Hello John,

Today, we start the holiest days of the liturgical year, the Easter Triduum. From Holy Thursday with the Institution of the Most Holy Eucharist to the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday and then to the celebration of the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, these days are a sacred time of reflection and prayer.

In addition to the beautiful Masses and live Adoration EWTN offers this week, we want to call your attention to just a few of the specials we’ll be offering you during the Triduum. You’ll find them grouped by categories below.

We are very excited to have two live venerations this week. On Good Friday, the Crown of Thorns will be on display at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Almost a year after the Crown of Thorns was almost destroyed in the cathedral’s fire, the world can venerate this sacred treasure. On Holy Saturday, the Shroud of Turin will be displayed on livestream and television. The linen cloth, believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus, is the most scientifically studied historical artifact in the world. Mother Angelica had a great love for the Shroud. In fact, the first program that aired on EWTN in 1981 was a documentary on the Shroud of Turin.

For our complete schedule, please go to https://www.ewtn.com/tv/schedule. Not in the U.S.? Just click on “United States” and a drop down menu will take you to programs in your part of the world. For all the ways to watch us, please go to EWTN Everywhere: https://www.ewtn.com/everywhere/online.

The following is subject to change, so always check our website for the most current schedule.

Live Veneration – View these sacred relics on display for the world.

• Veneration of the Crown of Thorns Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris will venerate the Crown of Thorns and lead a meditation on the Passion of Christ in the Notre Dame Cathedral. Airs 5:30 a.m. ET and 5:00 p.m. ET, Good Friday, April 10.
• Veneration of the Shroud of Turin Archbishop Cesare Nosiglia will preside over a liturgy from the Turin cathedral. Airs 11:00 a.m. ET and 10:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, April 11.

Documentaries on the Shroud of Turin

• The Man of the Shroud Fr. Eamon Kelly explores the history and scientific study of the Holy Shroud. Airs 2:30 a.m. ET, Thursday, April 9.
• A Grave Injustice A special documentary on how the carbon dating protocols used to test the Shroud of Turin were compromised during the process. Airs 9:30 a.m. ET and 4:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, April 11.
• Shroud The world’s foremost experts examine the scientific, medical, and archeological research into the Shroud of Turin. Airs 1:30 a.m. ET and 7:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, April 11. 

Stations of the Cross – Beautiful ways to deepen your appreciation of the Passion of Christ and how it applies to your daily life.

• Stations of the Cross During Pandemic of COVID-19 Especially relevant for our times. Airs 7:00 a.m. ET and 2:00 p.m. ET, Good Friday, April 10.

Holy Thursday and Good Friday Meditations – Reflections on the Eucharist and the Passion of the Lord.

• Holy Week Retreat – Holy Thursday: Jesus Institutes the Eucharist On Holy Thursday, Fr. Mark Byrne, S.O.L.T., meditates on the institution of the Eucharist by Our Lord Jesus Christ. Airs 6:00 a.m. ET and 1:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, April 9.
• Meditations with Fr. Groeschel on Holy Thursday Fr. Benedict Groeschel offers an insightful reflection on the significance of Holy Thursday and the great outpouring of love revealed by Our Lord in the institution of the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Airs 5:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, April 9.
• Holy Week Retreat – Good Friday: Time to Be Silent and Listen to the Lord On Good Friday, Fr. Mark Byrne, S.O.L.T., encourages Christians to be silent and ignore the world’s distractions to find true peace by listening to God. Airs 6:30 a.m. ET and 1:30 p.m. ET, Good Friday, April 10. 

Apologetics Programming – “Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you” (1 Peter 3:15).

• Catholic Answers Live Catholic apologists take caller questions on Christ's empty tomb, whether the Resurrection is a historical fact, and when the first Easter occurred. Airs 5:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, April 11 and 2:30 a.m. ET, Easter Sunday, April 12.

Easter Meditations – He is Risen! Reflect on the Resurrection of the Lord.

• Reasons for Our Hope – Easter Morning: The Resurrection of the Passover Lamb Catholic apologist Rosalind Moss, now Mother Miriam, continues her study of Luke's Gospel with an insightful reflection on the Resurrection. Airs 5:00 p.m. ET, Easter Sunday, April 12.
• Meditations with Fr. Groeschel: On Easter Sunday Fr. Benedict Groeschel offers a Lenten Meditation on Easter Sunday, showing how the entire Christian Faith depends on the Resurrection of Christ. Airs 9:00 p.m. ET, Easter Sunday, April 12.
• The Word Was Made Flesh: Easter Sunday and Appearances of Our Lord By highlighting the reactions of the apostles and disciples to Christ's Resurrection from the dead, Fr. Apostoli concludes his survey of the Gospel. Airs 11:00 p.m. ET, Easter Sunday, April 12.

Prayer – “Pray, hope, and don’t worry.” – St. Padre Pio

• The Novena to the Divine Mercy in Time of Pandemic From Our Lady of the Angels Chapel in Irondale, AL. Airs 9:30 a.m. ET, Easter Sunday, April 12. This Novena also airs daily at 9:00 a.m. ET Monday through Saturday of Easter week.

Movies – Learn more about Jesus’ Life, Death, and Resurrection.

• Life of Christ: Redeemer This dramatic presentation follows Jesus through the last days of His life. Airs 8:00 a.m. ET, Saturday, April 11.
• The Savior A cinematic presentation of the life of Jesus Christ according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Airs 12:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, April 11.
• Triumphant Hour A portrayal of the triumphant “hour” of Jesus' Resurrection, using many well-known actors from the mid-1900s. Airs 3:00 p.m. ET, Easter Sunday, April 12.

Home and Cooking – Prepare your homes for the joy of Easter.

• Feasts & Seasons - The Year ‘Round – Holy Week & Easter Joanna Bogle honors Holy Week and Good Friday by preparing marzipan treats and dyed eggs for Easter. Airs 6:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, April 11.
• Savoring Our Faith: Easter Special Our Lord is risen! Alleluia! Fr. Leo Patalinghug shows you how to prepare a meal fitting this great celebration while explaining how through His Resurrection, Jesus conquered death and sin for our salvation. Airs 4:30 p.m. ET, Easter Sunday, April 12.

During Holy Week, you can watch the important events from Rome – Holy Week services, Easter liturgies, and Stations of the Cross – through Live Streams. Click here to learn more: ewtnnews.com/rome.

We have a new Easter page on our website filled with information about the Resurrection of Jesus, the Shroud of Turin, reflections from popes and saints, and our Easter program schedule. So make sure to visit ewtn.com/easter today!

We pray that our programs and content prepare your hearts for the joy of the Resurrection of Our Lord. May you have a blessed Easter Triduum.

In Christ,

Your EWTN Family