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Saturday Follow Along Holy Rosary - Joyful Mysteries - SPOKEN MALE VOICE with inspired music Prayerful and peaceful music accompany your prayer space as we ask the Blessed Mary to hear our intentions and intercede for us alongside this rosary. This rosary contains the joyful mysteries, recited on Mondays and Saturdays.  These mysteries focus on the Incarnation and Jesus' early life, with fruits including humility and love of neighbor. Join in the communion of saints in praying the rosary, as it connects you with the communal prayer of the universal Church and the saints throughout history, fostering a profound sense of spiritual solidarity.  May this Rosary become a faithful companion to your prayer life. Additional prayer tools at www.rosarywristband.com 30 MINUTE TRADITIONAL ROSARY - JOYFUL SATURDAY - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/8NCv89Qk4Zw MOST VIEWED SATURDAY ROSARY: Calm Music    https://youtu.be/ryTdYnt1eUI MOST VIEWED ONE HOUR ROSARY DEVOTION: Complete Rosary    https://youtu.be/rrNMRJ5oH-Q MOST VIEWED SLEEP ROSARY: 4 Hour Sleep Rosary    https://youtu.be/4a-uaEEJOF4 Consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. Visual artwork created with MidJourney. Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simple, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection.   This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature a variety of calm background music and nature soundscapes.   Choose from audio only or follow along videos with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous.  A short or long version rosary before sleep, while sleeping or at any time of the day will bring you renewed focus and peace.  For every mood, you can journey deeper and pray a rosary today on YouTube. "Together we pray" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #JoyfulMysteries #CatholicMeditation #SaturdayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish

Friday Follow Along Holy Rosary - Sorrowful Mysteries - SPOKEN MALE VOICE with inspired music Prayerful and peaceful music accompany your prayer space as we ask the Blessed Mary to hear our intentions and intercede for us alongside this rosary. This rosary contains the sorrowful mysteries, recited on Tuesdays and Fridays  These mysteries focus on Christ's Passion and death, with fruits like sorrow for sin and patience. Be a part of the communion of saints in praying the rosary, as it connects you with the communal prayer of the universal Church and the saints throughout history, fostering a profound sense of spiritual solidarity.  May this Rosary become a faithful companion to your prayer life. Additional prayer tools at www.rosarywristband.com 30 MINUTE TRADITIONAL ROSARY - SORROWFUL FRIDAY - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/fZE1UwFbRE0 MOST VIEWED FRIDAY ROSARY: Calm Music    https://youtu.be/tcryvk5IlmY MOST VIEWED ONE HOUR ROSARY DEVOTION: Complete Rosary    https://youtu.be/rrNMRJ5oH-Q MOST VIEWED SLEEP ROSARY: 4 Hour Sleep Rosary    https://youtu.be/4a-uaEEJOF4 Consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. Visual artwork created with MidJourney. Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simple, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection.   This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature a variety of calm background music and nature soundscapes.   Choose from audio only or follow along videos with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous.  A short or long version rosary before sleep, while sleeping or at any time of the day will bring you renewed focus and peace.  For every mood, you can journey deeper and pray a rosary today on YouTube. "Together we pray" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #SorrowfulMysteries #CatholicMeditation #FridayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish  

Thursday Follow Along Holy Rosary - Luminous Mysteries - SPOKEN MALE VOICE with inspired and music Prayerful and peaceful music accompany your prayer space as we ask the Blessed Mary to hear our intentions and intercede for us alongside this rosary. This rosary contains the luminous mysteries, recited on Thursdays.  These mysteries focus on Jesus' public ministry, including his baptism and the institution of the Eucharist, with fruits such as openness to the Holy Spirit and adoration. Join the communion of saints in praying the rosary, as it connects you with the communal prayer of the universal Church and the saints throughout history, fostering a profound sense of spiritual solidarity.  May this Rosary become a faithful companion to your prayer life. Additional prayer tools at www.rosarywristband.com 30 MINUTE TRADITIONAL ROSARY - LUMINOUS THURSDAY - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/3FsR8I6WiTs MOST VIEWED THURSDAY ROSARY: Calm Music    https://youtu.be/73Z7rRx6dnM MOST VIEWED ONE HOUR ROSARY DEVOTION: Complete Rosary    https://youtu.be/rrNMRJ5oH-Q MOST VIEWED SLEEP ROSARY: 4 Hour Sleep Rosary    https://youtu.be/4a-uaEEJOF4 Consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. Visual artwork created with MidJourney and Adobe. Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simple, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection.   This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature a variety of calm background music and nature soundscapes.   Choose from audio only or follow along videos with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous.  A short or long version rosary before sleep, while sleeping or at any time of the day will bring you renewed focus and peace.  For every mood, you can journey deeper and pray a rosary today on YouTube. "Together we pray" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #LuminousMysteries #CatholicMeditation #ThursdayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish

