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Programs
on C.S. Lewis
During the month of January 2006, the Day of Discovery TV program
will be presenting four 30-minute episodes on the Life of C.S.
Lewis, the author of books such as Mere Christianity and the Chronicles
of Narnia. Please see below for details about the programs. The
programs will be carried on Vision TV on Sundays at 7 pm, starting
on January 1. They will be repeated on CTS (Crossroads) on Saturdays
at 7 pm, starting on January 7.
In Ottawa, Vision TV is carried on cable 61 and CTS is carried
on cable 25 and is also available by antenna on UHF channel 32.
In Toronto, Vision TV is carried on cable 60 and CTS is carried
on cable 9 and is also available by antenna on UHF channel 36.
Day of Discovery
The Making of a Mind: The Life of C. S. Lewis
C. S. Lewis has been called one of the most creative minds of
the 20th century. But just who was he? On this Day of Discovery,
uncover the events that shaped his life and learn how Lewis changed
from an outspoken opponent of Christianity to one of its most
powerful defenders. This program airs on Vision TV on Sunday January
1 at 7 pm and on CTS on Saturday January 7 at 7 pm.
The Reluctant Convert: The Life of C.
S. Lewis
Follow Lewis into the trenches of World War I to Oxford University
and through a long spiritual struggle to the realization that
altered the course of his life, on this Day of Discovery. This
program airs on Vision TV on Sunday January 8 at 7 pm and on CTS
on Saturday January 14 at 7 pm.
The Widening Circle: The Life of C. S.
Lewis
More than 40 years after his death, Lewis' books remain popular
bestsellers. On this Day of Discovery, trace the depth of spirit
and breadth of mind that led to Lewis' worldwide influence. This
program airs on Vision TV on Sunday January 15 at 7 pm and on
CTS on Saturday January 21 at 7 pm.
Joy and Beyond: The Life of C. S. Lewis
Take a closer look at the final decade of Lewis' life, a time
that brought challenges and changes leading to what many consider
his most personal and helpful book, A Grief Observed. This Day
of Discovery program airs on Vision TV on Sunday January 22 at
7 pm and on CTS on Saturday January 28 at 7 pm. |
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EWTN information
This is to mention some sources of information on EWTN's Catholic
TV and radio programming.
EWTN offers a free weekly e-mail bulletin called "Wings"
and a free monthly printed program guide. To be added to the mailing
list, fill out the on-line forms at: https://www.ewtn.com/general/fmaregis.htm
Monthly schedules for EWTN's television programming (including
special programs) are available at: http://www.ewtn.com/tv/schedule_index.htm
Information on EWTN's radio programming (via shortwave and the
internet) is available at: http://www.ewtn.com/radio/index.asp
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The CBS
film on JP II has received some good reviews.
POPE JOHN PAUL II, a new four-hour mini-series
event based on the remarkable life of Pope John Paul II, shot
on location in Krakow, Poland and in Italy, will be broadcast
Sunday, December 4 from 9 to 11 pm and Wednesday, December 7 from
8PM ET. It will be shown on CBS in the US and on CH TV in Ontario.
In Toronto CH TV is available on cable 11 and by antenna on channel
11 VHF. In Ottawa CH TV is available on cable 18 and by antenna
on channel 11 VHF.
Historians at the Vatican provided script consultation
for the mini-series, and exclusive footage has been filmed on
St. Peter's Square, in the Sistine Chapel and in surrounding areas
of the Vatican. Cary Elwes portrays Karol Wojtyla in his
adult years prior to being elected Pope on Oct. 16, 1978, and
Academy Award winner and multiple Golden Globe Award winner Jon
Voight portrays him during his extraordinary 26-year reign
that ended with his death on April 2, 2005.
Details about the film from the CBS website:
http://www.cbs.com/specials/pope/
Review from the Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/30/AR2005113002416_pf.html |
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Below are
links to two reviews of the film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion,
the Witch and the Wardrobe, which open today. The two reviews include
some comment on the spiritual aspects of the film.
Steven D. Greydanus, film critic for the National Catholic Register:
http://www.decentfilms.com/sections/reviews/2641
Plugged In On Line (Focus on the Family):
http://www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0002447.cfm |
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A new made-for-television
film, "Have No Fear: The Life of John Paul II", will be
shown on Thursday Dec. 1 from 8 to 10 pm on ABC TV and on City TV.Thomas
Kretschmann (The Pianist, King Kong) stars as Pope John Paul II,
portraying this extraordinary man over the course of 60 years. The
project was shot on location in Rome and Lithuania. City TV is available
in Ottawa on Rogers Cable 15 and by antenna on UHF channel 65. City
TV is available in Toronto on Rogers Cable 7 and by antenna on UHF
channel 57.
For further information about the film, please
see the link below:
http://abc.go.com/specials/havenofear.html
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The Decent
Films Guide is a website a site of film appreciation, information,
and criticism informed by Christian faith. Decent Films is the
online home of the film writing of Steven D. Greydanus, who is
film critic for the National Catholic Register. He will be appearing
on EWTN TV's "Life on the Rock" program on Thursday
Dec. 1 from 8 to 9 pm to speak about (among other things) the
upcoming film version of The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe.
