The Thomistic Response to the Culture of Death
Plus February Debuts and the Newest EWTN Home Videos
By Michelle Johnson
Have you ever wondered how the culture of death gained such a foothold in society? What happened to make things go so wrong?
People often talk about “must see” TV, but “The Thomistic Response to the Culture of Death,” part of a larger series “Thomas Aquinas in Today’s World,” really is a show you should record and tape and share with family and friends. (This airs early, 3 a.m. ET, Saturday, Jan. 28. If you can’t record it, read on for other ways to see it!)
The very personable Dr. Theresa Farnan, an instructor of pre-theology at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary, interviews her highly regarded law professor father, Dr. Charles Rice, on three fascinating topics of vital importance: the philosophical origins of the culture of death, how to identify and respond to errors in the culture of death, and what we can do in our own country to build a culture of life.
Dr. Rice begins by focusing on an unholy trinity of “isms” as the foundation of the culture of death: secularism, relativism and individualism – and goes from there. (And you thought philosophy had nothing to do with everyday life!)
If you can’t record this episode, you can download the entire series – for free -- to your desktop or MP3 player from EWTN’s audio library at http://bit.ly/yKbPH5. You can also purchase the DVD from EWTN Religious Catalogue at http://bit.ly/wExEaZ.
Want to know more? Dr. Rice has written two books on this topic: “50 Questions on the Natural Law,” available from EWTN Religious Catalogue at http://bit.ly/w4ei2Q and “The Winning Side: Questions on Living the Culture of Life,” available through third-party book sellers on www.amazon.com.
Debuting in February
Genesis to Jesus: Dr. Scott Hahn and Co-Host Robert Corzine show how the Old and New Testaments present God’s salvific actions through his Son, Jesus Christ. Based on Dr. Hahn’s bestseller, “A Father Who Keeps His Promises.” Airs 9 p.m. ET Mondays and 2 a.m. ET Thursdays beginning Feb. 6 – exclusively on EWTN.
Faith and Culture: Journalist Colleen Carroll Campbell travels to cities across America to discuss today’s most pressing social and political issues with leading authors, intellects and activists. New episodes start Feb. 5. Airs 5 p.m. ET Sundays, 2:30 p.m. ET Mondays, and 11 p.m. ET, Wednesdays – exclusively on EWTN.
Catholic Lives Philippines: New episodes begin February 6 in all time zones. Look for Mark Yu, founder of Enspire Foundation; Dr. Dolores Octaviano, Coordinator, Human Life International; and Catholic Youth Leader Paul Cheng, as our first guests. In the U.S. and Canada, airs 5:30 p.m. ET, Mondays, with an encore at 4 a.m. ET, Thursdays. In Africa/India, airs 4 p.m. Mondays, with an encore at 10 p.m. Tuesdays and 7 a.m. Wednesdays. In the UK/Ireland, airs 5 p.m. Mondays, 5 a.m. Tuesdays, and 11:30 p.m. Fridays. In the Pacific Rim, airs 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 4:30 a.m. Wednesdays, and 10:30 a.m. Fridays.
New on EWTN Home Video
Let Us Love: As a newly ordained priest, Fr. Anthony Figueiredo was inspired by Mother Teresa to “Be all for Jesus through Mary.” Years later, Msgr. Figueiredo made a pilgrimage to the city of Rome, interviewing Cardinals who knew Mother Teresa well. This EWTN Home Video captures their thoughts and insights into Blessed Mother Teresa and her work as foundress of the Missionaries of Charity.
Social Media Action: Whether or not you watched the March for Life this week (and, if you didn’t, it will encore at 2 p.m. ET, Saturday, Jan. 28), please visit our Facebook (www.facebook.com/ewtnonline) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/ewtn) sites to share postings and retweet stories. Please continue to march on the Information Superhighway as part of EWTN’s Virtual March for Life!
God bless family!
