EWTN Press Release: New Animated Pro-Life Feature

EWTN Premieres New Animated Pro-Life Feature: 'Skiff and AJ's
Fantastic Voyage'

Plus: Live Coverage of Canada's March for Life,
The Story of Blessed John Duns Scotus, & More.

Irondale, AL –A triumphant return home: Catholic revert Leslie Blackwell shares what called her to make her “Journey Home” to the Catholic Church again. Don’t miss Marcus Grodi host “The Journey Home” LIVE at 8 p.m. ET, Monday, May 12—exclusively on EWTN!  Find EWTN near you using www.ewtn.com/channelfinder

 

March as though someone’s life depends on it! Archbishop Terrence Prendergast talks with “EWTN Live” Host Fr. Mitch Pacwa about the upcoming March for Life taking place in his own Archdiocese of Ottawa. If you’re pro-life, then you “Ottawa-tch this exclusive interview on “EWTN Live” at 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 7—on #EWTN! Find EWTN near you using www.ewtn.com/channelfinder

 

This lively animated special will be getting off to a “rocky” start! Producers of “Skiff and AJ’s Fantastic Voyage,” Brian Shields & Rich Mauro, join “Life on the Rock” Co-hosts Fr. Mark & Doug Barry  to introduce this new pro-life feature designed to show kids just how remarkable life is—even before birth! Watch “Life on the Rock” LIVE at 8 p.m. ET, May 9 & then stay tuned for the premiere of “Skiff and AJ’s Fantastic Voyage”—which airs exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN near you using www.ewtn.com/channelfinder

 

You won’t find this “sun dance” story at a film festival! Only “EWTN Bookmark” Host Doug Keck & Michael LaCourte  will discuss “The Miracle of the Dancing Sun,” which is a companion book to the animated feature, “The Day the Sun Danced” – a colorful and interactive way to teach children about the apparitions at Fatima. Watch a new “EWTN Bookmark” at 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 11—exclusively on EWTN! Book and video now available @EWTN Religious Catalogue: (http://bit.ly/1kJhlWz) & (http://bit.ly/1nlUXFb)

 

Can this generation stop Abortion? Yes, we Can-ada! We’re putting out the call for all pro-life Canadians to come support the National March for Life via Ottawa’s Facebook page! Let them know if you’re going to be marching in person, or in solidarity via #EWTN’s coverage of the March For Life Ottawa, which begins at 11:30 a.m. ET, Thursday, May 8! Check out their Facebook page now: http://on.fb.me/1jxHnO9

 

A fantastic voyage that’s (almost) larger than life itself! Every journey begins somewhere, and this animated feature takes you to where the start of every person’s adventure begins: the womb! Grab your kids and join Skiff and AJ as they befriend an unborn baby when they embark on “Skiff and Aj’s Fantastic Voyage!” Airs at 9 p.m. ET, Friday, May 9—after a special “Life on the Rock” only on #EWTN! Find EWTN near you using www.ewtn.com/channelfinder

 

A life that gleams with a “Sheen” of holiness! The true character of the beloved Archbishop Fulton Sheen shines through in this personal account of his life, and the lives of the viewers he reached out to in his television series “Life is Worth Living.”  Witness how Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was a “Servant of All” when this documentary airs at 10 a.m. ET, Thursday, May 8—exclusively on #EWTN! Also available via EWTN Religious Catalogue:   http://bit.ly/1mzBwqW

 

The Light of Fatima lives on today! Tune in for EWTN’s LIVE coverage of the candlelight vigil & international rosary done in celebration of Our Lady of Fatima at 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday, May 12— exclusively on #EWTN! Find EWTN near you using www.ewtn.com/channelfinder

 

He changed their perception of Mary’s conception: As a staunch defender of the Immaculate Conception, Franciscan priest and theologian Fr. John Duns Scotus was called to challenge preconceived notions about the Virgin Mary’s birth in a famous debate with Dominican scholars. See how his words will ultimately lay the groundwork for one of the Church’s dogmatic teachings when the award-winning film “Blessed Duns Scotus” air at 8 p.m. ET, Saturday, May 10—exclusively on EWTN! [Not available via Livestream or Roku] Also available through EWTN Religious Catalogue: http://bit.ly/1qbn3ax

EWTN Press Release: Canada's March for Life LIVE

EWTN's Compelte Live Coverage of the
National March for Life Canada

Plus EWTN on Pinterest, the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
& More

Irondale, AL – “It’s a Girl!” should not be a death sentence! The National March for Life Canada 2013 is spreading awareness on how “a woman’s right to choose” is actually destroying the very people they’re supposedly trying to protect! Watch this video and watch EWTN’s coverage of the March for Life Canada, starting LIVE at 11:30 a.m. ET, Thursday, May 9—only on EWTN!

 

The most important meal of the day just got more important—Join EWTN for the “National Catholic Prayer Breakfast” in Washington, D.C.  Watch inspiring talks led by Associate Professor of Law Helen Avare, JD, and Bishop Michael Sheridan. Wake up and satisfy some of your spiritual and physical hunger with the “National Catholic Prayer Breakfast!” Airs 9 a.m. ET, Friday, May 10—only on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.       

 

This volunteer has no fear that the Church’s future is in good hands! “Life on the Rock” Guest Michelle Hatfield talks about her experiences as a World Youth Day volunteer and explains to Co-Hosts Fr. Mark and Doug Barry how one of the largest Catholic youth events in the world impacted her. Don’t miss her testimony! Airs 10 p.m. ET, Thursday, Mary 9—exclusively on EWTN!   Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.       

 

Meet the Catholic “Homecoming King!” Author Tom Peterson has helped numerous Catholics find their way back to the Church and now shares what inspired him to found the organization which shares the title of his book, “Catholics Come Home!” Don’t miss Host Doug Keck’s exclusive interview on “EWTN Bookmark.” Airs 9 a.m. ET, Sunday, May 12—only on EWTN!  “Catholics Come Home” is now available from EWTN Religious Catalogue: bit.ly/10jiUj9

 

Live chastely with courage: Fr. John Harvey reminds Catholics that all are called to live chaste lives! He created the organization, “Courage,” to encourage our brothers and sisters with same sex-attraction to live safe, chaste lives.  Discover this priest’s “Profile of Courage” at 5 a.m. ET, Saturday, May 11—exclusively on EWTN.  Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.       

 

A film that features a friendship against the odds! Despite pressure from his family and his community, a young Muslim boy continues to visit his friend, a Catholic priest, and to assist him with Church preparations.  Discover a unique friendship that defied the social norms in “Son of Maryam;” Airs at 1 a.m. ET, Sunday, May 12—only on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.       

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EWTN is now on Pinterest! Right now, EWTN’s board has some inspiring Mother Angelica and Pope Francis quotes, and some delicious recipes from “Savoring our Faith” but we want YOUR opinion! Comment below and suggest some of the Pinterest boards YOU would like to see EWTN create. http://pinterest.com/ewtnnetworks/

 

Please join EWTN in praying for the repose of the soul of Rev. Joseph P. McFadden, Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA.  Funeral Mass from  Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church airs live at 10:30 A.M. ET, Wednesday, May 7. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all of the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.