(Repeats on Friday at 1 pm and Sunday at 11 pm).
The Decent Films website is located at:
www.decentfilms.com
Another website that provides movie reviews written
from a Christian perspective is the website of Focus on the Family's
"Plugged In" magazine, which is located at:
http://www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/index.cfm
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The following
is a link to a joint statement (9 pages) by a group of Canadian
doctors and lawyers setting out reasons for opposing the legalization
of euthanasia and assisted suicide.
http://catholiceducation.org/articles/euthanasia/eu0037.html
The following is a link to a column (3 pages)
on the same subject by Fred Henry, Catholic Bishop of Calgary
(from the Oct. 30, 2005 issue of the Calgary Sun)
http://calsun.canoe.ca/News/Columnists/Henry_Bishop_Fred/2005/10/29/pf-1284390.html
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The following
is a link to a joint statement (9 pages) by a group of Canadian
doctors and lawyers setting out reasons for opposing the legalization
of euthanasia and assisted suicide.
http://catholiceducation.org/articles/euthanasia/eu0037.html
The following is a link to a column (3 pages)
on the same subject by Fred Henry, Catholic Bishop of Calgary
(from the Oct. 30, 2005 issue of the Calgary Sun)
http://calsun.canoe.ca/News/Columnists/Henry_Bishop_Fred/2005/10/29/pf-1284390.html
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The following
is a link to the text (7 pages) of interview with Raymond Arroyo
about his recent book on Mother Angelica, the founder of the EWTN
Catholic TV network.
http://www.ignatiusinsight.com/features2005/vs_rarroyo_oct05.asp
Link to Raymond Arroyo's website: http://www.raymondarroyo.com/ |
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In the
following article from the National Review Online, commentator
David Frum states that a new book by Rabbi David Dalin, The Myth
of Hitler's Pope, presents a persuasive defense of Pope Pius XII's
Link to David Frum's Diary on NRO website:
http://frum.nationalreview.com/
OCT. 13, 2005: A DIFFERENT TOPIC
In keeping with the solemnity of the Yom Kippur holiday, though,
I spent my time after services reading David Dalin's new book
The Myth of Hitler's Pope. It's a short book but in just a very
few pages succeeds (or so it seems to me) in proving that Pope
Pius XII has been horribly traduced by his many critics.
There are spots where Rabbi Dalin's enthusiasm
gets the better of him. I think it is hard to deny that the Vatican
willingly cooperated with antidemocratic forces in Europe in the
1920s and 1930s. And Dalin's own evidence makes clear that the
pope's supreme priority was always the protection of the institutional
interests of the church.
Within those limits, though, Dalin proves and
more than proves:
1) that both Pius XII and his predecessor Pius
XI abhorred and repeatedly condemned Nazi doctrine;
2) that Pius XII used his diplomatic power to
protect Jewish communities in Catholic countries like Hungary
and Slovakia - with a measurable impact on the survival rate of
the Jews in those countries;
3) that Pius XII defied the very real risk of
his own abduction and arrest by the Nazis to protect the Jewish
communities of Rome and Italy, including sheltering some 3,000
Roman Jews in his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo during the
German occupation of Rome in 1943;
4) that the many Roman Catholic clerics who risked
their lives to rescue Jews during World War II testified again
and again that they were acting on the orders of the pope - and
that letters in Pius XII's own handwriting confirm the claim;
5) that even by the most conservative estimate
of the effect of his actions, Pius XII's personal interventions
saved the lives of more European Jews than any other person outside
the governments and armed forces of the allied powers - more than
Oskar Schindler, more than Raoul Wallenberg.
Just this very year, the pope's memory was attacked
by a new story: a claim that Catholic institutions that housed
Jewish orphans refused to deliver the rescued children to their
families after war's end, but instead tried to keep and raise
them as Catholics. Dalin demonstrates convincingly that the documents
on which the story was founded were forged.
The debate over Pius XII is not, Dalin argues,
ultimately a debate about history at all. It is an internal debate
over the character and future of the Roman Catholic Church - a
debate in which attacks on the war record of Pius XII function
as coded attacks upon Pius' great successor, John Paul II.
That debate should at least be carried out without
injustice to the memory of the voiceless dead. At this season
of soul-searching and atonement, it seems clear to me that Dalin
has exposed a very great injustice - and that Pius XII deserves
to be numbered prominently among those honored in the Yad Vashem
memorial to the righteous gentiles who saved Jewish lives during
the Nazi Holocaust.
But as we've been saying all week: Don't trust
me. Read the evidence for yourself. As Michael Novak says on the
book's dustjacket: "This is a stunning book. I wish I had
known more of this material years ago."
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The following
is information on some upcoming EWTN programs. (See below for
information on how the programs can be heard via the Internet.)
On Friday Oct. 14, The World Over program on
EWTN TV and radio (5810 kh) will air an encore presentation of
an interview with Fr. Joseph Fessio on the writings of Pope Benedict
XVI. (Repeats on EWTN TV on Monday at 10 am and 11 pm and Tuesday
at 1 pm).
