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0:00 Chaplet of Divine Mercy Litany of the Sacred Heart Chaplet of Divine Mercy 1:000:30 Defending Life Savouring our Faith The Long Ride Home Crossing the Goal Prophesy in Song Battle Ready Praying as a Family 1:301:00 The Best of Mother

Angelica Live Threshold of Hope The Journey Home

(Live) Mother Angelica

Live ClassicsEWTN Live The World Over

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Catholics Come Home 2:001:30 Forgotten Heritage: Europe and

Our Lady 2:302:00 Where God Weeps Conversations the World Over with

Raymond Arroyo EWTN Gallery 3:002:30 EWTN Original Productions 3:303:00 Word for a Wounded World

EWTN On Location Living Right with Dr Ray

Theology of the Table The CreedEWTN Presents

The Church Universal 4:003:30 My Country, My Faith Vocation Boom! Fr Apostoli: Fatima,

Heaven’s Peace Plan Apostolate for Family Consecration 4:304:00 Speaking of Saints

Sunday Night PrimeJoy of Music Fr Groeschel:

Seek First the Kingdom Papal Audience

Catholicism EWTN Catholic Classic 5:004:30 Catholic Lives Beloved Octava Dies Stations of the Cross Fr Rutler: Unchanging Truths 5:305:00 The Holy Land Rosary 6:005:30 Chaplet of St Michael 6:306:00 Web of Faith 2.0 In Concert EWTN Live (Encore) Sunday Night Prime Father Spitzer’s Universe Threshold of Hope The Best of Mother

Angelica Live7:00

6:30 7:307:00 Prophesy in Song Saints vs Scoundrels Praying as a Family G K Chesterton: Apostle

of Common Sense Life is Worth Living Household of Faith Miracles of the Cross 8:007:30 EWTN Pro-Life Weekly Vaticano EWTN News Nightly 8:308:00 Mother Angelica Live

ClassicsCatholic View for Women EWTN Gallery 9:00

8:30 Forgotten Heritage: Europe and the Eucharist

You’re Amazing with Justin Fatica The Angelus from the Grotto of the Annunciation in Nazareth Theology of the Table Savouring our Faith Bugtime Adventures 9:30

9:00 Fr Apostoli: Fatima, Heaven’s Peace Plan The World Over Live (Encore) At Home with

Jim and JoyPapal Audience EWTN Presents At Home with

Jim and JoyTruth in the Heart Grades 1-3 10:00

9:30 The Choices We Face Truth in the Heart Grades 4 & 5 10:3010:00 Vocation Boom! Decision Point The Best of Journey Home Best of Life on the Rock The Journey Home

(Encore)Called to Communion with Dr David Anders

Father Spitzer’s Universe11:00

10:30 How to Pray for Your Sons & Daughters & Loved Ones

Fr Groeschel: Seek First the Kingdom 11:30

11:00 Angelus with Pope Francis Beloved Bedrock BasicsCatholic Compass Mother Angelica

Live ClassicsEWTN Live

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12:0011:30 The Creed Super Saints The Long Ride Home 12:3012:00 Angelus with Mother Angelica and the Nuns of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery 13:0012:05 Reflections with Fr Leo Clifford 13:0512:15 Litany of the Holy Name Litany of Loreto Litany of the Holy Name Litany of St Joseph Litany of the Precious Blood Litany of the Sacred Heart Litany of Loreto 13:1512:30 The Holy Rosary with Mother Angelica 13:3013:00 Sunday Mass

(Live)Daily Mass

14:0013:30 14:3014:00 Litany of the Sacred Heart G K Chesterton: Apostle

of Common Sense Household of Faith Grab your Catechism with Fr Connor The Choices We Face EWTN Catholic Classic Savouring our Faith 15:00

14:30 Battle Ready The Church Universal Catholics Come Home Catholic View for Women Church and The Poor - The Gospel Come Alive

St Faustina’s Way of the Cross at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy

You’re Amazing with Justin Fatica 15:3015:00 Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Song 16:0015:30 Defending Life My Time with Jesus ABCatholic Faith in Motion Children’s Rosary The Way of the Cross for Kids Speaking of Saints 16:3016:00 EWTN Presents

The Friar We Are Catholic The Divine Mercy Chaplet for Kids The Donut Man My Time with Jesus Called to Communion with Dr David Anders

17:0016:30 Women of Grace 17:3017:00 EWTN Bookmark

Web of Faith 2.0Word for a Wounded World At Home with

Jim and JoyFather Spitzer’s Universe

Vaticano At Home with Jim and Joy

18:0017:30 Fr Rutler: Unchanging Truths Conversations the World Over with

Raymond Arroyo Saints vs S coundrels 18:3018:00 The World Over Live

(Encore)Daily Mass (Encore)

