Twenty-five years ago, Diego Blanco Albarova felt himself oppressed by situations and powers he couldn’t control. Though he felt helpless
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Embark on an Unexpected Journey with “J.R.R. Tolkien: An Unexpected Friend” on EWTN
By Debbie Cowden
Twenty-five years ago, Diego Blanco Albarova felt himself oppressed by situations and powers he couldn’t control. Though he felt helpless and lost, he says God gifted him with a book that pulled him out of misery: J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. It just so happened that this extraordinary piece of classical literature held the keys to solving Albarova’s problems, and he thinks Tolkien may help others too. Now, he’s uncovering what he learned from Tolkien in the award-winning EWTN original production, “J.R.R. Tolkien: An Unexpected Friend” at 8 p.m. ET Friday, July 12...
Television Highlights
Kateri 07/13 8 PM ET; 07/15 1:30 AM ET After witnessing the atrocities of war, a young, orphaned Mohawk girl embarks on a fervent journey of faith as a Catholic missionary witnessing to her people. An EWTN original movie.
I Shall Serve You - The Life Of Saint Camillus Of Lellis 07/14 10 PM ET; 07/18 5 AM ET; 07/19 2 PM ET From 16th Century mercenary soldier, gambler, and beggar, St. Camillus of Lellis eventually became a priest and founded the Camillians, an order dedicated to caring for the sick whose nursing practices are still used.
The Dedication Of Christ Cathedral 07/16 8:00 PM ET; 07/17 1:30 PM ET A preview of the upcoming dedication of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA.
Dedication Of Christ Cathedral 07/17 1 PM ET Garden Grove, CA.
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THURSDAY - JULY 11, 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 15, 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 15, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT THE JOURNEY HOME: HOST MARCUS GRODI - Former Non-denominational minister David Sanborn shares why he converted to the Catholic faith.
TUESDAY - JULY 16, 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 16, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT MOTHER ANGELICA LIVE CLASSICS - Mother guides us through the Anima Christi or "Soul of Christ", a prayer often said after Holy Communion.
WEDNESDAY- JULY 17, 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT AT HOME WITH JIM AND JOY - John Carmichael reveals the crucial role the Catholic faith plays within family relationships.
WEDNESDAY- JULY 17, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT FR. SPITZER'S UNIVERSE - Fr. Robert Spitzer and Doug Keck continue discussing the eighth chapter of Volume 5 in Fr. Spitzer’s Big Book, focusing on the existence of Hell & how the Church defines it.
WEDNESDAY- JULY 17, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT EWTN LIVE: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA - Fr. Chris Alar, MIC and Jason Lewis address the difficult issue of suicide, and God’s Mercy for victims and grieving family members.
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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In "Bad Shepherds," Rod Bennett delves into the long history of bishops and popes who did the Devil's work and the faithful Catholics who thrived despite them.
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This week on EWTN Radio’s Blessed 2 Play:
Ron Meyer’s guest is Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows. At the young age of 24, Austin is taking Major League Baseball by storm. Ron talks to Austin about his journey to the big leagues and how his faith gives him the perspective he needs on and off the baseball diamond.
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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 July 12- Things to do with your Children before they Grow Up July 15- What was so wrong with the Census David Conducted? July 16- Helping Those Affected by Addiction July 17- What Defines a Person? July 18- Being a True Feminist, Being Like Mary
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J.R.R. Tolkien - An Unexpected Friend DVD
J.R.R. Tolkien: An Unexpected Friend is a journey to the Christian meaning of the Lord of the Rings. Is the Lord of the Rings a parable? Do orcs, elves and hobbits hide the precious Pearl of the Gospel? J.R.R. Tolkien, a very Catholic man, hid the Gospel in his most famous book. What does the Ring mean and why is it necessary to destroy it? Who is the enemy? Join us in this epic journey through the Catholic faith. Hosted by Diego Blanco Albarova, this awarding-winning EWTN Original Documentary was originally produced in Spanish and is now available in English. Both languages are included!
