EWTN Introduces Radio Essentials

Introducing EWTN Radio Essentials

A Spiritual Powerhouse for Listeners in this Difficult Time

Irondale, AL (EWTN) – EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network announces the launch of EWTN Radio Essentials.

“To assist listeners struggling to cope with the closing of so many churches due to the coronavirus pandemic, EWTN has temporarily transformed EWTN Radio Classics into EWTN Radio Essentials, a one-stop source for Mass and devotions,” said EWTN Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw. “On this channel, listeners will have the opportunity hear Mass eight times per day beginning at 8 a.m. ET. As people of faith know, prayer is what will get us all through this difficult time.”

Between Masses, listeners can join in various devotions, such as the Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, the Angelus, St. Michael’s Chaplet, and more. The schedule also includes programs featuring the wisdom of spiritual icons like Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Father Groeschel, Fr. Andrew Apostoli, Fr. George Rutler, and, of course, Mother Angelica.

You can find both EWTN Global Catholic Radio and EWTN Radio Essentials by downloading the EWTN app and clicking on “Live Streams” and then scrolling down to either “Listen Live – EWTN Radio” or “Listen Live – Radio Essentials.” Alternatively, you can access the channel online, by going to www.ewtn.com, clicking on Radio at the top of the page, then “Listen Live,” and finally click on “United States” where you will see a drop-down menu with “Radio Essentials.”

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 38th year, is the largest religious media network in the world. EWTN’s 11 global TV channels are broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a day, seven days a week to over 300 million television households in more than 145 countries and territories. EWTN platforms also include radio services transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, and over 500 domestic and international AM & FM radio affiliates; a worldwide shortwave radio service; one of the largest Catholic websites in the U.S.; electronic and print news services, including Catholic News Agency, “The National Catholic Register” newspaper, and several global news wire services; as well as EWTN Publishing, its book publishing division.

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

Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Day - here anyway.

I have a great love for the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and have recently been reading more of his homilies and powerful quotes made by this wonderful priest as well as digging out my copies of "Life of Christ" and "This is the Mass" both by Sheen.

I (like so many others) eagerly await the day when the Church officially declares him a Saint.  I have no doubt that will happen- I just hope it's soon!
So today is "Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Day" here at Connecticut Catholic Corner!

Here is a wonderful video of a 1941 Easter Mass (Traditional), narrated by (then) Mgr. Fulton Sheen- including Gregorian Chant.  Lovely.

Sheen quotes:

"The Church is like Noah's ark that was full of both clean and unclean animals. It must have had an unholy smell, and yet it was carrying eight persons to salvation. The world today is tearing up the photographs of a good society, a good family, a happy, individual personal life. But the Church is keeping the negatives. And when the moment comes when the world wants a reprint, we will have them."

"The Rosary is the best therapy for these distraught, unhappy, fearful, and frustrated souls, precisely because it involves the simultaneous use of three powers: the physical, the vocal, and the spiritual, and in that order."

 God bless you Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen for all you've done for the Church in teaching and reaching people with the love of God and the message of the Church.

EWTN Press Release: Don't miss these EWTN television shows...

EWTN: Father Barron's "Seven Last Words of Christ;" Three Types of Human Hearts;
Divine Mercy Series & More!

Irondale, AL – What was Christ trying to tell us as he was dying? Fr. Barron explains the powerful meaning behind “The Seven Last Words of Christ.” Look for it when it airs at 8 a.m. ET, Friday, March 29—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.      

 

Witness the mystery of God’s Divine Mercy: Fr. Bal Udumala begins his series on Divine Mercy with a biography on St. Faustina, and how her visions have forever altered the way Catholics view final judgment and salvation. Watch the first episode of “God of Mercy,” at 6:30 p.m. ET, Monday, April 1—exclusively  on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.      

Do you have what it takes to be a “good knight?” According to Thomas Sullivan’s latest book, “The Sacrament of Confirmation in the Kingdom Family of God,” all confirmed Catholics have taken a vow of knighthood to protect and serve the Church—and must act now! To find out more, watch  “EWTN Bookmark” with Host Doug Keck at 9 a.m. ET, Sunday, March 31—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.      

Bishop Fulton Sheen delivers a “heart-to-heart” talk on Good Friday! Join Bishop Sheen as he mediates on the “three types of human hearts” that were involved during Christ’s crucifixion. “Life is Worth Living”  airs at 10:30 p.m. ET, Friday , March 29—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.      

 

Have you seen Doug Barry’s one-man Passion Play? If not, you don’t know what you are missing! See Radix’s “Passion,” an emotional one-man show performed by “Life on the Rock” Co-Host Doug Barry, which follows Christ’s life from His birth to His resurrection. The program airs at 10 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 28—exclusively on EWTN!   Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.      

 

Join Pope Francis as he celebrates his first Easter Vigil Mass from St. Peter’s Square! Airs live at 4 p.m. ET, Saturday March 30, with an encore at midnight. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.      

 

EWTN celebrates Easter with Pope Francis! Don’t miss our new Pope’s first Easter Sunday Mass. Airs live from St. Peter’s Square at 4 a.m. ET, with an encore at 7 p.m. ET, Sunday, March 31. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.      

