The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Jn 1:5
I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness,
but will have the light of life.
Jesus (Jn 8:12)
The Sacraments of Initiation & the Bible
This short course seeks to explore the Biblical roots of the Sacraments of Initiation. In the Sacraments, we truly encounter Christ. Through the Sacraments, we receive sanctifying grace, a participation in the Divine life, (2Pet 1:4). In this course, we will learn about how the Sacraments work; and we will examine the Scriptural foundations for each of the three Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist.
START on Monday 4th March 2024
Lux in Tenebris – which means Light in Darkness –
provides education, encouragement, and resources for all who are open to the transformative power of the Light of Christ.
In the midst of contemporary culture, so much distress and confusion, and the media storms of bad news, we focus on the Good News of Jesus Christ, “centre of the universe and centre of history,” (St John Paul II, Redemptor Hominis 1).
LUX COURSES
Be transformed by the renewal of your mind.
Rom 12
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Enjoy Real-time Interactive Lectures & Discussions from your own home
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Journey with fellow disciples from all over the world
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Discover the Joy of Learning
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Get real answers to difficult questions
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Regular Feedback from your Academic Tutor
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All courses are ONLINE
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Bursaries (scholarships) are available
THE LUX CHALLENGE
The Lux Challenge is for anyone who is looking for a positive change in their life.
Have you ever thought about the saying, You reap what you sow (see 2 Cor 9:6)?
Or have you ever heard the expression, If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always gotten ?
If we want a different result, we have to try a new thing; or we have to try a new way of thinking, a new way of doing.
You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain!
Reasons for Faith
Learn how to give credible answers to difficult questions.
Please click the centre of the image to watch the introductory video.
Learn how to deal with some of the most difficult questions of our time. Discover the connections between Scripture, the Fathers of the Church, St Thomas Aquinas, and the Catechism on various topics. In the process of learning how to answer the questions of others, your own faith will be edified and your hope strengthened.
MONDAYS
Deeper into Scripture - Hearing the Voice of the Saviour
Discover the voice of the Saviour speaking directly to you and enter more deeply into friendship with Him.
Learn how to read the Sacred Page – how to go beyond a superficial reading & begin to penetrate deeply the Word of God. Examine Catholic Principles for Scriptural Interpretation, see the overarching story of the Bible, and then focus on the Gospels and the words of Christ Jesus, who says, ”These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete,” (Jn 15:11) .
TUESDAYS
Jesus, the Eucharist & the Gospel of St John
Although we hear the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke once every three years in the liturgical cycle of Sunday Mass readings, we hear the Gospel of John every year – during the Christmas and Easter Seasons, the climax of Lent, and other Solemnities and Feasts.
This course seeks to explore what makes the Gospel of John so special and unique. We will consider the structure and content of this mystical gospel, what it has in common with the other gospels, and what is unique. We will focus on St John’s rich theology of the Eucharist and how the various Old Testament sacrifices help us to understand more deeply Jesus' teaching about the Eucharist, the Sacraments, the Divinity of Christ, the Person of the Holy Spirit, the Indwelling of the Trinity, Discipleship, Christ’s fulfillment of the Old Covenant, and more.
WEDNESDAYS OR FRIDAYS
START on 25th or 27th September 2024
The Holy Spirit, the Psalms & the Liturgy of the Hours
Why do New Covenant Christians spend so much time reading and praying the Old Covenant Book of Psalms? What is the Liturgy of the Hours (the Divine Office), and why is it so focused on the Psalms?
How can praying the Psalms help us to exercise our baptismal priesthood more fervently? In this course, we turn to the Holy Spirit, “the master of the interior life” (CCC 1995), and learn how to plug into the prayer of the Church. In this way, we learn to enter more deeply into Life in the Spirit, and pray in union with millions of believers around the world.
WEDNESDAYS OR FRIDAYS
We are very grateful to Bishop Philip Egan (Bishop of the Diocese of Portsmouth, England) for his blessing and his continued prayers for this new apostolate.
Testimonies from previous students
Exceeding Expectations
... a golden opportunity to explore, learn and understand more about different aspects of our Faith. They are absolutely wonderful and I cannot recommend them highly enough ... – Student in Sussex, UK We really enjoyed your talk and found it a revelation! We were totally unaware of these counter arguments concerning evolution and are quite amazed! As far as we are concerned, your explanation was a great relief to some nagging doubts. – Married Couple in Southwest England I know all the sisters share my sentiments of gratitude ... It is so refreshing, especially in our day and age, to have people like yourselves who can expound the Church’s teaching with clarity and fidelity. We felt the programme was very well structured ... and the time you provided for people to make comments and ask questions gave it all a very friendly feel. We continue to …… pray for you, that, in these times when it becomes increasingly difficult to speak the truth, the Lord and our Immaculate Mother may fill you always with the Holy Spirit and grant you ever more fully the gift of fortitude, to enable you to always defend the Truth even when it is difficult.” – Religious Superior in London Thanks for the awesome lectures! I especially loved Tuesday since I am in need of improving my arguments when faced with challenging people! – Pathologist in Los Angeles, California Many thanks for yesterday’s session on the Road to Emmaus! – Your comments on the Eucharist were profound and ‘indeed our hearts burned within us’! – Teacher in Exeter, UK I value the teaching I have already absorbed from you. I am looking forward to more – Catholic Journalist in Ireland Amazing!!! That was a great learning day! Thanks so much for this! Praying for you all. – Single Mother in Knock, Ireland