EWTN Program Specials for February

EWTN has some super specials this month that I am looking forward to watching.

FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY PRESENTS: RELIGION AND THE PRESIDENCY

Should U.S. presidents talk about God publicly? Should a president's religious views shape his domestic and foreign policy agendas? Author and political scientist Dr. Paul Kengor looks at presidents past and present to answer these and other questions on the role of faith in the Oval Office with host Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, and panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn of Franciscan University.
Feb 4, 10 PM Feb 6, 2 PM Feb 9, 4 AM

BERNADETTE: HER VISION BECAME A LEGEND

From one of France's foremost filmmakers, comes this feature production of the story of St. Bernadette and the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes in 1858. Actress Sydney Penny gives a beautiful performance as Bernadette. Shot on location in France with stunning cinematography and beautiful music, this film was chosen to be shown daily at the shrine in Lourdes.
Feb 10, 8 PM Feb 11, 2 AM Feb 15, 1 PM

SUDAN: AND YOU DO NOT CRY WITH US

Produced by Aid to the Church in Need, this video tells the historical story of Sudan and how there has been an on-and-off relationship between Islam and Christianity since the 5th century. In the 13th century there was great persecution of the Church and killings of many bishops and others loyal to the Church. Catholicism was restored in 1820. In 1958 the area came under military rule and has been persecuted since. There is a formal re-education program that was implemented first by academics and now by force; it is basically a war against Christians. The goal is for the whole area to be Islamic in religion and Arabic in culture. A successful slave trade business has been developed, with Christians being sold for as little as $15. US dollars.
Feb 17, 8 PM Feb 18, 2 AM Feb 22, 1 PM

MEETING JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA - VENEZUELA

On Feb. 11th, 1975 (four months before his death), in Alto Claro, Venezuela, St. Josemaria Escriva spoke to a crowd of roughly 5000 people from Venezuela, Colombia, Puerto Rico and Trinidad & Tobago. This program represents the highlights of his Q&A with the audience. Feb 16, 3 AM & 6:30 PM

ASH WEDNESDAY MASS FROM ROME (90:00)
Feb 21 11:00 AM & 9:00 PM
Also: ASH WEDNESDAY WITH FR. GROESCHEL (30:00)
Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR discusses the importance and meaning of Ash Wednesday.
Feb 21 6:30 AM & 12:30 PM

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