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Catholics Come Home 2:001:30 Forgotten Heritage: Europe and

Our Lady 2:302:00 Where God Weeps Conversations the World Over with

Raymond Arroyo EWTN Gallery 3:002:30 EWTN Original Productions 3:303:00 Discerning the Will of God

EWTN On Location Living Right with Dr Ray

Decision Point The CreedEWTN Presents

The Church Universal 4:003:30 My Country, My Faith Vocation Boom! Dietrich von Hildegrand:

A Knight for Truth Apostolate for Family Consecration 4:304:00 The Quest for Shakespeare

Sunday Night PrimeJoy of Music How to Pray for Your Sons &

Daughters & Loved Ones Papal Audience

Saints: A Closer Look EWTN Catholic Classic 5:004:30 Catholic Lives Beloved Octava Dies Stations of the Cross Remembering Jesus 5:305:00 The Holy Rosary from Lourdes The Holy Land Rosary The Holy Rosary from Lourdes 6:005:30 Chaplet of St Michael 6:306:00 Web of Faith 2.0 In Concert EWTN Live (Encore) Sunday Night Prime Father Spitzer’s Universe Threshold of Hope The Best of Mother

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6:30 7:307:00 St Luke’s Gospel Remembering Jesus Discerning the Will of God G K Chesterton: Apostle

of Common Sense Life is Worth Living Decision Point Scandal of the Cross 8:007:30 Mary’s Dowry Presents Vaticano EWTN News Nightly 8:308:00 Mother Angelica Live

ClassicsCatholic View for Women EWTN Gallery 9:00

8:30 Forgotten Heritage: Europe and the Eucharist Extraordinary Faith The Angelus from the Grotto of the

Annunciation in Nazareth Saints vs Scoundrels Savouring our Faith Animated Stories from the Bible 9:309:00 Cross Training The World Over Live

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Jim and JoyPapal Audience EWTN Presents At Home with

Jim and JoyTruth in the Heart Grades 1-3 10:00

9:30 The Choices We Face Truth in the Heart Grades 4 & 5 10:3010:00 Vocation Boom!

The Best of Journey Home Father Spitzer’s Universe11:00

10:30 Three Wise Women 11:3011:00 Angelus with Pope Francis Saints vs Scoundrels Bishop Barron Presents

Catholic Compass Mother Angelica Live Classics

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11:30 The Creed Super Saints The Sacred Heart of Jesus with Fr Bernard McGuckian, SJ 12:30

12:00 Angelus with Mother Angelica and the Nuns of Our Lady of Angels Monastery 13:0012:05 Reflections with Fr Leo Clifford 13:0512:15 Litany of the Holy Name Litany of Loreto Litany of the Holy Name Litany of S Joseph Litany of the Precious Blood Litany of the Sacred Heart Litany of Loreto 13:1512:30 The Holy Rosary with Mother Angelica The Holy Rosary from Lourdes 13:3013:00 Sunday Mass

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Spiritual LifeGrab your Catechism with

Fr Connor The Choices We Face EWTN Catholic Classic Savouring our Faith 15:0014:30 Beloved The Church Universal Catholics Come Home Catholic View for Women Church and the Poor -

Year of MercySt Faustina’s Way of the Cross at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy

Mary’s Dowry Presents 15:3015:00 Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Song 16:0015:30 Defending Life My Little Angels ABCatholic Faith in Motion Virtue Storybook The Way of the Cross for Kids How to Pray for Your Sons &

Daughters & Loved Ones 16:3016:00 EWTN Presents

The Friar We Are Catholic The Divine Mercy Chaplet for Kids The Donut Man My Time with JesusLiving Right with Dr Ray

17:0016:30 Women of Grace 17:3017:00 EWTN Bookmark

Web of Faith 2.0Cross Training At Home with

Jim and JoyFather Spitzer’s Universe

Vaticano At Home with Jim and Joy

18:0017:30 Extraordinary Faith Conversations the World Over with

Raymond Arroyo Bishop Barron Presents 18:3018:00 The World Over Live

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Angelica LiveDecision Point My Country, My Faith Mary’s Dowry Presents The Sacred Heart of Jesus with

Fr Bernard McGuckian, SJ Quest for Shakespeare Where God Weeps 20:0019:30 Divine Wisdom EWTN News Nightly 20:3020:00 Dietrich von Hildegrand:

A Knight for TruthForgotten Heritage: Europe and

Our Lady The Journey Home (Encore)

Beloved EWTN Live (Encore)

The World Over Live (Encore)

Catholic Compass21:00

20:30 Grab your Catechism with Fr Connor Catholics Come Home Bishop Barron Presents 21:30

21:00 Sunday Night PrimeEWTN Gallery

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21:30 St Luke’s Gospel Living Right with Dr Ray

