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Irondale, AL – Did you know that a preponderance of major scientific discoveries over the past 400 years were made by Catholic priests? That’s just one reason that using science as a club to attack religion is ridiculous! Tune into “Bookmark” this week as Dr. Stephen Barr discusses his book, “Modern Physics and Ancient Faith,” with Host Doug Keck. Airs 5:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Sept. 21 – exclusively on EWTN. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Don’t have time to go to Church or school to study the Bible? What if five of the foremost Bible study scholars in the world came directly to your home? That’s what will happen if you record “What Every Catholic Needs to Know About the Bible.” Set your video recorders to EWTN at 4:30 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Sept. 21 – and you’ll soon be evangelizing your friends! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Padre Pio is one of the most beloved saints of modern times. Follow the life, times and events that shaped the miracles associated with this amazing priest in “Padre Pio’s San Giovanni: I Can Refuse No One.” Airs 3 a.m. ET and 6:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Sept. 21 – exclusively on EWTN. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

When told they are going to die, some people bargain with God – and sometimes God answers. Such was the case with Fr. Patrick Peyton, who was cured of TB through the intercession of Our Lady. In gratitude, he began a mission to propagate the rosary to reunite families in disarray after World War II. Find out more in “Most Unusual Man.” Airs 10 p.m. ET, Sunday, Sept. 18; 1 p.m. ET, Tuesday, Sept. 20; and 5 a.m. ET, Thursdays, Sept. 22 on EWTN. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Want to know what happened at the Vatican this week? Tune into “Vaticano.” This week, listen to Pope Benedict XVI talks about prayer and the closeness of God in hard times; hear from missionary sisters who are walking in the footsteps of giants; see an international organization laboring to nurture a culture of life; join a group of Venezuelans as they complete the pilgrimage of their dreams – and more! Airs 10 a.m. ET, Sunday, Sept. 18 – exclusively on EWTN. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Learn about the role of prayers and sacrifice in the lives of missionaries! Tune into “Threshold of Hope” with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. Airs 10 p.m. ET, Tuesday, Sept. 20 – exclusively on EWTN. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Trust Tami Kiser, a busy mom of nine, teacher, volunteer and more, to teach you how to balance your priorities so you'll have ample time for Jesus throughout your day. Her new book, “Smart Martha’s Catholic Guide for Busy Moms,” has helped thousands lead more fulfilling lives by becoming more spiritually focused. Get it from EWTN Religious Catalogue at http://bit.ly/p2bl06.

Is “Lord of the Rings” really a fundamentally religious and Catholic work? Author Joseph R. Tolkien thought so! Watch Joseph Pearce talk about the Catholicity in this famous series in EWTN’s September Home Video “Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings: a Catholic Worldview.” Available now from EWTN Religious Catalogue at http://bit.ly/qkTYB4.

Hear the top Catholic News of the week on “Register Radio.” Tune in 2 p.m. ET, Fridays; 7 p.m. ET, Saturdays; and 11 a.m. ET, Sundays – exclusively on the EWTN Radio Network. Find EWTN’s AM/FM affiliates at http://www.ewtn.com/radio/amfm.asp/

Get insights and observations about the Vatican and Rome available nowhere else! Read “Joan’s Rome,” a blog by EWTN Bureau Chief Joan Lewis. Find it here: http://www.ewtn.com/news/blog.asp?blog_ID=1.

September only! Free EWTN podcast: September 11th: A Spiritual Response. Download it – and other great podcasts – at http://www.ewtn.com/podcast/index.asp#special.