Wednesday Follow Along Holy Rosary - Glorious Mysteries - SPOKEN MALE VOICE with inspired music Prayerful and peaceful music accompany your prayer space as we ask the Blessed Mary to hear our intentions and intercede for us alongside this rosary. This rosary contains the glorious mysteries, recited on Wednesdays and Sundays.  These mysteries focus on the events following Christ's resurrection, including Pentecost and Mary's coronation, with fruits such as faith and hope. Be a part of the communion of saints in praying the rosary, as it connects you with the communal prayer of the universal Church and the saints throughout history, fostering a profound sense of spiritual solidarity.  May this Rosary become a faithful companion to your prayer life. Additional prayer tools at www.rosarywristband.com 30 MINUTE TRADITIONAL ROSARY - GLORIOUS WEDNESDAY - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/r2tCG5QM1_o MOST VIEWED WEDNESDAY ROSARY: Calm Music    https://youtu.be/1Fnoyv8EmO0 MOST VIEWED ONE HOUR ROSARY DEVOTION: Complete Rosary    https://youtu.be/rrNMRJ5oH-Q MOST VIEWED SLEEP ROSARY: 4 Hour Sleep Rosary    https://youtu.be/4a-uaEEJOF4 Consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. Visual artwork created with MidJourney and Adobe. Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simple, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection.   This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature a variety of calm background music and nature soundscapes.   Choose from audio only or follow along videos with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous.  A short or long version rosary before sleep, while sleeping or at any time of the day will bring you renewed focus and peace.  For every mood, you can journey deeper and pray a rosary today on YouTube. "Together we pray" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #GloriousMysteries #CatholicMeditation #WednesdayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish

Tuesday Follow Along Holy Rosary - Sorrowful Mysteries - SPOKEN MALE VOICE with inspired music Prayerful and peaceful music accompany your prayer space as we ask the Blessed Mary to hear our intentions and intercede for us alongside this rosary. This rosary contains the sorrowful mysteries, recited on Tuesdays and Fridays  These mysteries focus on Christ's Passion and death, with fruits like sorrow for sin and patience. Be a part of the communion of saints in praying the rosary, as it connects you with the communal prayer of the universal Church and the saints throughout history, fostering a profound sense of spiritual solidarity.  May this Rosary become a faithful companion to your prayer life. Additional prayer tools at www.rosarywristband.com 30 MINUTE TRADITIONAL ROSARY - SORROWFUL TUESDAY - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/xuBcmbi8XKM MOST VIEWED TUESDAY ROSARY: Calm Music    https://youtu.be/tcryvk5IlmY MOST VIEWED ONE HOUR ROSARY DEVOTION: Complete Rosary    https://youtu.be/rrNMRJ5oH-Q MOST VIEWED SLEEP ROSARY: 4 Hour Sleep Rosary    https://youtu.be/4a-uaEEJOF4 Consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. Visual artwork created with MidJourney and Adobe. Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simple, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection.   This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature a variety of calm background music and nature soundscapes.   Choose from audio only or follow along videos with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous.  A short or long version rosary before sleep, while sleeping or at any time of the day will bring you renewed focus and peace.  For every mood, you can journey deeper and pray a rosary today on YouTube. "Together we pray" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #SorrowfulMysteries #CatholicMeditation #TuesdayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish

Monday Follow Along Holy Rosary - Joyful Mysteries - SPOKEN MALE VOICE with inspired music Prayerful and peaceful music accompany your prayer space as we ask the Blessed Mary to hear our intentions and intercede for us alongside this rosary. This rosary contains the joyful mysteries, recited on Mondays and Saturdays.  These mysteries focus on the Incarnation and Jesus' early life, with fruits including humility and love of neighbor. Join in the communion of saints in praying the rosary, as it connects you with the communal prayer of the universal Church and the saints throughout history, fostering a profound sense of spiritual solidarity.  May this Rosary become a faithful companion to your prayer life. Additional prayer tools at www.rosarywristband.com 30 MINUTE TRADITIONAL ROSARY - JOYFUL MONDAY - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/6UX8ObKpb3A MOST VIEWED MONDAY ROSARY: Calm Music    https://youtu.be/ryTdYnt1eUI MOST VIEWED ONE HOUR ROSARY DEVOTION: Complete Rosary    https://youtu.be/rrNMRJ5oH-Q MOST VIEWED SLEEP ROSARY: 4 Hour Sleep Rosary    https://youtu.be/4a-uaEEJOF4 Consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simple, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection.   This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature a variety of calm background music and nature soundscapes.   Choose from audio only or follow along videos with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous.  A short or long version rosary before sleep, while sleeping or at any time of the day will bring you renewed focus and peace.  For every mood, you can journey deeper and pray a rosary today on YouTube. All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. Visual artwork created with MidJourney. "Together we pray" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #JoyfulMysteries #CatholicMeditation #MondayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish  