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The CreedLife on the Rock

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22:00 Vaticano Vocation Boom G K Chesterton: Apostle of Common Sense Catholic Lives 23:00

22:30 Life is Worth Living Defending Life Catholic View For Women Extraordinary Faith EWTN Bookmark The Church Universal Saints vs Scoundrels 23:3023:00 Sunday Mass

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DEC 4 - 10ADVENT REFLECTIONSSpecial Programming.Ep 1 - First Week of Advent Sunday 27, 7:00, 22:30; Tuesday 29, 19:00; Saturday 3, 1:30, 14:30. (30 mins)

BLESSED ALEXANDRINA MARIA DA COSTAEWTN Presents. Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa was injured while escaping a rapist, becoming paralysed for life. Living for Christ, she was a victim soul. Sunday 27, 16:00; Friday 2, 9:00, 3:00; Saturday 3, 21:00. (1 hr)

ANGELS OF GOD EWTN Original Production. EWTN favourite Fr John Horgan presents the Church’s comforting teaching on the wondrous life of the Angels of God. (30 mins)Ep 1 - Who Are the Angels? Part 1 Wednesday 30, 2:30.Ep 2 - Who Are the Angels? Part 2 Thursday 1, 2:30.Ep 3 - Growing with Your Angel Friday 2, 2:30. Ep 4 - St Gabriel: Bearer of the Good News Saturday 3, 2:30.

ANGELS OF GODEWTN Original Production. Continued, with Fr John Horgan. (30 mins)Ep 5 - St. Joseph and the AngelsSunday 4, 2:30.Ep 6 - Angels in the Life of Our Lord Monday 5, 2:30.Ep 7 - Spiritual Formation with the Angels, Part 1 Tuesday 6, 2:30.Ep 8 - Spiritual Formation with the Angels, Part 2 Wednesday 7, 2:30.Ep 9 - Adoration of the Angel of Fatima Thursday 8, 2:30.Ep 10 - Angels in the Early Church: Acts of the Apostles Friday 9, 2:30.Ep 11 - Angels in the Liturgy Saturday 10, 2:30.

ADVENT REFLECTIONSEp 2 Second Week of Advent Special Programming. Sunday 4, 7:00, 22:30; Tuesday 6, 19:00; Saturday 10,1:30, 14:30. (30 mins)

THE FATHER EFFECTEWTN Presents. John Finch takes a deeper look at the profound effect fathers have on the lives of their children. Sunday 4, 16:00; Thursday 8, 9:00; Friday 9, 3:00; Saturday 10, 21:00. (1 hr)

CHRIST COMES IN HISTORY, MYSTERY AND MAJESTY: REFLECTIONS ON ADVENT WITH HIS EMINENCE, TIMOTHY CARDINAL DOLANEp 2 Christ Comes to Us in Mystery Special Programming. Sunday 4, 20:00;Wednesday 7, 3:30. (30 mins)

IN CONCERT: MONTEVERDI’S VESPERS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARYIn Concert. Monteverdi’s Vespers of the Blessed Virgin, performed by the Gächinger Kantorei and the Bach-Collegium. Monday 5, 6:00. (1.5 hrs)

FEASTS & SEASONS Advent/St Nicholas and St Lucy Special Programming. Joanna Bogle reminds us to take the time to remember Advent and the feasts of St Nicholas and St Lucy. Monday 5, 19:30; Tuesday 6, 11:30. (30 mins)

ADVENT REFLECTIONSSpecial Programming. This year’s Advent Reflections comes from the newest Catholic college in Ireland, Newman College. Located in Northern Ireland, it was founded in 2014 with the mission to form missionaries for the new evangelisation.Ep 1 - First Week of AdventFr Mark Byrne SOLT, Sacred Scripture TutorFrom the book of Isaiah: “Let us go up the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of Jacob, that He may teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths”. Sunday 27, 7:00, 22:30; Tuesday 29, 19:00; Saturday 3, 1:30, 14:30. (30 mins) Ep 2 Second Week of Advent Fr Cathal Deveney, Philosophy Tutor“Make straight the paths of the Lord”, are the words of St John the Baptist in today’s Gospel reading. Fr Deveney reflects on three ways we can make straight the way of the Lord in our own lives. Sunday 4, 7:00, 22:30; Tuesday 6, 19:00; Saturday 10,1:30, 14:30. (30 mins)Ep 3 Third Week of AdventFr Roland Colhoun, Parishes of Newtownstewart and Plumbridge, Co TyroneReflecting on this Gaudete Sunday, Fr Roland Colhoun recounts how St John the Baptist enquired of Jesus in today’s Gospel: “Are you the one that is to come or should we wait for someone else?”. Sunday 11, 7:00, 22:30; Tuesday 13, 19:00; Saturday 17, 1:30, 14:30. (30 mins)Ep 4 Fourth Week of AdventFr Bede McGregor, OP, Postulator for the Cause of Servant of God Frank Duff, Founder of the Legion of MaryThere are two names we should reflect on from this week’s Gospel reading. Firstly, “Emmanuel, God with us”. And secondly “Joseph”, a model in today’s world for what it means to be a good husband and father. Sunday 18, 7:00, 22:30; Tuesday 20, 19:00; Saturday 24, 1:30, 14:30. (30 mins)