19:0018:30 19:3019:00 The Best of Mother

Angelica LiveHousehold of Faith Theology of the Table My Country, My Faith: Ireland Fr Apostoli: Fatima,

Heaven's Peace PlanFr Groeschel:

Seek First the Kingdom Where God Weeps 20:0019:30 EWTN Pro-Life Weekly EWTN News Nightly 20:3020:00 Praying as a Family Forgotten Heritage: Europe and

Our Lady The Journey Home (Encore)

Battle Ready EWTN Live (Encore)

The World Over Live (Encore)

Catholic Compass21:00

20:30 Grab your Catechism with Fr Connor You’re Amazing with Justin Fatica Speaking of Saints 21:30

21:00 Sunday Night PrimeEWTN Gallery

EWTN Presents22:00

21:30 Prophesy in Song Living Right with Dr Ray

Mother Angelica Live Classics

The Creed The Long Ride Home 22:3022:00 Vaticano Catholics Come Home G K Chesterton: Apostle of

Common Sense Decision Point Catholic Lives 23:0022:30 Life is Worth Living Defending Life Beloved Catholic View for Women EWTN Bookmark The Church Universal My Country, My Faith: Ireland 23:3023:00 Sunday Mass

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MOTHER ANGELICA: HER LIFE AND LEGACYSpecial Programming. An in-depth look back at the profound faith and incredible accomplishments of EWTN Foundress, Mother Angelica, and the lasting legacy she left to the world. Monday 27, 18:30 0:30; Tuesday 28, 7:00; Saturday 01, 0:30. (30 mins)

AFRICA - LIFE UNDER SIEGECatholic Compass. Filmed on location in Africa, this documentary looks at the enormous pressure African countries are under to adapt to secular, mainly Western, views of human life. Wednesday 29, 11:00; Saturday 01, 20:00. (1 hr)

WALKING THROUGH TIME: CATHOLIC LONDON England Began EWTN Gallery. Joanna Bogle visits Kingston, where the very first kings of England were crowned. Friday 31, 21:00; Saturday 01, 2:00, 8:00. (30 mins)

FATHER RUTLER: CHRIST IN THE CITYEWTN Original Production. Continued from March. (30 mins)Ep 7 - Do Not Be Surprised Saturday 01, 2:30Ep 8 - Prepare to Meet Thy God Sunday 02, 2:30Ep 9 - Darkness and Light Monday 03, 2:30

Ep 10 - Pleasing God Tuesday 04, 2:30

ROME’S HIDDEN CHURCHES: A LENTEN PILGRIMAGESpecial Programming. Each week in Lent, Dr Timothy O’Donnell, President of Christendom College, examines the Stational Churches of Rome. (10 mins)Saint Peter’s in the Vatican Sunday 02, 12:05 Saint Chrysogonous Monday 03, 12:05 Saint Marcellus Wednesday 05, 12:05 Twelve Apostles Friday 07, 12:05

LENTEN REFLECTIONS Ep 5 - Fifth Week in LentSpecial Programming. From the motherhouse of the Irish Dominicans, St Saviour’s Priory, Fr John Walsh, OP. Sunday 02, 15:30; Monday 03, 21:30; Wednesday 05, 7:00, 19:00; Friday 07, 0:30. (30 mins) THIRST FOR TRUTH - BATTLE FOR SOULS Ep 5 -Nothing Is Impossible with GodEWTN Presents. With Fr William Casey, CPM. Sunday 02, 16:00; Thursday 06, 9:00; Friday 07, 3:00; Saturday 08, 21:00. (1 hr)

ROME’S HIDDEN CHURCHES: A LENTEN PILGRIMAGE Special Programming. Continued, with Dr Timothy O’Donnell. (10 mins)Saint Peter’s in the Vatican Sunday 02, 12:05Saint Chrysogonous Monday 03, 12:05Saint Marcellus Wednesday 05, 12:05Twelve Apostles Friday 07, 12:05

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April 1 to 4

On March 26th, EWTN launches the new Spring/Summer weekly schedule.2017 SPR ING NEW & RETURNING SER IES

BATTLE READYIn this series, Doug Barry explains how the Sacraments and other God-given spiritual tools prepare us for and help us engage in the spiritual battle. Sunday 14:30, Wednesday 20:00; Friday 0:30. (30 mins)

CALLED TO COMMUNION WITH DR DAVID ANDERSA televised format of Dr David Anders’ popular and engaging radio show that asks atheists, former Catholics, and non-Catholics: “What is stopping you from becoming Catholic?” Friday 10:00; Saturday 1:00. (1 hr)