Proclaim Liberty to the Captives - Part 2

If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help.  Book a free 15 minute call to get started. Sunday Follow Along Holy Rosary - Glorious Mysteries - SPOKEN MALE VOICE with inspired music Prayerful and peaceful music accompany your prayer space as we ask the Blessed Mary to hear our intentions and intercede for us alongside this rosary. This rosary contains the glorious mysteries, recited on Wednesdays and Sundays.  These mysteries focus on the events following Christ's resurrection, including Pentecost and Mary's coronation, with fruits such as faith and hope. Be a part of the communion of saints in praying the rosary, as it connects you with the communal prayer of the universal Church and the saints throughout history, fostering a profound sense of spiritual solidarity.  May this Rosary become a faithful companion to your prayer life. Additional prayer tools at www.rosarywristband.com 30 MINUTE TRADITIONAL ROSARY - GLORIOUS SUNDAY - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/v-gX7p-QznQ MOST VIEWED SUNDAY ROSARY: Calm Music    https://youtu.be/1Fnoyv8EmO0 MOST VIEWED ONE HOUR ROSARY DEVOTION: Complete Rosary    https://youtu.be/rrNMRJ5oH-Q MOST VIEWED SLEEP ROSARY: 4 Hour Sleep Rosary    https://youtu.be/4a-uaEEJOF4 Consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F %2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. Visual Art created with MidJourney. Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simple, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection.   This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature a variety of calm background music and nature soundscapes.   Choose from audio only or follow along videos with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous.  A short or long version rosary before sleep, while sleeping or at any time of the day will bring you renewed focus and peace.   For every mood, you can journey deeper and pray a rosary today on YouTube. "Together we pray" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #GloriousMysteries #CatholicMeditation #SundayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish

Peter's sermon in Acts 2 shows how God used fulfilled prophecy, the power of the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and the shared witness of Jesus' followers to reveal that Jesus is the promised Messiah and to draw people to salvation. The call for believers today is to remain united, grounded in God's Word, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and willing to share their stories of God's work so that others may come to know Christ.

In this episode, Catie Moric and Jacob Kaplonski share their transformative experiences with Catholic Street Missionaries and Hope on the Horizon, highlighting the power of presence, love, and prayer in ministry. Their stories inspire us to see Christ in every encounter and encourage us to live out our faith through acts of love and compassion. Learn more about Catholic Street Missionaries and the Hope on the Horizon mission at https://www.catholicstreetmissionaries.org/ Key topics -Ministry of presence and active listening -The spiritual formation in Hope on the Horizon -Stories of encounters and miracles on the street -The role of prayer and prayerful encounters -Lessons learned from serving the poor and marginalized Key Takeaways -Showing up as yourself is enough to make a difference. -Relationship is the antidote to addiction and despair. -Practical acts like giving socks or praying can have profound impacts. -God works through our weaknesses and fears when we step out in faith. -Every encounter is an opportunity for love and transformation. Proclaim is a movement of the Archdiocese of Vancouver inspiring disciples to proclaim Jesus in their homes and communities. The Proclaim podcast is a space where you listen to inspiring disciples talk all things around sharing Jesus with others, and learn how to step into your own missionary identity. To learn more about Proclaim, you can visit weareproclaim.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @weareproclaim

Homily for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A (21st June 2026) by Fr Mike Delaney, Parish Priest of the Kingston Channel Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hobart

An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

Tom Mason uses Romans 1 to show that all unbelievers will resist and reject the knowledge of God, both in Scripture and in Creation itself. Text: Romans 1:18-32. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ccc-online.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more messages and resources, including music and our summer VBS!

In this episode of Living in Step with the Holy Spirit, Bruce Downes reflects on Luke 10:41–42 and the story of Mary and Martha.Martha welcomes Jesus into her home. She wants to serve Him well. Her intentions are good, and her love for Jesus is real. But somewhere in the middle of serving Jesus, she stops being present to Jesus.Bruce reminds us that this can easily happen in our own lives. We may not deliberately turn away from God. We may not consciously decide to neglect prayer or ignore the Holy Spirit. But responsibilities increase, demands multiply, schedules become full, and the pace of life accelerates.Before long, we can remain busy without remaining attentive to God.Jesus does not shame Martha. He speaks her name with tenderness and invites her back to the one thing necessary.The Christian life does involve activity, service, work, sacrifice, and care for others. But the question is whether our activity is flowing from relationship with God or slowly replacing it.Today's invitation is to pause, return to Jesus, and allow the Holy Spirit to reorder the heart.

