Imagine for a moment that you are a very poor mother living under the brutal dictatorship of North Korean “Supreme Leader” Kim Jong Un. Your life is a nightmare and the prospects for your children’s future are dim. Would you remain in North Korea or would you try to escape? What if the only way to make your escape was with the help of a gang and payment for this “service” was sex work for a year, or two, or three depending on how much they charged you?
EWTN’s Original Mini-Series ‘Catholic Korea’ Premieres This Week On EWTN
By Michelle Laque Johnson
Imagine for a moment that you are a very poor mother living under the brutal dictatorship of North Korean “Supreme Leader” Kim Jong Un. Your life is a nightmare and the prospects for your children’s future are dim. Would you remain in North Korea or would you try to escape? What if the only way to make your escape was with the help of a gang and payment for this “service” was sex work for a year, or two, or three depending on how much they charged you?...
Television Highlights
Cathedrals Across America Jul 02, 3 PM ET Mass of Ordination & Installation of the Rev. Kevin Sweeney as the eighth Bishop of Paterson, NJ.
Called and Chosen - Father Vincent R. Capodanno Jul 04, 2 PM ET This EWTN original docu-drama presents the life and ministry of Servant of God Fr. Vincent R. Capodanno. This U.S. Marine Chaplain, who was killed on Sept. 4, 1967, gave his life while trying to minister to a fallen soldier during the Vietnam War.
Maria Goretti Jul 04, 8 PM ET; Jul 06, 1:30 AM ET Maria Goretti, one of the youngest saints in the history of the Church, gave her life to protect her purity. This remarkable film explores, in the gritty detail, her family’s poverty and the harsh living conditions which helped forge her strength of character.
The Reformation Jul 7, 6:30 PM ET; Jul 8, 5:30 AM ET & 11 PM ET; Jul 10, 10:30 AM ET EWTN’s groundbreaking series examines the divisive impact of Martin Luther’s polemics and extremist theology, and the Pope’s attempt to reconcile him to the Catholic Church, as well as his final decision to excommunicate the former priest.
Franciscan University Presents Jul 05, 10 PM ET; Jul 09, 5 AM ET; Jul 10, 1:30 PM ET Dr. John Bergsman and a panel of experts discuss the discovery of the Dead Sea scrolls and its far-reaching impact on the world’s understanding of the Bible, Jesus Christ and the early Church.
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THURSDAY - JULY 2, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT THE WORLD OVER WITH RAYMOND ARROYO -
BILL DONOHUE, president of The Catholic League, discusses a Catholic Charities official's controversial comments on race, and the anti-religious nature of the effort to tear down statues and memorials. DORINDA BORDLEE, of The Bioethics Defense Fund, and CARRIE SEVERINO of The Judicial Crisis Network analyze major decisions just handed down by the US Supreme Court. MSGR. ANTHONY FIGUEIREDO, former personal secretary to Theodore McCarrick, discusses the Vatican's long promised McCarrick report. And, much more.
THURSDAY – JULY 2, 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT
EWTN PRO-LIFE WEEKLY
The Supreme Court sides with the abortion business and knocks down Louisiana’s pro-life law – we have complete analysis. We’re joined by Louisiana Solicitor General Liz Murrill, who argued the case, and from Louisiana State Senator Katrina Jackson, who wrote the pro-life law at the center of it. We’re also joined by Marjorie Dannenfelser, President of the Susan B. Anthony List, to hear what she thinks this will mean for the 2020 election.
MONDAY- JULY 6, 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. This week, they discuss how to find hope in Everlasting Life even in the midst of suffering.
MONDAY - JULY 6, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT THE JOURNEY HOME: HOST MARCUS GRODI - Matt D'Antuono, a former Evangelical Protestant, tells what led him to convert to Catholicism.
TUESDAY - JULY 7, 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. Join the ongoing discussion of the biblical roots of the Eucharist and the Holy Mass.
TUESDAY - JULY 7, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT MOTHER ANGELICA LIVE CLASSICS -
Mother explains when anger is good and when it is bad and when we need to let it go by giving it over to God.
WEDNESDAY- JULY 8, 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT AT HOME WITH JIM AND JOY -
Pro-Life Hero Rev. Walter Hoye, founder and president of the Issues4Life Foundation, discusses his unjust imprisonment for exercising his First Amendment rights.
WEDNESDAY- JULY 8, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT FR. SPITZER'S UNIVERSE -
Fr. Spitzer answers viewer questions on a wide range of subjects, including: Reason, Faith, Suffering, Virtue, and the Existence of God. This week, Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck continue their discussion on "What's so special about the Catholic Church?"
WEDNESDAY- JULY 8, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT EWTN LIVE: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA -
Poet Dana Gioia, author of “The Catholic Writer Today and Other Essays,” discusses the importance of rallying today’s Catholics to reclaim the arts.
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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The Road To Spiritual Fitness: Spiritual Workout Of A Former Saint
Danny Abramowicz shares tips and tools for men to resist temptation, commit themselves more fully to the Lord, and become spiritually fit in "The Road to Spiritual Fitness."
Radio
Are you “Called to Communion?”
EWTN Radio’s outreach to our non-Catholic brothers and sisters is a must for all people seeking the Truth. Dr. David Anders graciously asks “what would it take for YOU to become a Catholic?”
Listen to “Called to Communion” every weekday at 2 PM ET and 11 PM ET (with a “Best Of” show Sundays at 2 PM 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) July 3- Independence Day Show July 6- Best of Take 2 July 7- Inadvertent Embarrassing Moments July 8- Are You Inspired By the Martyrs?
July 9- Living Together Before Marriage
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. July 6- What does authentic feminism look like?
July 7- Are embryos our brothers and sisters?
July 8- Why is the statement "love is love" a lie?
July 9- Does slavery still exist?
July 10- Should the State use the death penalty?
Religious Catalogue
Called And Chosen - Father Vincent Capodanno DVD
Step into the heroic life of Fr. Vincent R. Capodanno Servant of God as this EWTN 2018 Gabriel Award winning Original Docudrama returns to his brave ministry as a US Marine Chaplain during the Vietnam War. Born to a large family of Italian immigrants, he would decide serve as a Maryknoll Missionary...
