An EWTN Event: “Across” – Fr. Augustus Tolton’s Inspiring Journey from Slavery To Sainthood

By Debbie Cowden

The true story of the first African American priest – who is now on the path to sainthood – premieres this week on EWTN! Join us Wednesday, Dec. 18, for a special “EWTN Event” which includes the short film, “Across.” Find...

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Mass In Honor Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe
12/12 6:30 PM ET
From the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, California, the celebration of Holy Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Holy Mass On The Feast Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe
12/12 12 PM ET
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Rome.

EWTN SHOWS
Live shows allow viewers to get involved via email and telephone.

THURSDAY - DECEMBER 12, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
THE WORLD OVER WITH RAYMOND ARROYO -
Tad Pacholczyk, National Catholic Bioethics Center Education Director, on the latest bioethics news including new research on how birth control pills may adversely affect women’s health; National Review Online Editor-at-large Kathryn Lopez on new HHS rules regarding faith-based adoption and foster care & her new devotional, “A Year with the Mystics;” Jeni Stepanek, Ph.D., mother of poet and peace activist Mattie Stepanek, on her son’s message of peace and his proposed cause for sainthood; Most Kazakhstan Auxiliary Bishop Athanasius Schneider on his recent book-length interview, “Christus Vincit: Christ's Triumph Over the Darkness of the Age.”

MONDAY- DECEMBER 16, 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT
AT HOME WITH JIM AND JOY -
Jim and Joy answer viewer calls, questions, and emails LIVE from the Pinto house.

MONDAY - DECEMBER 16, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
THE JOURNEY HOME: HOST MARCUS GRODI -
Former Episcopal priest Fr. Jonathan Duncan shares how he and his family found a home in the Catholic Church.

TUESDAY - DECEMBER 17, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT
SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA -

EWTN Favorite and Scripture Scholar Fr. Mitch Pacwa analyzes Church Traditions and Teachings in light of Sacred Scripture during this weekly live program.

TUESDAY - DECEMBER 17, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
MOTHER ANGELICA LIVE CLASSICS -
EWTN foundress Mother Angelica lends her insight into the life of Abraham, and his role in the Scriptures.

WEDNESDAY- DECEMBER 18, 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT
AT HOME WITH JIM AND JOY -

Ryan Hanning reveals how families can positively impact today’s culture during Advent and Christmas.

WEDNESDAY- DECEMBER 18, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT
FR. SPITZER'S UNIVERSE -
Fr. Robert Spitzer and Doug Keck continue to their discussion on the Eucharistic Commemoration in the First Century.

WEDNESDAY- DECEMBER 18, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
EWTN LIVE: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA -
The Most Rev. Joseph Perry and Christopher Foley offer a first-hand look at "Across," a new short film about Fr. Augustus Tolton’s journey to freedom and vocation to the Catholic priesthood.

MONDAY - FRIDAY - 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT
EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY -
EWTN's daily news and analysis program from Washington, DC.

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Dedicated To God

Abbie Reese's "Dedicated to God" explores the lives and oral history of the Poor Clare Colettine Order, a strict religious order that embraces extreme versions of poverty and anonymity in order to devote themselves fully to prayer.

Radio

EWTN Radio’s Advent programming continues this weekend, with Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol!” Listen Sunday at Noon and 10 P.M. ET.

Also this weekend, a spotlight on the CD “Christ is Born to Save”, featuring the music of the Schola Cantorum of the Dominican Friars in Washington DC. That’s Saturday at Noon Eastern.

And don’t forget “The 48 Hours of Christmas” 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!

For more information, go to http://www.ewtn.com/radio

MONDAY-FRIDAY - NOON ET / 9 AM PT
TAKE 2 - WITH JERRY & DEBBIE
Join in call 1-833-288-EWTN (3986)
December 13- ...And You Visited Me
December 16- 911 God I Need You Now!
December 17- Express Novena
December 18- Holiday Heartaches

December 19- Enjoying the Joy

MONDAY-FRIDAY - 7 AM ET / 4 AM PT
MORNING GLORY - WITH GLORIA PURVIS, DEACON HAROLD BURKE-SIVERS & MSGR. CHARLES POPE
Join the conversation, email us: morningglory@ewtn.com, Text EWTN to 55000. Wait for a response and tell us how you are listening, your first name, and a comment.

December 13- Is college the best place to discern God's will?
December 16- Caving under the pressure of the LGBT juggernaut
December 17- Talking to your kids about the dangers of pornography
December 18- What gives you true joy in life?

December 19- Using God's resources wisely

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Father Augustus Tolton

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers tells the gripping story of Augustus Tolton, who valiantly overcame a series of seemingly insurmountable challenges - birth into slavery, his father's death, abject poverty, and even being denied acceptance by every Catholic seminary in America - to become the first black American priest.

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