In this episode of Living in Step with the Holy Spirit, Bruce Downes reflects on 1 Kings 19:11–12 and the powerful moment when Elijah encounters God in “a sound of sheer silence.”After a great spiritual victory, Elijah finds himself exhausted, afraid, discouraged, and alone. God leads him to Mount Horeb, the mountain of encounter. A great wind tears through the mountains, but the Lord is not in the wind. An earthquake shakes the ground, but the Lord is not in the earthquake. A fire blazes, but the Lord is not in the fire.Then comes the silence.Bruce reminds us that we often look for God in the dramatic, the spectacular, or the unmistakable. Yet the Holy Spirit often speaks in quieter ways, through a gentle conviction, a growing peace, a scripture that suddenly speaks into our life, or a prompting that returns again and again.In a noisy world filled with constant information, screens, voices, and pressure, we can miss the quiet voice of God. The Holy Spirit does not usually compete with noise. He invites us into stillness, where we can become more attentive and receptive.Today's invitation is to make space for silence and pray:Holy Spirit, quiet my heart and help me recognize Your voice.

In this episode, we explore the powerful message of John 5 and what it means to experience healing, transformation, and new life in Christ. We also celebrate several baptisms as individuals publicly share their faith journeys and testimonies. Join us as we reflect on God's grace, the importance of sharing your story, and the life-changing impact of following Jesus.

Proclaim Liberty to the Captives

In this episode of Living in Step with the Holy Spirit, Bruce Downes reflects on 1 Samuel 3:9–10 and the story of young Samuel learning to recognise the voice of God.Samuel was serving faithfully in the temple, but when God called his name, he did not understand who was speaking. He ran to Eli three times before Eli realised that it was the Lord calling Samuel.This story reminds us that listening to God is something we learn.Many Christians believe God speaks, but fewer feel confident that they would recognise His voice. Our lives are full of noise, work, responsibility, social media, distractions, fears, opinions, desires, and disappointments. Yet beneath all of that, the Holy Spirit continues to speak.Bruce reminds us that God often speaks through gentle promptings, not dramatic announcements. He may speak through a conviction in prayer, an invitation to trust, a challenge to forgive, or a quiet sense that a particular decision is right or wrong.Today's prayer is the prayer Samuel learned to pray:Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Matthew 9:36) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.

Join Pastor Brian Wilmarth as he explores John 9 and reminds us that God uses ordinary people, transformed lives, and simple testimonies to proclaim the hope of Jesus—because we all have a story worth sharing.

In today's Daily Devotional, Bruce Downes continues Living in Step with the Holy Spirit with a reflection on Matthew 6:6–8, where Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray.This episode reminds us that prayer is not about performing, comparing ourselves to others, or finding perfect words. Prayer is relationship with the Father who already sees us, knows us, and loves us.Bruce reflects on how prayer is not primarily about giving God information. It is about communion with God. It is where friendship with God deepens, trust grows, and we learn to recognise the voice of the Holy Spirit.Reflection question:Where have I allowed prayer to become performance rather than relationship?Short podcast summary:Bruce Downes reflects on Matthew 6:6–8 and reminds us that prayer is not performance. It is relationship with the Father who already sees us, knows us, and loves us.

Born Again to a Living Hope: Crave, Come, and Proclaim (1 Peter 2:1-10) Jeff Barrett Download

But I'd rather GO with GOD than ANYWHERE elseGod may not show you the WHOLE ROAD, but He will not ABANDON YOU on the road.The Spirit did not send us to POLICE grace, but to PROCLAIM grace.

In today's Daily Devotional, Rosemary Downes leads a time of prayer and reflection on 2 Timothy 1:5–7, where Paul reminds Timothy to rekindle the gift of God within him.This episode reflects on the need to nourish the flame of faith, remember what God has placed within us, and ask how our gifts can be used to bless others. God gives us grace, faith, purpose, and gifts, not just for ourselves, but for the good of His people and the world He loves.Rosemary invites us to ask the Holy Spirit to fan into flame what has grown quiet, renew our courage, and help us step out in faith, love, and self-discipline.Reflection question:What gift or purpose within me needs to be rekindled by the Holy Spirit?

Tom Mason shows how preachers in Scripture appealed to creation order to reach unbelievers of all backgrounds. Passage: Acts 17:16-34. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ccc-online.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more messages and resources, including music and our summer VBS!

