December 2007 Europe All Times Rome / London

EUROPE ADVANCE DECEMBER 2007  ROME & BERLIN DATE ROME & BERLIN TIME PROGRAM TITLE DUR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Sun, 11/25/07 1:30 ORDINARY PUBLIC CONSISTORY FOR THE CREATION OF NEW CARDINALS 1:30 From St. Peter's Square, Consistory with Pope Benedict XVI as he elevates 23 prelates to the level of cardinal. Sun, 11/25/07 4:00 UNTOLD BLESSINGS: THREE PATHS TO HOLINESS Path 2 of 3 1:00 In this series of lectures, Father Robert Barron provides concrete, practical advice on how to become a saint, marking out three specific paths to holiness. Wed, 11/28/07 7:00 Thu, 11/29/07 23:00 Sun, 11/25/07 10:00 DEVOTION TO CHRIST Devotion to the King of Kings 0:30 Constantine, the first Christian Emperor, saw Christ as the King of Kings.  In modern Society, we don't really like Kings - we prefer a Democracy.  But Christ is not like other kings of this world.  He is the Crucified King. He told Pilate, "My Kingdom is not of this World."  Our Lord's "kingship" comes from His Divinity, His Divine nature.  Jesus is one person, a divine person, with two natures. St. Leo teaches that Jesus was perfect in divinity, of one substance with the Father in Divinity and perfect in His Humanity like us in every way except sin. Mon, 11/26/07 0:30 EUCHARISTIC CONCELEBRATION WITH THE NEW CARDINALS  AND PRESENTATION OF THE CARDINALALITAL RING 2:00 Pope Benedict XVI Celebrates Holy Mass for the Feast of Christ the King with the 23 New cardinals Concelebrating and receiving the Cardinal ring Sun, 11/25/07 10:30 Wed, 11/28/07 4:00 HILL NUMBER ONE 1:00  The Korean war, and the battles that ensue, are correlated to Christ's crucifixion on Golgotha; a dramatic re-mix of biblical and historical elements. Tue, 11/27/07 11:00 Sun, 11/25/07 16:00 Mon, 11/26/07 9:00 EWTN BOOKMARK Come and See 1:00 Learn about the spiritual truths, obstacles, and joys that have not changed for thousands of years with host Doug Keck. He and his guests reveal the lives and works of renowned Catholic authors, unveiling the Christian themes and philosophy that inspired t heir writing. Tue, 11/27/07 4:00 IN CONCERT:  FAURE - REQUIEM 1:00 Faure’s Requiem, suffused by the haunting presence of personal grief and longing for heaven, is performed by the Hungarian Chamber Orchestra and the Holland Boys Choir. This performance was filmed at the Dominican Church in Zwolle. Tue, 11/27/07 5:00 FEASTS & SEASONS The Last Week before Advent 0:30 In this 6 part mini-series British journalist and author, Joanna Bogle explains the various feasts that lead up to the Christmas season with teachings, stories and special holiday recipes to celebrate each. Sat, 12/01/07 17:30 Tue, 12/04/07 5:00 FEASTS & SEASONS The First Week of Advent 0:30 Host Joanna Bogle teaches our audience about the Advent wreath tradition; what they are and how to use them. Sat, 12/08/07 17:30 Tue, 12/11/07 5:00 FEASTS & SEASONS The Second Week of Advent 0:30 Host Joanna Bogle gives viewers the Catholic history behind St. Lucy to mince pies. Sat, 12/15/07 17:30 Tue, 12/18/07 5:00 FEASTS & SEASONS The Third Week of Advent 0:30 With Gaudete Sunday, now a taste of Christmas begins - food preparation starts, the crib or creche can be displayed, & we look joyfully forward to Christmas as we prepare for His coming. Sat, 12/22/07 17:30 Sat, 12/29/07 17:30 FEASTS & SEASONS The Fourth Week of Advent 0:30 During our 5th show in the series, Joanna Bogle explains why we celebrate Christmas on the 25th, and why for many of us, it is truly the “happiest feast of the year”. Tue, 01/01/08 5:00 FEASTS & SEASONS After Christmas and Up through Epiphany 0:30 Christmas for many seems to end on the 25th of December, but there are 12 days of Christmas leading up to Epiphany. What of the New Year? Sat, 01/05/08 17:30 Thu, 11/29/07 7:00 GOD TOUCHES A LIFE 1:00 In 1830 a French nun, Catherine Laboure, received a series of Marian apparitions that would change the world. This is the amazing story of her life, and how Our Lady used her to bring the Miraculous Medal to the world. Sat, 12/01/07 16:00 Sat, 12/01/07 15:30 CELEBRATION OF ST. EDMUND CAMPION AT STONYHURST COLLEGE 0:30 A look at Stonyhurst College and its brilliant past, which goes back to St. Edmund Campion and other English martyrs. Sat, 12/01/07 23:00 Sat, 12/01/07 