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S U N DAY
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T U E S DAY
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Litany of the Sacred Heart
Defending Life
You’re Amazing
Lord, Have Mercy
The Best of Mother
Angelica Live
Threshold of Hope
The Journey Home
W E D N E S DAY
T H U R S DAY
F R I DAY
S AT U R DAY
Crossing the Goal
St Luke’s Gospel
Voice of the Bridegroom
Three Wise Women
Mother Angelica
Live Classics
EWTN Live
The World Over
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
(Live)
(Live)
Conversations the World Over with
Raymond Arroyo
EWTN Gallery
Where God Weeps
Shepherds Speak
My Country, My Faith: Ireland
EWTN Original Productions
The Family Hearth
Knowing Mary through the Bible
The Military Orders and
the Crusades
Voice of the Bridegroom
Theater of the Word
Sunday Night Prime
Living Right with
Dr Ray
Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel Symbolon: Living the Faith
Vocation Boom!
The Domestic Church
Joy of Music
Fields and Faith
You’re Amazing
Octava Dies
Papal
Audience
EWTN Presents
The Church Universal
Apostolate for Family Consecration
Contemplation
EWTN Catholic Classic
St Faustina’s Way of the Cross at the
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy
Catholic Lives
Threshold of Hope
The Best of Mother
Angelica Live
Grandparents
Symbolon: Living the Faith
Miracles of the Child Jesus
Light from Light
Catholic View for Women
My Catholic Family
At Home with
Jim And Joy
Truth in the Heart Grades 1-3
The Holy Land Rosary
Chaplet of St Michael
Web of Faith 2.0
In Concert
EWTN Live (Encore)
Sunday Night Prime
Virtue, Freedom, and Faith
Knowing Mary Through the Bible
Life and Family Africa
G K Chesterton: Apostle of Common Sense
Catholic Lives
Vaticano
Mother Angelica Live
Classics
Fields and Faith
The Choices We Face
Grab Your Catechism with
Fr Connor
Life is Worth Living
EWTN News Nightly
EWTN Gallery
Animated Stories from the Bible
Forgotten Heritage: Europe and Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel The Angelus from the Grotto of the
Her Saints
Annunciation in Nazareth
The World Over Live
(Encore)
At Home with
Jim and Joy
Papal Audience
Vocation Boom!
EWTN Presents
Living Right with
Dr Ray
The Best of Journey Home
My Country, My Faith: Ireland
Angelus with Pope Francis
Three Wise Women
Lord, Have Mercy
Super Saints
Life on the Rock
(Encore)
Catholic Compass
Truth in the Heart Grades 4 & 5
Mother Angelica
Live Classics
EWTN Live
EWTN on Location
Litany of the Sacred Heart
Litany of Loreto
The Choices We Face
EWTN Catholic Classic
Savouring our Faith
Church and the Poor:
The Encounter
Stations of the Cross
Octava Dies
(Encore)
Angelus with Mother Angelica and the Nuns of Our Lady of Angels Monastery
Reflections with Fr Leo Clifford
Litany of the Holy Name
Litany of Loreto
Litany of The Holy Name
Litany of S Joseph
Litany of the Precious Blood
The Holy Rosary with Mother Angelica
Sunday Mass
Daily Mass
(Live)
Litany of the Sacred Heart
Catholic Lives
Grandparents
Shepherds Speak
The Church Universal
Apostolate for Family Consecration
Grab Your Catechism with
Fr Connor
Life and Family Africa
Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Song
Defending Life
EWTN Presents
EWTN Bookmark
Cat Chat
Abcatholic
Faith in Motion
Virtue Storybook
The Way of the Cross for Kids
Heroic Media
My Time with Jesus
My Catholic Family
The Divine Mercy Chaplet for Kids
Animated Stories from the Bible
The Friar
Life on the Rock (Encore)
Web of Faith 2.0
G K Chesterton: Apostle of
Common Sense
Conversations the World Over with
Raymond Arroyo
Vaticano
Symbolon: Living the Faith
Women of Grace
St Luke’s Gospel
Savouring our Faith
EWTN News Nightly
The World Over Live
Daily Mass (Encore)
(Encore)
The Best of Mother
Angelica Live
At Home with
Jim and Joy
Voice of the Bridegroom
The Military Orders and the
Crusades
My Country, My Faith: Ireland
At Home with
Jim and Joy
Life And Family Africa
Light from Light
The Church Universal
Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel
The Journey Home
Three Wise Women
EWTN Live
The World Over Live
Grab Your Catechism with
Fr Connor
Sunday Night Prime
Shepherds Speak
(Encore)
St Luke’s Gospel
Vaticano
Vocation Boom!
