On His Feast Day, Watch ‘St. Francis of Assisi: Sign of Contradiction’ on EWTN

On His Feast Day, Watch ‘St. Francis of Assisi: Sign of Contradiction’ on EWTN

By Debbie Cowden

“Francis of Assisi is more than just a bird bath. But who is he?”
This is the question Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, poses in “St. Francis of Assisi: Sign of Contradiction” which airs at 3:30 p.m. ET, Monday, Oct. 4 on EWTN. Encores air at 8 p.m. ET Friday, Oct. 4 (his feast day). ...

Television Highlights

The Rosary - Spiritual Sword Of Our Lady
Oct 02, 2 PM ET
Fr. Donald Calloway looks at the history of the rosary, its victories and its champions, in a presentation that will make you want to unsheath your spiritual sword, and take up the battle against evil.

Clare and Francis
Oct 02, 8 PM ET; Oct 04, 1:30 AM ET
A moving film about two of the Catholic Church’s most beloved figures, St. Clare and St. Francis, who became forever linked during their search for something higher than riches and social status.

Explore With The Miracle Hunter
Oct 04, 5:30 PM ET; Oct 05, 3 AM ET
The Italian city of Assisi gave rise to two of history’s most celebrated saints. “Miracle Hunter” Michael O’Neill follows the trail of St. Francis, the first to bear the stigmata, and St. Clare, his wonder-working follower.

Firmly I Believe
Oct 06-Oct 08, 5:30 PM ET
James McCullough and Fr. Guy Nicholls delve into John Henry Newman’s life after Littlemore and his decision to become an Oratorian.

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Financial planning from a religious perspective, featuring experts who discuss the guidelines Catholics should consider when investing. How Catholics can choose moral and ethical investments that are good for their wallets and for their communities as a whole. Host Montse Alvarado also speaks with venture capitalist and author of Tree of Life and Prosperity, Michael Eisenberg, about using the principles for economic growth and wealth creation from the book of Genesis in the modern day market economy.

MONDAY- OCTOBER 4, 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.
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THE JOURNEY HOME: HOST MARCUS GRODI -

Former Assemblies of God and United Pentecostal Mark McNeil discusses the questions and truths that led him to the Catholic Faith.
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SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA -

Get tips on how to make prayer a lasting and effective habit in your life as Fr. Mitch, in his LIVE, interactive Bible Study, shares some insights for working prayer into your busy daily routine.

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MOTHER ANGELICA LIVE CLASSICS -

Mother guides us through the Anima Christi or "Soul of Christ", a prayer often said after Holy Communion.

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AT HOME WITH JIM AND JOY -

Joel Stepanek reveals how true humility is instrumental in shaping a faithful Christian’s heart.

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Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss "Jesus' Victory over Satan" taken from Father’s new book “Christ vs. Satan in Our Daily Lives.” They will also answer questions sent in by the viewers about the Catholic faith.

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Author Joshua Hren offers Catholics tips and key points to make them better readers and writers.

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Clare And Francis - DVD

This epic feature film on the lives of St. Clare and St. Francis of Assisi was shot on location in Italy. It is unique among films on St. Francis because of the historical accuracy of the story and its authentic spirit of joy and piety he was known for, as well as the major role played by Clare who is given equal stature with Francis. The leads are played by Mary Petruolo and Ettore Bassi...

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