The World Needs Fatima More Than Ever

The World Needs Fatima More Than Ever

By Michelle Laque Johnson

“There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot resolve by the prayer of the holy rosary.”
So said Sister Lucia, one of the three shepherd children to whom Our Lady appeared at Fatima, Portugal in 1917, in a series of what were arguably the most important apparitions in the history of the world...

Television Highlights

National March For Life, Ottawa, Canada
May 12 11:30 AM ET
Live and complete coverage of the annual National March For Life in Ottawa, Canada.

Rosary and Candlelight Procession From The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Fatima
May 12 4:30 PM ET
From the famous site in Portugal, EWTN presents this moving candlelight vigil featuring the rosary being prayed in several languages. It’s followed by a procession at the Shrine with the statue of Our Lady of Fatima.

Holy Mass In Honor Of Our Lady Of Fatima
May 13 5 AM ET; May 13 3 PM ET
Our Lady of Fatima is honored with a special Holy Mass that includes the Blessing of the Sick, and the familiar "Adeus" wave of white handkerchiefs as parishioners bid her farewell.

Fatima With The Franciscan Missionaries Of The Eternal Word
May 12 11 PM ET
Fr. Joseph and Fr. Patrick take you to the different locations throughout Fatima where the various apparitions of the Angel of Fatima and Our Lady took place, giving you an inside look at what these messages mean today.

Servant Of The South - The Life Of Bishop Michael Portier
May 15 1:30 PM ET
A documentary on the trailblazing life of Michael Portier, the first Bishop of Mobile, who in the early 19th century, laid a foundation of faith and built a legacy that included a hospital, schools and religious orders.

Canonization Mass
May 15 4 AM ET; May 15 12 PM ET
From Rome, experience this Holy Mass with canonization of saints, the first of its kind in two years. Blessed Charles de Foucauld and six other holy figures will be recognized as saints by the Church.

True Devotion To Mary
May 16 - May 19 5:30 PM ET
The book that was credited as a 'decisive turning point' for John Paul II, Fr. Frederick Miller introduces St. Louis De Montfort's 1712 spiritual classic--a total consecration to Jesus through Mary.

EWTN SHOWS
Live shows allow viewers to get involved via email and telephone.
THURSDAY - MAY 12, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
THE WORLD OVER WITH RAYMOND ARROYO -

Sebastian Lai, businessman and son of the incarcerated Chinese dissident Jimmy Lai, discusses the honorary degree being given by The Catholic University of America. Nina Shea, director of The Center for Religious Freedom, provides details on this week’s arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen by Communist Chinese authorities. Bill Donohue, president of The Catholic League, and Todd Hulsey, counterterrorism expert, discuss the attacks on Catholic churches following the Supreme Court leaked draft opinion on Roe vs. Wade.

THURSDAY – MAY 12, 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

EWTN PRO-LIFE WEEKLY

FRIDAY – MAY 13, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT

EWTN NEWS IN DEPTH

The next frontier in the pro-life fight, abortion pills sent to women through the mail – Catholic medical experts weigh in. Plus, hear how Catholic mothers are advocating for fully paid maternity leave, and, we look at the lives of new Saints being canonized this weekend.

SUNDAY - MAY 15, 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT
VATICANO -

We introduce the new Saints canonized in the first ceremony of its kind in two years. Learn about the life and charism of Charles de Foucauld and the miracle that prompted his recognition as a saint. Every family has its own charism and vocation, and we’ll meet the Assaf Family who are on a mission to welcome university students into their home. Also, in this Marian month of May, discover with us the oldest image of the Virgin Mary.

MONDAY- MAY 16, 1:30 PM ET / 10 AM PT
AT HOME WITH JIM AND JOY -
Jim and Joy Pinto open up their house to answer questions from viewers.
MONDAY - MAY 16, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
THE JOURNEY HOME: HOST MARCUS GRODI -

R.J. Snell, formerly an Evangelical Protestant, tells how he first came to the Catholic Church.
TUESDAY - MAY 17, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT
SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA -

Fr. Mitch, in his LIVE interactive bible study, looks at Jesus’ call to repentance in the Gospel of Matthew and two ways in which we often try to avoid it. Fr. Mitch also examines the calling of the first four disciples – Peter, Andrew, James and John.

TUESDAY - MAY 17, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
MOTHER ANGELICA LIVE CLASSICS -

Mother shows us the differences between natural hope and supernatural hope and how the way to hope is through repentance and God's Mercy.

WEDNESDAY- MAY 18, 1:30 PM ET / 10 AM PT
AT HOME WITH JIM AND JOY -

Dr. Ray Guarendi, author of the new book “Living Calm,” (EWTN Religious Catalogue Item #82637), talks about how to master anger and frustration.

WEDNESDAY- MAY 18, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT
FR. SPITZER'S UNIVERSE -
Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck continue to cover topics from Father’s book Christ vs. Satan in Our Daily Lives. They discuss how because of our free will we are able to define ourselves, which will ultimately determine who we are and what we become for all eternity.

WEDNESDAY- MAY 18, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT

EWTN LIVE: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA -

Fr. Mitch welcomes Dr. Steven Christie to discuss compelling and succinct ways to persuasively speak up for the unborn, and to counter every pro-choice argument based on science, the law, reason, social justice and morality.

MONDAY - FRIDAY - 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT
EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY
Anchored by Tracy Sabol, EWTN News Nightly is our daily news and analysis program presenting breaking Catholic News worldwide, top stories, and daily reports from the White House, Capitol Hill, and Rome.
All Times US Eastern & Pacific

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Calming The Storm

In his new book, popular canon lawyer, commentator and pastor, Fr. Gerald E. Murray, provides his insights on the challenges our society faces today, and how to apply our faith in God to His never-failing providence.

Radio

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MONDAY-FRIDAY - NOON ET / 9 AM PT
TAKE 2 - WITH JERRY & DEBBIE
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May 13 -Tell Us About Your Child’s First Communion
May 16 -Are you too attached to things/people?
May 17 -Is There a Church Teaching You Struggle With?
May 18 -All About Relationships

May 19 -Is Technology Controlling Your Life?

Religious Catalogue

Fatima With The Franciscan Missionaries DVD

Fr. Joseph Mary, MFVA, interviews experts on the apparitions from the Square in Fatima, Portugal, and Dominican Sisters from the Monastery Pius XII in Fatima. Walk with Fr. Joseph and Fr. Patrick Mary, MFVA as they visit all the important Fatima sites, including the children's homes. Fr. Patrick, leads the special...

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