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FOOTPRINTS IN THE WILDERNESS EWTN Gallery. In the 1600s, French Catholic missionaries set out for the New World; among them were six Jesuit priests and two laymen. (30 mins)Ep 1 - Valley of the Loire Monday 5, 21:00; Tuesday 6, 2:00, 8:00.Ep 2 - Mystique Tuesday 6, 21:00; Wednesday 7, 2:00, 8:00. Ep 3 - The Land of Cain Wednesday 7, 21:00; Thursday 8, 2:00, 8:00.Ep 4 - Valley of the Mohawks Thursday 8, 21:00; Friday 9, 2:00, 8:00.

ADVENT AT EPHESUSSpecial Programming. A glimpse into the lives of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, as they record a best selling CD of sacred music. Tuesday 6, 17:00; Thursday 8, 8:30. (30 mins)

FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY PRESENTS Christian Persecutions TodayCatholic Compass. Author and political commentator George J Marlin addresses facts surrounding Christian persecution, including the work of “Aid to the Church in Need” in the Middle East. Wednesday 7, 11:00; Saturday 10, 20:00. (1 hr)

LIVE- SOLEMN MASS OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FROM EWTNMasses & Devotionals. The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word celebrate the Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception. Thursday 8, 13:00; Encore. Thursday 8, 23:00. (1.5 hrs)

CHURCH AND THE POOR: THE SIGNS OF THE TIMEEp 2 - Come Lord Jesus: Week 2Special Programming. Fr Richard Ho Lung and the Missionaries of the Poor will show how the Signs of the Time point to Our Lord’s coming. Thursday 8, 14:30. (30 mins)

LIVE- HOMAGE TO THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Papal Events. Thursday 8, 15:00. Encore. Thursday 8, 22:00. (45 mins)

LIVE- SOLEMN MASS OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - BNSIC Masses & Devotionals. From the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D C, the Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception. Thursday 8, 17:00. (1.5 hrs)

HAIL HOLY QUEENImmaculate ConceptionSpecial Programming. Scott Hahn and Mike Aquilina explore the Church’s dogma of the Immaculate Conception. Thursday 8, 18:30. (30 mins)

MADE FOR LIFESpecial Programming. A look at the gift of children and the need that a child has for both mother and father in their lives. Thursday 8, 22:45. (15 mins)

THE CLOAK OF JUAN DIEGOThe Story of Our Lady of GuadalupeEWTN Gallery. The appearance of Our Lady in Mexico and the miraculous image she left imprinted on the simple tilma worn by Juan Diego. Friday 9, 21:00; Saturday 10, 2:00, 8:00. (30 mins)

ANGELS OF GOD EWTN Original Production. Continued, with Fr John Horgan. (30 min) Ep 12 - Angels in the Book of Revelation Sunday 11, 2:30.Ep 13 - The Nine Choirs of Angels Monday 12, 2:30.Ep 14 - Angels in the Lives of the Saints Tuesday 13, 2:30.

ADVENT REFLECTIONS Ep 3 Third Week of AdventSpecial Programming. Sunday 11, 7:00, 22:30; Tuesday 13, 19:00; Saturday 17, 1:30, 14:30. (30 mins)

JORDAN’S CHRISTIANS: PEOPLE OF THE HOLY LANDEWTN Presents. The history of the Catholic Church in Jordan. Sunday 11, 16:00; Thursday 15, 9:00; Friday 16, 3:00; Saturday 17, 21:00. (1 hr)

CHRIST COMES IN HISTORY, MYSTERY AND MAJESTY: REFLECTIONS ON ADVENT WITH HIS EMINENCE, TIMOTHY CARDINAL DOLAN Ep 3 Christ Comes to Us in HistorySpecial Programming. Sunday 11, 20:00; Wednesday 14, 3:30. (30 mins)

IN CONCERT: MAGNIFICAT IN C MAJORIn Concert. Leading Baroque conductor Tom Koopman conducts German composer Johann Kuhnau’s Magnificat in C Major. Monday 12, 6:00. (1.5 hrs)

LIVE - HOLY MASS ON THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPEPapal Events. Encore. Monday 12, 23:00. (2 hrs)

1531-A STORY THAT IS NOT FINISHED YETSpecial Programming. Learn about the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Mexico. Monday 12, 21:00. (1.5 hrs)

