Many people today contend that the only people who are truly “free” are those who refuse to follow the rules – any rules. But Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P. and Deacon Harold Burke Sivers, hosts of the new television series, “God’s Blueprint for a Happy Life,” beg to differ. (“God’s Blueprint” airs 5 p.m. ET, Fridays, beginning Sept. 4.)
‘God’s Blueprint for a Happy Life’ Debuts This Week on EWTN Global Catholic Network
By Michelle Laque Johnson
Many people today contend that the only people who are truly “free” are those who refuse to follow the rules – any rules. But Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P. and Deacon Harold Burke Sivers, hosts of the new television series, “God’s Blueprint for a Happy Life,” beg to differ. (“God’s Blueprint” airs 5 p.m. ET, Fridays, beginning Sept. 4.)
In the first episode of this new EWTN series, the duo takes on the 10 Commandments and the Natural Law, discuss how freedom interacts with the Theological Virtues of Love and Truth and, during...
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A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing Sep 05, 4 PM ET; Sep 08, 4 AM ET; Sep 13, 10 PM ET An intriguing examination of the Catholic perspective on Saul Alinsky, a 60's radical and community organizer whose life and work influenced many in politics today.
The "Reformation" Sep 7, 5:30 PM ET; Sep 8, 2:30 AM ET; Sep 10, 6:30 PM ET EWTN’s epic series continues with the rise of state churches in countries like Germany and Switzerland, where Magisterial Protestantism blurs the lines between secular and religious authority.
Into The Breach Sep 07, 11 PM ET; Sep 08, 5:30 PM ET; Sep 09, 2:30 AM ET This exploration of the “man crisis” facing the Church looks at the need for brotherhood in the lives of men, and the keys to leadership in developing character and bringing out greatness in others.
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THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 3, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT THE WORLD OVER WITH RAYMOND ARROYO - LOU HOLTZ, former head coach of the University of Notre Dame, discusses his controversial comments at the RNC regarding Catholic politicians, and Notre Dame's response. MOST REV. JOSEPH STRICKLAND, Bishop of Tyler, TX, discusses the principles to be considered by Catholics when they cast their election ballots. LIZ YORE, attorney and child advocate, discusses the problem of human trafficking and the recent rescues of child victims. PAUL KENGOR, historian and author, discusses his new book, The Devil and Karl Marx.
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EWTN PRO-LIFE WEEKLY
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to reinstate abortion pill restrictions – we discuss with Princeton University’s Dr. Robert George, Susan B. Anthony List’s Mallory Quigley, and AAPLOG’s Dr. Christina Francis. Catholic News Agency’s D.C. Bureau Chief, Ed Condon, explains what the Church teaches about pro-abortion politicians receiving Holy Communion. And we exclusively hear how two actors from the Unplanned movie went from portraying a couple on the big screen to getting engaged in real life!
MONDAY- SEPTEMBER 7, 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT AT HOME WITH JIM AND JOY - Jim and Joy answer viewer calls, questions, and emails LIVE from the Pinto house.
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 7, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT THE JOURNEY HOME: HOST MARCUS GRODI - Matthew and Elisabeth Akers, former Anglicans, discuss what brought them home to the Catholic Church.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 8, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA -
EWTN Favorite and Scripture Scholar Fr. Mitch Pacwa analyzes Church Traditions and Teachings in light of Sacred Scripture during this weekly live program.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 8, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT MOTHER ANGELICA LIVE CLASSICS -
Mother explains how Jesus loved us before we even knew him. She proposes the question, "What does it mean to know Jesus?"
WEDNESDAY- SEPTEMBER 9, 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT AT HOME WITH JIM AND JOY -
Michelle Nash discusses prayer outreach and support for military spouses and their families.
WEDNESDAY- SEPTEMBER 9, 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT FR. SPITZER'S UNIVERSE -
Fr. Spitzer answers viewer questions on a wide range of subjects, including: Reason, Faith, Suffering, Virtue, and the Existence of God.
WEDNESDAY- SEPTEMBER 9, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT EWTN LIVE: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA -
Best-selling Author Paul Kengor shares his in-depth research of Karl Marx and evil, and explains why this topic is especially important to understand today.
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Evangelizing Catholics
At the 2019 Catholic Marketing Network in Lancaster, PA, Scott Hahn stops by the set of EWTN Bookmark to share his latest publication, “Evangelizing Catholics.” “It’s time,” Scott says, “to evangelize the ‘de-Christianized’ with the New Evangelization, introduced by John Paul II and brought center stage by Popes Benedict XVI and Francis.” Now being used as a textbook in some colleges and universities, in Bible study groups and parishes, Scott has been told by many people that they had no idea what evangelization was before reading this book. Now that they understand how to ‘do’ evangelization, they are hard at work!
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MONDAY-FRIDAY - NOON ET / 9 AM PT TAKE 2 - WITH JERRY & DEBBIE Join in call 1-833-288-EWTN (3986) September 4- Platforms of Influence September 7- Encore of Suicide Show September 8- Supermoms September 9- The consequences of alcohol on the unborn
September 10- Is Pot really cool again?
MONDAY-FRIDAY - 7 AM ET / 4 AM PT MORNING GLORY - WITH GLORIA PURVIS, DEACON HAROLD BURKE-SIVERS & MSGR. CHARLES POPE Join the conversation, email us: morningglory@ewtn.com, Text EWTN to 55000. Wait for a response and tell us how you are listening, your first name, and a comment. September 7- How is work a participation in God's plan of salvation?
September 8- Why is it wrong to improvise at Mass?
September 9- What would your last words be to your spouse?
September 10- Why should we care about children we don't know?
September 11- How many times must we forgive people who hurt us?
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A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing - DVD
Since the 1960s, Saul Alinsky's words and famous work, "Rules for Radicals" have influenced political tactics and theories, especially on issues concerning social justice. Behind his thesis, however, lurks a deadly agenda that threatens the very core beliefs of Christianity and the Church. Discover how Alinsky successfully pulled the wool over society's eyes, as the experts in this docu-drama unravel the lies and deception he spun, and ultimately reveal him as "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing".