EWTN PRO-LIFE WEEKLYCatherine Szeltner and a team of pro-life experts shine the light of truth on the culture of death, commenting on the events of the week. Sunday 7:30, Mon 19:30. (30 mins)

PRAYING AS A FAMILYAn exploration of the Domestic Church and the many ways faith is lived out in family life. Sunday 20:00; Tuesday 7:00; Saturday 0:30. (30 mins)

FATIMA: HEAVEN’S PEACE PLANFr Andrew Apostoli takes us to the Portuguese village where our Blessed Mother appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. He offers us a specific programme of prayer, penance and ongoing conversion to help us fulfil Our Lady’s request made in Fatima. Sunday 9:00; Thursday 3:30; Thursday 19:00 (30 mins)

HOUSEHOLD OF FAITHConverts to the Catholic Church, Rosalind Moss (now Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God) and Kristine Franklin engagingly examine one by one each “difficulty” they overcame on their way home to the Catholic Church by understanding and discerning the true nature of Catholic doctrine and practices. Monday 19:00; Tuesday 14:00; Friday 7:00. (30 mins)

PROPHESY IN SONGFrances Hogan leads a meditation on selected Psalms as prophetic messages about Christ, as English religious artist Elizabeth Wang supports the meditations with contemporary images of Jesus Christ and his miracles. Sunday 7:00; Monday 21:30; Thursday 0:30. (30 mins)

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IN CONCERT: CATHOLIC CHORAL MASTERPIECES In Concert. Filmed on location at the Music and Beyond festival in Ottawa, Canada. Monday 03, 6:00. (1 hr)

THE PHILOSOPHER’S BENCH EWTN Gallery. Dr Thomas Howard and Dr Peter Kreeft. (30 mins) Ep 1 - Lewis, Tolkien and Fantasy Monday 03, 21:00; Tuesday 04, 2:00, 8:00Ep 2 - The Moral Order or the Tao Tuesday 04, 21:00; Wednesday 05, 2:00, 8:00Ep 3 - The Moral Order and Human Sexuality Wednesday 05, 21:00;Thursday 06, 2:00, 8:00 Ep 4 - The Humanities Thursday 06, 21:00; Friday 07, 2:00, 8:00Ep 5 - Sehnsucht: The Inconsolable YearningFriday 07, 21:00 0:30; Saturday 08, 2:, 8:00

FEASTS AND SEASONS Ep 4 Two Weeks till Easter Special Programming. Wirh Joanna Bogle. Tuesday 04, 17:00. (30 mins)

COUNCIL OF FAITH: THE DOCUMENTS OF VATICAN IIEWTN Original Production. Fr John Trigilio addresses the long-standing misinterpretations of the documents of Vatican II Council. (30 mins)Ep 1 - Introduction to Vatican II Wednesday 05, 2:30Ep 2 -

Sacrosanctum Concilium Thursday 06, 2:30Ep 3 - Orientalium Ecclesiarum & Inter Mirifica Friday 07, 2:30Ep 4 - Unitatis Redintegratio Saturday 08, 2:30

FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY PRESENTSThe Theology of FoodCatholic Compass. Emily Stimpson Chapman, author of The Catholic Table: Finding Joy Where Food and Faith Meet. Wednesday 05, 11:00; Saturday 08, 20:00. (1 hr)

A LENTEN JOURNEY WITH FR RICHARD HO LUNGEp 5 - God’s Eternal LoveSpecial Programming. Thursday 06, 14:30. (30 mins) LIVE - HOLY MASS IN MEMORY OF TERRI SCHIAVOMass (Special). Memorial Mass for Terri Schiavo, with Archbishop Chaput as the main celebrant. Friday 07, 13:00; Encores Friday 07, 18:00; Friday 07, 23:00. (1 hr)

VULNERABLE: THE EUTHANASIA DECEPTIONSpecial Programming. A chilling look at the effects recent euthanasia and assisted suicide laws have had on society. Friday 07, 17:00. (1 hr)

FR JOE WALIJEWSKI: A PENCIL IN OUR LORD’S HANDSpecial Programming. The life and mission of Fr Joseph Walijewski, a priest from Wisconsin who tirelessly served the poor in South America. Saturday 08, 22:00; Monday 17, 4:00; Wednesday 19, 6:00. (1 hr)

FATHER RUTLER: STORIES OF HYMNSAll Glory, Laud & Honour Special Programming. Sunday 09, 0:30, 8:00. (30 mins)

ICONS: WINDOWS ONTO HEAVENHis Passion and CrossSpecial Programming. With Fr Jacob Restrick, OP. Sunday 09, 2:00. (30 mins)