On Sunday Oct. 16 at 9:30 am on EWTN TV the EWTN
Bookmark program will feature Susan Conroy speaking about her
book Praying in the Presence of Our Lord with Mother Theresa.
(Repeats on Wednesday at 5:30 pm and Friday at 10:30 pm.)
On Friday Oct. 21, The World Over program on EWTN
TV and radio (5810 kh) will air an encore presentation of Raymond
Arroyo's interview with Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, originally
aired in September 2003, before he became Pope. (Repeats on EWTN
TV on Monday at 10 am and 11 pm and Tuesday at 1 pm).
Link to text of the interview with Cardinal Ratzinger
(11 pages):
http://www.ewtn.com/library/ISSUES/RATZINTV.HTM
On Sunday Oct. 23 at 9:30 am on EWTN TV the EWTN
Bookmark program will feature Dr. William Oddie (an Anglican convert
to Catholicism) speaking about his book The Roman Option: Crisis
and the Realignment of English-Speaking Christianity. (Repeats
on Wednesday at 5:30 pm and Friday at 10:30 pm.)
After being aired, EWTN programs can be heard
via the Internet through EWTN's audio library. See link below.
(Enter the name of the guest in the second search engine (the
one for programs, not the one for series)):
http://www.ewtn.com/vondemand/audio/intro.asp |
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Below
is information on the encore presentations (on Sat. Oct. 8) of
EWTN TV's special 25th anniversary celebration in Denver (held
last weekend).
Updated information on EWTN TV specials is available
at: http://www.ewtn.com/tv/index2.htm
EWTN 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAMILY CELEBRATION IN DENVER
MORNING SESSION
Opening Prayer, Welcome, Address from Fr. Charles Connor
Saturday October 8, 2005 11:00 AM ENCORE
AFTERNOON SESSION
Addresses from Marcus Grodi and Raymond Arroyo
Saturday October 8, 2005 1:00 PM ENCORE
LIFE ON THE ROCK LIVE
Saturday October 8, 2005 4:00 PM ENCORE
KEYNOTE ADDRESS by Fr. Mitch Pacwa
Saturday October 8, 2005 5:30 PM ENCORE |
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EWTN TV
will be presenting a one hour program by Malcolm Muggeridge on
Mother Theresa called "Something Beautiful God" on the
dates shown below. This program tells the personal story of Mother
Teresa and the work of the Missionaries of Charity, the religious
order she founded. Mother is interviewed at length by the late
Malcolm Muggeridge. This video is unsurpassed in its simple beauty.
Saturday September 3, 2005 8:00 PM
Sunday September 4, 2005 2:00 AM
Thursday September 8, 2005 1:00 PM
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On September 7 and 10 EWTN TV will be airing two
programs in which EWTN News Director will discuss his new book
Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and
a Network of Miracles. (see details below).
Further information about this book is available at:
http://www.ewtn.com/catalogue/index.asp
EWTN LIVE (60 min):
Host Fr. Mitch Pacwa interviews EWTNews Director, Raymond Arroyo
as he discusses his new book: Mother Angelica: The Remarkable
Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and a Network of Miracles.
Wednesday Sept. 7, 2005 8:00 pm
Thursday Sept. 8 9:00 am
Sunday Sept. 11 10:00 pm
EWTN BOOKMARK: (60 min.):
Host Doug Keck interviews EWTNews Director, Raymond Arroyo as
he discusses his new book: Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story
of a Nun, Her Nerve, and a Network of Miracles.
Saturday September 10, 2005 8:00 PM Toronto/ET |
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George Weigel,
theologian and biographer of Pope John Paul II, is scheduled to
appear on EWTN's "The World Over" program on Friday May
20 from 8 to 9 pm (on EWTN TV and radio (5810 khz on shorwave).
The program will be repeated on EWTN TV on Sunday May 22 at 5 pm
and Monday May 23 at 10 am and 5 pm.
Mr. Weigel will be speaking about Popes John Paul
II and Benedict XVI and will be also discussing his recent book
on secularism in Europe, entitled '"The Cube and the Cathedral:
Europe, America, and Politics Without God".
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The following is a link to a list of recent short
articles by George Weigel, several of which are about Pope Benedict
XVI:
http://www.eppc.org/scholars/scholarID.14,type.1/pub_list.asp
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The following
is a link to the text of a recent interview (5 pages) in which Fr.
Joseph Fessio, SJ (founder of Ignatius Press and a former doctoral
student under Father Joseph Ratzinger) speaks about Pope Benedict
XVI:
http://www.ignatiusinsight.com/features2005/Fessio_QandA_apr05.asp
A number of interesting articles about Pope Benedict
XVI and Pope John Paul II are available at the Ignatius Insight
website (click on the following link and scroll down the page)
http://www.ignatiusinsight.com/
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The following
is a revised, expanded version of my earlier e-mail regarding
sources of information on Pope Benedict XVI (the former Cardinal
Joseph Ratzinger). In the revised version I have included a link
to a list of books by and about him, links to sources of recent
articles about him and a link to the transcript of an interview
of him that was aired on EWTN in September 2003.