PASSIONATELY LOVING THE WORLD: ORDINARY AMERICANS LIVING THE SPIRITUALITY OF ST JOSEMARIA EWTN Gallery. The spirituality of Opus Dei and its founder, Saint Josemaría Escrivá. Tuesday 13, 2:00, 8:00. (30 mins)

KEEPER OF A GIFTEWTN Gallery. The Christopher’s founder, Father James Keller, M M, interviews opera and movie star Mario Lanza. Tuesday 13, 21:00; Wednesday 14, 2:00, 8:00. (30 mins)

VIRTUES: SEVEN HABITS OF CHAMPIONSEWTN Original Production. Dr Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a meditation on the four moral virtues – fortitude, prudence, justice and temperance – as well as the three theological virtues of faith, hope and charity. (30 mins) Ep 1 - Introduction to the Virtues Wednesday 14, 2:30.Ep 2 - Cardinal Virtue of Prudence Thursday 15, 2:30.Ep 3 - Cardinal Virtue of Justice Friday 16, 2:30.Ep 4 - Cardinal Virtue of TemperanceSaturday 17, 2:30.

CONVERSATION WITH CARDINAL DOLAN Special Programming. From the Archdiocese of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan comments on topics and current events. Wednesday 14, 10:00. (1 hr)

CALLED TO COMMUNION Catholic Compass. What’s stopping you from becoming Catholic? Convert Dr David Anders answers that question and more when he takes calls from non-Catholics. Wednesday 14, 11:00; Saturday 17, 20:00. (1 hr)

PURE IN HEARTEWTN Gallery. The history and work of “Pure of Heart”, a Catholic apostolate that has expanded from Dublin, Ireland, to spread abroad the Catholic Church’s teachings on love, purity, chastity, and human sexuality. Wednesday 14, 21:00 Thursday 15, 2:00, 8:00. (30 mins)

CHURCH AND THE POOR: THE SIGNS OF THE TIMEEp 3 - Come Lord Jesus: Week 3Special Programming. Continued, with Fr Richard Ho Lung and the Missionaries of the Poor. Thursday 15, 14:30. (30 mins)

FRIAR ALESSANDRO: VOICE OF JOY EWTN Gallery. The young Franciscan tenor reflects on his developing “fame” and prepares for the release of his second album. Thursday 15, 21:00 Friday 16, 2:00, 8:00. (30 mins)

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40 HOURSEWTN Gallery. While completing a required 40 hours of service at a soup kitchen,16 year-old Christina finds a friend in another volunteer with a checkered past. Friday 16, 21:00; Saturday 17, 2:00, 8:00. (30 mins)

COUSINS IN CHRIST: FAMILY CHRISTMAS Music Specials. A collection of favourite Christmas songs including Silent Night and Away in a Manger. Saturday 17, 16:00. (1 hr)

MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARYDramatisation by Fr Patrick Peyton’s Family Theatre.

The Annunciation Special Programming. Saturday 17, 19:00; Sunday 18, 10:30. (30 mins) The Nativity Special Programming. Tuesday 20, 8:40; Friday 23, 7:00. (30 mins)The VisitationSpecial Programming. Wednesday 21, 3:00. (30 mins)

IN CONCERT: BAROQUE CHRISTMAS CONCERTIn Concert. The Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, the German Brass, and the Freiburg Cathedral Boys Choir perform Bach, Handel and Mozart. Saturday 17, 22:00; Wednesday 21, 14:00. (1 hr)

VIRTUES: SEVEN HABITS OF CHAMPIONS EWTN Original Production. Continued, with Dr Marcellino D’Ambrosio. (30 mins) Ep 5 - Cardinal Virtue of Fortitude Sunday 18, 2:30. Ep 6 - Theological Virtue of Faith Monday 19, 2:30. Ep 7 - Theological Virtue of Hope Tuesday 20, 2:30.Ep 8 - Theological Virtue of Charity Wednesday 21, 2:30.

JOY OF MUSICChristmas in BavariaSpecial Programming. Diane Bish performs in historic churches and cathedrals in Austria and Germany. Sunday 18, 0:30. (30 mins)

ADVENT REFLECTIONS, Ep 4 Fourth Week of AdventSpecial Programming. Sunday 18, 7:00, 22:30; Tuesday 20, 19:00; Saturday 24, 1:30, 14:30. (30 mins)

JOY OF MUSICA Danube Christmas CelebrationSpecial Programming. Diane Bish performs the sounds of Christmas in Hungary, Austria, and Germany. Sunday 18, 7:30. (30 mins

KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS, A CATHOLICS COME HOME SPECIAL PRESENTATION Special Programming. A tour behind the scenes of the making of “Santa’s Priority”, a Christmas evangomercial. Sunday 18, 2:00; Monday 19, 20:30; Tuesday 20, 14:30. (30 mins)

