Our previous programming for the year of 2007 .

Previous Shows Below:

Sunday December 23

8:00pm Advent – The coming of Our God click here to view 
Reflections for the fourth week of Advent, and Christmas from Fr. Thomas Rosica.

8:30pm Mary, Mother of Jesus
This moving film depicts Mary's prominence in Jesus's life annd tells the story of Jesus through her eyes. Mary is already aware of her Son’s role in the future of mankind and so gently guides and counsels Jesus as He launches His ministry and accomplishes His miracles. She must also stand by stoically as her beloved Son is persecuted and crucified, knowing what must be will be. This moving story of love, sacrifice and faith captures the lifelong bond between every mother and child that transcends death, and at the same time, celebrates the inspirational life of one of the most beloved figures in Christianity.

Sunday December 16

8:00pm Advent – The coming of Our God click here to view 
Reflections for the third week of Advent from Fr. Thomas Rosica.

8:30pm Witness – Cardinal Renato Martino
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews Cardinal Renato Martino President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace

9:00pm Lectio Divina
Archbishop Thomas Collins leads the faithful in vespers followed by a reading and prayerful reflection of the scripture passage
Matthew 5:27-42.
* Broadcast version of the Sunday December 9th Lectio Divina from St. Michael’s Cathedral, Toronto.

Sunday December 9

8:00pm Advent – The coming of Our God click here to view 
Reflections for the second week of Advent from Fr. Thomas Rosica.

8:30pm Witness – Bishop Ronald Fabbro click here to view 
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews Bishop Ronald Fabbro, Bishop of the diocese of London

9:00pm 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. At the heart of the film and, for the first time, we see and hear Mother Teresa reveal her simple but profound spirituality which, put into action, enabled her to transcend religious, political and cultural boundaries throughout the world.

Sunday December 2

8:00pm Advent – The coming of Our Lord click here to view 
Reflections for the first week of Advent from Fr. Thomas Rosica.

8:30pm Witness – Archbishop Thomas Collins click here to view 
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews the Archbishop of Toronto,


9:00pm Travels and Traditions
– Mexico City and the Shrine at Guadeloupe (1 hour special)
Join Burt Wolf as he travels to Mexico City to explore the rich histories and traditions of the most important religious site in all of Mexico; The Shrine at Guadeloupe. It sits on a hill about six miles from the center of Mexico City and each year millions of people visit the site. Some are pilgrims looking for salvation, and some are people asking for help for themselves or someone they love. Tune in to find out for yourself what makes this beautiful shrine so significant to the people of Mexico and the millions of pilgrims that visit it.

Sunday November 25

8:00pm Why Be Catholic – pt 2 of 2
Dr. Ray Guarendi, clinical psychologist and speaker, relates the story of his conversion back to Catholicism after years as an Evangelical Protestant. His arguments for Catholicism are logical, faithful and entertaining, striking a chord with many people who seek answers that just make sense. With Dr. Ray by your side, you will golf with Jesus and Moses and discover the molecular structure of a quarter, all in ways that relate splendidly to Catholic Teaching.

8:30pm Witness – Raymond Arroyo click here to view 
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews Raymond Arroyo, host of EWTN’s international news magazine The World Over Live.


9:00pm Lectio Divina
Archbishop Thomas Collins leads the faithful in vespers followed by a reading and prayerful reflection of the scripture passage Matthew 5: 13-26. * Broadcast version of the Sunday November 11th Lectio Divina from St. Michael’s Cathedral, Toronto.

Sunday November 18

8:00pm Why Be Catholic – pt 1 of 2
Dr. Ray Guarendi, clinical psychologist and speaker, relates the story of his conversion back to Catholicism after years as an Evangelical Protestant. His arguments for Catholicism are logical, faithful and entertaining, striking a chord with many people who seek answers that just make sense. With Dr. Ray by your side, you will golf with Jesus and Moses and discover the molecular structure of a quarter, all in ways that relate splendidly to Catholic Teaching.

8:30pm Witness – Haroon Siddiqui click here to view 
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews Muslim Political Analyst, Editor emeritus of the Toronto Star, Haroon Siddiqui.


9:00pm Travels and Traditions
             – Vatican and the Papacy (1 hour special)
Join Burt Wolf as he travels to Rome to explore the rich histories and traditions of the Vatican and the Papacy. During his trip to Rome, Pope John Paul II passes away and millions come from around to say goodbye to the man who lead the Catholic Church for 27 years. Tune into to experience the richness and tradition within the Vatican and witness the transition of the papacy – the funeral, conclave, and election of the new Pope!