Life is Worth Living
Defending Life
Virtue, Freedom, and Faith
(Encore)
(Encore)
EWTN Gallery
Living Right with
Dr Ray
Sunday Mass
Symbolon: Living the Faith
(Encore)
St Luke’s Gospel
Mother Angelica
Live Classics
Grandparents
Daily Mass (Encore)
Lord, Have Mercy
G K Chesterton: Apostle of
Common Sense
EWTN Bookmark
EWTN Presents
Where God Weeps
Catholic View for Women
Catholic Compass
Life on the Rock
You’re Amazing
Forgotten Heritage: Europe and
Her Saints
Light from Light
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Please note that, from Sunday, March 13th until Saturday, March 26th Daily Mass and other live programmes will be broadcast one hour earlier. Mass will be at 12:00 noon instead
of 1:00 pm, and the live shows normally at 1:00 am will be at 12:00 midnight. This is due to the difference in Spring time changes between Ireland/Great Britain and the US.
LIVE HOLY WEEK EVENTS
LIVE - SOLEMN MASS OF PALM SUNDAY FROM
ROME WITH POPE FRANCIS
Papal Events. Pope Francis celebrates the Solemn Mass of
Palm Sunday, followed by the Angelus, live from St Peter’s
Basilica. Sunday, 20, 23:00,11:30; Encores, Sunday 20,
23:00. (2 hrs 30 mins)
LIVE - CHORAL MEDITATIONS AND SOLEMN
MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
MASS (SPECIAL). The celebration of the Solemn Mass
of the Lord’s Supper with Choral Meditations, live from
the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception.Thursday 24, 21:30. (1 hrs 30 mins)
LIVE - SOLEMN MASS OF PALM SUNDAY
EWTN presents the Solemn Mass of Palm Sunday from
the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception.Sunday 20, 16:00. (2 hrs)
LIVE - CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION
FROM ROME
Papal Events. The Solemn commemoration of the Lord’s
Passion, presided by Pope France; live from the St Peter’s
Basilica. Friday 25, 16:00. (2 hrs 30 mins)
LIVE - SOLEMN MASS OF PALM SUNDAY FROM
ROME WITH POPE FRANCIS
Papal Events.The Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday,
celebrated by Pope Francis. Thurday 24, 8:30. (2 hrs)
LIVE - SOLEMN MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
FROM ROME
Papal Events.The Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday,
celebrated by Pope Francis. Thurday 24, 16:30. (1 hrs
30 mins)
LIVE - PRAYING WITH JESUS IN THE GARDEN
OF OLIVES
Masses & Devotionals. A Holy Hour with the Franciscan
Custodians of the Holy Land. From the Basilica of the
Agony at the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem, Israel.
Thursday 24, 19:00. (1 hrs 30 mins)
LIVE - WAY OF THE CROSS FROM ROME
Papal Events. Pope Francis presides over The Stations of
the Cross, from the Coliseum in Rome. Friday 25, 20:15.
(1 hrs 30 mins)
LITURGY OF THE LORD’S PASSION
(Tape-Delayed)
MASS (SPECIAL). From the Basilica of the Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception. Friday 25, 23:00. (2 hrs 30 mins)
LIVE - EASTER VIGIL MASS
Papal Events. Pope Francis celebrates the Easter Vigil
Mass, live from St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Saturday 26,
19:30. (3 hrs)
LIVE - EASTER SUNDAY MASS
Papal Events. From St Peter’s Basilica. Sunday 27, 9:15.
(2 hrs)
URBI ET ORBI
Papal Events. Address and papal blessing from St Peter’s
Square. Sunday 27, 11:00. (30 mins)
MARCH 1-5
GOSPEL OF JOHN
EWTN Original Production. Professor Tim Gray, with his
students, examines the Gospel of St John. Daily from Friday,
February 26 to Saturday, March 5 at 02:30. (30 mins)
THE CRUSADES
EWTN Gallery. Combining epic dramatic sequences with
insights from leading historians, this mini-series clears up
the many myths and distortions surrounding the Crusades.
