TV Special Programming

A showcase of special holiday gatherings and meals hosted for the homeless and poor from Thanksgiving to Christmas

(30 minutes)

Fr. Arellano reflects on the importance of obedience in receiving the graces of the Christmas season.

(30 minutes)

British trumpeter, Alison Balsom accompanies this traditional Christmas carol which dates back to the Middle Ages, and is performed in both German and Latin. Jacqueline Leary-Warsaw hosts from Nuremberg, Germany.

(60 minutes)

Focusing on the virtue of purity, Fr. Arellano explains how it will enable us to see God during the Christmas season.

(30 minutes)

Christmas is coming and the friends expect to receive many gifts. But their selfish actions prompt Lukas and Noah to show them the true story of Christmas, and how the birth of the Son of God should change our hearts.

(30 minutes)

With the holidays fast approaching, we focus on Who we are preparing to celebrate. In this episode, children learn what Christmas is all about, and why the season of preparation known as Advent is so important.

(15 minutes)

Father John teaches his friends about preparing their hearts for Christ’s coming.

(15 minutes)

Archbishop Sheen presents a unique comparison of fantasy and truth. Why a breakthrough in history by the birth of a child makes every day a time for sharing and giving.

(30 minutes)

Archbishop Sheen presents a unique comparison of fantasy and truth. Why a breakthrough in history by the birth of a child makes every day a time for sharing and giving.

(30 minutes)

Fr. Arellano discusses how to let the Eucharistic Lord reign in your heart this Christmas season.

(30 minutes)

Mother Angelica says that the true Christmas spirit should come from the understanding that the eternal Father sent His only Son to us. This should give us inner joy.

(60 minutes)

Father Luis helps Christine, Eva, Enrique and Joseph to finish off the Nativity scene in the parish. The children travel with their imaginations to the original Bethlehem and contemplate the Birth of Jesus.

(30 minutes)

Mother Angelica talks about the increasing secularization of Christmas and reminds us of Christmas' true meaning by understanding the Nativity story.

(60 minutes)

Mother Angelica says that the true Christmas spirit should come from the understanding that the eternal Father sent His only Son to us. This should give us inner joy.

(60 minutes)

Focusing on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, Fr. Arellano explains how they can transform us and prepare us for the Christmas season, as opposed to the philosophies of the world which are empty deceptions.

(30 minutes)

Mother Angelica talks about the increasing secularization of Christmas and reminds us of Christmas' true meaning by understanding the Nativity story.

(60 minutes)

The Catholic University of America presents the annual Christmas concert, imparting a stunning performance of beautiful harmonies representing the spirit of the Christmas Season.

(90 minutes)

Mary during Christ's birth, her acceptance of the Wise Men's gifts. Mary was humble and reserved in such a special event. She did not get conceited once. She knew that she would suffer too.

(30 minutes)

Mary during Christ's birth, her acceptance of the Wise Men's gifts. Mary was humble and reserved in such a special event. She did not get conceited once. She knew that she would suffer too.

(30 minutes)

Fr. Jacob Restrick explains Our Lord's birth in the cave as a beacon of light in a world of darkness, the midwives washing of the Child as a 'real' human in need of care and the devil as an old man tempting St. Joseph into disbelief.

(30 minutes)

Fr. Arellano explains why Mary's Fiat is the perfect model for our own response to God.

(30 minutes)

Mary Jo Smith and the Faith Factory kids discuss the meaning of Christmas, and how our hearts should be full of joy that God became man to save us.

(30 minutes)

The Fowler Sisters present a musical gift celebrating the birth of Christ.

(30 minutes)

Reflecting on the Christmas season, as a time of joy, Fr. Arellano explains how to prepare your heart to receive this joy.

(30 minutes)

The Missionaries of the Poor celebrate the Birth of Christ with enriching, joyous melodies and vibrant presentations with a Caribbean Spirit.

(30 minutes)

Celebrate the birth of our Savior with the Cousins in Christ, as they share a collection of favorite Christmas songs.

(45 minutes)

In the middle of World War II, a German mother brings two sets of unlikely guests together at Christmas. Based on a true story.

(30 minutes)

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen explains the effect of Christmas on the world.

(30 minutes)

From Ottawa, Canada, the Thirteen Strings Candlelight Orchestra and the Seventeen Voyces choir perform Fantasia on Christmas Carols and the Christmas Oratorio; French Noels sung by the Children’s Choir from the Ecole Secondaire De la Salle.

