“I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.” – St. Matthew 16:18
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Commemorate St. Peter, the Rock of the Church, with the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word!
By Debbie Cowden
“I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.” – St. Matthew 16:18
For 2,000 years, the gates of the netherworld have been trying to defeat the Catholic Church. Though we live in a time where evil seems to be prevailing, the Church still stands...
Television Highlights
Saint Peter 06/29 9 PM ET; 07/01 1:30 AM ET The story of the life of Saint Peter, the man chosen by Jesus Christ to lead His Church as the first Pope. Featuring acclaimed actor Omar Sharif.
Global Rosary Relay For Priests 06/28 9:30 AM ET; 06/28 9:30 PM ET This year, EWTN will not only air live coverage of EWTN's portion of The Annual Global Rosary Relay for Priests from Our Lady of the Angels Chapel in Irondale, AL. but also portions of the Relay from Walsingham, Germany, Puerto Rico and Lourdes. The Lourdes portion of the Relay will air live at 7 a.m. ET, Friday, June 28.
Saint Margaret Mary And The Sacred Heart 06/28 8 PM ET The story of St. Margaret Mary and the mission Christ gave her to spread devotion to His Sacred Heart; includes a tour of her convent in Paray-le-Monial, France.
Serra: Ever Forward, Never Back 07/01-07/05 5:30 PM ET Filmed on location in Spain, Mexico, and California, this EWTN original docu-drama details the life of Blessed Junipero Serra, who played a major role in the evangelization of the Americas. In addition to interviews with historians and experts, witness dramatic scenes of his life and legacy.
Solemnity Of The Feast Of Saints Peter And Paul 06/29 3:30 AM ET; 06/29 12 PM ET Pope Francis celebrates the Solemn Mass of Saints Peter and Paul, live from Rome.
EWTN SHOWS Live shows allow viewers to get involved via email and telephone.
THURSDAY - JUNE 27, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT THE WORLD OVER WITH RAYMOND ARROYO - Each week, Raymond Arroyo challenges viewers with important political and cultural reporting and analysis of a wide variety of topics of interest to Catholics and people of faith.
MONDAY- JULY 1, 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 - JULY 1, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT THE JOURNEY HOME: HOST MARCUS GRODI - Jeff Cavins, formerly a Non-denominational minister, shares how his study of the Bible and the moving sight of St. John Paul II at World Youth Day convinced him to lead his family to the Catholic Church.
TUESDAY - JULY 2, 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 - JULY 2, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT MOTHER ANGELICA LIVE CLASSICS - Mother explores the wisdom and instruction found in the Epistles.
WEDNESDAY- JULY 3, 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT AT HOME WITH JIM AND JOY - Fr. Frankline Fumokong explores how each generation of Catholics rejuvenates the Church in brand new ways.
WEDNESDAY- JULY 3, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT FR. SPITZER'S UNIVERSE - Fr. Robert Spitzer and Doug Keck move onto the eighth chapter of volume five in Fr. Spitzer’s Big Book, focusing on the existence of Hell and how the Church defines it.
WEDNESDAY- JULY 3, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT EWTN LIVE: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA - Jim O’ Day, Executive Director of Integrity Restored, discusses how Catholics can prevent and overcome addiction to pornography.
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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Bookmark
Come And See - Gospel Of Matthew
This volume of the “Come and See Catholic Bible Study,” by Authors Fr. Joseph Ponessa and Laurie Watson Manhardt, Ph.D. presents the Gospel of Matthew, the first book in the New Testament. This in-depth Catholic Bible Study uses the “Catechism of the Catholic Church” and the Catholic Bible and is suitable for a large parish group but is intimate enough for small home study groups as well. Especially designed for families, with practical direction for leaders, an easy-to-use workbook format, with clear and simple language in an appealing design. Level: Basic, Foundational. Paperback. 220 pages.
Radio
This weekend, EWTN Radio goes LIVE to the Birmingham Eucharistic Congress. We’ll bring you interviews with the featured speakers and more!
Join us LIVE Saturday at 12 P.M. ET, only on the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network!
MONDAY-FRIDAY - NOON ET / 9 AM PT TAKE 2 - WITH JERRY & DEBBIE Join in call 1-833-288-EWTN (3986) June 28- Is Someone Watching Over You? July 1- Whom Or What Are You Praying For? July 2- High Tech Worship July 3- Unfulfilled
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: morning glory@ewtn.com and we’re on Twitter @ EWTN Radio June 28- Stop Leaving Mass Early July 1- What the Virgin Martyrs Teach Us July 2- Ever Wondered What It Takes to Not Become a Catholic? We’ll tell you! July 3- Teaching the Teachers: A Response to the Gender Theory July 4- Don’t Go There: Cardinal Sarah on Inventing a “new” church
Religious Catalogue
St. Junipero Serra DVD & Olive Wood Rosary Set
SAVE 25% when you purchase Serra: Ever Forward Never Back - DVD (Regular price $25) and the St. Junipero Serra Olive Wood Rosary (Regular price $13) together!