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“Armed with Faith” to Overcome Disability, Despair, and Spiritual Desertedness on EWTN
By Frances Dolores
“I was born without arms,” says the motivational speaker standing before a group of Catholic School students, just before opening up a soda can with his feet and masterfully pouring it into a mug to drink, “but I created the disability.” Devoted husband, father, and Catholic John Foppe has inspired everyone from NFL players to Blessed...
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God, The Universe and Everything 06/07 8 PM ET Matt Fradd, a former agnostic, details how his search for the meaning of life eventually led him to Christ and the Catholic Church.
Paul VI 06/08 8 PM ET; 06/10 1:30 AM ET The first of a two-part movie about Paul VI, widely considered one of the most important popes of the modern period, highlights his priesthood, his time as a university professor and apostolic activity. Part 1.
Solemn Mass Of Pentecost 06/09 4:30 AM ET; 06/09 12 PM ET Pope Francis celebrates the Solemn Mass of Pentecost, live from St. Peter's Basilica, followed by the Regina Caeli.
Meditations On The Pentecost 06/09 4 AM ET; 06/09 2 PM ET Father Andrew Apostoli explores the events surrounding Pentecost, the birthday of the Church, and the graces bestowed upon Christians by the action of the Holy Spirit, particularly through the sacrament of Confirmation.
The Monks Of Moyross 06/11 5:30 PM ET; 06/12 2:30 AM ET The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal witness to the residents of Moyross, Ireland, a poverty stricken and crime-ridden housing project in Limerick.
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THURSDAY - JUNE 6, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT THE WORLD OVER WITH RAYMOND ARROYO - Fr. Gerald Murray, canon lawyer & priest of the Archdiocese of New York and Robert Royal, editor-in-chief of The Catholic Thing.org, on the "Figueiredo Report," the Vatican’s ongoing investigation of Theodore McCarrick, & more; China Expert Steven Mosher, Population Research Institute President, analyzes Communist China's crackdown on religious minorities, and Christians in particular, despite the Vatican-China agreement.
MONDAY- JUNE 10, 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 - JUNE 10, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT THE JOURNEY HOME: HOST MARCUS GRODI - Sohrab Ahmari, formerly Muslim and Agnostic, discusses his spiritual journey to the Catholic Church.
TUESDAY - JUNE 11, 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 - JUNE 11, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT MOTHER ANGELICA LIVE CLASSICS - Mother reflects from Mark about the two parables on the Sower and the Seed.The seed that is being sowed is the Word of God.
WEDNESDAY- JUNE 12, 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT AT HOME WITH JIM AND JOY - Alan Migliorato offers advice on how to raise daughters, and the important role a father plays in their upbringing.
WEDNESDAY- JUNE 12, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT FR. SPITZER'S UNIVERSE - Fr. Robert Spitzer and Doug Keck begin the seventh chapter of volume five in Fr. Spitzer’s Big Book, examining Heaven, a Central Doctrine of Our Faith. Part 1.
WEDNESDAY- JUNE 12, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT EWTN LIVE: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA - Fr. Timothy Gallagher encourages lay Catholics to partake in praying the Liturgy of the Hours by expounding on the graces they can receive through its practice.
MONDAY - FRIDAY - 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY WITH LAUREN ASHBURN - EWTN's daily news and analysis program from Washington, DC.
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With his trademark wit and wisdom, Fr. George Rutler - one of the most distinctive and perceptive voices in the Church - expounds on twenty Catholic teachings that are essential to living an authentic Christian life. Fr. Rutler gracefully tackles a wide range of topics, from the importance of avoiding mediocrity to the role of mothers in passing down Tradition. The topics are many, but all serve the common purpose to show how we can understand and live the Faith in a culture that daily drifts further from the truth.
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This week on EWTN Radio’s Blessed 2 Play:
Ron Meyer’s guest is former University of Kentucky Wildcat and tennis teaching pro Dan Burch. Ron talks with Dan about his time spent on the court and how faith shapes this athlete’s life.
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Armed With Faith DVD
I was born without arms, but I created the disability. Devoted husband, father, and Catholic John Foppe has traveled the world as a motivational speaker, and his incredible struggle for independence and faith has inspired millions from missionaries to NFL players. Gain a glimpse into John's home and family life, as he recounts how Christ's love and sacrifice transformed a kid into a man "Armed with Faith".
