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When Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) was launched on August 15, 1981, many felt there would be little demand for a Catholic network. Now, in its 25th year, EWTN has become the largest religious media network in the world, transmitting programming 24 hours a day to more than 105 million homes in 110 countries and 16 territories on more than 3,400 cable systems, wireless cable, Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS), low power TV and individual satellite users.
In the early 1960s, Mother M. Angelica, a Poor Clare nun, cloistered and dedicated to the perpetual Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, fulfilling a promise made to our Lord, founded Our Lady of Angels Monastery in Irondale, Alabama, in the Deep South. In one of her early evangelizing efforts Mother Angelica began writing "mini-books", short teachings on a variety of religious themes. As the popularity of these "mini-books" grew, her nuns obtained a printing press and started duplicating and distributing them worldwide.
Soon, Mother began receiving requests for speaking engagements, evolving into a video series of her talks taped at a local Birmingham television station. The Poor Clare nun, who knew little of the world of technology and communication, then built her own TV studio on monastery property in Irondale, which today is home to Eternal Word Television Network. What began 24 years ago as a garage-turned-TV-studio is now a state of the art audiovisual complex funded totally by gifts from individuals and groups and visited annually by thousands of pilgrims.
EWTN Global Catholic Network airs family and religious programming from a Catholic point of view in English and Spanish. Providing more than 80% original programming, EWTN offers inspiring talk shows, entertaining children's animation, exclusive teaching series, live coverage of Church events, and thought-provoking documentaries.
Beyond the broadcast vision, however, first and foremost, the spiritual heart of the EWTN mission is to bring the Eternal Word of Jesus Christ to all. The religious centers of the network are visited daily by pilgrims who travel to Irondale to worship in the chapel or visit the breathtakingly beautiful Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama. Visitors of all faiths are invited to "come away by yourself to a quiet place, and rest awhile" (Mark 6:31) and to pray before the Most Blessed Sacrament, adored and loved perpetually by the cloistered nuns now living at Our Lady of Angels Monastery in Hanceville or by the faithful in Irondale.
Without making plans for the future, Mother Angelica, relying completely on Divine Providence, believes in going "where God opens the door." It is that deep and constant faith in the Lord, which has called Mother Angelica to act on God's invitation to do the impossible, through Him, who accomplishes the miraculous.
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THE ABUNDANT LIFE
Johnnette Benkovic and her guest experts offer a practical application of the Catholic faith for those seeking to live the Christian life in the world today. Fr. Edmund Sylvia, C.S.C. caps off the program with his inspiring "Words of Wisdom".
Johnnette S. Benkovic
Johnnette is executive producer and host of "The Abundant Life" television program, seen internationally on EWTN, and host of "Living His Life Abundantly" and "Moments of Truth Live" radio programs. She is a popular conference speaker, retreat master, and seminar presenter and has been published in a number of Catholic periodicals. Johnnette has written several books on topics including prayer and spirituality, authentic femininity, conversion, and the dangers of the new age movement.
Fr. Edmund Sylvia, C.S.C.
Fr. Sylvia is a member of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Ordained in 1977, he has served in served in North Eastern, MA, Baltimore, MD, Steubenville, OH, and Oldsmar, FL. In addition to his duties as a priest, he is involved with retreat work, teaching, and is co-host of "The Abundant Life" television program and the "Moments of Truth Live" radio program. Fr. Sylvia is also theological consultant to Living His Life Abundantly® International, Inc. and all its productions.
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CARPENTER'S SHOP
This EWTN series is designed to help men reach their full potential as husbands and fathers. Host Steve Wood and his guests discuss topics important to Catholic men, such as protecting their families, passing on the faith to their children, managing the family budget and finances, and strengthening their marriages.
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MIRACLES OF THE CHILD JESUS
Bob & Penny Lord
In an effort to bring hope to the Catholic world, Bob and Penny Lord have researched instances in the history of our Church when desperate brothers and sisters have sought out the Child Jesus for help, and He came to them.
In addition, they present times when hopeless people, without asking, found the Child Jesus at their side, assisting them, with food, with physical aid and with Miracles.
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SAINTS: A CLOSER LOOK
Fr. Thomas Dubay illustrates and explains who and what these divine masterpieces that the Church calls "Saints" really are. He asks and answers the questions: What makes them tick?
How does their splendor come about?
Are they imitable?
Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., a teacher and retreat master on prayer and the spiritual life, is author of the best-selling book on prayer Fire Within, as well as The Evidential Power of Beauty, Seeking Spiritual Direction, and Faith and Certitude.
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