G K CHESTERTON’S “THE SURPRISE”Special Programming. A fascinating story spun around a travelling playwright who creates a set of puppets to perform one of his plays. Sunday 18, 3:00; Friday 23, 21:00; Sunday 25, 9:00. (2 hrs)

GIFT OF PEACE: THE FIRST SIX CHAPTERS OF THE GOSPEL OF LUKE Special Programming. Leonardo Defilippis portrays the first six chapters of the Gospel of St Luke. Sunday 18, 6:00; Monday 19, 14:00; Tuesday 27, 8:00. (1 hr)

A TIME TO REMEMBERSpecial Programming. The story of a young boy who develops his gift of song, with the help of a beloved priest.Sunday 18, 9:00; Saturday 24, 2:00; Sunday 25, 20:30. (1.5 hrs) ICONS: WINDOWS ONTO HEAVEN Special Programming. Fr Jacob Restrick explains the symbolism in icons. (30 mins) Annunciation Pt. 1 Sunday 18, 11:30. Annunciation Pt. 2 Monday 19, 11:30.

FEASTS & SEASONS Christmas & EpiphanySpecial Programming. Joanna Bogle shares some of her favourite crafts and traditions. Sunday 18, 14:30; Tuesday 20, 7:00; Wednesday 21, 19:00; Monday 26, 11:30. (30 mins)

IN CONCERT: SING NOEL! A CHRISTMAS CONCERTIn Concert. From Ottawa, Canada, a performance by the Thirteen Strings Candlelight Orchestra, the Seventeen Voyces choir and the Children’s Choir from the Ecole Secondaire De La Salle. Sunday 18, 15:30; Wednesday 21, 20:00. (1.5 hrs)

MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY WITH FR DALEY NativitySpecial Programming. Fr Jacques meditates on the event of the Birth of our Lord. Sunday 18, 17:30; Thursday 22, 3:30; Saturday 24, 22:30. (30 mins)

CHRIST COMES IN HISTORY, MYSTERY AND MAJESTY: REFLECTIONS ON ADVENT WITH HIS EMINENCE, TIMOTHY CARDINAL DOLANEp 4 Christ Comes in His SaintsSpecial Programming. Sunday 18, 20:00; Wednesday 21, 3:30. (30 mins)

FR RUTLER: STORIES OF HYMNSO Come O Come EmmanuelSpecial Programming. Father George Rutler explains why the Incarnation should banish our fears. Sunday 18, 20:30; Tuesday 20, 2:00. (30 mins)

EWTN’S VATICAN REPORTChristmas SpecialSpecial Programming. Discover preparations at St Peter’s, a tour of the markets and manger scenes around the world. Sunday 18, 22:00; Monday 19, 7:30; Friday 23, 17:00. (30 mins)

LIVE- HOMAGE TO THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Father presides over the traditional homage to Mary Immaculate in Rome’s Piazza di Spagna. Thursday 8, 15:00. Encore. Thursday 8, 22:00.(45 mins)

LIVE- HOLY MASS ON THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPECelebrated by Pope Francis. Monday 12, 17:00 2:00. Encore. Monday 12, 23:00. (2 hrs)

LIVE- SOLEMN MASS OF CHRISTMAS EVE IN ROMESolemnity of the Birth of Our Lord: Mass celebrated by the Holy Father from St Peter’s Basilica. Saturday 24, 20:30 .Encore. Sunday 25, 6:00. (2 hrs)

LIVE - URBI ET ORBI: MESSAGE AND BLESSING The Holy Father gives his Christmas blessing to the city of Rome and the world. Sunday 25, 11:00 ; Encore. Sunday 25, 20:00; Monday 26, 0:30; Saturday 31, 19:00. (30 mins)

LIVE - VESPERS OF THANKSGIVING The Holy Father opens the New Year by presiding over First Vespers of Thanksgiving. Saturday 31, 16:00; Encore. Saturday 31, 21:30. (1.5 hrs)

MARIAN AND CHRISTMAS PAPAL EVENTS

SAVOURING OUR FAITHChristmas SpecialSpecial Programming. Fr Leo Patalinghug is joined by Fr Patrick Mary, MFVA, to present a special Christmas family meal. Monday 19, 0:30; Friday 23, 8:30; Saturday 24, 14:00. (30 mins)

IN CONCERT: CORRETTE’S CHRISTMAS SYMPHONIESIn Concert. Chamber ensemble La Fantasia performs the Christmas Symphonies of 18th-century French composer Michel Corrette. Monday 19, 6:00; Monday 26, 19:00. (1.5 hrs)

CHRISTMAS WITH COLLIN RAYE FEATURING ANDREA THOMASMusic Specials. Country music star Collin Raye and Andrea Thomas presents some of the most cherished songs of the Christmas season. Monday 19, 8:00; Monday 26, 3:00. (1 hr) 3