EWTN: Archbishop Fulton Sheen Special

EWTN to Air Personal Story
Of Archbishop Fulton Sheen
One of the 20th Century’s Most Influential Voices


Irondale, AL – After Archbishop Fulton Sheen won an Emmy in 1952 for “Most Outstanding Television Personality,” he famously quipped, “I feel it is time I pay tribute to my four writers – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.”

Now, EWTN is proud to introduce a new generation to this superstar priest, who inspired millions – both on television and in print media – by the way he lived and by the witness he gave to his personal relationship with God. The new movie, “Servant of All,” produced by the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation, will premiere on EWTN at 8 p.m. ET, Sunday, Dec. 11; with encores at 3 p.m. ET, Monday, Dec. 12; and 6 p.m. ET, Saturday, Dec. 17.

The Dec. 11 premiere will be preceded at 7 p.m. ET by an episode of EWTN's “Sunday Night Prime” television program, which will be dedicated Archbishop Sheen’s Cause for Canonization. Don't miss Host Fr. Benedict Groeschel's interviews with Msgr. Stanley Deptula, Executive Director of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation, and Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR, Vice-Postulator of Sheen’s Cause for Canonization.

To purchase “Servant of All” from EWTN Religious Catalogue, please click here, http://bit.ly/t98TVp. To purchase other EWTN programs about Archbishop Sheen; episodes of Sheen’s famous TV show, “Life is Worth Living;” and books by Archbishop Sheen, please click here, http://bit.ly/sJneyy. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 30th year, is available in over 160 million television households in more than 140 countries and territories. With its direct broadcast satellite television and radio services, AM & FM radio networks, worldwide short-wave radio station, Internet website www.ewtn.com, electronic and print news services, and publishing arm, EWTN is the largest religious media network in the world.

Tell them it's a sin!

We are all sinners, but we are not all 'repenters' (if that's not a word it should be). Today people have redefine what is sin. Abortion? That's not murder, it's choice! Gay marriage? That's not an abomination to God, it's love! Euthanasia? It's not killing, it's mercy! Does society today even know what sin is anymore?!

During mass tonight I was reflecting on the readings as I usually do. The Old Testament reading prompted this post.

Ezekiel 33: 7 - 9
7 "So you, son of man, I have made a watchman for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me.
8 If I say to the wicked, O wicked man, you shall surely die, and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand.
9 But if you warn the wicked to turn from his way, and he does not turn from his way; he shall die in his iniquity, but you will have saved your life.

Did you get that last bit? The sinners blood will be on YOUR hands IF you didn't warn them about sin. Catholics are you speaking up about sin in society today or have you been bullied into thinking 'tolerance' means you have to shut up? Have you been told you are homophobic because you oppose gay marriage? (I've yet to see anyone who is afraid of a gay person- such a ridiculous argument). Have you been told that to "love your neighbor" you must not only tolerate gay marriage but accept it and want it taught to your children in public school? Have you been told to "mind your own business" when the topic of abortion comes up? Have you heard other Catholics say things like "I'm against abortion BUT I think it's a choice for other women"? It's not a choice, it's a death sentence to an innocent pre-born human being. Murder is sin. Supporting the "choice" of murder is a sin too. If you're not warning people of these sins, it will be on you one day.

Have you heard any of these things? Has anyone said them to you? They have to me and my response is "If I didn't love you, I wouldn't bother sharing the Word of God with you."

To love your neighbor as yourself is wanting what's best for them. The best for them is Jesus Christ. Gay marriage is not love, its sin. If I hated you I would accept and tolerate your sins, but I love you so I will NOT accept or tolerate your sin.

Scripture clearly tells us to WARN the sinner of their sin- they may not know what they are doing is sin unless you tell them. Do NOT beat them over the head with your bible or catechism. That does nothing but irritate people. SHARE the love of God with people. Share how much God hates sin and wants people to repent and turn to Him. Share the beauty of your Catholic faith. Don't keep it some guarded secret! Don't miss the opportunity to share God with another person.

Catholics have the most amazing blessings from God in our Sacraments. One of them is Confession/Reconciliation. This is a gift, a gift we need to embrace and put to use in our lives. We sin, we sin daily in ways we recognize and sometimes in ways we don't at first recognize. Sin separates us from God, but Confession brings us back. If you have supported gay marriage, abortions, euthanasia and more you need to confess these things and you can be forgiven. Don't fall for society redefining everything and telling you these things aren't sins, they are! Look at yourself, see your sins and confess them.

Sin leads to death...eternal death. But our Loving Father in Heaven has given us the choice to choose life or death. Choose life. Go to Confession, have your sins forgiven. There is nothing that God won't forgive you for if you repent and truly seek forgiveness for your sins. He knows you're a sinner, He's just waiting for your confession.

From the wonderful Archbishop Fulton Sheen...(you don't want to miss this)
Part 1



Part 2




Part 3




Part 4



I love Archbishop Sheen's final words...

"If you had never sinned, you never could call Jesus 'Savior'."

Powerful.