For the latest schedule go to www.ewtn.com/tv/schedule_index.htm THE WORD IS BORN: CHRISTMAS WITH THE LOUISVILLE CHORUS The Louisville Chorus celebrates the sounds of the season in this special presentation of Christmas favorites at the historic Saint Martin of Tours Church in Louisville, Kentucky. December 20, 11:00 PM; December 25, 9:30 AM; December 27, 11:00 PM. (30 mins.) IN CONCERT: SING NOEL! A CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Thirteen Strings Candlelight Orchestra and the Seventeen Voyces choir perform Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Christmas Oratorio, and a Children’s Choir sings French Noels. From Ottawa, Canada. December 21, 6:00 AM; December 22, 10:00 PM. (90 mins.) THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT The annual Christmas concert presented by The Catholic University of America, featuring a brilliant blend of angelic voices and the heavenly sounds of the Christmas Season. December 24, 1:30 PM; December 30, 8:00 PM. (90 mins.) LIFE ON THE ROCK Country music star Collin Raye, and Andrea Thomas join Fr. Mark and Doug in celebrating Christ’s birth and the “Good News” of Salvation. December 26, 1:00 PM. (1 hr.) MY TIME WITH JESUS – ADVENT SPECIAL (NEW) Father Luis helps Christine, Eva, Enrique and Joseph to understand the Season of Advent and the Advent wreath. December 16, 10:00 AM. (30 mins.) DVD THE FIRST CHRISTMAS Christopher Plummer narrates this traditional, animated story of the birth of Jesus. December 18, 4:00 PM. (30 mins.) DVD MY TIME WITH JESUS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL As Fr. Luis assists the children with decorating the manger scene at the parish, they imagine what it would be like to be present at the actual Nativity. December 19, 4:00 PM; December 26, 4:30 PM. (30 mins.) DVD WE ARE CATHOLIC: Christmas Special The citizens of Santa Clara must work together to save two boys, who go missing while looking for wood in the forest for their parish’s Nativity set. December 19, 4:30 PM. (30 mins.) DVD SAINTS AND HEROES Nicholas, the Boy Who Became Santa An animated account of St. Nicholas’ life, whose great selflessness, generosity, and love for Christ is still honored today on Christmas. December 19, 5:00 PM. (30 mins.) DVD MICHAEL THE VISITOR Stockard Channing narrates a charming adaptation of the classic Tolstoy fable about a lost young man with an amazing secret. December 20, 4:30 PM. (30 mins.) DVD WE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS: THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST Children celebrate Christ’s birth through colorful Christmas songs, dances, puppetry, and more. December 22, 4:00 PM. (30 mins.) DVD MARTIN THE COBBLER A lonely shoemaker rediscovers his faith in God in this classic children’s tale by Russian author Leo Tolstoy. Narrated by Tolstoy’s daughter, Alexandra Tolstoy. December 23, 9:00 AM. (30 mins.) DVD THE CHIMES A 19th-century porter regains his hope in humanity after magical chiming bells offer him a glimpse of the future. Narrated by Derek Jacobi. December 30, 9:00 AM. (30 mins.) DVD Children's Programs Don’t miss EWTN Radio’s continuous Christmas programming on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! You’ll hear live Masses from Rome, Washington, DC, and here in Alabama, joyous music from around the world, special Christmas editions of many of our live shows, and much more. Radio SPOTLIGHT
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For the latest schedule go to www.ewtn.com/tv/schedule_index.htm
THE WORD IS BORN: CHRISTMAS WITH THE LOUISVILLE CHORUSThe Louisville Chorus celebrates the sounds of the season in this special presentation of Christmas favorites at the historic Saint Martin of Tours Church in Louisville, Kentucky. December 20, 11:00 PM; December 25, 9:30 AM; December 27, 11:00 PM. (30 mins.)
IN CONCERT: SING NOEL! A CHRISTMAS CONCERTThe Thirteen Strings Candlelight Orchestra and the Seventeen Voyces choir perform Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Christmas Oratorio, and a Children’s Choir sings French Noels. From Ottawa,
Canada. December 21, 6:00 AM; December 22, 10:00 PM. (90 mins.)