REASONS FOR OUR HOPE Special Programming. Catholic apologist Rosalind Moss reflects on the days approaching Our Lord’s passion, based on the Gospel of St Luke. (30 mins) Palm Sunday: The Humble Advent of the Triumphant King Sunday 09, 2:30; Sunday 09, 14:30 Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week Monday 10, 2:30Tuesday Evening of Holy Week: A Forecast of the Coming Desolation Tuesday 11, 2:30Wednesday and Thursday of Holy Week Wednesday 12, 2:30From the Night of Holy Thursday to Noon of Good Friday Thursday 13, 2:30Good Friday Friday 14, 2:30Easter Morning: The Resurrection of the Passover Lamb Sunday 16, 7:00

WHO HAS BELIEVED: A MEDITATION FROM ISAIAHWho Has Believed? A Lenten MeditationSpecial Programming. Passages from Isaiah reflecting on salvation, in the style of a Greek tragedy chorus. Sunday 09, 3:00; Monday 10, 17:00. (1 hr)

THAT I MAY SEESpecial Programming. The Sermon on the Mount and the miracles of Jesus. Sunday 09, 4:00; Saturday 15, 17:00. (1 hr)

LIFE OF CHRIST The SaviourSpecial Programming. A docudrama shot entirely in Spain. Sunday 09, 6:00; Tuesday 11, 10:00. (1 hr 30 mins)

LIVE - SOLEMN MASS OF PALM SUNDAY FROM ROMEPapal Events. The Solemn Mass of Palm Sunday, followed by the Angelus live from Vatican City. Sunday 09, 8:30; Encore Sunday 23:00. (3 hrs)

FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLDSpecial Programming. Bible scholar Frances Hogan takes up step by step through the Passion of Our Lord, following the gospel of St John. (30 mins) Into the Garden Sunday 09, 11:30Who Are You Looking For? Monday 10, 11:30Jesus before the High Priests Tuesday 11, 19:00Jesus before Pilate Saturday 15, 13:00The Execution of God’s Beloved Son Saturday 15, 13:30

ROME’S HIDDEN CHURCHES: A LENTEN PILGRIMAGE Special Programming. Continued, with Dr Timothy O’Donnell. (10 mins)Saint John Lateran Sunday 09, 12:05 Santa Prassede Monday 10, 12:05Saint Mary Major Wednesday 12, 12:05Holy Cross in Jerusalem Friday 14, 12:05Saint John Lateran Saturday 15, 12:05

LENTEN REFLECTIONSEp 6 - Palm SundaySpecial Programming. From the motherhouse of the Irish Dominicans, St Saviour’s Priory, Fr John Walsh, OP. Sunday 09, 15:30; Monday 10, 21:30; Wednesday 12, 7:00, 19:00. (30 mins)

April 9 - 15 Holy Week

THIRST FOR TRUTH - BATTLE FOR SOULS Ep 6 - Conversion: God Calling UsEWTN Presents. With Fr Wade Menezes, CPM. Sunday 09, 16:00; Friday 14, 3:00. (1 hr)

LIVE - SOLEMN MASS OF PALM SUNDAY - BSNICMass (Special). The Solemn Mass of Palm Sunday from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Sunday 09, 17:00. (1 hr 45 mins)

MATER REDEMPTORIS SHRINESpecial Programming. The history of Cameroon’s Mater Redemptoris Shrine. Sunday 09, 18:45; Thursday 13, 10:45; Friday 14, 1:15, 20:00. (15 mins)

THIS SIDE OF EDEN Special Programming. Holy Week and the Easter Triduum at Westminster Abbey in Mission, British Columbia. Sunday 09, 20:00; Monday 10, 10:00. (1 hr 30 mins)

LOVE, AGONY, AND HOPEMusic Specials. A narrated concert of the Passion of Jesus, the Last Supper and the Blessed Sacrament. Sunday 09, 21:30. (1 hr)

ICONS: WINDOWS ONTO HEAVENThe Eternal BridegroomSpecial Programming. With Fr Jacob Restrick, OP. Monday 10, 2:00. (30 mins)

MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARYThe Scourging at the PillarSpecial Programming. Fr Patrick Peyton’s Family Theatre. Monday 10, 3:00. (30 mins)

JOHN PAUL II AND THE SICK: THE VALUE OF SUFFERINGSpecial Programming. Monday 10, 3:30. (30 mins)

IN CONCERT: SAINT MATTHEW’S PASSIONIn Concert. JS Bach’s Saint Matthew Passion. Monday 10, 6:00; Thursday 13, 12:00. (2 hrs)

