encountercourses

Online courses from @iconministry designed to assist educators, adult individuals and students to grow in their understanding of the Catholic faith.

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Fasting is one of the pillars of Lent, but do you know why we do it?

Check out this content together to find out!

Let's make this Lent a season where we truly be closer to God 🙏

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The Mystery of Faith. Have you ever heard this phrase said during Mass?

Let's listen to Fr. Rob explain why it is called a mystery in this segment from "First Communion"

Full course available at https://t.co/resJnkf5TY

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When we think of fasting, the first this that pops up is that we abstain from food right?

But fasting is so much more than that! Let's join Fr. Rob as he talks about how fasting spiritually affects us in this segment from "Travel Shorts".

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We're in the Lenten season, a season of reflection and repentance.

Do you have a plan to make this Lent the best one ever? Here's some things you can do to get the most out of Lent!

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Hallowed be thy name!

We pray this often, but do you know what it truly means? Join Fr. Rob in this short video to find out!

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When you go to Mass, do you ever notice that the priest receives Communion first before everyone else?

Let's learn about the Mass and Communion in our First Communion course! Available at https://t.co/resJnkf5TY

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Ashes on our foreheads, mercy on our hearts — our Lenten journey begins.

How will you make space for God this Lent?

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The Catholic Bible has more books than the Protestant Bible, do you know why that is?

Let's join Fr. Rob as he talks a little bit about history, and why we shouldn't change the Word of God!

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What is sin truly?

Fr. Nathan talks about sin, and some things we can do if we fall into sin.

Full video available on https://t.co/resJnkf5TY

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Struggling with sin?

Here are 3 simple steps you can take to be truly free, and it all starts with simply recognising that we have sinned.

Check out our resources on how to deal with addiction and sin at https://t.co/resJnkf5TY

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Did you know that there's a Bible verse that's pretty much an anti-anxiety nuke?

It's in the book of Philippians, and let's listen to Fr. Rob talk about this powerful passage in this video!

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What is redemptive suffering?

In this video, Fr. Rob discusses this theology and explains how God can turn our mess into something beautiful!

Full video is included in our course subscription package at https://t.co/resJnkf5TY

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To proclaim the 2025 Jubilee Year, Pope Francis issued a letter titled "Spes No Confundit", which means "Hope does not dissapoint"

Let's take a look at some of our favourite passages from this letter!

Have you read it? What's your takeaway?

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While big, extraordinary events might feel amazing, God speaks to us in our everyday, small moments.

Subscribe and gain access to a variety of courses designed to help you reach sainthood at https://t.co/resJnkf5TY

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What is love? Is it always being close to someone? Or is it when you think of someone nonstop?

Nope! Love is more than that!

Today, on St. Valentine's day, let's listen to Fr. Rob explain what love truly is.

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Jesus left us a mission to do what He did. Do you think we can do this?

It might sound impossible, but Jesus left the Holy Spirit, and with that, the authority of Jesus the King Himself!

Full course is available on https://t.co/resJnkf5TY

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Why can only Catholics receive the Eucharist?

Have you ever thought about that? In this reel, Fr. Rob explains why that is the case.

Full video is available at https://t.co/resJnkf5TY

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Prayer isn't everything, but it is the first thing!

Do you have a prayer habit? If you don't, follow these simple steps to create a prayer habit, it's truly the first step to a relationship with God 🙏

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Have you ever prayed and felt like it's just so uninspiring and dull?

Not to worry, because every prayer is powerful, and it's what God does in prayer that matters, not what feel about it.

Full video is available in "School of Prayer", available on https://t.co/resJnkf5TY

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What is the Eucharist?

Fr. Rob will explain this beautiful sacrament and how it affects us as Christians.

Don't forget to attend Mass and receive this fantastic sacrament this weekend!

Full video is available in https://t.co/resJnkf5TY