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA'S CHRISTMAS CONCERTThe annual Christmas concert presented by The Catholic University of America, featuring a brilliant blend of angelic voices and the heavenly sounds of the Christmas Season. December 24, 1:30 PM; December 30, 8:00 PM. (90 mins.)
LIFE ON THE ROCKCountry music star Collin Raye, and Andrea Thomas join Fr. Mark and Doug in celebrating Christ’s birth and the “Good News” of Salvation. December 26, 1:00 PM. (1 hr.)
MY TIME WITH JESUS – ADVENT SPECIAL (NEW)Father Luis helps Christine, Eva, Enrique and Joseph to understand the Season of Advent and the Advent wreath. December 16, 10:00 AM. (30 mins.) DVD
THE FIRST CHRISTMASChristopher Plummer narrates this traditional, animated story of the birth of Jesus. December 18, 4:00 PM. (30 mins.) DVD
MY TIME WITH JESUS CHRISTMAS SPECIALAs Fr. Luis assists the children with decorating the manger scene at the parish, they imagine what it would be like to be present at the actual Nativity. December 19, 4:00 PM; December 26, 4:30 PM. (30 mins.) DVD
WE ARE CATHOLIC: Christmas SpecialThe citizens of Santa Clara must worktogether to save two boys, who gomissing while looking for wood inthe forest for their parish’s Nativity set. December 19, 4:30 PM. (30 mins.) DVD
SAINTS AND HEROES Nicholas, the Boy Who Became SantaAn animated account of St. Nicholas’ life, whose great selflessness, generosity, and love for Christ is still honored today on Christmas. December 19, 5:00 PM. (30 mins.) DVD
MICHAEL THE VISITORStockard Channing narrates a charming adaptation of the classic Tolstoy fable about a lost young man with an amazing secret. December 20, 4:30 PM. (30 mins.) DVD
WE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS: THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRISTChildren celebrate Christ’s birth through colorful Christmas songs, dances, puppetry, and more.December 22, 4:00 PM. (30 mins.) DVD
MARTIN THE COBBLERA lonely shoemaker rediscovers his faith in God in this classic children’s tale by Russian author Leo Tolstoy. Narrated by Tolstoy’s daughter, Alexandra Tolstoy. December 23, 9:00 AM. (30 mins.) DVD
THE CHIMESA 19th-century porter regains his hope in humanity after magical chiming bells offer him a glimpse of the future. Narrated by Derek Jacobi. December 30, 9:00 AM. (30 mins.) DVD
Children's Programs
Don’t miss EWTN Radio’s continuous Christmas programming on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! You’ll hear live Masses from Rome, Washington, DC, and here in Alabama, joyous music from around the world, special Christmas editions of many of our live shows, and much more.
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LIVE EventsSOLEMN MASS OF CHRISTMAS EVE IN ROME (LIVE)Pope Francis celebrates the Solemnity of the Birth of Our Lord, as he presides over one of the most glorious liturgies of the year. Live from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. December 24, 3:30 PM. (2 hrs.) CHORAL MEDITATIONS ON THE NATIVITY (LIVE)Musical compositions and meditations celebrating the Birth of Our Lord, live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC. December 24, 10:00 PM. (30 mins.)
SOLEMN MASS OF CHRISTMAS EVE - BNSIC (LIVE )Live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. December 24, 10:30 PM. (2 hrs.)
MIDNIGHT MASS FROM THE HOLY LAND Live from the Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria. December 25, 1:00 AM. (3 hrs.)
URBI ET ORBI: MESSAGE AND BLESSING (LIVE)Pope Francis offers his Christmas Day blessing and message of hope to the world. December 25, 6:00 AM. Encore December 25, 9:00 PM; December 26, 5:00 PM; December 31, 10:30 AM; December 31, 5:30 PM. (30 mins.)
SOLEMN MASS OF CHRISTMAS - EWTN (LIVE)The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word celebrate the Solemn Mass of Christmas, live from the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel in Irondale, AL. December 25, 8:00 AM. (90 mins.)
