Personal Prayer By Bruce Downes

Prayer is being present to God's presence. It is words and yet it is more than words. It is a feeling but yet it is even more than a feeling. Prayer is a search for truth. Prayer is saying to God "here I am." Prayer is saying, "I need you.

Touch me, form me, direct me, guide me, love me."

I was delighted to read "Personal Prayer". It sees prayer as a relationship with a God who is loving, walking with us at every moment of life, inviting us to be aware of His presence and activity so that we can bring Him to others.

Most Reverend Denis J. Hart DD - ARCHBISHOP OF MELBOURNE

I found it an excellent resource. It will help people understand the nature of personal prayer and encourage them to try it and to persevere, leading them to a close relationship with the Lord.

Emeritus Archbishop Barry J. Hickey - ARCHBISHOP OF PERTH

This is a book that should be placed in the book rack at the back of every church and presented as an essential text in high school religious education programmes.

Rev. Des Williamson OCD-Carmelite Priory

What a wonderful resource - simple, powerful and a genuine no nonsense approach to prayer. I have read hundreds of prayer books over the last twenty years but rarely have they literally forced me to think about my actions and prayer.

Richard Milne - Religious Education Coordinator - Gleeson Catholic College

Bruce Downes provides his readers with an authentic and enthusiastic guide to Christian prayer. He has taken the best of the ancient Christian teaching about prayer and expressed it in contemporary language which is both biblically sound and pastorally helpful.

Rev. Dr. Kevin Long - Rector - St. Thomas More College

Senior Lecturer (History) University of Notre Dame Australia

Bruce Downes is known around the world as The Catholic Guy which is the title of the weekly television program he presents. He speaks to thousands of people on TV, radio, at conferences, churches, events, and online every year.

Bruce is the founder of The Catholic Guy Ministries and began his work as the Director of Evangelisation and then Director for the Catholic Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese of Perth, Western Australia. He now lives between

Sydney Australia and the US.

Through The Catholic Guy Ministries, Bruce teaches with a particular focus on people living life to the full and becoming the people God created them to be. His down to earth communication style allows him to share openly and practically about his experiences so others can apply what he has learned to their lives.

Bruce has a knack for saying things that stick in a listener's mind. He is funny, insightful, takes on hard questions, and he nudges people to look at Bruce hosts a TV program Bruce Downes The Catholic Guy which broadcasts worldwide into homes in over 180 countries. He authors books, and creates multiple resources to help people in all walks of lie.

Over the years, God has provided Bruce with many opportunities to Share the life-changing message of the Gospel. He is passionate for serving the Church and reaching people for Christ.