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Lives of Saints
My main goal when I created this website was to share the stories of the lives of saints. What exactly are saints? According to Pope Francis, 'a saint may be anyone in Heaven, whether recognized on Earth or not, who forms the "great cloud of witnesses" (Hebrews 12:1)'. These indivduals , both known and unknown, are venerated on November 1st (All Saints Day). Saints are often mistaken to be worshiped by Catholics however, we don't worship them, we revere and respect them as they are amazing role models for us and we have had many insights from God through them. We are ALL called to be SAINTS!
Encounter features many great Catholic speakers to inspire you and help you grown in your relationship with God. Various topics are addressed so if you are unsure and don't understand some teachings of the Catholic Church, please make sure to check out this section. Trust me, these talks are life-changing!
Talks and Podcasts
Music
Psalm 100:1-5 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
Eucharistic Miracles
Movies and Shows
It is no surprise that what you watch influences your day to day lives and shapes your outlook of the world.
Entertainment and leisure is mean to uplift and refresh the soul and help us strive forward towards our goal of ultimately reaching Heaven. Certain sorts of entertainment may appear harmless, but they can be damaging if they cause us to lose focus on carrying out God's will. The movies and series provided challenge us to search within ourselves for our response to our God's grand design for our life.
Catechism of the Catholic Church & Bible in a Year
Ascension Presents has released 2 programs - The Catechism of the 'Catholic Church and the Bible in a Year' program to make faith formation readily accessible to everyone and help individuals understand the Word of God. As shown in the title, both programs can be completed in a year, with a new chapter to look at each day. The Bible is basically God's love letters to us, his children. The Word of God reveals the very heart and mind of God and his plan for our lives. God makes numerous promises to his people throughout the Bible, but if we are not reading and studying His Word, we are missing out on Him and His promises. The 'CCC' helps us understand the the great mystery of Catholicism, why we do certain things in specific ways and provides answers to our most asked questions and the stance of the Catholic Church on certain relevant issues.