What was Jesus born to do—and what does that reveal about why we were born?In this College Nights message, we look beyond the manger and discover the mission of Christ. Christmas is more than a celebration of Jesus' birth; it's the announcement that darkness is being defeated and the works of the enemy are being destroyed.Drawing from Colossians 3, we explore how our lives are hidden with Christ and how His purpose becomes our purpose. Jesus was born to:Proclaim the Kingdom of GodParticipate as Immanuel, God with usPerish so that we might live through HimWhen we understand why Jesus appeared, we gain a blueprint for our own lives. We were born to reflect His mission and make His Kingdom known.Scriptures: Colossians 3:3-4, 1 John 3:8, Mark 1:14-15, Galatians 2:20, Psalm 150:6

In today's Daily Devotional, Bruce Downes continues Living in Step with the Holy Spirit with a reflection on Romans 8:26–27.St Paul tells us that the Spirit helps us in our weakness. This episode reminds us that God does not wait for us to become strong before He begins to work within us. Instead, the Holy Spirit meets us in the places where we feel weak, tired, burdened, confused, or unable to pray.When we do not know what to say, the Spirit intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words. Our weakness is not a failure. It may be the very place where God wants to meet us most deeply.Reflection question:Where do I feel weak today, and how might the Holy Spirit want to meet me there?Short podcast summary:Bruce Downes reflects on Romans 8:26–27 and the comforting truth that the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness, praying within us when we do not know what to say.

In this episode of Living in Step with the Holy Spirit, Bruce Downes reflects on Ezekiel 37 and the valley of dry bones.There are seasons when life looks fine on the outside, but inside something feels dry. We keep going, meet responsibilities, pray, serve, and show up, yet beneath the surface our hearts may feel weary, flat, discouraged, or drained.The vision of Ezekiel is deliberately confronting. The valley is full of bones, and they are very dry. Humanly speaking, there is no future there. But God asks Ezekiel, “Can these bones live?”That question is not only about bones. It is about hope. It is about whether the Holy Spirit can still bring life to the places we have quietly given up on.Bruce reminds us that the bones did not restore themselves and the valley did not fix itself. Life came when the breath of God entered what was dead.Today's invitation is to bring the dry place in your life before God, not with pressure or demand, but with openness. The same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead has not lost His power.Watch today's devotional here: BruceDownes.orgTo receive the Living in Step with the Holy Spirit eBook, visit: [https://brucedownes.org/ec/liswths_ebook/]

In this episode of Living in Step with the Holy Spirit, Bruce Downes reflects on Romans 8:9–11 and the powerful truth that the Spirit of God dwells within us.Many people live the Christian life as though God is somewhere far away and they are trying to reach Him. We pray, serve, work hard, and try to grow in holiness, but often we forget that God has already drawn near.Through the Holy Spirit, God has made His home within us.Bruce reminds us that the Christian life is not simply about following Christ from a distance. It is about allowing the risen Lord, present within us by the Holy Spirit, to shape who we become.The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead is present in believers today. The same Spirit who transformed frightened disciples into courageous witnesses continues to guide, strengthen, and lead the Church.Today's invitation is simple: pause, become still, and grow in awareness of the Holy Spirit within you.

Thanks for watching! This sermon was preached by Dave Cook at Calvary Baptist Church on 6/7/2026 as part of our Gospel of John sermon series. We'd love to have you join us in person or learn more about who we are.

Filled with the Spirit, Sacred scripture tells us that the apostles proclaimed God's Word with "boldness." The Lord challenges us and equips us to share the Good News with all. We are called to be bold! The Lord wants us to courageously speak the truth in love, with conviction, sincere humility, and a spirit of gentleness, remembering that "boldness" does not mean "harshness." We cherish our constitutional right to the free expression of religion in America, but how often do we shy away from truly expressing our beliefs—from sharing the Good News? May nothing, including possible resistance and rejection from others, deter us from proudly professing our faith. We have the Truth! So, why be afraid of speaking it—boldly, courageously, and always lovingly.

In this episode of Living in Step with the Holy Spirit, Bruce Downes reflects on the promise of Jesus in John 14:16–18:“I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you.”Jesus spoke these words to His disciples as they were about to face confusion, fear, and uncertainty. He did not promise that they would understand everything or that life would suddenly become easy. He promised them the Holy Spirit, the Advocate and Helper, who would be with them forever.This episode invites us to stop living as though we are alone. In the practical realities of family, work, worry, disappointment, temptation, and daily decisions, the Holy Spirit is with us and in us.Bruce also shares personally about stepping out in faith, waiting on the Holy Spirit, and trusting God to open doors for the Gospel to reach more people.Today's prayer is simple:Holy Spirit, I am not alone. Teach me to walk with You today.You are not abandoned.You are not forgotten.You are not an orphan.Watch today's devotional here: [BruceDownes.org] To receive the Living in Step with the Holy Spirit eBook, visit: [https://brucedownes.org/ec/liswths_ebook/]