A good introductory article (3 pages) is George
Weigel's "Light in a New Dark Age: Pope Benedict XVI: The
Man and The Mission" (from the April 21, 2005 issue of the
Wall Street Journal):
http://catholiceducation.org/articles/catholic_stories/cs0115.html
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The following are links to some information on
the newly elected Pope Benedict XVI, formerly Cardinal Joseph
Ratzinger, including links to the text of his first homily as
Pope (given on April 20), as well as the homilies he gave at the
mass for the election of the Pope on April 18 and the funeral
mass for Pope John Paul II on April 8.
Information on the life and writings of the new
Pope:
http://www.ewtn.com/pope/index.asp
Current news about the new Pope and details on
EWTN TV's papal programming:
http://www.ewtn.com/pope/celebration/index.asp
First homily of Pope Benedict XVI (April 20):
http://www.ewtn.com/vnews/getstory.asp?number=55874
Homily by Cardinal Ratzinger at the Mass for the
Election of a Pope (April 18):
http://www.vatican.va/gpII/documents/homily-pro-eligendo-pontifice_20050418_en.html
Homily by Cardinal Ratzinger at the Funeral of
Pope John Paul II (April 8):
http://www.vatican.va/gpII/documents/homily-card-ratzinger_20050408_en.html
Cardinal Ratzinger Fan Club (unofficial website):
http://www.ratzingerfanclub.com
A list of book by and about Cardinal Ratzinger:
http://www.ratzingerfanclub.com/Ratzinger_In_Print.html
A good introductory article (3 pages) is George
Weigel's "Light in a New Dark Age: Pope Benedict XVI: The
Man and The Mission" (from the April 21, 2005 issue of the
Wall Street Journal):
http://catholiceducation.org/articles/catholic_stories/cs0115.html
Two good sources of recent articles on Pope Bendict
XVI are the Catholic Educators Resource Center website and the
commentary section of the Catholicity website:
http://catholiceducation.org
http://www.catholicity.com/
Transcript of an interview of Cardinal Ratizinger
by EWTN's Raymond Arroyo, first aired on September 5, 2003:
http://www.ewtn.com/library/ISSUES/RATZINTV.HTM |
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April 15,
Fr. Richard John Neuhaus, editor of First Things magazine, is in
Rome to provide commentary from the Vatican on the EWTN Catholic
television network during the period leading up to election of a
new pope. He is also writing an on-line Rome Diary for First Things's
website. In his first entry, dated April 11, he comments on the
papal funeral. The diary is available at: http://www.firstthings.com/romediary/romediary.htm
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April 20,
The following are links to some information on the newly elected
Pope Benedict XVI, formerly Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, including
links to the text of his first homily as Pope (given on April
20), as well as the homily he gave at the mass for the election
of a Pope on April 18.
The mass of inauguration of the new Pope will
be shown live on EWTN TV on Sunday April 24 at 4 am (Eastern),
with repeat broadcasts at 10 am and 3 pm.
Information on the life and writings of the new
Pope: http://www.ewtn.com/pope/index.asp
Current news about the new Pope and details on
EWTN TV's papal programming: http://www.ewtn.com/pope/celebration/index.asp
First homily of Pope Benedict XVI (April 20):
http://www.ewtn.com/vnews/getstory.asp?number=55874
Homily by Cardinal Ratzinger at the Mass for the
Election of a Pope (April 18): http://www.vatican.va/gpII/documents/homily-pro-eligendo-pontifice_20050418_en.html
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April 21,
The CBC website indicates that the mass of inauguration
of Pope Benedict XVI will be shown on the main CBC TV network
on Sunday April 24 from 4:00 am to 6:30 am (Eastern). It will
be repeated on CBC Newsworld (on cable TV) on Sunday April 24
from 3 to 5 pm Eastern.
EWTN Catholic TV will be providing live coverage
at 4 am, with repeats at 10 am and 3 pm.
Live French-language coverage will be carried
on Radio Canada TV starting at 3 am.
April 26
On this week's "EWTN Live" program,
EWTN chairman Deacon Bill Steltemeier will speak about "My
Life with Mother Angelica". It will be shown live on Wednesday
April 27 from 8 to 9 pm. It will be repeated on Thursday April
28 at 9 am and on Sunday May 1 at 10 pm.
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Below
is a link to the Vatican's English translation of Cardinal Joseph
Ratzinger's homily for the funeral of Pope John Paul II (3 pages):
http://catholiceducation.org/articles/religion/re0793.html
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The CBC website
indicates that the main CBC TV network will be showing the papal
funeral live on Friday morning from 3:30 to 7:00 am (Eastern). The
broadcast will be repeated on Friday morning from 9 am to 12 noon.
EWTN Catholic TV will be carrying extensive programming
on Pope John Paul II. Details are available at:
http://www.ewtn.com/JohnPaul2/_mourning/programming/index_papal_TV.asp
On Saturday from 9:00 am to 10:30 am (Eastern)
CBC TV will be showing live coverage of the prayer service and
dedication for Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles in St.