Filmed in the Holy Land and Europe. (30 mins)
Ep 1 Journeys of Faith
Monday, Feb. 29, 2:00, 8:00, 21:00.
Ep 2 The Crusader States
Tuesday 1, 2:00, 8:00, 21:00.
MARCH 6-12
LENTEN REFLECTIONS:
Ep 4 Fourth Week of Lent: Laetare Sunday, Rejoice
and Come Together
Special Programming. Rev Dr John Bollan invites Catholics
to celebrate Laetare Sunday and truly rejoice in God’s
unending love for His children. Sunday 6, 7:30; Tuesday, 8,
0:30; Wednesday 9,14:00; Thursday 10, 21:30; Saturday
12,15:30. (30 mins)
ROME’S HIDDEN CHURCHES: A Lenten Pilgrimage
Special Programming. Each week in Lent, Dr Timothy
O’Donnell, President of Christendom College, examines the
Stational Churches of Rome. (10 mins)
Holy Cross in Jerusalem Sunday 6,12:05
Four Crowned Martyrs Monday 7, 12:05
St Paul Outside the Walls Wednesday 9, 12:05
St Eusebius Friday 11, 12:05
THIRST FOR TRUTH - Battle For Souls
Ep 5 Nothing Is Impossible with God
EWTN Presents. Father William Casey preaches on the
power and importance of prayer. Sunday 6, 16:00;
Thursday 10, 9:00; Friday 11, 3:00; Saturday 12, 19:00.
(1 hr)
REALITY CHECK: The Four Last Things-Death,
Judgment, Heaven, Hell
EWTN Gallery. Father Wade Menezes, CPM, Fathers of
Mercy, delves into the Four Last Things, examining the
teachings of the Church about the destiny of souls. (30 mins)
Ep 1 Death Monday 7, 2:00, 8:00, 21:00.
Ep 2 Judgment Tuesday 8, 2:00, 8:00, 21:00.
Ep 3 Heaven Wednesday 9 , 2:00, 8:00, 21:00.
Ep 4 Hell Thursday 10, 2:00, 8:00, 21:00.
Helps to the Spiritual Life Friday 11, 2:00, 8:00, 21:00.
IN CONCERT: Fauré Requiem - Paarvo Jarvi and
l’Orchestre de Paris
In Concert. The Orchestra of Paris performs Gabriel Fauré
Requiem often referred to as a “lullaby of death.” Monday 7
6:00; Sunday 20, 2:30; Thursday 24, 12:00.
(1 hr 30 mins)
FEASTS AND
SEASONS: Lent and
Eastertide
Ep 3 Three Weeks till
Easter
Special Programming.
Joanna Bogle rejoices in a
smaller way, as a preface
to Easter, on Laetare
Sunday. Here we hear
of “Mothering Sunday”
and, Monday 7, 14:00;
Wednesday 9, 7:00.
(30 mins)
Ep 3 Christendom Responds
Wednesday 2, 2:00, 8:00, 21:00.
Ep 4 Failures and Successes
Thursday 3, 2:00, 8:00, 21:00.
MARY’S DOWRY PRESENTS: Kateri Tekakwitha
Catholic Compass. Mary’s Dowry portrays the beautiful and
profound life of the young Catholic Mohawk Saint Kateri
Tekakwitha in this incredible visual presentation. Wednesday
2,11:00 ; Saturday 5, 21:00. (1 hr)
THE CHURCH IN PUERTO RICO: Blessed Charlie
EWTN Gallery. Known for his heroic virtues, learn about
Blessed Charlie Manuel Rodríguez Santiago – the first
American lay person to be beatified. Friday 4, 2:00, 8:00,
21:00. (30 mins)
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THIRST FOR TRUTH - Battle for Souls
Ep 6 Conversion: God Calling Us
EWTN Presents. Father Wade Menezes preaches on the
Universal Call to Holiness. Sunday 13, 16:00; Thursday 17,
9:00; Friday 18, 3:00; Saturday 19, 19:30. (1 hr)
NOTRE DAME DU CAP SHRINE
EWTN Gallery. Highlights from the history of the Canadian
pilgrimage shrine to Our Lady, “The Cap”. Monday 7, 2:00,
8:00, 21:00. (30 mins)
IN CONCERT Luigi Cherubini’s Solemn Mass
in G Major
In Concert. A moving composition originally written in 1814
for the Coronation of France’s Louis XVIII. Monday 14,
6:00. (1 hr)
ROME’S HIDDEN CHURCHES: A Lenten Pilgrimage
Special Programming. (10 mins)
Saint Chrysogonous Monday 14, 13:05
Saint Marcellus Wednesday 16, 13:05
Saint Cecilia Friday 18, 13:05.
FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY PRESENTS Mystery of
Suffering
Catholic Compass. Jeff Cavins examines the age-old mystery
of suffering, and what Christ intends to teach us through it. With
host Michael Hernon, and panelists, Dr Regis Martin and Dr
Scott Hahn. Wednesday 9 , 11:00; Saturday 12, 21:00. (1 hr)
MY GOD AND MY ALL
EWTN Original Production. Br Owen Sadlier, OSF, examines
the history of the Franciscan Order and its charism. (30 mins)
Ep 1 Heroic Sanctity: Thursday 10, 2:30
Ep 2 Franciscan Spirituality: Friday 11, 2:30
Ep 3 Franciscan Prayer: Saturday 12, 2:30
A LENTEN JOURNEY WITH FR RICHARD HO LUNG
Ep 4 Love and Forgiveness
Special Programming. Fr Richard Ho Lung discusses how
we can discover God’s loving forgiveness, and talks about
His special love for all sinners and His constant call to to us to
come back and be united to His love. Thursday 10,14:30.
(30 mins)
MARCH 13-19
MY GOD AND MY ALL
EWTN Original Production. Continued, with Br Owen
Sadlier. (30 mins)
Ep 4 St Francis & the Active Life Sunday 13, 2:30
Ep 5 The Contemplative Life Monday 14, 2:30
Ep 6 Franciscan Poverty Tuesday 15, 2:30
Ep 7 San Damiano Crucifix Wednesday 16, 2:30
Ep 8 The Franciscan Habit Thursday 17, 2:30
Ep 9 Canticle of the Creatures Friday 18, 2:30
Ep 10 St Bonaventure Saturday 19, 2:30
LENTEN REFLECTIONS
Ep 5 Fifth Week of Lent: God Is the Source of All Mercy
Special Programming. Archbishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews
and Edinburgh delivers his reflections on mercy and the
Sacrament of Reconciliation. Sunday 13, 7:30; Tuesday 15,
1:30; Wednesday 16, 14:00; Thursday 17, 21:30; Saturday,
19, 15:30. (30 mins)
EWTN SEASON PREVIEW Spring
Special Programming. Host Doug Keck offers viewers
an inside look at the new programming EWTN will be
broadcasting in the spring season. Sunday 3, 11:30;
Monday 14, 7:00; Tuesday 15, 22:30; Friday 18, 1:30;
Saturday 19, 17:00. (30 mins)
FEASTS AND SEASONS: Lent and Eastertide
Ep 4 Two Weeks till Easter
Special Programming. Joanna discusses the ancient Lenten
tradition of washing the feet of the poor, and shows us how to
make Easter biscuits. Monday 14, 14:00 .(30 mins)
LIVES OF THE SAINTS
St Patrick of Ireland
EWTN Gallery. A special feature on St Patrick, Ireland’s
beloved patron saint. Wednesday 16, 7:00; Tuesday 15,
2:00. (30 mins)
TRIAL AT TARA
EWTN Gallery. The story of St Patrick of Ireland, on trial as, in
defence, he explains to the Druids the tenets of the Catholic
faith.Wednesday 16, 2:00, 8:00, 21:00. (30 mins)
CONVERSATION WITH CARDINAL DOLAN
Catholic Compass. From the Archdiocese of New York,
Cardinal Timothy Dolan comments on relevant topics and
current events. Wednesday 16, 11:00; Saturday 19,
21:00. (1 hr)
HEART SPEAKS TO HEART FROM HEAVEN:
The Newman Miracle Story
EWTN Gallery. The life of Blessed John Henry Newman, and
the miracle which led to his beatification, as testified to by
the beneficiary himself, Deacon Jack Sullivan. Thursday 17,
2:00, 8:00, 21:00. (30 mins)
A LENTEN JOURNEY WITH FR RICHARD HO LUNG
Ep 5 God’s Eternal Love
Special Programming. Fr Richard Ho Lung guides us in
understanding God’s eternal love, which led Him to the supreme
sacrifice of the Cross. Thursday 17,14:30. (30 mins)
SHRINE OF THE HOLY FAMILY Provence, France
EWTN Gallery. A documentary on the Shrine of the Holy
Family in Cotignac, Provence. The shrine marks the spot where
the Blessed Mother and St Joseph appeared to a French couple
in the 17th century. Friday 18, 2:00, 8:00, 21:00. (30 mins)