Today marks the beginning of Bruce Downes' new devotional series, Living in Step with the Holy Spirit.In this episode, Bruce reflects on Acts 2:37–39, where Peter speaks to the crowd after Pentecost and declares that they will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. He tells them:“The promise is for you.”This is where the journey begins.Pentecost was not only a powerful moment in the life of the early Church. It was the beginning of a new way of living. Through the Holy Spirit, God draws His people into a relationship so intimate that His own life dwells within them.Bruce reminds us that many Christians spend years trying to live the Christian life by their own strength. We believe in God, pray, serve, and try to grow closer to Him, but often we still carry the quiet assumption that everything depends on our own effort.But the Christian life is not simply a life lived for God. It is a life lived with God.The same Holy Spirit who came upon the apostles, sustained the martyrs, inspired the saints, and transformed ordinary men and women throughout history, is still at work today.Before we learn to recognise His voice, discern His promptings, or follow His lead, we must first believe that this promise was never intended only for someone else.The promise is for you.Watch today's devotional here: [BruceDownes.org] To receive the Living in Step with the Holy Spirit eBook, visit: [https://brucedownes.org/ec/liswths_ebook/]

Read OnlineJesus said to the Jewish crowds: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” John 6:51–52It must have been shocking to Jesus' listeners the first time He boldly proclaimed that He would give His flesh as spiritual food. Their reaction makes this clear: “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” Jesus did not back down or soften what He had just proclaimed. Instead, He began a lengthy and direct discourse, starting with these words:“Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” (John 6:53–56)What would you have thought had you been among the first hearers? We're told the people quarreled, indicating division. Some, we later read, murmured among themselves, saying: “This saying is hard; who can accept it?” And tragically, many of Jesus' disciples left Him and returned to their former way of life (cf. John 6:60–66).Despite this apparent failure and loss of disciples, Jesus did not retract or revise His teaching. Instead, He turned to the Twelve and asked if they too wished to leave. Peter, with clarity and faith, responded with one of the most profound statements of discipleship in all of Scripture: “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God” (cf. John 6:67–69).In many ways, Peter's words are as important for us today as Jesus' own words introducing the Eucharist. Why? Because Peter shows us how to respond when we encounter divine mysteries beyond human understanding. The Eucharist is one of the most central of these mysteries.Do you believe in the Eucharist? Do you believe that it is truly the flesh and blood of the Son of God—His Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity? Though many of us have learned this teaching from childhood and accept it on some level, few penetrate the depth of the mystery we behold at every Mass. Saint John Vianney spoke beautifully of the Eucharist, revealing his profound reverence for this Gift: “If we really understood the Mass, we would die for joy.” And: “There is nothing so great as the Eucharist. If God had something more precious, He would have given it to us.” He also said: “How beautiful it is! After the Consecration, the good God is there as He is in Heaven.”It's easy to approach the Holy Mass out of routine rather than with the depth of faith possessed by the saints. But that must be our goal. We must believe that we would truly “die of joy” if we understood the Mass.The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is our annual invitation to step back and reflect on what we believe—and how devoutly we participate in the Mass and receive Holy Communion. We need this reminder so that our worship and faith do not grow lax.Reflect today on Jesus' unwavering clarity: “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you.” Believe what He says. The Eucharist is not a symbol; it is the greatest Divine Mystery on earth. In the Eucharist, we kneel before God and consume Him—so that we may become what we eat: the Mystical Body of Christ.Let us close by praying the opening verses of a hymn Saint Thomas Aquinas wrote at the request of Pope Urban IV for the newly instituted Feast of Corpus Christi in 1264—the Pange Lingua, meaning, “Proclaim, O Tongue.” Down in adoration falling,Lo! the sacred Host we hail;Lo! o'er ancient forms departing,Newer rites of grace prevail;Faith for all defects supplying,Where the feeble senses fail. To the everlasting Father,And the Son who reigns on high,With the Holy Ghost proceedingForth from each eternally,Be salvation, honor, blessing,Might, and endless majesty. Amen.The last supper, via Adobe StockSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Bruce Downes concludes Launching At The Wolf with a reflection on spiritual wrestling, surrender, holiness, and the invitation to live boldly for God's mission.Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is for people who are seeking to know more about God and Church and where believers from around the world can strengthen their walk with Christ.Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! Connect With Bruce At:► Website: https://BruceDownes.org ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGuyBruceDownes ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicguy ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecatholicguy ► Online Store: https://brucedownes.org/store Consider Becoming a Faith Builders Partner:Everyone who donates to Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is what we call a Faith Builder Partner. The team are working to build the faith of every person we connect with whether they are powerful or weak, rich or poor, young or old, in whatever city, town, village and country they are in. ►https://brucedownes.org/giving/#brucedownes​ #catholicministries​​​ #praytherosarv #devotional #dailydevotional