(75 minutes)

In the middle of World War II, a German mother brings two sets of unlikely guests together at Christmas. Based on a true story.

(30 minutes)

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen explains the effect of Christmas on the world.

(30 minutes)

Fr. Arellano explains why its important to have a humble heart to receive the Lord in the Christmas season.

(30 minutes)

A colorful, animated production, narrated by Christopher Plummer, that tells the traditional story of the birth of Jesus.

(30 minutes)

A Christmas story bringing together the world's largest Christmas tree, a helicopter, and some lost boys, with surprising results.

(30 minutes)

Early afternoon sets the stage for Fr. Jacques to meditate on the event of the Birth of our Lord and how to uses this example of the life of Christ in our daily life.

(30 minutes)

EWTN’s original production of the G.K. Chesterton play, “The Surprise”: A fascinating story spun around a traveling playwright who creates a set of puppets to perform one of his plays.

(105 minutes)

The annual Christmas concert presented by the Catholic University of America, featuring a brilliant blend of angelic voices and the wonderful sounds of the Christmas Season.

(90 minutes)

Several one-act performances on the Christmas spirit presented by the Morning Star Players and other actors from the Theater of the Word.

(60 minutes)

Explaining how prayer and fasting prepare us for the coming of the Messiah, Fr. Arellano offers an insightful Christmas meditation.

(30 minutes)

Jesus came to bring us eternal life, and through Him we’re transformed and divinized. In this blessed season, discover the gift of inestimable value we’re given. Because of Jesus, we are adopted into the family of God.

(30 minutes)

The Catholic University of America presents the annual Christmas concert, imparting a stunning performance of beautiful harmonies representing the spirit of the Christmas Season.

(90 minutes)

The Choir of the Eternal Word Television Network performs twelve timeless Christmas hymns on location at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. With special introduction by Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe, M.F.V.A.

(60 minutes)

A tour behind the scenes of the making of Santa’s Priority, a Christmas evangomercial and discover what a small group of Catholics are doing to combat the secular war on Christmas and to glorify Jesus, the reason for the season.

(30 minutes)

The late Charles Dickens returns to find that A Christmas Carol, and the holiday it celebrates, has become overshadowed by glitz and commercialism in this touching story about the true meaning of Christmas.

(60 minutes)

EWTN’s original production of the G.K. Chesterton play, “The Surprise”: A fascinating story spun around a traveling playwright who creates a set of puppets to perform one of his plays.

(105 minutes)

Fr. Arellano reflects on being open to the real presence of the Eucharistic Lord during the Christmas season.

(30 minutes)

In this important teaching lesson, Mother Angelica reflects on the meaning of Christmas as she shares how God's Word became flesh in Baby Jesus, showing us the value of life.

(60 minutes)

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen explains the effect of Christmas on the world.

(30 minutes)

Mary Jo Smith and the Faith Factory kids discuss the meaning of Christmas, and how our hearts should be full of joy that God became man to save us.

(30 minutes)

A colorful, animated production, narrated by Christopher Plummer, that tells the traditional story of the birth of Jesus.

(30 minutes)

The San Juan Children’s Choir celebrates Christmas with music from around the world; a unique concert expressing the joyful spirit of the holidays in Puerto Rico.

(60 minutes)

Archbishop Sheen reminds us of why we celebrate this holiest of days.

(30 minutes)

This acapella concert, featuring the singing Seminarians of Wigratzbad, captures the wonder and warmth of the Nativity of Christ, and transports the viewer into an ancient world, reminiscent of the chanting monks of old.

(30 minutes)

The San Juan Children’s Choir celebrates Christmas with music from around the world; a unique concert expressing the joyful spirit of the holidays in Puerto Rico.

(30 minutes)

The late Charles Dickens returns to find that A Christmas Carol, and the holiday it celebrates, has become overshadowed by glitz and commercialism in this touching story about the true meaning of Christmas.

(55 minutes)

Archbishop Sheen reminds us of why we celebrate this holiest of days.

(30 minutes)

The true meaning of Christmas. God became human so humans could become become divinized. Jesus was the only person born expressly to die. He came to save us from sin and death.

(30 minutes)

In the middle of World War II, a German mother brings two sets of unlikely guests together at Christmas. Based on a true story.

(30 minutes)

Dr. Ray and guests will give tips to help you stay focused on Christ during the sometimes tense and hectic Christmas holidays.