LIVE - SOLEMN MASS OF ST JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF
THE VIRGIN MARY WITH THE MFVA FRIARS
Masses & Devotionals. The Franciscan Missionaries of the
Eternal Word celebrate the Solemn Mass of St Joseph
Husband of the Virgin Mary from Our Lady of the Angels
Chapel in Irondale, Alabama. Saturday 19, 12:00; Encores,
Saturday 19, 18:00, 23:00. (1hr 30 mins)
MARCH 20-26
FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD
Special Programming. Frances Hogan reflects on the last
hours of the life of Our Lord. (30 mins)
The Washing of the Feet Sunday 20,11:00
Into the Garden Tuesday 22, 7:00
Who Are You Looking For? Wednesday 23, 4:30
The Execution of God’s Beloved Son Saturday 26, 3:30
REASONS FOR OUR HOPE
Special Programming. Catholic Apologist Rosalind Moss, now
Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God, speaks of each day in
Holy Week. (30 mins)
Palm Sunday: The Humble Advent of the Triumphant
King Sunday 20, 2:00, 14:30 Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week Monday 21, 2:00
Tuesday Evening of Holy Week: A Forecast of the
Coming Desolation Tuesday 22, 2:00.
Wednesday and Thursday of Holy Week Wednesday 23,
2:00.
From the Night of Holy Thursday to Noon of Good Friday
Thursday 24, 2:00.
Good Friday Friday 25, 2:00.
WHO HAS BELIEVED A Meditation From Isaiah
Special Programming. Mother Mary Assumpta, OP, and Sr
Joseph Andrew, OP, reflect on Our Lord’s Passion and Death
while Isaiah’s text on the Suffering Servant is sung in Greek
tragedy chorus style by students from University of Michigan.
Monday 21, 17:00; Saturday 26, 7:00; Sunday 20,
6:00. (1 hr)
THAT I MAY SEE
Special Programming. A film on the Sermon on the Mount
and the miracles of Jesus featuring Ruth Hussey and
Raymond Burr. Monday 21, 20:00; Saturday 26, 17:00;
Sunday 20, 7:00. (1 hr)
FR RUTLER: Stories
of Hymns
All Glory, Laud and Honor
Special Programming. Fr
George Rutler offers an
insightful reflection on the hymn,
“All Glory, Laud, and Honour”,
written by St Theodulph in
praise of Our Lord’s entrance
into Jerusalem. Sunday 20,
21:30, 7:30. (30 mins)
LENTEN REFLECTIONS
Ep 6 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion: Jesus Is the
Christ, the Mercy of God
Special Programming. As Holy Week begins, Archbishop
Leo Cushley of St Andrews and Edinburgh meditates on the
events that lead from the celebration of Palm Sunday to the
Lord’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Tuesday 22, 1:30;
Wednesday 23, 14:00; Thursday 24, 20:30; Saturday
26,15:30. (30 mins)
JOHN PAUL II AND THE SICK: The Value
of Suffering
Special Programming. Journey with Pope John Paul II
around the world as he reaches out with the love of Christ to
the sick and suffering, and calls us, as Our Lord did, to do
the same.Sunday 20, 8:00; Saturday 26,19:00. (30 mins)
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FEASTS AND SEASONS: Lent and Eastertide
Ep 5 One Week till Easter
Special Programming. In preparation for Good Friday and
Easter Sunday, Joanna Bogle speaks about hot cross buns,
colouring Easter eggs and making an Easter garden.
Monday 21, 14:00; Wednesday 23, 7:00. (30 mins)
THIS SIDE OF EDEN Special Programming. A poetic, compelling and richly
intimate portrait of the Benedictine monks at Westminster
Abbey in Mission, British Columbia, during Holy Week and
the Easter Triduum. Tuesday 22, 3:00; Saturday 26,10:00;
Sunday 20, 22:00. (1hr 30 mins)
and how they relate to Catholicism. (1 hour)
Ep 1 Judaism 101 Monday 21,10:00.
Ep 2 Chanukah Tuesday 22, 10:00.
Ep 3 High Holy Days Wednesday 23, 10:00.