HOLY WEEK RETREAT From the Chapel of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition, at St Emilies in Liverpool, Fathers Stephen Wymer, Matt Anscombe, Boniface Moran, OSB, Peter Morgan and Eamonn Power share their meditations on each day in Holy Week. Special Programming. (30 mins)Ep 1 - Monday Monday 10, 8:00, 22:00Ep 2 - Tuesday Tuesday 11, 8:00, 22:00Ep 3 - Wednesday Wednesday 12, 8:00, 22:00 Ep 4 - Holy Thursday Thursday 13, 8:00, 22:00Ep 5 - Good Friday Friday 14, 8:00, 22:00

BUILT ON FAITH: THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRESpecial Programming. A look inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Monday 10, 8:30; Saturday 15, 19:00. (30 mins)

JEWISH ROOTS OF CATHOLICISMSpecial Programming. Bob Fishman, a convert from Judaism, looks at the relationship between Old Testament Jewish beliefs and the life and liturgy of the Catholic Church. (1 hr)Ep 1 - Judaism 101 Monday 10, 14:00.Ep 2 - Chanukah Tuesday 11, 14:00.Ep 3 - High Holy Days Wednesday 12, 14:00.

THE SAVIOURA cinematic presentation of the life of Jesus Christ according to the Gospels. Monday 10, 19:00; Wednesday 12, 3:00 ; Saturday 15, 10:00. (2 hrs)

MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARYThe Crowning with ThornsSpecial Programming. Fr Patrick Peyton’s Family Theatre. Monday 10, 22:30. (30 mins)

THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH With Fr Andrew Apostoli. (30 mins) The Last Supper: Part One Tuesday 11, 0:30.The Last Supper: Part Two Wednesday 12, 0:30.The Passion and Death of Our Lord Thursday 13, 0:30; Friday 14, 9:30.Easter Sunday and Appearances of Our Lord Sunday 16, 20:30.

MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARYThe Carrying of the CrossSpecial Programming. Fr Patrick Peyton’s Family Theatre. Tuesday 11, 2:00. (30 mins)

THEATRE OF THE WORDThe Passion NarrativeSpecial Programming. A one-actor dramatic presentation, with Kevin O’Brien. Tuesday 11, 3:00.( 1 hr)

ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS OF JESUSDo You Know What I Have Done for You?Special Programming. Fr Andrew Apostoli ponders on Christ’s washing the apostles’ feet at the Last Supper.Tuesday 11, 4:00. (30 mins)

THE MARTYRS: THEY DIED FOR CHRISTWay of the Cross at LourdesSpecial Programming. With Bob and Penny Lord. Tuesday 11, 4:30. (30 mins)

THE MAN OF THE SHROUD Special Programming. Fr Eamon Kelly, explores the history and scientific study of the Holy Shroud. Tuesday 11, 7:00; Saturday 15, 14:30; Saturday 15, 22:30. (30 mins)

HOPE AND HEALING IN THE HOLY LAND: THE STORY OF THE GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTIONSpecial Programming. An overview of the work and activities of the Franciscans in the Holy Land. Tuesday 11, 8:30; Friday 14, 22:30; Saturday 15, 15:30. (30 mins)

A SCRIPTUAL JOURNEY OF THE VIA DOLOROSA Special Programming. The Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem. Tuesday 11, 11:30; Friday 14, 1:30, 18:30; Saturday 15, 8:00. (30 mins)

FEASTS AND SEASONS Ep 5 One Week till EasterSpecial Programming. With Joanna Bogle. Tuesday 11, 17:00. (30 mins)

PATH OF THE MESSIAH, PART 2Special Programming. Hosts Raymond Arroyo and Jeff Cavins journey in the Holy Land. Tuesday 11, 21:00; Thursday 13, 3:00; Saturday 15, 16:00. (1 hr)

FATHER. RUTLER: STORIES OF HYMNSO Sacred HeadSpecial Programming.Tuesday 11, 22:30. (30 mins)

LUKE: MEEK SCRIBE OF CHRISTThe Last Supper and the AgonySpecial Programming. With Dr Timothy O’ Donnell. Wednesday 12, 2:00. (30 mins)

CONVERSATION WITH CARDINAL DOLAN Catholic Compass. Wednesday 12, 11:00. (1 hr)

MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARYThe CrucifixionSpecial Programming. Fr Patrick Peyton’s Family Theatre. Wednesday 12, 20:00. (30 mins)

UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF THE SHROUDSpecial Programming. An extensive historical, cultural, and medical study of the fascinating mysteries of the Shroud of Turin. Wednesday 12, 20:30. 0:30; Thursday 13, 18:00; Saturday 15, 3:30. (30 mins)

LUKE: MEEK SCRIBE OF CHRISTOur Lord’s Arrest and CrucifixionSpecial Programming. Dr Timothy O’ Donnell examines St Luke’s account.Thursday 13, 2:00. (30 mins)

