WINGS - EWTN e-newsletter - June 25, 2010

WEEKLY FEATURE The Life and Death of a Ukrainian Martyr By Michelle Laque Johnson Have you ever wondered about the saints the Church calls “companions,” such as “Saints Perpetua, Felicitas, and Companions” or “St. Charles Lwanga and Companions?” Who are these companions – and are they less holy than the saints who are mentioned by name? Proof that this is not the case can be found in the life of Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky, C.Ss.R., who is one of the 24 companions of Nicholas Charnetsky, all of whom were beatified by the late Pope John Paul II in 2001. Blessed Vasyl is a Ukrainian bishop who spent years in a Soviet gulag because he refused to deny his faith, and whose body was found to be incorrupt almost 30 years after he was buried. Get the details of this bishop’s extraordinary life in the documentary, “Steadfast and Faithful: A Martyr’s Journey,” which airs 6:30 p.m. ET, Wed., June 30 on EWTN. Born June 1, 1903 in southwestern Ukraine, Vasyl dedicated himself in 1911 to the Mother of God while at a church mission. According to... Read More
PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK
	WHAT CATHOLICS REALLY BELIEVE Dr. Ray Guarendi and Fr. Kevin Fete look at the difference in the way Catholics and Protestants speak of their relationship with Jesus. Thurs 7/01/2010   6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT (Ep 1) Fri 7/02/2010  6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT (Ep 2)
	VESPERS FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL From the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, Pope Benedict XVI leads Vespers.  Mon 6/28/2010   12 PM ET / 9 AM PT Mon 6/28/2010   5 PM ET / 2 PM PT SOLEMNITY OF THE FEAST OF STS. PETER AND PAUL Pope Benedict XVI presides over the Solemn Mass of the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, live from Rome. Tues 6/29/2010   3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT Tues 6/29/2010   6 PM ET / 3 PM PT
EWTN LIVE SHOWS Live shows allow viewers to get involved via email and telephone. FRIDAY - JUNE 25, 8PM ET / 5PM PT THE WORLD OVER: HOST RAYMOND ARROYO - Sudanese Bishop Macram Max Gassis on the plight of Christians in Sudan & his continuing work on their behalf. SUNDAY - JUNE 27, 7PM ET / 4PM PT SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH FR. GROESCHEL - Pat McCrystal, Pro-Life Ireland. MONDAY - JUNE 28, 8PM ET / 5PM PT THE JOURNEY HOME: HOST MARCUS GRODI -  Fr. Steven Jordan Mary Turano, Revert TUESDAY - JUNE 29, 8PM ET / 4PM PT MOTHER ANGELICA LIVE CLASSIC: God’s Mercy. TUESDAY - JUNE 29, 10PM ET / 7PM PT THRESHOLD OF HOPE: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA  WEDNESDAY - JUNE 30, 8PM ET / 5PM PT EWTN LIVE: HOST FR. MITCH PACWA  - Susan Conroy, author of “Mother Teresa’s Lesson of Love & Secrets of Sanctity,” http://bit.ly/dqRCUA. THURSDAY - JULY 1, 8PM ET / 5PM PT LIFE ON THE ROCK: FR. MARK & DOUG BARRY - Pro-triathlete Brad Seng on how the Lord helps him win – and, more importantly, lose – races with grace. All Times US Eastern & Pacific
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Joan's Rome Joan Lewis If it happens in the Eternal City, EWTN Bureau Chief Joan Lewis knows about it, gets the interview, and gives EWTN viewers and listeners the best reportage going. Of late, Joan interviewed Cardinal Dzwisz on his 40-year friendship withPope John Paul II, and shares the highlights of that experience with "Bookmark" Host Doug Keck. Order Now! More from EWTN Bookmark
RELIGIOUS CATALOGUE HOME VIDEO HIGHLIGHT FEATURED ITEM WEEK OF JUNE 25 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL ICON THE CALL - DVD This pretty icon features an image of two founding Fathers of the Church, St. Peter and St. Paul. Peter carries the Keys to the Kingdom. Paul carries a scroll representing his Epistles. As authors of the New Testament, both carry a book. EWTN’s Home Video Highlight for June is "The Call," in which priests around the world share the story of their vocation. Their journeys and sage advice make the 1-disc, 2-hour long DVD a wonderful graduation gift for the young men in your life.

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