Ash Wednesday 2019

Greetings in Christ fellow Catholics!

Every Lent I pick a few new books to read, along with old favorites. This year (as with some years past) I am devoting my reading and prayers to the Poor Souls in Purgatory and the conversion of sinners. After having watched a weeks worth of EWTN's "Women of Grace" featuring the Catholic author Susan Tassone, I decided to read some of her books this year. 

1) "Praying with the Saints for the Holy Souls in Purgatory" 

2) "Day by Day for the Holy Souls in Purgatory" 

3) "St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Holy Souls in Purgatory" 

4) "St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Conversion of Sinners" 

Would love to hear from other Catholics what they are reading this Lenten season. 


God bless!

In Christ, 

Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner 

TWO EWTN Press Releases!

EWTN Wins Two Gabriel Awards Including Religious Television Station of the Year

Irondale, AL – EWTN Global Catholic Network has been awarded a Gabriel Award for Religious Television Station of the year for its total programming and community service in the prestigious annual competition sponsored by the Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals. In addition, “EWTN News Nightly,” the Network’s nightly news show, won a Gabriel for “Single News Story Series National Release.”

 

“This award acknowledges the years of hard work by dedicated Catholic media professionals who are truly playing their part in the “new Evangelization,“ said EWTN President & COO Doug Keck. “We have assembled the hardest working television team it has ever been my pleasure to work with – including Vice President of Programming Peter Gagnon, Vice President of Spanish Language Production and Marketing Enrique Duprat and Director of Acquisitions John Elson -- and definitely the most faith filled!”

 

The Gabriel Awards, which are open to both secular and religious television and radio stations and producers in the U.S. and Canada, will be presented Thursday, June 19 at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

EWTN Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw was especially pleased to win a Gabriel because it honors the Network, now in its 33^rd year, for uplifting and nourishing the human spirit, for affirming the dignity of human persons, and for recognizing and upholding such values as community, creativity, tolerance, justice, compassion and dedication to excellence.

 

“We are honored that the Catholic Academy has recognized EWTN and its employees for upholding such values," Warsaw said. "We look forward to another 33 years of helping to bring the world to Christ and His Church."

 

Last year, EWTN’s viewers were treated to 148 papal events, 138 live events, 30 original series, 21 international series, 89 acquired programs, and 15 co-productions, all with one message: Jesus Christ!

 

The “EWTN News Nightly” team was equally honored to be awarded a Gabriel for their story on Saint Jerome Academy in Hyattsville, Md.

 

“As someone whose confirmation saint is the angel Gabriel, it feels great to be a Gabriel award winner,” said Wyatt Spencer, who reported the story for ENN. “This award affirms the hard work our news staff does every day.”

 

ENN, which is seen five days a week, is anchored by Brian Patrick from EWTN’s studios in Washington, D.C.

 

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 33^rd year, is available in over 230 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.

 

---AND....

EWTN Debuts New Miniseries
‘Travel Guide to Life’

Plus, Coverage of the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, a Special Live Edition of “Women of Grace,” & More

Irondale, AL – How does a nearly century old message still apply today? Father Andrew Apostoli revisits the words said to three shepherd children by the Blessed Mother with a faithful and analytical eye, and clears up many of the common questions surrounding the apparitions at Fatima. If you love Our Lady of #Fatima, you won’t want to miss Doug Keck’s interview on “Fatima for Today: The Urgent Marian Message of Hope” when “EWTN Bookmark” airs at 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 18—exclusively on #EWTN!

 

What made this Former Episcopal priest “altar” his faith? Former Anglican Fr. Jurgan Liias tells “Journey Home” Host Marcus Grodi what caused him convert to Catholicism after serving several years as a priest in the Episcopal Church. Don’t miss him recount his “Journey Home,” LIVE at 8 p.m. ET, Monday May 19—exclusively on #EWTN!

 

Book a trip through your life! Author Anthony DeStefano takes “EWTN Live” Host Fr. Mitch Pacwa on a tour of what to expect from his new mini-series “A Travel Guide to Life,” which is based on his book with the same title, which will be premiering exclusively on #EWTN next week! “EWTN Live” airs at 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 14.

 

A victory cheer for college Catholics everywhere! Victoria Rogers makes no secret of the fact that she loves her Catholic faith, and she and the rest of the members of the Catholic Student Association at Samford University join “Life on the Rock” co-hosts Fr. Mark & Doug Barry to discuss what their group does to keep Catholicism on their college’s campus! Stay after class and join Samford’s Catholic Student Association for a special “Life on the Rock,” LIVE at 9 p.m. ET, Friday, May 16—exclusivley on #EWTN!

 

The most important meal of the day just got a little more important! Wake up for a second helping of this year’s annual “National Catholic Prayer Breakfast” in Washington, D.C when #EWTN airs this encore presentation at 10:30 a.m .ET, Thursday, May 15! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.       

 

Calling all “Women of Grace” fans! This week, Johnnette Benkovic is inviting YOU to a special LIVE episode of “Women of Grace!” Tune in at 11 a.m. ET, Friday, May 16 LIVE, or view the encore  later that evening at 11:30 p.m. ET—exclusively on #EWTN!

 

Set your GPS  for “Heaven.” Author Anthony DeStefano is your personal travel agent who will expertly help you navigate the landmarks and potholes you’ll encounter while attempting to reach your destination! Meet your “Travel Guide to Life” when the first part of this miniseries  begins at 6:30 p.m. ET, Monday, May 19, and will air at the same time each night through Saturday, May 24—exclusively on #EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder. (You can also purchase the book at http://bit.ly/1mRFFXm.)

EWTN Press Release: Johnnette Benkovic

Johnnette Benkovic

Joins EWTN On A Full-Time Basis

Irondale, AL –Johnnette Benkovic, popular host of “Women of Grace” on EWTN television and radio as well as many other series, has joined the staff of the EWTN Global Catholic Network on a full-time basis.

 

“This is the culmination of a great relationship that has existed for over 25 years,” said EWTN Executive Vice President & COO Doug Keck. “Now, in addition to her exciting series, Johnnette can expand into other projects for EWTN such as the recent ‘Women of Grace” special, which was shot during the 2013 EWTN Family Celebration.”

 

 “Johnnette has been with EWTN almost from the beginning,” said EWTN President & Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw. “She is a woman of great faith and great talent and EWTN is proud to have her even more closely aligned with the Network than ever before as a member of our staff.”

 

Said Benkovic: “I’ve had the privilege of working with Mother Angelica and EWTN since 1988 – so this just seemed like a natural step. I am confident that this wonderful opportunity will only enhance our mission to women through the Women of Grace® Apostolate. I am very excited about a number of new projects that are in the works, so stay tuned!”

Viewers will also want to log into the EWTN Religious Catalogue, which will now offer many of the books featured on the show as well as the “Women of Grace” programs themselves.

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 32^nd year, is available in over 230 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.