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SAINTS AND HEROESNicholas, the Boy Who Became Santa Nicholas was still a young boy when he discovered the love of Jesus and the gift of giving that changed the world. He would

eventually become the bishop of Myra. Tuesday 06, 15:30. (30 mins)

SAINTS AND HEROESJuan Diego: Messenger of GuadalupeFind out why the Blessed Mother appeared to a simple man of faith - Juan Diego - and asked him to carry her message, a message that would unite diverse peoples and change the course of history. Thursday 08, 15:45. (45 mins)

FEASTS WITH THE FRIAR: ADVENT SPECIAL Father John teaches Renata, Leopold, and Timothy about the Advent wreath and encourages the children to prepare their hearts during Advent to receive the Infant Jesus on Christmas, by making acts of love to God and to others. Friday 23, 15:30; Wednesday 21, 16:00; Monday 19, 16:00. (15 mins)

FEASTS WITH THE FRIAR: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Father John teaches his friends all about the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Monday 19, 16:15 . (15 mins)

PATH OF THE MESSIAH, PART 1Special Programming. Hosts Raymond Arroyo and Jeff Cavins travel through the Holy Land as they retrace the footsteps of Our Lord. Monday 19, 10:00; Thursday 22, 21:00; Saturday 24, 3:30. (1.5 hrs)

WOMEN OF GRACESpecial Programming. A Christmas special “Women of Grace” series with Johnette Benkovic. (30 mins)Beating the Holiday Blues, Pt. 1 Monday 19, 16:30.Beating the Holiday Blues, Pt. 2Tuesday 20, 16:30.Joy to the World: God’s Eternal Gift to Us, Pt. 1Wednesday 21, 16:30.Joy to the World: God’s Eternal Gift to Us, Pt. 2 Thursday 22, 16:30.Joy to the World: God’s Eternal Gift to Us, Pt. 3 Friday 23, 16:30.

IN CONCERT: THE KING’S SINGERS - CHRISTMAS In Concert. One of the world’s most celebrated ensembles performs Christmas classics. Monday 19, 17:00; Wednesday 21, 4:00. (1 hr) LIFE OF CHRIST The SaviourSpecial Programming. Shot in Spain, a docudrama highlighting the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. Monday 19, 19:00; Tuesday 20, 10:00; Thursday 22, 2:00. (1.5 hrs)

THE GREAT MR HANDELSpecial Programming. This classic film reveals how Georg Friedrich Handel rose above illness and money worries to compose the beloved oratorio, Messiah. Monday 19, 21:00; Thursday 22, 8:00. (2 hrs) LIFE IS WORTH LIVINGSuperman & ChristmasSpecial Programming. Archbishop Sheen presents a unique comparison of fantasy and truth. As he reflects on the breakthrough in history that was the birth of a Child. Tuesday 20, 0:30. (30 mins)

LIVING RIGHT WITH DR. RAYCelebrating ChristmasSpecial Programming. Dr Ray and guests will give tips to help you stay focused on Christ during the sometimes tense and hectic Christmas holidays. Tuesday 20, 3:00, 22:00; Saturday 24, 16:00. (1 hr)

THEATRE OF THE WORDA Morning Star ChristmasSpecial Programming. Several one-act performances on the Christmas spirit presented by the Morning Star Players. Tuesday 20, 4:00; Wednesday 21, 10:00. (1 hr)

IN CONCERT: A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - O MAGNUM MYSTERIUMIn Concert. Music for the Christmas season is performed by the Corydon Singers and His Majesty’s Sagbutts and Cornetts. Tuesday 20, 8:00. (40 mins)

WORD MADE FLESHSpecial Programming. Tuesday 20, 11:30. (30 mins)

FOWLER SISTERS: CHRISTMAS GIFT Music Specials. The Fowler Sisters present a musical gift celebrating the birth of Christ. Tuesday 20, 14:00; Wednesday 21, 8:00. (30 mins)

CHRISTMAS IN HARVARD SQUARE: THE BOYS OF ST PAUL’S CHOIR SCHOOL Special Programming. Based in Massachusetts, St Paul’s Choir School is the only Catholic boys’ choir school in the US. Tuesday 20, 17:00; Wednesday 21, 22:30; Friday 23, 8:00; Sunday 25, 18:30;Tuesday 27, 2:00. (30 mins)

JOYFUL HOUR Special Programming. The story of Joseph and Mary through the Rosary. Featuring actor Pat O’Brien and family. Tuesday 20, 21:00; Thursday 22, 10:00; Saturday 24, 0:30; Monday 26, 17:00. (1 hr)