Bruce Downes continues Launching At The Wolf with a reflection on building communities, forming leaders, serving the Church, and responding to God's call to faith, mercy, and mission.Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is for people who are seeking to know more about God and Church and where believers from around the world can strengthen their walk with Christ.Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! Connect With Bruce At:► Website: https://BruceDownes.org ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGuyBruceDownes ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicguy ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecatholicguy ► Online Store: https://brucedownes.org/store Consider Becoming a Faith Builders Partner:Everyone who donates to Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is what we call a Faith Builder Partner. The team are working to build the faith of every person we connect with whether they are powerful or weak, rich or poor, young or old, in whatever city, town, village and country they are in. ►https://brucedownes.org/giving/#brucedownes​ #catholicministries​​​ #praytherosarv #devotional #dailydevotional

Proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for. . . . — Isaiah 40:2 God's people had ignored his law and had closed their ears to the words of his prophets. As a consequence, the people were taken into captivity and exile. Because they would not listen to the voice of grace, they heard the crack of the whip of discipline.But the same God who disciplines his people restores them by his mercy. God called Isaiah to speak tenderly and with assurance to his exiled people, proclaiming that their time of captivity was over and that their sins were forgiven. What a comforting message!Because God loves his people, he disciplines them. And along with disciplining his people, God also forgives them. God forgives his people, and he also restores them.There is no remedy for guilt except in God's forgiveness. No medicine can calm a heart tormented by guilt. No therapy can stifle the desperate cries of a conscience plagued with remorse for wrongdoing. Only God's forgiveness can lift the heavy burden that crushes us.Have you been forgiven by God? Do you enjoy the peace that “transcends all understanding” (Philippians 4:7)?Now is the time of grace. If your heart weighs heavy with sin, now is the opportune time to turn to God in repentance and seek his forgiveness. Lord God, speak to our hearts with your restoring mercy. Lift the weight of our guilt, forgive us, and lead us from discipline to renewal, bringing the peace that only you can give. In Jesus, Amen.

Bruce Downes continues Launching At The Wolf with a reflection on hearing God's call, the witness of the saints, and Jesus the Good Shepherd, who moves toward the wolf because love does not abandon the beloved.Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is for people who are seeking to know more about God and Church and where believers from around the world can strengthen their walk with Christ.Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! Connect With Bruce At:► Website: https://BruceDownes.org ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGuyBruceDownes ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicguy ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecatholicguy ► Online Store: https://brucedownes.org/store Consider Becoming a Faith Builders Partner:Everyone who donates to Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is what we call a Faith Builder Partner. The team are working to build the faith of every person we connect with whether they are powerful or weak, rich or poor, young or old, in whatever city, town, village and country they are in. ►https://brucedownes.org/giving/#brucedownes​ #catholicministries​​​ #praytherosarv #devotional #dailydevotional

Bruce Downes continues Launching At The Wolf with an honest reflection on wrestling with God, the cost of surrender, and the holy discontent that can stir when God is calling us into something more.Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is for people who are seeking to know more about God and Church and where believers from around the world can strengthen their walk with Christ.Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! Connect With Bruce At:► Website: https://BruceDownes.org ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGuyBruceDownes ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicguy ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecatholicguy ► Online Store: https://brucedownes.org/store Consider Becoming a Faith Builders Partner:Everyone who donates to Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is what we call a Faith Builder Partner. The team are working to build the faith of every person we connect with whether they are powerful or weak, rich or poor, young or old, in whatever city, town, village and country they are in. ►https://brucedownes.org/giving/#brucedownes​ #catholicministries​​​ #praytherosarv #devotional #dailydevotional

Welcome!Bruce Downes begins a five-part Daily Devotional message called Launching At The Wolf. In Part 1, Bruce reflects on faith, risk, mission, and the need for the Holy Spirit to animate our lives. This episode invites you to ask what God may be calling you to step into nextBruce Downes Catholic Ministries is for people who are seeking to know more about God and Church and where believers from around the world can strengthen their walk with Christ.Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! Connect With Bruce At:► Website: https://BruceDownes.org ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGuyBruceDownes ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicguy ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecatholicguy ► Online Store: https://brucedownes.org/store Consider Becoming a Faith Builders Partner:Everyone who donates to Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is what we call a Faith Builder Partner. The team are working to build the faith of every person we connect with whether they are powerful or weak, rich or poor, young or old, in whatever city, town, village and country they are in. ►https://brucedownes.org/giving/#brucedownes​ #catholicministries​​​ #praytherosarv #devotional #dailydevotional

