Our previous programming for the year of 2008.

Previous Shows Below:

Sunday March 30

8:00pm Mothering, Full of Grace
Vocation: How do we answer the question, “Where is God calling me?” How do moms help their children realize that’s an important question to consider? On this episode of Mothering, Full of Grace, our moms talk about their call to motherhood and their words of encouragement to their kids to consider their own call. We also meet Nancy Yeung, who talks about how she and her husband created an awareness of vocations in their own home for their four sons. And couple Echelle and Michael Nunan reminisce about how they knew they were called to the vocation of married life.

8:30pm Witness: Cardinal Daniel DiNardo
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of the Archdiocese of Houston and one of the newest, youngest members of the College of Cardinals.

Sunday March 23

8:00pm Solemn Mass of Easter Sunday Mass from the Vatican
Pope Benedict XVI celebrates the Solemn Mass of Easter Sunday from St. Peter’s Square followed by his Easter Message in the Urbi et Orbi.

Sunday March 16

8:00pm Crossing Rome
A look back into the intriguing and inspiring first centuries of the Christina faith and the experience of the Early Church at Rome, this documentary uncovers many fascinating historical and archaeological finds. They show how the corss at Rome went from being a symbol of criminality and shame to a sign of triumph and loving sacrifice. It takes us gently but unavoidably to what it means to “take up our cross and follow him”.

8:30pm Witness - Rabbi David Novak
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews Rabbi David Novak, Philosopher and Author; and Shiff Chair in Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto


9:00pm Lection Divina
Archbishop Thomas Collins leads the faithful in vespers followed by a reading and prayerful reflection of the scripture passage Matthew 6:16-24 * Broadcast version of the Sunday March 9th Lectio Divina from St. Michael’s Cathedral, Toronto

Sunday March 9

8:00pm Mother Teresa the Legacy
The dramatic story of Mother Teresa’s last day, her sudden death and her moving State Funeral that was attended by the poor, the rich and the powerful from around the world. In this film Mother Teresa reveals her simple but profound spirituality which, put into action, enabled her to transcend religious, political and cultural boundaries throughout the world. The film also includes intimate and exclusive footage of Mother Teresa’s private burial. But it is Mother’s words, finally, that reveal why she has captivated the hearts and admiration of the world.


9:00pm Travels and Traditions
Join Burt Wolf as he travels to discover the Catholic history and Churches of Southwestern France.

Sunday February 24

8:00pm Mothering, Full of Grace
Family Planning, This week’s episode of Mothering, Full of Grace has a plan… a Family Plan. Big families, small families, in-between families, host Rhea Johner gets us talking about God’s input in our family planning. We’ll also meet Bridget and Carlo Santaguida, parents of six children, to find out the hows and whys of their family size. Couple Cary and Sandy Molyneux speak honestly about Natural Family Planning. And our discussion group talks about what goes into planning for a family.

8:30pm Witness - Cardinal Saraiva Martins
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews Cardinal Saraiva Martins, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.


9:00pm Encounters at the Cenacle
Parts 3 & 4 of this 10-part series that serves as a great preparation for the Eucharistic Congress, featuring Archbishop Thomas Collins, Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B., Sr. Antoniana Maria of the Trinity, S.V., Sr. Gill Goulding, C.J., and Mark Mignella, Like the disciples gathered around Jesus at the Cenacle for the Last Supper, we are invited to share in the mystery of the Eucharist.

Sunday February 17

8:00pm Mothering, Full of Grace
Working Mom, This week on Mothering, Full of Grace, we tackle the topic of work that Moms do. Join host Rhea Johner and hear from moms working inside, outside, and around the home to find out what keeps them motivated and how they balance work and life. Mom Karen Armstrong talks about her former career as a corporate executive, our discussion group talks about where they work and why, and couple Michael and Echelle Nunan let us in on a conversation about what work works for them.

8:30pm Witness – Rocco Palmo
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews Rocco Palmo, author of the popular Catholic blog Whispers in the Loggia


9:00pm Lectio Divina
Archbishop Thomas Collins leads the faithful in vespers followed by a reading and prayerful reflection of the scripture passage Matthew 6:7-15 * Broadcast version of the Sunday February 10th Lectio Divina from St. Michael’s Cathedral, Toronto.

Sunday February 10

8:00pm Mothering, Full of Grace
Home, With the tabernacle, statues, and icons, a Catholic Church can pretty easily be identified as a Catholic Church. But what makes a home a Catholic home? In this episode, we sit down with our mothers’ discussion group to talk about finding faith in their homes, Anita Healy takes us on a theological tour of her house, and married couple Cary and Sandy Molyneux talk about figuring out where home is. Host Rhea Johner also gives of us some practical ideas on how to bring the Catholic faith into our own homes.

8:30pm Witness - Bishop John Corriveau, O.F.M
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews the newly appointed bishop of the diocese of Nelson British Columbia, Bishop John Corriveau, O.F.M.