SOLEMN MASS OF CHRISTMAS DAY (LIVE)Live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. December 25, 12:00 PM. (90 mins.)
VESPERS OF THANKSGIVING (LIVE)Pope Francis offers vespers of thanksgiving for the new and previous year in St. Peter’s Basilica. December 31, 11:00 AM. (90 mins.)
AN EWTN HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE: CHRISTMASFr. Joseph Mary Wolfe and Fr. Mark Mary Cristina delve deeper into the mysteries of the birth of Christ as they journey to key sites throughout the Holy Land. December 17, 11:00 PM; December 24, 5:30 PM; December 26, 5:30 AM.
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MOTHER ANGELICA LIVE CLASSICS A Very Special Christmas: Mother reflects on the real reason for the season and asks, “What are you going to give Jesus for Christmas?” December 19, 10:00 AM; December 20, 1:00 AM. (90 mins.) DVD A Christmas Message: Mother Angelica offers her inspiring reflections on the meaning of Christmas. December 19, 8:00 PM. (60 mins.) DVDA Little Child Shall Lead Them: Mother Angelica reflects on the Divino Niño, emphasizing how important children are in Scripture. December 20, 10:00 AM.(60 mins.) DVDChristmas: Mother Angelica talks about the Nativity and the increasing secularization of Christmas. December 21, 10:00 AM.(60 mins.) DVDChristmas: What Will You Give Christ for Christmas: Mother Angelica reminds everyone to “Keep Christ in Christmas.” December 22, 10:00 AM. (60 mins.) DVDChristmas: Mother Angelica revels in how the Incarnation is an incredible example of how God is always with us. December 26, 8:00 PM. (60 mins.) DVDWhat Is Your Spirit of Christmas: Mother Angelica shares how the true spirit of Christmas is the joy that comes from understanding the meaning of the Incarnation. December 30, 7:00 PM. (60 mins.) DVD
KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS: A CATHOLICS COME HOME SPECIAL PRESENTATIONCatholics Come Home gives a behind the scenes look at their Christmas evangomercial that focuses on keeping Catholic families centered on Christ during the holiday season. December 17, 6:00 PM; December 18, 11:00 PM; December 23, 5:30 AM. (30 mins.)
CHURCH AND THE POOR: CARIBBEAN CHRISTMASThe Missionaries of the Poor celebrate the Birth of Christ with joyous melodies and colorful pageantry filled with Caribbean Spirit. December 18, 5:30 AM; December 26, 6:30 AM. (30 mins.)
JOYFUL HOURActor Pat O’Brien and his family pray and teach parts of the Rosary, while narrating the story of Joseph and Mary. December 18, 6:00 AM; December 22, 8:00 PM; December 30, 4:00 PM. (60 mins.) DVD
MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY:The AnnuciationFr. Patrick Peyton’s Family Theater ministry reenacts the moment the Archangel Gabriel told Mary that she was going to be the mother of Christ. December 18, 5:00 PM. (30 mins.) DVD
G. K. CHESTERTON'S,“THE SURPRISE” G.K. Chesterton’s charming story of a traveling playwright, who creates puppets to perform his plays—but gets a “surprise” ending! December 19, 3:00 AM; December 23, 5:30 PM; December 27, 5:00 AM. (2 hrs.) DVD
LIFE IS WORTH LIVING: Sawdust Brains Archbishop Sheen discusses the everlasting effect Christ’s birth had on the world. December 19, 10:00 PM; December 26, 10:00 PM. (30 mins.) DVDThe True Meaning of ChristmasArchbishop Sheen reminds us of why we celebrate Christmas as one of the holiest of days of the year. December 20, 5:00 PM; December 24, 5:30 AM; December 29, 5:30 PM. (30 mins.) DVD
Superman & ChristmasArchbishop Sheen presents a unique comparison between fantasy and truth, and how the birth of Christ makes every day a time for sharing and giving. December 22, 6:00 PM; December 26, 3:30 AM; December 27, 5:00 PM. (30 mins.) DVD
MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY WITH FR. DALEY: The NativityFr. Jacques Daley meditates on the Birth of our Lord and how to use this example of the life of Christ in our daily lives. December 21, 5:30 PM; December 25, 5:00 PM. (30 mins.) DVD
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A STAR SHALL RISEA classic retelling of the story of theThree Wise Men featuring RaymondBurr and a star-studded cast. December 22, 3:00 AM; December 29, 6:30 PM. (30 mins.) DVD
A TIME TO REMEMBERA priest helps a young boy develop his singing talent for the glory of God. December 23, 2:30 AM; December 23, 4:00 PM. (90 mins.) DVD
LIFE OF CHRIST: A HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGETravel to the Holy Land’s most historic towns and cities surrounding the Gospel accounts of Christ’s birth and early life in this breathtaking documentary. December 22, 4:00 AM; December 29, 8:00 PM. (60 mins.) DVD
EWTN'S VATICAN REPORTChristmas SpecialA tour of Rome as the city prepares for Christmas, including a look at different manger scenes around the world, and a relic from Christ’s crib. December 22, 6:00 AM; December 23, 2:30 PM. (30 mins.)