THE HOLY WINDING SHEET: EXPLORING THE SHROUD OF TURINSpecial Programming. After meeting with five of The Shroud of Turin’s leading experts, Catholic high school senior Parker Dow provides a contemporary look at its history and authenticity. Thursday 13, 6:00; Saturday 15, 18:00. (1 hr)

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LIFE IS WORTH LIVINGThe Kiss That BlisteredSpecial Programming. With Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Thursday 13, 7:00. (30 mins)

LIVE - CHRISM MASS IN ROMEPapal Events. The Chrism Mass, live from Rome. Thursday 13, 8:30. (2 hrs 15 mins)

A LENTEN JOURNEY WITH FR RICHARD HO LUNGEp 6 - Seeking Love and BeautySpecial Programming. Thursday 13, 14:30. (30 mins)

LIVE - SOLEMN MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER FROM ROMEPapal Events. The Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Thursday 13, 16:00. (1 hr 30 mins)

WAY TO FOLLOW JESUSDiscipleship during the Passion and CrucifixionSpecial Programming. With Biblical scholar Tim Gray. Thursday 13, 17:30; Saturday 15, 0:30.

LIVE - PRAYING WITH JESUS IN THE GARDEN OF OLIVESMasses & 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. Thursday 13, 19:00. (1 hr 30 mins)

LIVE - CHORAL MEDITATIONS AND SOLEMN MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER - BNSICMasses & Devotionals. 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 13, 22:30. (2 hrs 30 mins)

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. Friday 14, 2:00, 9:00. (30 mins)

LAST SEVEN WORDS OF CHRIST WITH FATHER BARRONSpecial Programming. From St Patrick’s Cathedral. Friday 14, 4:00. (3 hrs)

LIFE IS WORTH LIVINGLent Special: Good FridaySpecial Programming. With Archbishop Fulton Sheen discusses the three types of “human hearts” involved in the crucifixion. Friday 14, 7:00. (1 hr)

FEASTS & SEASONS: HOLY WEEK & EASTERSpecial Programming. Joanna Bogle honours Holy Week and Good Friday by preparing marzipan treats and dyed eggs for Easter. Friday 14, 8:30; Saturday 15, 14:00. (30 mins)

I THIRSTMusic Specials. Sisters Tatiana Cameron and Sanja Mateyas perform in this compelling musical drama based on Jesus’ words from the Cross. Friday 14, 10:00; Saturday 15, 4:00. (1 hr)

STATIONS OF THE CROSS PRESENTED BY COMUNITA’ CENACOLOSpecial Programming. Friday 14, 13:00. (1 hr 30 mins)

LIVE - CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION FROM ROMEPapal Events. The Solemn celebration of the Lord’s Passion, live from St Peter’s Basilica. Friday 14, 16:00 (2 hrs 30 mins)

LIVE- WAY OF THE CROSS FROM ROMEPapal Events. The Stations of the Cross, from the Coliseum in Rome. Friday 14, 20:15. (1 hr 30 mins)

NOVEMBER SONGSpecial Programming. After witnessing an old woman pray by a gravestone, a young girl is challenged in her careless ignorance of faith, life and death. Friday 14, 21:45. (15 mins)

COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION - EWTNMasses & Devotionals. The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word. (Tape delayed) Friday 14, 23:00. (1 hr 30 mins)

LITURGY OF THE LORD’S PASSION - BNSIC Masses & Devotionals. From the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Saturday 15, 1:00. (2 hrs 30 mins)

LIFE IS WORTH LIVINGHis Last WordsSpecial Programming. Archbishop Fulton Sheen meditates on spectators on and about the Cross. Saturday 15, 7:00. (1 hr)

LIVE - EASTER VIGIL MASS - ROMEPapal Events. The Easter Vigil Mass, live from Rome.Saturday 15, 19:30. (3 hrs)

TRIUMPHANT HOUR Special Programming. A portrayal of the triumphant “hour” of Jesus’ Resurrection. Saturday 15, 23:00; Sunday 16, 6:00; Monday 17, 1:00; Saturday 22, 11:00. (1 hr)

JOY OF MUSICTexts & Music of EasterSpecial Programming. Diane Bish presents the great hymns and songs of Easter. Sunday 16, 0:00. (30 mins)

FR RUTLER: STORIES OF HYMNSThe Day of ResurrectionSpecial Programming. With Fr George Rutler. Sunday 16, 0:30; Sunday 16, 15:00. (30 mins)

LIVE - EASTER VIGIL MASS - BNSICMass (Special). The Solemn Easter Vigil Mass, celebrated at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Sunday 16, 1:00. (2 hrs 45 mins)

HILL NUMBER ONESpecial Programming. The Korean war, and the battles that ensue, are correlated to Christ’s crucifixion on Golgotha; a dramatic re-mix of biblical and historical elements. Sunday 16, 4:00, 21:00.(1 hr)

LIVE - SOLEMN MASS OF EASTER SUNDAY - ROMEPapal Events. The Solemn Mass of Easter, live from Rome. Sunday 16, 9:00; Encore at 16:00. (2 hrs).