George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
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On Friday
March 18 from 8 to 9 pm on EWTN TV and radio (5825 khz on shortwave)
on "The World Over" program host Raymond Arroyo is scheduled
to speak with guest Fr. John Bartunek on The Theology of The Passion
of the Christ. The program will be repeated on EWTN TV on Sunday
March 20 at 5 pm and on Monday March 21 at 10 am and 11 pm. About
a week or so after being broadcast, an archived audio of the program
will be available to be heard on-line by going to the following
website and clicking next to "The World Over":
http://www.ewtn.com/audiovideo/index.asp
Fr. John Bartunek is author of the recently published
book "Inside the Passion", an insider's look at the
deeper meaning of the film by Mel Gibson (see details below from
the Ignatius Press website).
This new book, written by the priest who spent
many weeks on the set of the film and numerous hours in discussion
with Mel Gibson about the making of his blockbuster film on Christ's
passion, presents an "insider's look" at the deeper
meaning behind the spiritual events and the artistic choices in
the epic film. This is the definitive inside study of the wonderful
details of the film that has had such a profound impact on the
lives of millions of people worldwide. Combining rich insights
on the theological, spiritual and historical meaning of the important
events in the passion story along with explanations for the reasons
behind the choices of art, sets, costumes, use of nature, and
the screenplay, this book will help you have a much deeper understanding
of the profound significance of Christ's incredible sacrifice.
Beautifully illustrated throughout with numerous photos from the
film, this book provides the perfect compendium of insights on
the art, history, theology, and spirituality behind the events
of the film about the greatest act of sacrificial love in the
world.
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The following
is a selected list of special programs being aired on EWTN TV in
March. A full list of all the special programs in March is available
at:
http://www.ewtn.com/tv/G11advance3.htm
CATHOLIC COMPASS
LENTEN PARISH MISSION EP. 2203 (60:00)
The Christian Virtue of Charity
From the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama,
The Very Rev. William P. Casey, C.P.M., Superior General of the
Fathers of Mercy, gives a series of six 1-hour talks for Holy
Week. Topics covered include the Sacraments, the Holy Mass, and
Devotion to the Blessed Mother.
Tuesday March 2, 2005 1:00 PM Toronto/ET
Friday March 4, 2005 3:00 AM Toronto/ET
Friday March 4, 2005 11:00 PM Toronto/ET
EWTN GALLERY
PASSION IN JERUSALEM (30:00)
The program uses footage of modern-day Jerusalem
and current activities that take place during Holy Week to tell
the story of Easter. Each day of the week is highlighted, both
visually and with biblical quotations.
Thursday March 3, 2005 4:30 AM Toronto/ET
Thursday March 3, 2005 6:30 PM Toronto/ET
EWTN Bookmark (30:00)
Author Joseph Pearce discusses his book C.S. Lewis
and the Catholic Church.
Sunday March 6, 2005 9:30 AM Toronto/ET
Saturday March 12, 2005 9:00 PM Toronto/ET
CATHOLIC COMPASS
LENTEN PARISH MISSION EP. 2204 (60:00)
The Catholic Church
From the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama,
The Very Rev. William P. Casey, C.P.M., Superior General of the
Fathers of Mercy, gives a series of six 1-hour talks for Holy
Week. Topics covered include the Sacraments, the Holy Mass, and
Devotion to the Blessed Mother.
Tuesday March 8, 2005 1:00 PM Toronto/ET
Friday March 11, 2005 3:00 AM Toronto/ET
Friday March 11, 2005 11:00 PM Toronto/ET
CATHOLIC COMPASS
LENTEN PARISH MISSION EP. 2205 (60:00)
Penance: The Forgotten Sacrament
From the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama,
The Very Rev. William P. Casey, C.P.M., Superior General of the
Fathers of Mercy, gives a series of six 1-hour talks for Holy
Week. Topics covered include the Sacraments, the Holy Mass, and
Devotion to the Blessed Mother.
Tuesday March 15, 2005 1:00 PM Toronto/ET
Tuesday March 15, 2005 10:00 AM Vancouver/PT
Friday March 18, 2005 3:00 AM Toronto/ET
Friday March 18, 2005 12:00 AM Vancouver/PT
Friday March 18, 2005 11:00 PM Toronto/ET
Friday March 18, 2005 8:00 PM Vancouver/PT
EWTN GALLERY
MEDITATIONS ON SAINT JOSEPH WITH FR. BENEDICT GROESCHEL (30:00)
Join EWTN favorite Fr. Benedict Groeschel as he
talks about St. Joseph.
Friday March 18, 2005 4:30 AM Toronto/ET
Friday March 18, 2005 6:30 PM Toronto/ET
THE HOLY LAND REVEALED (2 hours)
This program uses footage of the modern-day Holy
Land to follow the footsteps of Jesus and relive his life. Juxtaposition
of 20th century scenes with biblical texts regarding Jesus' earthly
life makes for an interesting experience.
Sunday March 20, 2005 1:00 AM Toronto/ET
Sunday March 27, 2005 4:00 PM Toronto/ET
PALM SUNDAY MEDITATIONS (SAP)
Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR shares his wisdom
with us as we enter into Holy Week. He will enlighten us as we
spiritually enter the gates of Jerusalem with Jesus on Palm Sunday.
Sunday March 20, 2005 3:00 AM Toronto/ET
Sunday March 20, 2005 10:00 AM Toronto/ET
Sunday March 20, 2005 10:30 PM Toronto/ET
EWTN BOOKMARK (30:00) NEW
Prayer for Beginners
Join host Doug Keck as he interviews Dr. Peter Kreeft and discuss
his book, Prayer for Beginners.
