“We don’t understand what Jesus did for us because he was not welcome in this world he came to save.
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Make Room for Jesus this Advent and Christmas with Mother Angelica’s Help!
By Debbie Cowden
“We don’t understand what Jesus did for us because he was not welcome in this world he came to save. ‘We have no room in the inn,’ and that’s what we’re saying today.” – Mother Angelica
The Nativity of Our Lord is right around the corner, and it’s hard to find someone who loved the Divine Child Jesus more...
Television Highlights
Kosovo: Europe's Hidden Catholics 12/13 5:30 PM ET; 12/14 2:30 AM ET A look into the lives of Kosovo's Crypto-Catholics, a small minority who still hope for the day they may publically attend Church in predominantly Muslim Kosovo.
The Forsaken 12/14 5:30 PM ET; 12/15 2:30 AM ET An up-close and compelling look at orphaned children from Bolivia and how dedicated caregivers, with help from the Archdiocese of St. Louis' Mission office, are providing care and financial support to help give these children a chance at life.
The Jeweller's Shop 12/15 8 PM ET; 12/17 1:30 AM ET The film adaptation of the play originally written by Pope John Paul II. The story of two sets of Polish spouses and the challenges that love demands of them as they experience World War II.
EWTN Theology Roundtable 12/16 10 PM ET; 12/20 5 AM ET; 12/21 2 PM ET Colin Donovan, David Gregson and Noah Lett discuss Jesus’ knowledge of Himself. What did He know? When did He know it? And the wrong answers some give to these questions.
Savoring Our Faith 12/21 6:30 PM ET; 12/22 5 AM ET Fr. Leo Patalinghug is joined by Fr. Patrick Mary, MFVA to present a special Christmas family meal. Discover not only some great Christmas recipes, but also reflections on the birth of our Lord.
Keep Christ In Christmas, A Catholics Come Home Special Presentation 12/17 6:30 PM ET; 12/23 8:30 PM ET A tour behind the scenes of the making of Santa’s Priority, a Christmas evangomercial. Discover what a small group of Catholics are doing to combat the secular war on Christmas and to glorify Jesus, the reason for the season.
My Time With Jesus: Christmas Special 12/18 4:30 PM ET Father Luis helps Christine, Eva, Enrique and Joseph to finish off the Nativity scene in the parish. The children travel with their imaginations to the original Bethlehem and contemplate the Birth of Jesus.
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THURSDAY - DECEMBER 13, 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- DECEMBER 17, 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 17, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT THE JOURNEY HOME: HOST MARCUS GRODI - Former Evangelical Protestant Jason Craig explains why he felt called to convert to the Catholic faith.
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 18, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA - Join Fr. Mitch for this Scripture and Tradition Christmas Special as he expounds on the genealogy of Jesus found in Matthew, chapter 1. Encounter the heroes and the scoundrels in Jesus’ “family tree” and learn how Christ came into the world to save us!
WEDNESDAY- DECEMBER 19, 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT AT HOME WITH JIM AND JOY - Singer and Musician Danielle Rose shares how her faith and family inspire her songs and musical ministry. Part 1 of 2.
WEDNESDAY- DECEMBER 19, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT FR. SPITZER'S UNIVERSE - Fr. Robert Spitzer and Doug Keck provide answers for questions on faith and reason. Today, they explain how Jesus Christ is one with the Holy Spirit and God, Our Father, through the Incarnation.
WEDNESDAY- DECEMBER 19, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT EWTN LIVE: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA - In this Christmas Special, Fr. Mitch Pacwa offers a glimpse into the Holy Land and what the very first Christmas would’ve looked like.
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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Marian Consecration For Children
Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra shares how the sacraments can change lives in "Holiness and Living the Sacramental Life." Also, in "Marian Consecration for Children," Author Carrie Gress teaches children about Mary through tales of saints and heroes.
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 D.C. That’s Saturday at Noon Eastern. And “Christmas with the Dominican Sisters of Mary,” a spotlight on the CD “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” That’s Sunday at 5 P.M. ET.
And don’t forget “The 48 Hours of Christmas” on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! You’ll hear live Masses from Rome, Washington D.C. and Alabama; joyous music from around the world; special Christmas editions of many of our live shows; and much more!
MONDAY-FRIDAY - NOON ET / 9 AM PT TAKE 2 - WITH JERRY & DEBBIE Join in call 1-833-288-EWTN (3986) December 14- How is your Advent going? December 17- Truth and Consequences December 18-You Can Cut The Tension with a Knife December 19- When Did Santa Claus Become St. Nicholas For You? December 20- Wasted Worrying
Religious Catalogue
EWTN Children's Christmas Special
SAVE 25% when you purchase the following two items together: 1.) "My Time with Jesus: Christmas" DVD (HDMTJ/$10): In this episode, the children take an imaginary journey back to the time of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. They learn how to welcome Jesus into their hearts, and are taught how St. Francis of Assisi began the beloved Catholic tradition of the Nativity scene. 2.) "Growing in Faith Activity Books" Set of 5 (#3002X/$10): These books help children learn about Advent, Jesus, Christmas, the Rosary, and the Saints. Each book contains pictures to color, puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dots, and more! For ages 5-9.