LIVE - URBI ET ORBI: MESSAGE AND BLESSINGPapal Events. Live from St Peter’s Square in Rome, the Holy Father gives the traditional message and blessing for the Christmas and Easter seasons, “Urbi et Orbi” - “to the city of Rome and to the world”. Sunday 16, 11:00. Encores.18:00; Monday 17, 2:30. (30 mins)

ICONS: WINDOWS ONTO HEAVENGlory of His Resurrection, Pt 1Special Programming. With Fr Jacob Restrick, OP, an analysis of the icon of the Raising of Lazarus. Sunday 16, 11:30. (30 mins)

ROME’S HIDDEN CHURCHES: A LENTEN PILGRIMAGESaint Mary Major Special Programming. Continued, with Dr Timothy O’Donnell. Sunday 16, 12:05. (10 mins)

LIVE - SOLEMN MASS OF EASTER SUNDAY - EWTNMasses & Devotionals. The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word celebrate the Solemn Mass of Easter Sunday. Sunday 16, 13:00; Encore. Sunday 16, 19:00. (1 hr 30 mins)

SAVOURING OUR FAITHEaster SpecialSpecial Programming. Fr Leo Patalinghug shows how to prepare a meal fitting this great celebration while reflecting on Christ’s Resurrection. Sunday 16, 14:30. (30 mins)

April 16 - 22

April 23 - 30FEASTS AND SEASONS Ep 6 Easter Special Programming. Joanna Bogle lauds the Lamb of God in her Easter cooking celebration. Sunday 16, 15:30. (30 mins)

MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARYThe ResurrectionSpecial Programming. Fr Patrick Peyton’s Family Theatre. Sunday 16, 18:30. (30 mins)

THE GOSPEL OF MARKWhy Is Life Different after Jesus’ Resurrection?” Special Programming. Fr Francis Martin reflects on the words of the angel to the women at Our Lord’s tomb. Sunday 16, 22:30. (30 mins)

LIVE - EASTER SUNDAY MASSMasses & Devotionals. Easter Sunday Mass from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Sunday 16, 23:00. (1 hr 30 mins)

JOY OF MUSIC Easter Alleluias Music Specials. Diane Bish features Easter music from locations around the world. Monday 17, 3:00. (30 mins)

LOUISVILLE CHORUS: IN EXALTATION Music Specials. From the historic Saint Martin of Tours Church in Louisville, Kentucky.Monday 17, 3:30. (30 mins)

IN CONCERT: HANDEL CELEBRATION CONCERTIn Concert. The 250th anniversary of George Frideric Handel’s death is commemorated by British and German world leading baroque orchestras. Monday 17, 6:00. (2 hrs)

BLUE COLLAR APOLOGETICSEWTN Gallery. John Martignoni, shares his no-nonsense methods for defending the Catholic faith.(30 mins)Ep 1 - Apologetics for the Scripturally-Challenged Monday 17, 21:00;Tuesday 18, 2:00, 8:00Ep 2 - The Ignorant Catholic Tuesday 18, 21:00; Wednesday 19, 2:00, 8:00Ep 3 - Be Offensive (Aw-Fensive), Not Offensive (Uh-Fensive) Wednesday 19, 21:00; Thursday 20, 2:00, 8:00Ep 4 - It’s the Principle of the Thing! Thursday 20, 21:00; Friday 21, 2:00, 8:00Ep 5 - But That’s My Interpretation! Friday 21, 21:00; Saturday 22, 2:00, 8:00

COUNCIL OF FAITH: THE DOCUMENTS OF VATICAN II EWTN Original Production. Continued, with Fr John Trigilio. (30 mins)Ep 5 - Lumen Gentium Pt 1 Tuesday 18, 2:30Ep 6 - Lumen Gentium Pt 2 Wednesday 19, 2:30Ep 7 - Optatam Totius & Nostra Aetate Thursday 20, 2:30Ep 8 - Gravissimum Educationis Friday 21, 2:30Ep 9 - Dei Verbum Saturday 22, 2:30

EWTN THEOLOGY ROUNDTABLECatholic Compass. Colin Donovan and EWTN’s staff theologians tackle today’s issues of ecclesiastical and social significance. Wednesday 19, 11:00; Saturday 22, 20:00. (1 hr)