(60 minutes)

An inspired performance by the Motor City Lyric Opera highlights this charming story of a poor crippled boy whose act of selflessness is rewarded by a miracle from the Christ child in this classic Christmas opera.

(60 minutes)

Father Luis helps Christine, Eva, Enrique and Joseph to finish off the Nativity scene in the parish. The children travel with their imaginations to the original Bethlehem and contemplate the Birth of Jesus.

(30 minutes)

A Christmas story bringing together the world's largest Christmas tree, a helicopter, and some lost boys, with surprising results.

(30 minutes)

The wisdom of Mother Angelica lives on as she asks Catholics to remember not only Jesus, but His Mother Mary as well, when deciding what gifts to give this Christmas.

(60 minutes)

This acapella concert, featuring the singing Seminarians of Wigratzbad, captures the wonder and warmth of the Nativity of Christ, and transports the viewer into an ancient world, reminiscent of the chanting monks of old.

(30 minutes)

Celebrate the birth of our Savior with the Cousins in Christ, as they share a collection of favorite Christmas songs.

(45 minutes)

The story of Joseph and Mary is told with an interspersed teaching regarding the Rosary. Featuring actor Pat O'Brien and family praying the devotion.

(60 minutes)

The Choir of the Eternal Word Television Network performs twelve timeless Christmas hymns on location at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. With special introduction by Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe, M.F.V.A.

(60 minutes)

The wisdom of Mother Angelica lives on as she asks Catholics to remember not only Jesus, but His Mother Mary as well, when deciding what gifts to give this Christmas.

(60 minutes)

A tour behind the scenes of the making of Santa’s Priority, a Christmas evangomercial and discover what a small group of Catholics are doing to combat the secular war on Christmas and to glorify Jesus, the reason for the season.

(30 minutes)

Pope Leo XIV presides over the Christmas Midnight Mass at the breathtaking St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

(105 minutes)

The annual Christmas concert presented by the Catholic University of America, featuring a brilliant blend of angelic voices and the wonderful sounds of the Christmas Season.

(90 minutes)

Joanna Bogle shares some of her favorite crafts and traditions that help keep the true meaning and spirit of Christmas.

(30 minutes)

The true meaning of Christmas. God became human so humans could become become divinized. Jesus was the only person born expressly to die. He came to save us from sin and death.

(30 minutes)

Live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC, USA. Musical Composition for the Birth of Our Lord.

(30 minutes)

His Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre celebrates the traditional Christmas Midnight Mass from the historic Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

(120 minutes)

Pope Leo XIV presides over the Christmas Midnight Mass at the breathtaking St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

(105 minutes)

The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word celebrate the Solemn Christmas Mass from EWTN's Chapel in Irondale, Alabama, USA.

(90 minutes)

The Solemn Mass of Christmas from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.

(90 minutes)

The Christophers' founder Father James Keller, M. M. joins Snooky Lanson, June Valli, Mario Lanza, Rosalind Russell and Danny Thomas for a celebration of the Christmas season.

(30 minutes)

The Louisville Chorus celebrates the sounds of the season in this special presentation of Christmas favorites. The choir performs in the historic Saint Martin of Tours Church in Louisville, Kentucky.

(30 minutes)

Fr. Jacob Restrick explains Our Lord's birth in the cave as a beacon of light in a world of darkness, the midwives washing of the Child as a 'real' human in need of care and the devil as an old man tempting St. Joseph into disbelief.

(30 minutes)

The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word celebrate the Solemn Christmas Mass from EWTN's Chapel in Irondale, Alabama, USA.

(90 minutes)

The late Charles Dickens returns to find that A Christmas Carol, and the holiday it celebrates, has become overshadowed by glitz and commercialism in this touching story about the true meaning of Christmas.

(60 minutes)

An inspired performance by the Motor City Lyric Opera highlights this charming story of a poor crippled boy whose act of selflessness is rewarded by a miracle from the Christ child in this classic Christmas opera.

(60 minutes)

The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word celebrate the Solemn Christmas Mass from EWTN's Chapel in Irondale, Alabama, USA.

(90 minutes)

British trumpeter, Alison Balsom accompanies this traditional Christmas carol which dates back to the Middle Ages, and is performed in both German and Latin. Jacqueline Leary-Warsaw hosts from Nuremberg, Germany.

(60 minutes)

Joanna Bogle shares some of her favorite crafts and traditions that help keep the true meaning and spirit of Christmas.