Monday March 21, 2005 5:00 AM Toronto/ET
Wednesday March 23, 2005 5:30 PM Toronto/ET
Thursday March 24, 2005 2:00 AM Toronto/ET
Friday March 25, 2005 7:30 PM Toronto/ET
SUFFERING WITH GRACE (30:00)
The story of Fr. Jim Willig as he struggled with
the issues surrounding the discovery of stage 4 cancer in his
body. His own 'highs' and 'lows,' both spiritual and physical,
will assist, with grace-filled insights, all those who are suffering.
Monday March 21, 2005 9:00 PM Toronto/ET
Tuesday March 22, 2005 5:30 AM Toronto/ET
CATHOLIC COMPASS
LENTEN PARISH MISSION EP. 2206 (60:00)
Mary, the Mother of God
From the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama,
The Very Rev. William P. Casey, C.P.M., Superior General of the
Fathers of Mercy, gives a series of six 1-hour talks for Holy
Week. Topics covered include the Sacraments, the Holy Mass, and
Devotion to the Blessed Mother.
Tuesday March 22, 2005 1:00 PM Toronto/ET
Friday March 25, 2005 3:00 AM Toronto/ET
Friday March 25, 2005 11:00 PM Toronto/ET
FR. CORAPI AND THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH:
EP. 2112 (60:00)
Paschal Mystery Part 2
Father Corapi talks about Christ's descent to the dead, His Resurrection,
His Ascension into heaven, and when He shall come to judge the
living and the dead
Wednesday March 23, 2005 3:00 AM Toronto/ET
Saturday March 26, 2005 7:00 PM Toronto/ET
Sunday March 27, 2005 8:00 PM Toronto/ET
THE EASTER TRIDUUM: HOLY THURSDAY; GOOD FRIDAY;
HOLY SATURDAY (60:00)
Fr. John Corapi, S.O.L.T. offers reflections during
this Easter Triduum on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.
Thursday March 24, 2005 8:00 AM Ep. 1 Toronto/ET
Thursday March 24, 2005 2:00 PM Ep. 1 Toronto/ET
Friday March 25, 2005 8:00 AM Ep. 2 Toronto/ET
Friday March 25, 2005 12:00 PM Ep. 2 Toronto/ET
Saturday March 26, 2005 8:00 AM Ep. 3 Toronto/ET
Saturday March 26, 2005 12:00 PM Ep. 3 Toronto/ET
EWTN GLOBAL SHOWCASE
TRIUMPH OF THE FAITHFUL: THE SURVIVAL OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN
EASTERN EUROPE (60:00)
Meet the Catholic survivors of Eastern Europe's
repressive Communist regimes - persecuted for their Faith - and
come face-to-face with their courage. Ousted from their churches,
beaten, and imprisoned - if they were lucky enough to escape death
- these survivors now lead efforts at spiritual renewal and serve
a society struggling to rebuild after decades of repression.
Tuesday March 29, 2005 3:00 AM Toronto/ET
Thursday March 31, 2005 1:00 PM Toronto/ET
Saturday April 2, 2005 8:00 PM Toronto/ET
EWTN GALLERY
YOU AND THE GOD OF MERCY: EP. 5410 (30:00)
Blessed Are the Merciful
Fr. Groeschel considers the beatitude "Blessed are the merciful"
and our response to God's mercy. Our response to God's mercy should
be mercy itself. It's mercy of forgiveness, generosity, returning
good for evil. It is the name of God as he comes into the world.
Jesus Christ is mercy. His followers must be outstanding for their
mercy. We see a lack of mercy today for the poor, the aged, the
destitute, and children. What is the response of the Christ to
these kinds of things? Mercy! This last episode is based on the
last chapter of the Pope's encyclical on Divine Mercy. He talks
about the types of the poor. We live in a dangerous and trouble
times in the world. He talks about how to be merciful and making
amend to those you have hurt. He talks about examining the conscience
and do we show mercy?
Thursday March 31, 2005 4:30 AM Toronto/ET
Thursday March 31, 2005 6:30 PM Toronto/ET
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The following
is a link to an article by Adam Deville explaining the Christian
practice of fasting:
http://catholiceducation.org/articles/religion/re0784.html
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Subject: Dante
- Fridays 9:05 pm - CBC radio - Ideas
CBC radio's Ideas series will be airing a 3 part
program on the life of Dante on Fridays Feb. 11, 18 and 25 (see
details below). The program will be carried from 9:05 to 10:00
pm on CBC Radio One (91.5 FM in Ottawa and 99.1 FM in Toronto.)
DANTE: POET OF THE IMPOSSIBLE
Dante Alighieri was banished from his native
Florence more than seven hundred years ago. He was supposed to
disappear from history. Instead, he wrote his way out of misery
and loneliness to produce an immortal, literary masterpiece, The
Divine Comedy. Writer and broadcaster Greg Kelly looks at Dante's
journey from Hell to Paradise.