PATH OF THE MESSIAH, Part 2
Special Programming. Hosts Raymond Arroyo and Jeff
Cavins continue into the heart of the Holy Land. Journey to
the Sea of Galilee to the bustling marketplace of Jerusalem,
the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Mount of Olives.
Monday 21, 11:00; Tuesday 22, 21:30; Thursday 24,
3:00. (1 hr)
ROME’S HIDDEN CHURCHES: A Lenten Pilgrimage
Special Programming. With Dr Timothy O’Donnell.(10 mins)
Santa Prassede Monday 21,13:05.
Saint Mary Major Wednesday 23,13:05.
FR RUTLER: Stories of Hymns
Pange Lingua (Speak Tongue)
Special Programming. Father George Rutler explores the
history of the hymn “Pange lingua”, traditionally sung at
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Monday 21,14:05.
(30 mins)
LIFE IS WORTH LIVING
His Last Words
Special Programming. Archbishop Fulton Sheen meditates
on the spectators by the Cross. Sunday 22, 22:00;
Tuesday 22,11:00. (1 hr)
LIFE IS WORTH LIVING
The Kiss That Blistered
Special Programming. Archbishop Sheen compares the
kiss and betrayal of Judas to the seduction of Communism.
Monday 21, 11:30; Thursday 24, 7:00. (30 mins)
ICONS: Windows Onto Heaven
His Passion and Cross
Special Programming. Fr Jacob Restrick, OP, reflects
on icons of Christ as bridegroom, an ancient imagery
symbolising God’s covenant with His people. Monday 21,
2:30, 8:30. (30 mins)
THEATRE OF THE WORD
The Passion Narrativre
Special Programming. The story of Jesus’ Passion, Death
and Resurrection, as called from the four Gospels and
performed by Theatre of the Word actor Kevin O’Brien.
Monday 21, 3:00 ; Tuesday 22, 19:00. (1 hr)
IN CONCERT: Saint Matthew’s Passion
Bach’s Saint Matthew Passion. Monday 21, 6:00; Friday 25,
12:00. (2 hrs)
HOLY WEEK RETREAT
Special Programming. From the Cathedral of the Most Holy
Trinity in Waterford, Ireland. (30 mins)
Ep 1 Monday in Holy Week: Grace Week, Culmination
of Christ’s Life Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan of the Diocese of
Waterford and Lismore. Monday 21, 8:00, 21:00.
Ep 2 Tuesday in Holy Week: Christ’s Passion, Our Hope
of Salvation With Fr Michael Mullins of the Diocese of
Waterford and Lismore. Tuesday 22, 8:00, 21:00.
Ep 3 Wednesday in Holy Week: The Last Supper and the
Betrayal of Jesus With Fr Michael Mullins. Wednesday 23,
8:00, 21:00
Ep 4 Holy Thursday: The Last Supper and the Institution
of the Eucharist With Fr Michael Mullins. Thursday 24, 8:00,
21:00.
Ep 5 Good Friday: Contemplating the Death of Jesus on
the Cross With Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan. Friday 25, 8:00,
22:00.
JEWISH ROOTS OF CATHOLICISM
Special Programming.
Convert Bob Fishman explains the basics of the Jewish faith
LIFE OF CHRIST
Redeemer
Special Programming. This dramatic presentation follows
Our Lord through the last days of His life. Monday 21,
21:30; Wednesday 23, 3:00; Saturday 26, 12:00.
(1 hrs 30 mins)
ICONS: Windows onto Heaven
The Eternal Bridegroom
Special Programming. Fr Jacob Restrick, OP, speaks of the
ancient metaphor which describes Christ as Bridegroom and
the Church as His bride. Tuesday 22, 8:30. (30 mins)
MYSTERIES OF THE
ROSARY
Special Programming. Fr
Patrick Peyton’s Family
Theatre ministry brings
to life the Sorrowful
Mysteries of the Rosary.
(30 mins)
The Agony in the Garden Tuesday 22, 4:30.
The Scourging at the Pillar Tuesday 22, 22:30.
The Crowning with Thorns Thursday 24, 10:30. The Carrying of the Cross Friday 25, 14:00. The Crucifixion Saturday 26, 3:00.
THE PASSION ACCORDING TO LUKE
Special Programming. Leonardo Defillippis’ dramatic
performance of the Death and Resurrection of Christ draws
the audience into a deeper understanding of the immensity
of God’s love for all His children. Tuesday 22,14:00;
Wednesday 23, 20:00; Saturday 26, 4:00. (1 hr)
THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH
Special Programming.