CHRISTOPHER CLASSIC CHRISTMAS Special Programming.The Christophers’ founder Father James Keller, MM, joins Snooky Lanson, June Valli, Mario Lanza, Rosalind Russell and Danny Thomas for a celebration of the Christmas season. Wednesday 21, 0:30; Thursday 22, 19:00; Saturday 24, 7:00; Monday 26, 21:00. (30 mins)

LUKE: MEEK SCRIBE OF CHRISTHistorical Background of Infancy NarrativesSpecial Programming. Host Dr Timothy O’Donnell explains St Luke’s focus on God’s Mercy. Wednesday 21, 2:00. (30 mins)

THE PROMISESpecial Programming. A touching and insightful dramatisation of Gospel events relatingthe Annunciation and birth of Christ. Wednesday 21, 7:00; Friday 23, 0:30, 17:30; Sunday 25, 11:30; Tuesday 27, 14:30. (30 mins)

EWTN THEOLOGY ROUNDTABLECatholic Compass. Colin Donovan and EWTN’s staff theologians tackle today’s issues of ecclesiastical significance. Wednesday 21, 11:00, 15:30. (1 hr)

THE LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS FLOWERSpecial Programming. A splendid animated tale highlighted by traditional Mexican music.Wednesday 21, 15:30; Saturday 24, 8:00. (1 hr)

ST LUKE’S GOSPEL WITH FRANCES HOGANThe Incredible Birth of JesusSpecial Programming. Frances Hogan discusses OurLord’s birth as the prophecy fulfillment in the House of David to bring Israel hope, conquer sin and restore our fellowship with God. Thursday 22, 0:30; Friday 23, 19:00. (30 mins)

LIFE IS WORTH LIVINGSawdust BrainsSpecial Programming. Archbishop Fulton J Sheen explains the effect of Christmas on the world. Thursday 22, 7:00. (30 mins)

CHURCH AND THE POOR: THE SIGNS OF THE TIMEEp 4 - Come Lord Jesus: Week 4Special Programming. Continued, with Fr Richard Ho Lung and the Missionaries of the Poor. Thursday 22, 14:30. (30 mins)

IN CONCERT: BACH’S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO (COLLEGIUM VOCALE GENT) In Concert Recorded live at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, the Collegium Vocale Gent presents Bach’s famous cantatas. Friday 23, 2:00. (2 hrs 30 mins)

JOY OF MUSIC: A MUSICAL JOURNEYOF CHRISTMASMusic Specials. Diane Bish celebrates Christmas performing in Austria and Germany’s majestic churches and cathedrals. Friday 23, 6:00; Monday 26, 1:00. (1 hr)

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THE FIRST CHRISTMAS Special Programming. A colourful, claymation production, narrated by Christopher Plummer, that tells the traditional story of the birth of Jesus. Saturday 24, 9:30; Monday 26, 16:00. (30 mins)

SAN JUAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR PRESENTS: SIEMPRE NAVIDADMusic Specials. The San Juan Children’s Choir celebrates Christmas with music from around the world. Saturday 24, 10:00; Sunday 25, 14:30. (1 hr)

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2015Music Specials. An encore of last year’s annual Christmas concert. Saturday 24, 11:00. (1.5 hrs)

ST LUKE’S GOSPEL WITH FRANCES HOGANThe Birth and Circumcision of JesusSpecial Programming. Frances Hogan reveals the events that brought about the birth of the Messiah in Bethlehem of Judea. Saturday 24, 19:00; Monday 26, 21:30. (30 mins)

FR RUTLER: STORIES OF HYMNS O Come All Ye FaithfulSpecial Programming. Fr George Rutler reflects back to one of the most colourful scenes in Scottish history. Saturday 24, 20:00; Monday 26, 2:30. (30 mins)

THE WORD IS BORN: CHRISTMAS WITH THE LOUISVILLE CHORUS Music Specials. The choir performs in the historic Saint Martin of Tours Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Saturday 24, 15:30; Sunday 25, 22:00. (30 mins)

LIVE- SOLEMN MASS OF CHRISTMAS EVE IN ROMEPapal Events. Saturday 24, 20:30. Encore. Sunday 25, 6:00.(2 hrs)

MIDNIGHT MASS FROM THE HOLY LANDMasses & Devotionals. Holy Mass celebrating the Feast of the Incarnation, live from the Holy Land. Saturday 24, 23:00. (3 hrs)

LUKE: MEEK SCRIBE OF CHRIST The Birth of Jesus, Presentation, and His Messianic IdentitySpecial Programming. Dr Timothy O’Donnell on the infancy narrative from Mary’s purification to the Baptism in the Jordan. Sunday 25, 2:00. (30 mins)

THE CHURCH AND THE POOR: CARIBBEAN CHRISTMASSpecial Programming. The Missionaries of the Poor celebrate the Birth of Christ with joyous melodies and vibrant presentations with a Caribbean Spirit. Sunday 25, 2:30; Thursday 29, 14:30. (30 mins)