SAVORING OUR FAITHChristmas SpecialFr. Patrick Mary and Fr. Leo Patalinghug prepare for Christ’s birth and put together a special
Christmas meal that families can enjoy. December 22, 5:00 PM; December 23, 4:00 AM. (30 mins.)
THE PROMISEAn insightful dramatization of the Gospel events relating to the Annunciation and birth of Christ. December 22, 5:30 PM; December 27, 3:00 AM. (30 mins.) DVD
LIVING RIGHT WITH DR. RAY Celebrating Christmas Dr. Ray and guests give tips on staying focused on Christ during the sometimes tense and hectic Christmas holidays. December 23, 10:00 PM; December 26, 9:00 AM. (60 mins.) DVD
LIFE OF CHRISTA docudrama highlighting the events celebrated during the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Filmed on location in Spain. December 26, 2:00 AM. (90 mins.)
SAN JUAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR PRESENTS: SIEMPRE NAVIDAD The San Juan Children’s Choir celebrates Christmas with a festive concert that brings to life the joyful spirit of the holy season in Puerto Rico. December 17, 2:00 AM. (60 mins.) December 18, 1:00 PM. (30 mins.) December 23, 6:00 AM. (60 mins.) December 25, 5:30 AM. (30 mins.)
CHRISTMAS WITH COLLIN RAYE FEATURING ANDREA THOMASCountry music star Collin Raye and Andrea Thomas present some of the most cherished songs of the Christmas season. December 17, 1:30 PM; December 24, 12:00 AM. (60 mins.) DVD
FR. RUTLER: STORIES OF HYMNS: O Come O Come EmmanuelFather George Rutler reflects on the hymn, O Come O Come Emmanuel, and how it explains why the Incarnation should banish our past and future fears. December 17, 2:30 PM; December 22, 2:00 PM. (30 mins.) DVD
FOWLER SISTERS: CHRISTMAS GIFTThe Fowler Sisters use their musical gifts to celebrate the birth of Christ. December 18, 1:30 PM; December 22, 6:30 PM. (30 mins.) DVD
CHRISTMAS IN HARVARD SQUARE: THE BOYS OF ST. PAUL’S CHOIR SCHOOLAn inspiring story of the members of the only Catholic Boys’ Choir school in the United States as they debut their international recording. December 19, 6:00 AM; December 21, 6:30 PM; December 23, 2:00 AM. (30 mins.) DVD
MUSICAL CHRISTMAS WITH THE DOMINICAN SISTERS OF MARY (NEW)From their Motherhouse in Ann Arbor, MI, join the Sisters’ in the singing of some of their favorite carols ranging from the fun and festive Carol of the Bells to the Christmas Proclamation and the gorgeous signature harmonies in Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying. A sublime Christmas special which will draw hearts closer to the wonder and warmth of the Nativity of Christ this season and beyond. December 20, 6:30 PM; December 21, 1:30 PM; December 24, 6:00 PM. (30 mins.)
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