Fr Andrew Apostoli
meditates on Gospel
passages dedicated to Our
Lord’s Passion and Death.
(30 mins)
The Last Supper: Part
One Tuesday 22, 17:00;
Wednesday 23, 2:30.
The Last Supper: Part
Two Wednesday 23,
17:00; Thursday 24, 2:30
The Passion and Death
of Our Lord Friday 25, 2:30.
LUKE: Meek Scribe of Christ
The Last Supper and the Agony
Special Programming. Dr Timothy O’ Donnell gives a
penetrating analysis of the Last Supper and the Agony in
the Garden as narrated in the Gospel of St Luke. Wednesday
23, 1:30. (30 mins)
LUKE: Meek Scribe of Christ
Our Lord’s Arrest and Crucifixion
Special Programming. Dr Timothy O’ Donnell on St Luke’s
narration of Jesus’ arrest and Crucifixion. Thursday 24, 1:30.
(30 mins)
EWTN THEOLOGY ROUNDTABLE
Catholic Compass. Colin Donovan and EWTN’s staff
theologians tackle today’s issues of ecclesiastical and social
significance. Wednesday 23,11:00; Saturday 26, 18:00. (1 hr)
FR RUTLER: STORIES OF HYMNS
O Sacred Head
Special Programming. Fr George Rutler reflects on “O Sacred
Head”, from the hymn of Bach’s “St Matthew’s Passion” to the
lyrics written by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux with the intention
of giving glory to Our Lord in His Passion. Wednesday 23,
14:30. (30 mins)
A LENTEN JOURNEY WITH FR. RICHARD HO LUNG
Ep 6 Seeking Love and Beauty
Special Programming. Fr Richard Ho Lung discusses how our
heart is restless until we seek and find Him, our true Love and
Beauty Thurday 24, 14:30. (30 mins)
HOPE AND HEALING IN THE HOLY LAND: The Story
of the Good Friday Collection
Special Programming. An overview of the work and activities
of the Franciscans in the Holy Land, who have protected the
Holy Shrines since the 1200s for the benefit of Christians
who live there and pilgrims who visit from around the world.
Thursday 24,18:30; Friday 25, 7:30, 22:30; Saturday
26,11:30. (30 mins)
THE MARTYRS: They Died for Christ
Way of the Cross at Lourdes
Special Programming. Bob and Penny Lord discuss the
moving, larger than life-size, bronze Stations of the Cross in
Lourdes, France. Friday 25, 1:30, 7:00. (30 mins)
LAST SEVEN WORDS OF CHRIST WITH FR BARRON
Special Programming.
From St Patrick’s Cathedral, then-Father Barron meditates
upon the spiritual implications of the powerful final words
Jesus spoke from the cross. Friday 25, 3:00. (3 hrs)
I THIRST
Music Specials. Sisters Tatiana Cameron and Sanja Mateyas
perform in this compelling musical drama based on Jesus’
words from the Cross. Friday 25, 9:00; Saturday 26, 2:00,
14:00. (1 hr)
WALK THE WAY OF THE CROSS: San
Giovanni Rotondo
Special Programming. Meditate on the Passion of Our Lord
and the Passion of Padre Pio with Bob and Penny Lord as you
travel the Way of the Cross overlooking the Shrine of Padre Pio
in San Giovanni Rotondo. Friday 25, 18:30, 1:30. (30 mins)
BLAZE
Special Programming. Bishop Donald Hying teaches us how to
live a life of love and compassion, exploring the ways the Church
functions as the body of Christ. Friday 25, 20:00. (15 mins)
MARILEE
Special Programming. A young woman, who had an abortion
in high school, shares her experience and explains why she
now encourages others to fight for the Right to Life. Friday
25, 21:45. (15 mins)
ICONS: Windows Onto Heaven
Special Programming. Fr Jacob Restrick, OP, reflects on the
icon of the Raising of Lazarus. It was our Lord’s last great
miracle before entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and a
preview of His Resurrection. Saturday 26, 22:30. (30 mins)
Please note that, because the final week of
March introduces the new Spring/ Summer
programme schedule, programming for March
27 to April 2 will appear in the April 2016 guide,
which will be posted to you in a timely fashion.