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Subject: review of "Therese" film by
S. Greydamus
The following is a link to a review of the "Therese"
film by Stephen Greydamus of the National Catholic Register:
http://www.decentfilms.com/reviews/therese2004.html
An archive of film reviews by Stephen Greydamus
is available at his "Decent Films" website at:
http://www.decentfilms.com/
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EWTN programs
This is to mention some information about several
EWTN programs.
EWTN programs are available on TV and shortwave
radio and are also available via the internet by going to the
EWTN website at www.ewtn.com and clicking on "Multimedia"
for live broadcasts or for archived audio (select the "Audio
library").
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The following are the scheduled guests for February
on EWTN's "The World Over" program. The program is carried
live on Fridays from 8 to 9 pm (Eastern) on EWTN TV and on shortwave
radio (5825 khz) It is repeated on EWTN TV on Sundays at 5 pm
and on Mondays at 10 am and 11 pm.
Feb. 11 Cardinal Francis Arinze (on the Eucharist
and the Liturgy)
Feb. 18 Bob Schinder (the father of Terri Schivao,
the woman on life support in Florida)
Feb. 25 Michael Medved - conservative film critic
(on this year's Academy Awards and their cultural implications,
including why the Passion of the Christ film was excluded from
any major nominations)
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Starting on Sunday Feb. 13, Father Benedict Groeschel
plans to spend several episodes (seven weeks) discussing how to
read the bible for spritual reading on his series "Sunday
Night Live". It is carried live on EWTN TV and radio (5825
khz) on Sundays from 7 to 8 pm and is repeated on EWTN TV on Mondays
at 9 am and Saturdays at 5 pm.
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Peter Kreeft will be discussing his book "Love
is Stronger than Death" on EWTN's Bookmark program (30 minutes).
This episode will be carried on EWTN TV on Sunday Feb. 13 at 9:30
am and repeated on Wednesday Feb. 16 at 5:30 pm and Saturday Feb.
19 at 9:00 pm.
Information on other upcoming guests on "Bookmark"
is available at the program's website (see link below). A link
to an audio archive of past programs is found at the bottom of
the program's webpage.
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EWTN GLOBAL
SHOWCASE
FOUNTAIN OF LOVE: THE ABBEY OF OUR LADY OF FONTGOMBAULT (FONS AMORIS:
LE MOINES de L'ABBAYAE NOTRE DAME DE FONTGOMBAULT) (33:00)
Fons Amoris is a half-hour documentary about the
Benedictine Abbey of Fontgombault, France. This monastery is one
of the largest French Benedictine Monastery, currently gaining
many vocations among young people. Gain a sense of the "interior
adventure" a monastic life may provide through interviews
with the monks of this community.
Tuesday February 1, 2005 3:00 AM Toronto/ET
Thursday February 3, 2005 1:00 PM Toronto/ET
Saturday February 5, 2005 8:00 PM Toronto/ET
CATHOLIC COMPASS
FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY PRESENTS (60:00) FIVE STEPS FROM ANGER TO
PEACE
Author Dr. Ronda Chervin discusses sources of
anger, "just" versus "unjust" anger, and how
to deal with anger from a psychologically and spiritually healthy
perspective with Franciscan University Presents Host, Father Michael
Scanlan, TOR, and Panelists, Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn
of Franciscan University's Theology Department.
Tuesday February 1, 2005 1:00 PM Toronto/ET
Friday February 4, 2005 3:00 AM Toronto/ET
Saturday February 5, 2005 10:00 PM Toronto/ET
SAINT PAUL IN GREECE (60:00) NEW
An exploration of locations in modern Greece that
served as the backdrops of St. Paul's evangelism in the Acts of
the Apostles.
Thursday February 3, 2005 2:30 AM Toronto/ET
Saturday February 5, 2005 6:00 PM Toronto/ET
EWTN GALLERY
ASH WEDNESDAY MEDITATIONS WITH FR. BENEDICT GROESCHEL (SAP) (30:00)
Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR discusses the importance
and meaning of Ash Wednesday.
Wednesday February 9, 2005 4:30 AM Toronto/ET
Wednesday February 9, 2005 6:30 PM Toronto/ET
EWTN NEW SEASON PREVIEW (30:00) NEW
Join host Doug Keck as he gives viewers a glimpse
of the new series debuting on EWTN this spring. The half-hour
special will include interviews with special guests and live show
hosts, and a surprise or two you won't want to miss.
Monday February 14, 2005 5:30 PM Toronto/ET
Tuesday February 15, 2005 11:30 PM Toronto/ET
Thursday February 17, 2005 11:00 AM Toronto/ET
Saturday February 19, 2005 1:30 PM Toronto/ET
Thursday February 24, 2005 4:00 AM Toronto/ET
CATHOLIC COMPASS
LENTEN PARISH MISSION EP. 2201 (60:00)
Prayer
From the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama,
The Very Rev. William P. Casey, C.P.M., Superior General of the
Fathers of Mercy, gives a series of six 1-hour talks for Holy
Week. Topics covered include the Sacraments, the Holy Mass, and
Devotion to the Blessed Mother.