REVIVING THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN EASTERN RUSSIAEWTN Presents.Thursday 20, 9:00; Friday 21, 3:00; Saturday 22, 21:00. (1 hr)

COUNCIL OF FAITH: THE DOCUMENTS OF VATICAN IIEWTN Original Production. Continued, with Fr John Trigilio. (30 mins)Ep 10 - Christus Dominus Sunday 23, 2:30Ep 11 - Apostolicam Actuositatem Tuesday 25, 2:30Ep 12 - Ad Gentes Wednesday 26, 2:30Ep 13 - Perfectae Caritatis & Dignitatis Humanae Thursday 27, 2:30Ep 14 - Presbyterorum Ordinis Friday 28, 2:30Ep 15 - Gaudium et Spes Saturday 29, 2:30

FEASTS AND SEASONS Feast of Saint Faustina Special Programming. With Host Joanna Bogle. Sunday 23, 11:30. (30 mins)

THE MYSTERY OF JOHN PAUL IIEWTN Presents. A documentary on the spiritual lives of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski and John Paul II. Sunday 23, 16:00; Thursday 27, 9:00; Friday 28, 3:00; Saturday 29, 21:00. (1 hr)

LIVE - DIVINE MERCY PREVIEW SHOWSpecial Programming. A preparation for the celebration of Divine Mercy, from the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, Massachusets. Sunday 23, 17:00; Encore. Monday 24, 1:00.

LIVE - MASS AND CELEBRATION OF DIVINE MERCY FROM STOCKBRIDGEMass (Special). Sunday 23, 18:00. 2:30; Encore. Monday 24, 2:00.

DIVINE MERCY- THE CANONISATION OF JOHN PAUL IISpecial Programming. Newt and Callista Gingrich, along with a cast of scholars, witnesses, and pilgrims. Sunday 23, 20:30; Monday 24, 4:30. (30 mins)

LIVE - DIVINE MERCY HOLY HOUR FROM HANCEVILLEMass (Special). Sunday 23, 21:00; Encore. Monday 24, 6:00. (1 hr)

ARMENIA’S CHRISTIANSSpecial Programming. Christianity in Armenia has endured great suffering but has preserved the identity and cultural heritage of the people. Monday 24, 17:00. (1 hr)

ARMENIA - A FAITH TO MOVE MOUNTAINSEWTN Gallery. Learn about the realities and the challenges faced by the Catholic Church in Armenia. Monday 24, 21:00; Tuesday 25, 2:00; Tuesday 25, 8:00. (30 mins)

THE JOURNEY OF SISTER MARIE DE MANDAT-GRANCEYEWTN Gallery. The life of Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey, who established the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus, Turkey. Tuesday 25, 21:00; Wednesday 26, 2:00, 8:00. (30 mins)

REMINDERS OF GOD’S LOVE: THE SACRED HEART AND THE DIVINE MERCYCatholic Compass. With Fr Mitch Pacwa, SJ. Wednesday 26, 11:00; Saturday 29, 20:00. (1 hr)

MOZAMBIQUE - CIPRIANOEWTN Gallery. The story of Cipriano Parite, a father of seven and a lay catechist whom sacrificed his life to protect his fellow villagers from guerrilla fighters. Wednesday 26, 21:00; Thursday 27, 2:00, 8:00. (30 mins)

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 134TH SUPREME CONVENTION ‘A LIGHT TO THE NATIONS’EWTN Gallery. A documentary on the Knights of Columbus across the world. Thursday 27, 21:00; Friday 28, 2:00, 8:00. (30 mins)

SAINT GIANNA BERETTA MOLLA: A MODERN DAY HERO OF DIVINE LOVEEWTN Gallery. St Gianna Molla was a physician, wife, and mother who refused an abortion, despite knowing that the pregnancy could result in her death. Friday 28, 21:00; Saturday 29, 2:00, 8:00. (30 mins)

FEASTS AND SEASONS - Feast of St Catherine of SienaSpecial Programming. Joanna Bogle makes a Siena Cake, in honour of the saint’s feast on April 29th. Saturday 29, 14:00. (30 mins)

FATIMA AND THE FAMILY Ep 1 Overview of FatimaEWTN Original Production. Fr Robert Fox, founder of the Fatima Family Apostolate, gives an historical overview of the apparitions of Fatima in 1917. Sunday 30, 2:30. (30 mins)

WORLD YOUTH DAY KRAKOW: A PILGRIMAGE OF MERCY EWTN Presents. Follow the journey of young Catholics at World Youth Day 2016. Sunday 30, 16:00; Thursday 04, 9:00; Friday 05, 3:00; Saturday 06, 21:00. (1 hr)