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Welcome!Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is for people who are seeking to know more about God and Church and where believers from around the world can strengthen their walk with Christ.Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! Connect With Bruce At:► Website: https://BruceDownes.org ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGuyBruceDownes ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicguy ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecatholicguy ► Online Store: https://brucedownes.org/store Consider Becoming a Faith Builders Partner:Everyone who donates to Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is what we call a Faith Builder Partner. The team are working to build the faith of every person we connect with whether they are powerful or weak, rich or poor, young or old, in whatever city, town, village and country they are in. ►https://brucedownes.org/giving/#brucedownes​ #catholicministries​​​ #praytherosarv #devotional #dailydevotional

Welcome!Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is for people who are seeking to know more about God and Church and where believers from around the world can strengthen their walk with Christ.Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! Connect With Bruce At:► Website: https://BruceDownes.org ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGuyBruceDownes ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicguy ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecatholicguy ► Online Store: https://brucedownes.org/store Consider Becoming a Faith Builders Partner:Everyone who donates to Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is what we call a Faith Builder Partner. The team are working to build the faith of every person we connect with whether they are powerful or weak, rich or poor, young or old, in whatever city, town, village and country they are in. ►https://brucedownes.org/giving/#brucedownes​ #catholicministries​​​ #praytherosarv #devotional #dailydevotional

Welcome!Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is for people who are seeking to know more about God and Church and where believers from around the world can strengthen their walk with Christ.Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! Connect With Bruce At:► Website: https://BruceDownes.org ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGuyBruceDownes ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicguy ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecatholicguy ► Online Store: https://brucedownes.org/store Consider Becoming a Faith Builders Partner:Everyone who donates to Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is what we call a Faith Builder Partner. The team are working to build the faith of every person we connect with whether they are powerful or weak, rich or poor, young or old, in whatever city, town, village and country they are in. ►https://brucedownes.org/giving/#brucedownes​ #catholicministries​​​ #praytherosarv #devotional #dailydevotional

Welcome!Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is for people who are seeking to know more about God and Church and where believers from around the world can strengthen their walk with Christ.Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! Connect With Bruce At:► Website: https://BruceDownes.org ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGuyBruceDownes ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicguy ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecatholicguy ► Online Store: https://brucedownes.org/store Consider Becoming a Faith Builders Partner:Everyone who donates to Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is what we call a Faith Builder Partner. The team are working to build the faith of every person we connect with whether they are powerful or weak, rich or poor, young or old, in whatever city, town, village and country they are in. ►https://brucedownes.org/giving/#brucedownes​ #catholicministries​​​ #praytherosarv #devotional #dailydevotional

Welcome!Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is for people who are seeking to know more about God and Church and where believers from around the world can strengthen their walk with Christ.Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! Connect With Bruce At:► Website: https://BruceDownes.org ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGuyBruceDownes ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicguy ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecatholicguy ► Online Store: https://brucedownes.org/store Consider Becoming a Faith Builders Partner:Everyone who donates to Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is what we call a Faith Builder Partner. The team are working to build the faith of every person we connect with whether they are powerful or weak, rich or poor, young or old, in whatever city, town, village and country they are in. ►https://brucedownes.org/giving/#brucedownes​ #catholicministries​​​ #praytherosarv #devotional #dailydevotional

1 Peter 2:9-129But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, thatyou may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.10Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, butnow you have received mercy.11Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wagewar against your soul. 12Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speakagainst you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

Unlock the true meaning of being "chosen" — for the Jewish people and for you. In this eye-opening episode, Avi Snyder reveals the powerful, but often misunderstood, biblical call that fuels God's mission through Israel. Prepare to have your assumptions challenged and your perspective shifted as we explore why the Jewish people were selected not for salvation, but for a divine missions purpose that still applies today.   You'll discover how Exodus 19's "kingdom of priests" symbolizes God's plan for Israel to be a global messenger, tasked with sharing His message of salvation and divine wisdom. This isn't just an ancient story—it's a call that continues to ripple through history, shaping missions mobilization worldwide and emphasizing Israel's irreplaceable role in God's plan.    You'll learn why the Jewish people remain God's chosen nation, and why this is important for the Gentiles too, so you can help others understand their place in God's mission, rooted in the very foundation of Israel's calling.   Understanding Israel's missional purpose isn't just theological trivia — it just might be the key to global evangelization. Dive into Avi Snyder's groundbreaking insights, and discover why the thread of God's mission is woven through every chapter of Scripture—and your life too. Find all the show notes and links at: https://gospelmobilization.org/podcast