(30 minutes)

Diane performs "O Come All Ye Faithful," "We Three Kings," "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks," "Angels We Have Heard on High," "Hallelujah Chorus," "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring," in Germany, Switzerland and Scandinavia.

(30 minutes)

Jesus came to bring us eternal life, and through Him we’re transformed and divinized. In this blessed season, discover the gift of inestimable value we’re given. Because of Jesus, we are adopted into the family of God.

(30 minutes)

Diane Bish performs beloved Christmas classics such as "O Come All Ye Faithful," "We Three Kings," "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," and many others from Berlin, Bavaria, Switzerland and Scandinavia.

(30 minutes)

The late Charles Dickens returns to find that A Christmas Carol, and the holiday it celebrates, has become overshadowed by glitz and commercialism in this touching story about the true meaning of Christmas.

(60 minutes)

Mary during Christ's birth, her acceptance of the Wise Men's gifts. Mary was humble and reserved in such a special event. She did not get conceited once. She knew that she would suffer too.

(30 minutes)

A glimpse into the daily life of Comunita Cenacolo, a ministry dedicated to healing young adults with addictions. Interviews include coordinators and participants and joyful music performed by Kara Klein and members of Comunita Cenacolo.

(90 minutes)

Christmas is coming and the friends expect to receive many gifts. But their selfish actions prompt Lukas and Noah to show them the true story of Christmas, and how the birth of the Son of God should change our hearts.

(30 minutes)

Father John teaches his friends about preparing their hearts for Christ’s coming.

(15 minutes)

Archbishop Sheen presents a unique comparison of fantasy and truth. Why a breakthrough in history by the birth of a child makes every day a time for sharing and giving.

(30 minutes)

The Christophers' founder Father James Keller, M. M. joins Snooky Lanson, June Valli, Mario Lanza, Rosalind Russell and Danny Thomas for a celebration of the Christmas season.

(30 minutes)

The San Juan Children’s Choir celebrates Christmas with music from around the world; a unique concert expressing the joyful spirit of the holidays in Puerto Rico.

(30 minutes)

The Missionaries of the Poor celebrate the Birth of Christ with enriching, joyous melodies and vibrant presentations with a Caribbean Spirit.

(30 minutes)

The story of a young boy who develops his gift of song, with the help of a beloved priest.

(90 minutes)

Dr. Ray and guests will give tips to help you stay focused on Christ during the sometimes tense and hectic Christmas holidays.

(60 minutes)

From Ottawa, Canada, the Thirteen Strings Candlelight Orchestra and the Seventeen Voyces choir perform Fantasia on Christmas Carols and the Christmas Oratorio; French Noels sung by the Children’s Choir from the Ecole Secondaire De la Salle.

(75 minutes)

The story of a young boy who develops his gift of song, with the help of a beloved priest.

(90 minutes)

The Choir of the Eternal Word Television Network performs twelve timeless Christmas hymns on location at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. With special introduction by Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe, M.F.V.A.

(60 minutes)

The Fowler Sisters present a musical gift celebrating the birth of Christ.

(30 minutes)

The late Charles Dickens returns to find that A Christmas Carol, and the holiday it celebrates, has become overshadowed by glitz and commercialism in this touching story about the true meaning of Christmas.

(60 minutes)

Early afternoon sets the stage for Fr. Jacques to meditate on the event of the Birth of our Lord and how to uses this example of the life of Christ in our daily life.

(30 minutes)

The Louisville Chorus celebrates the sounds of the season in this special presentation of Christmas favorites. The choir performs in the historic Saint Martin of Tours Church in Louisville, Kentucky.

(30 minutes)

The annual Christmas concert presented by the Catholic University of America, featuring a brilliant blend of angelic voices and the wonderful sounds of the Christmas Season.

(90 minutes)

The story of Joseph and Mary is told with an interspersed teaching regarding the Rosary. Featuring actor Pat O'Brien and family praying the devotion.

(60 minutes)

The story of Joseph and Mary is told with an interspersed teaching regarding the Rosary. Featuring actor Pat O'Brien and family praying the devotion.

(60 minutes)

The story of Joseph and Mary is told with an interspersed teaching regarding the Rosary. Featuring actor Pat O'Brien and family praying the devotion.

(60 minutes)

Friar John retells the story of the Magi's quest for the newborn King, and how their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh were symbolic of Christ?'s humanity, divinity, and kingship.

(30 minutes)