17:00 FIRST VESPERS FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 1:30 The Holy Father will mark the beginning of Advent, the liturgical period in preparation for Christmas, presiding at the first vespers for the first Sunday of Advent. Sun, 12/02/07 4:00 WHO HAS BELIEVED: A MEDITATION FROM ISAIAH 1:00   Wed, 12/05/07 7:00 Thu, 12/06/07 23:00 Sun, 12/02/07 11:00 IN CONCERT: EVENSONG AT KING'S COLLEGE 1:00 The world famous Chapel Choir from King’s College in Cambridge, England sings evensong a type of evening prayer that includes canticles and psalms. Tue, 12/04/07 4:00 Sun, 12/02/07 12:30 ADVENT REFLECTIONS Ep:  01 0:30   Sun, 12/02/07 23:30 Wed, 12/05/07 17:30 Sat, 12/08/07 10:30 Sun, 12/09/07 12:30 ADVENT REFLECTIONS Ep:  02 0:30   Sun, 12/09/07 23:30 Wed, 12/12/07 17:30 Sat, 12/15/07 10:30 Sun, 12/16/07 12:30 ADVENT REFLECTIONS Ep:  03 0:30   Sun, 12/16/07 23:30 Wed, 12/19/07 17:30 Sat, 12/22/07 10:30 Sun, 12/23/07 12:30 ADVENT REFLECTIONS Ep:  04 0:30   Sun, 12/23/07 23:30 Mon, 12/24/07 5:30 Sun, 12/02/07 16:00 FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY PRESENTS Making Sense of Human Suffering 1:00 The scholarly panel of Franciscan University Presents examines the difficult question: how do we reconcile God's goodness with the atrocities and sufferings of human history? Tue, 12/04/07 11:00 Wed, 12/05/07 4:00 Thu, 12/06/07 7:00 EDGE OF EUROPE 1:00 A documentary look at  some of the earliest monks of Ireland, and the monasteries they founded. Sat, 12/08/07 16:00 Sat, 12/08/07 8:00 IMAGE OF GOD What is Advent? 0:30 During Advent we are waiting to celebrate the coming of Jesus.  Advent includes the four Sunday’s before Christmas and during this time we are waiting for the coming of Jesus’ birthday and we prepare to celebrate it with joy. 12/20/2007 17:00 IMAGE OF GOD Christmas 0:22 Mrs. Smith talks to the kids about Christmas presents and explains that it is a time to celebrate the night thousands of years ago when in a manger in Bethlehem the world received the best present of all Jesus, God the Son, our Savior. 12/22/2007 8:37 12/26/2007 17:37 Sat, 12/08/07 10:00 MEDITATIONS ON THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 0:30   Sat, 12/08/07 23:30 Sat, 12/08/07 16:00 HOMAGE TO THE IMMACULATE 1:00 On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Father will preside over the traditional homage to Mary Immaculate in Rome's Piazza di Spagna. Sun, 12/09/07 0:00 SOLEMN MASS OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION-BNSIC 1:30 From the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., the Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Celebrant and Homilist. Sun, 12/09/07 4:00 OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE AND MIRACULOUS MEXICO 1:00 Join EWTN as we celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, December 12th.  Our Lady appeared to a poor farmer, Juan Diego and instructed him to have the Bishop build a basilica in Mexico City.  A skeptic, the Bishop asked for a sign of  "castilian r oses," only known to grow in Spain, to discern the authenticity of this Lady from Heaven.  Juan received roses from the Lady and placed them in his tilma.  As he presented the roses to the Bishop, an Image of the Mother of Jesus appeared on the front of hi s tilma.  This image is still on the tilma today and is located in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.  After 700 years, scientist cannot explain how this tilma has not decayed or faded. This visit from the Mother of Jesus converted milli ons of Aztec and Maya Indians in Mexico. Our Lady of Guadalupe is Patroness of the Americas and of the Unborn. Wed, 12/12/07 7:00 Thu, 12/13/07 23:00 Sun, 12/09/07 11:00 JESUS OF NAZARETH The Promise 0:30 The show features classical music with the camera slowly scanning over different paintings depicting the life of Jesus.  "The Promise" Tue, 12/11/07 4:00 Wed, 12/26/07 10:00 Sun, 12/09/07 11:30 JESUS OF NAZARETH Annunciation, Birth and Adoration 0:30 Annunciation, Birth and Adoration. Tue, 12/11/07 4:30 Sat, 12/22/07 10:00 Thu, 12/27/07 1:30 Sun, 12/09/07 16:00 JOYFUL HOUR 1:00 The story of Joseph and Mary is told with an interspersed teaching regarding the rosary.  Actor Pat O'Brien and family are shown praying the Rosary. Tue, 12/11/07 11:00 Wed, 12/12/07 4:00 Mon, 12/10/07