
7 months ago

I’m encouraged and inspired to go through lent and go deeper to find God in my live

Barbara
7 months ago

I am committing myself to a Deeper Lent.l enjoyed Bruce’s message.

Joannie
7 months ago

Thank you for your inspiring messages Mr. Downes. I will be following you throughout Lent and will look forward to hearing you speak about Faith so that I, too, can have a more fulfilling relationship with God.

Mark
7 months ago

I really appreciated the recommendation to do the Assessment of Life. I think that’s important as we begin this important season

Martha Gastonguay
7 months ago

So happy to see you again. Looking forward to do lent with you again this year. I lost my husband during the pandemic and I know this will help me to heal.

BDCM Team
Admin
Reply to  Martha Gastonguay
7 months ago

Dear Martha, Sad to hear of the news of the loss of your husband. Our God, ever healer and comforter will come to you more in this Lenten Season and will also show you other marvellous attributes from His character. Glad you can join us again this year, much love Rosemary Downes

Fran Kelly
7 months ago

I find listening to your relections so peaceful. Thanks you.

Lorraine
7 months ago

I am looking forward to a life changing lenton journey. I will work at keeping my heart open to change and pray that God will dispel any fear of change. Thank you for the videos. I have journeyed with you before through lent

donna
7 months ago

Thank you.

NeoMothala
7 months ago

I need prayer for my health. I have a very weak immune system lately and suffer regular colds and flu. I need to also have 2 hip replacements. I need prayer to have financial independence!!!

Julie Lundgren
7 months ago

I pray that God will change my negative thoughts and beliefs into positive ones.

I pray that God will help me find my purpose in life.

Sonia
7 months ago

Thank you

Luisa
7 months ago

I want to grow deeper into my faith into the arms of Christ so I can be a better wife, mother, and friend. I want Christ to be in the center of my life on everything I do.

Katy
7 months ago

I decided to listen to New Beginnings even though I have been a Catholic for a long time. The questions you asked will take me a bit of time to ponder and write my answers. But, I like the challenge, because it’s pointing me in the right direction.

Virginia
7 months ago

Today was my first lent with Bruce- I’m making a commitment to continue with this everyday through this season.

Beatriz Feddersen
7 months ago

Beatriz

Dean wakeman
7 months ago

I’m am new to this but I’m going to give it my best

Martha
7 months ago

I will be doing lent this year again with Bruce and right now I am going through a difficult time in my life with husband my children and financially but I am sure that when lent is over I will be in a better position thanks to God.

Kuulei
7 months ago

My significant other is a Catholic boy and has challenged me to do Lent with him. I know about Lent, but never really understood its purpose. After listening to this video, I feel like I am more ready to participate in Lent. I wrote down the questions asked and plan to do a personal assessment and see the work of God come into my life more fully. Thank you.

Maryjane
7 months ago

I am looking forward to this, my first Lenten journey. I want so much to grow closer to God. I want to grow stronger in my faith. I want so much to be all that God wants me to be. To share His goodness with all I come in contact with. Sometimes I feel lost or stuck and want so much, with the help of God, to find myself as I take this journey. God has always been so good to me.
God bless you Bruce and all partaking in this journey.

Lena
7 months ago

Thank you, Bruce, for your very empowering and spiritual discussion. I listened every day to 40 days of Lent last year and will continue this Lent also.
Thank you. God Bless.

Mary Ellen Gervasini
7 months ago

Love the video! looking to get closer to gos and focus on my life including god. can you send the ?? by email ?