LIVE - CHORAL MEDITATIONS ON THE NATIVITYMusic Specials. Live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D C. Sunday 25, 3:00. (30 mins)

LIVE - SOLEMN MASS OF CHRISTMAS EVE - BNSICMASS (SPECIAL). Live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D C. Sunday 25, 3:30. (2 hrs)

JOY OF MUSICChristmas in the Holy LandSpecial Programming. Diane Bish visits the Holy Land at Christmas time. Sunday 25, 5:30. (30 mins)

LIVE - URBI ET ORBI: MESSAGE AND BLESSING Papal Events. Sunday 25, 11:00 ; Encore Sunday 25, 20:00; Monday 26, 0:30; Saturday 31, 19:00. (30 mins)

LIVE - SOLEMN MASS OF CHRISTMAS (EWTN)Masses & Devotionals. The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word celebrate. Sunday 25, 13:00; Encore. Sunday 25, 23:00. (1.5 hrs)

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2016Music Specials. The annual Christmas concert presented by the Catholic University of America. Sunday 25, 15:30; Monday 26, 6:00. (1.5 hrs)

LIVE - SOLEMN MASS OF CHRISTMAS DAY (BNSIC)Masses & Devotionals. Sunday 25, 17:00. (1.5 hrs)

LIFE IS WORTH LIVINGThe True Meaning of ChristmasSpecial Programming. Archbishop Sheen reminds us of why we celebrate this holiest of days. Sunday 25, 22:30; Thursday 29, 7:00. (30 mins) A STAR SHALL RISESpecial Programming. A classic retelling of the story of the Three Wise Men featuring Raymond Burr and other well-known actors. Monday 26, 8:30; Tuesday 27, 21:00; Wednesday 28, 2:00. (30 mins)

COUSINS IN CHRIST: FAMILY CHRISTMAS Music Specials. Celebrate the birth of our Saviour with the Cousins in Christ, as they share a collection of favourite Christmas songs. Monday 26, 14:00. (1 hr)

SIGNS AND GLORY: THE GOSPEL OF JOHNEWTN Original Production. Dr Timothy O’Donnell, President of Christendom College, explains the Gospel of John, verse by verse. (30 mins)Ep 1 - St John 1:1 - 1:23 Tuesday 27, 2:30.Ep 2 - St John 1:24-2:12 Wednesday 28, 2:30.Ep 3 - St John 2:13-3:21 Thursday 29, 2:30. Ep 4 - St John 3:22-4:42 Friday 30, 2:30.Ep 5 - St John 4:43-5:40 Saturday 31, 2:30.

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FEASTS & SEASONS New Year’s Eve & the Feasts of St Silvester & Conversion of St PaulSpecial Programming. Joanna Bogle provides a variety of crafts and recipes to help Catholics celebrate the New Year. Wednesday 28, 8:00; Thursday 29, 22:00; Saturday 31, 15:30. (30 mins)

JERZY POPIELUSZKO – MESSENGER OF THE TRUTHCatholic Compass. The story of Blessed Fr Jerzy Popieluszko, who spoke out against communism in Poland despite threats against his own life. Wednesday 28, 11:00.; Saturday 31, 20:00. (1.5 hrs)

SAINTS AMONG US: RESTORING THE ORDER OF THE SACRAMENTSEWTN Gallery. A movement that advocates for children to receive Confirmation before First Communion. Wednesday 28, 21:00; Thursday 29, 2:00, 8:00. (30 mins)

RUSSIA’S CATHOLICS EWTN Presents. The current state of the Catholic Church and Faith in Russia and the years of persecution Catholics and Orthodox Christians suffered during the country’s Communist rule. Thursday 29, 9:00; Friday 30, 3:00. (1 hr)

MIRACLE HUNTEREWTN Gallery. Michael O’Neill presents the life of Sister Marie Mandat Grancey, who discovered the house of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus, Turkey. Thursday 29, 21:00; Friday 30, 2:00, 8:00. (30 mins)

MEET THE LEGIONEWTN Gallery. The history and mission of The Legion of Mary: one of the largest worldwide lay Catholic organisations, currently found in over 171 countries. Friday 30, 21:00; Saturday 31, 2:00, 8:00. (30 mins) LIVE - VESPERS OF THANKSGIVING” Papal Events. Saturday 31, 16:00; Encore. Saturday 31, 21:30. (1.5 hrs)

ST LUKE’S GOSPEL WITH FRANCES HOGANMary, Fulfillment of the Temple and Ark of the CovenantSpecial Programming. Frances Hogan explains the angelic announcements of Jesus and John as revelations regarding their identities and missions. Saturday 31, 17:30. (30 mins)

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