9:00pm Encounters at the Cenacle
Parts 1 & 2 of this 10-part series is a great preparation for the Eucharistic Congress, featuring Archbishop Thomas Collins, Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B., Sr. Antoniana Maria of the Trinity, S.V., Sr. Gill Goulding, C.J., and Mark Mignella, Like the disciples gathered around Jesus at the Cenacle for the Last Supper, we are invited to share in the mystery of the Eucharist.

Sunday February 3

8:00pm Noah’s Ark – part 2 of 2 (2 hours)
Oscar-winner Jon Voight stars as Noah in a lavish four-hour miniseries about the Biblical hero who built the ark. Dazzling special effects, computerized creatures and a cast of thousands of animals combine to tell a story of literally Biblical proportions.

The events from "Genesis" are reordered and compressed in this re-imagination of the biblical story. Sodom and Gomorrah face God's wrath, and only Noah and his friend Lot are chosen to escape from the sinful cities. The best of friends, Lot and Noah separate when God takes Lot's wife from him. When God expands his wrath to create the legendary flood, Noah alone is chosen to save his righteous family. Once aboard, the Earth becomes flooded, and Noah must lead his family to salvation and survival - even if it means facing his former friend Lot, now a leader of desperate...pirates.

Sunday January 27

8:00pm Noah’s Ark – part 1 of 2 (2 hours)
Oscar-winner Jon Voight stars as Noah in a lavish four-hour miniseries about the Biblical hero who built the ark. Dazzling special effects, computerized creatures and a cast of thousands of animals combine to tell a story of literally Biblical proportions.

The events from "Genesis" are reordered and compressed in this re-imagination of the biblical story. Sodom and Gomorrah face God's wrath, and only Noah and his friend Lot are chosen to escape from the sinful cities. The best of friends, Lot and Noah separate when God takes Lot's wife from him. When God expands his wrath to create the legendary flood, Noah alone is chosen to save his righteous family. Once aboard, the Earth becomes flooded, and Noah must lead his family to salvation and survival - even if it means facing his former friend Lot, now a leader of desperate...pirates.

Sunday January 20

8:00pm Children of the Batey
In the batey where sugar cane cutters and their families live, the children run around in the midst of tiny shacks and garbage heaps, exposed to malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS. Along with native Dominicans, Haitian migrants and their children make up most of the batey’s population. Their children have difficulties obtaining proper education, health care and other basic human rights because by law, they are not considered citizens of the Dominican Republic.

St. Peter’s Parish in Woodbridge, Ontario, responded to the needs of these children by organizing a week-long summer camp in the bateyes. A group of 37 people brought books, clothes and other donated goods. They also played games and other activities with the children. The Canadians accepted that they could not change the reality of the Dominican Republic, but they could impact one life. And a beautiful exchange happened! They become the hands and feet of Christ for the children, and in the process allowed the faith and joy of the children to touch their hearts! One of the Canadians, a six year-old boy named Christian, went right to the heart of everybody’s experience in exclaiming: “Blessed are the poor, and blessed are you who help the poor.”

8:30pm Witness – Latin Patriarch, Archbishop Michel Sabbah
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews the Latin Patriarch and Archbishop of Jerusalem, Michel Sabbah.

9:00pm Lectio Devina
Archbishop Thomas Collins leads the faithful in vespers followed by a reading and prayerful reflection of the scripture passage Matthew 5:43- 6:6
* Broadcast version of the Sunday January 13th Lectio Divina from St. Michael’s Cathedral, Toronto.

Sunday January 13

8:00pm Lives in the Balance
Although most of us enjoy a standard of living that is comfortable and secure, there are many among us, who for a variety of reasons live in poverty. And there are many more whose lives are in the balance between fulfillment and indignity.

Lives in the Balance looks at these differences through the eyes of an immigrant family, a single mother and someone who relies on disability support. As you watch the video we invite you to rejoice in how human beings help each other but reflect upon what we could all do to bring greater justice to our society.

8:30pm Witness – Doug Keck
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews EWTN vice president of programming, and host of Bookmark Doug Keck.

9:00pm Pioneers of the Spirit – William Blake
William Blake always sensed there was something different about himself, and he was surely right! Visionary, mystic, engraver, printer, poet, artist, writer - his extraordinary creative skills flowed through many forms to give expression to the extraordinary inner world he inhabited. As a result he helped us to see with new eyes. His ability to tap the depths of Biblical imagery remains a gift to the ages including the materialistic culture that surrounds us today. This program provides a valuable introduction to the man and his vision.

9:30pm Pioneers of the Spirit – Dante Alighieri
The poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)was born in Florence, Italy, the son of a notary. Dante first saw Beatrice in 1274 when he was nine years old, and she became the inspiration for his later poetic works. Her death in 1290 was a profound shock to dante. He was a soldier for a while and entered politics, in which he sided with the enemies of Pope Boniface VIII. He was eventually banished from Florence. His best known work is "The Divine Comedy" - the poet's imaginary journey to hell and purgatory.

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