Tuesday February 15, 2005 1:00 PM Toronto/ET
Friday February 18, 2005 3:00 AM Toronto/ET
Saturday February 19, 2005 10:00 PM Toronto/ET
THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION REDISCOVERED
(60:00) NEW
A visit to the ruins of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum,
Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laudices, all in present day
Turkey. It was to the Churches of these cities that John was told
to address the words of the risen Christ as dictated in Revelation
2 and 3.
Tuesday February 15, 2005 5:30 PM Toronto/ET
Tuesday February 22, 2005 11:00 PM Toronto/ET
FATIMA: ALTAR OF THE WORLD (ENGLISH VERSION) (60:00)
What really happened in 1916 when Our Lady appeared
to three shepherd children in Portugal? Get an authoritative and
historical look at the events that lead to the beatifications
of Jancinta and Francisco. View old footage and historical photos
and previously unpublished, behind-the-scenes footage of Pope
John Paul II on his most recent pilgrimage to Fatima. Why is he
so grateful to Our Lady of Fatima?
Sunday February 20, 2005 4:00 AM Toronto/ET
Sunday February 20, 2005 4:00 PM Toronto/ET
CATHOLIC COMPASS
LENTEN PARISH MISSION EP. 2202 (60:00)
The Real Presence
From the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama,
The Very Rev. William P. Casey, C.P.M., Superior General of the
Fathers of Mercy, gives a series of six 1-hour talks for Holy
Week. Topics covered include the Sacraments, the Holy Mass, and
Devotion to the Blessed Mother.
Tuesday February 22, 2005 1:00 PM Toronto/ET
Friday February 25, 2005 3:00 AM Toronto/ET
Saturday February 26, 2005 10:00 PM Toronto/ET
EWTN GALLERY
TELL THE WORLD: #331 "GOD THE FATHER" ~ FR. R. CANTALAMESSA
(25:13)
Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM, Cap. speaks
to a congregation on the fruits of the Year of God the Father.
The first fruit should be a renewal of trust in the Father. He
is with us in suffering, as He was with His Son. The second fruit
should be reconciliation between children of the same Father.
He challenges the Charismatic Renewal to encompass the liberal
wing of the Church as well as the conservative. And the third
fruit, to bless the Father, with an "ascending" blessing,
in gratitude for His "descending" blessings. He favors
a new feast in the Church, dedicated to God the Father.
Wednesday February 23, 2005 4:30 AM Toronto/ET
Wednesday February 23, 2005 6:30 PM Toronto/ET
EWTN GALLERY
TELL THE WORLD: #336 "TESTIMONY"~ FR. R. CANTALAMESSA
(25:32)
Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM, Cap. is the
preacher to the Papal Household. For the last 20 years he has
preached for Pope John Paul II on Fridays during Advent and Lent.
He leads numerous formation sessions and retreats throughout the
world. Father Cantalamessa is a prophetic voice speaking to many
Christians throughout the world. He has a deep passion for Christian
unity. This program presents Father Cantalamessa speaking to participants
of a charismatic conference. He shares his introduction to the
charismatic movement and how much he was repelled by it until
he came to the realization that it was a special movement of the
Holy Spirit in the Church and would bring him closer to Jesus.
Thursday February 24, 2005 4:30 AM Toronto/ET
Thursday February 24, 2005 6:30 PM Toronto/ET
EWTN GALLERY
TELL THE WORLD: #337 "PROCLAIM HIM LORD" ~ FR. R. CANTALAMESSA
(27:32)
Father Canatalamessa continues his address and
talks at length about the fact that it is not until one reaches
the point of total surrender to the Father and total confession
of Jesus that the Holy Spirit comes into an individual.
Friday February 25, 2005 4:30 AM Toronto/ET
Friday February 25, 2005 6:30 PM Toronto/ET
EWTN GALLERY
THE WAY OF THE CROSS (30:00)
This video explains the history of the devotion
of the Stations of the Cross from its beginnings in Jerusalem
to the present day. The viewer is taken to the crowded streets
of today's Jerusalem, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and other
familiar scenes. The video then follows the 14 stations through
meditations, prayers, and music.
Monday February 28, 2005 4:30 AM Toronto/ET
Monday February 28, 2005 6:30 PM Toronto/ET
For the full list of February specials that is
posted on EWTN's website:
http://www.ewtn.com/tv/G11advance2.htm
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This is to
mention several upcoming programs on EWTN this week (including Scott
Hahn appearing on EWTN Live on Wednesday Jan. 26 at 8 pm):
Sunday Jan. 23 8-10 pm
Vigil Mass for Life from BNSIC in Washington
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Monday Jan. 24 7:30-9:00 am
Mass for Life from BNSIC in Washington
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Monday Jan 24 11 am - 5 pm (repeats Saturday Jan.
29 at 1 pm)
March for Life in Washington
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Monday Jan. 24 8-9 pm The Journey Home
Guest: Giles Grondin (Canadian revert) (March
for Life)
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Wednesday Jan. 26 8-9 EWTN Live
Guest: Dr. Scott Hahn (speaking with host Fr.
Mitch Pacwa)
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Friday Jan. 28 8-9 pm The World Over :
Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk & Wesley J. Smith
Discussing the Catholic teachings on stem cell research and the
difference between embryonic and adult stem cells.
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