Sunday November 11

8:00pm Eye on the Church – A Phoenix Rising
With the debate raging across Canada about the necessity and value of Catholic education, “Eye on the Church” profiles a group of dedicated parents who worked with the Jesuit Province in Newfoundland to resurrect Catholic Education after its elimination through a public referendum.

8:30pm Witness – Fr. Peter Williams
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews the Director of Liturgy for World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, Fr. Peter Williams.


9:00pm Travels and Traditions – Shrine at Czestochowa
Each year, for centuries, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims have come to Jasna Gora. Many make the journey from nearby Polish cities on foot, others travel half way around the world. During the days surrounding the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin, on August 15th, the avenue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that connects the center of town with Jasna Gora is filled with a river of people. When you arrive in the chapel you find the miraculous image of the Virgin Mary and Child. The work is believed to have been painted in the Holy Land by St. Luke the Evangelist. It has made the monastery one of the most important Catholic shrines in Europe.

Sunday November 4

8:00pm Eye on the Church – The Vietnamese Boat People:
A Legacy of Faith
With the fall of Saigon to communist forces in 1975 millions of Vietnamese citizens decided to flee their country rather than face life under a communist regime. Of the 2 million “Boat People” that fled half never made it. Hundreds of thousands were lost at sea or became victims of marauding pirates. In this issue of “Eye on the Church” David Naglieri speaks to many Vietnamese Catholic Canadians who share how the gospel virtues of faith and hope lay the foundations for their survival.

8:30pm Witness – Cardinal José
Saraiva Martins click here to view 
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews Prefect of the Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Cardinal José Saraiva Martins.


9:00pm Saints: Gospel Artists
Share in the lives of young people who met Saints and Blesseds in a new and very personal way in this Salt and Light Television original documentary. Filmed on location in Cologne, Munich (Germany) and Pollone, Mesero, Assisi (Italy)and Vatican City in August 2005. Discover the stories of Sts. Peter, Francis and Clare of Assisi, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), Gianna Beretta Molla, and Blesseds Rupert Mayer, Pier Giorgio Frassati and John XXIII, and let your heart be opened to the possibility of becoming a saint of the new millennium. Sunday October 28


8:00pm Eye on the Church – Pope Pius XII and the Holocaust
One of the most persistent controversies facing the Catholic Church in the decades after World War II is the alleged silence of Pope Pius XII during the Nazi Holocaust. As the Vatican moves closer towards the planned Beatification of the wartime Pope “Eye on the Church” investigates the claims against Pope Eugenio Pacelli. Features an exclusive interview with Sr. Margherita Marchione, the author of numerous books defending Pope Pius, and historian Dr. Robert Ventresca.

8:30pm Witness – Stephen Moccio click here to view 
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews the acclaimed Canadian pianist and songwriter, Stephen Moccio.

9:00pm Travels & Traditions: The Shrine at Lourdes
Join Burt Wolf as he travels to the southwestern corner of France where he visits the ancient village of Lourdes. Discover the place where Mary the Mother of God appeared to a young Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 that attracts more than 6 million pilgrims each year.

Sunday October 21

8:00pm FEATURE FILM: Something in Mind
The beautiful life story of St. Joseph Benedict Cottolengo, founder of the Little House of Divine Providence in Italy in 1832 and caregiver for orphans, the sick, and the poor. This dramatic biography takes us inside the man, his motives, his struggles, his faith, and his heart of love for those in need.

Sunday October 14

8:00pm Rwanda: Living Forgiveness
In 1994, the long and painful history of the small African country of Rwanda came to a dreadful climax: the genocide and a death toll of approximately one million, within three months. Pain and suffering have engraved themselves on the souls of the people, but there are also clear signs of hope and restoration. Witnesses of the change speak out; victims and perpetrators likewise refer to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It's almost unbelievable!


8:30pm Witness – John Thavis click here to view 
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews John Thavis, Head of the Catholic News Service’s Rome bureau

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

Sunday October 7

8:00pm Pope Benedict, Radical Islam and the West
In September 2006 Pope Benedict addressed the topic of Islam and violence in a public address. His comments caused a firestorm of violence and anger in the Muslim world. What are Pope Benedict’s thoughts on Islam and how can the Church face the issue of Islamic based violence. This is a crucial issue facing the Church in the 21st century. Features interviews with Vatican Affairs Expert John Allen and Michael Coren.

8:30pm Witness – Archbishop John Foley click here to view 
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews Archbishop John Foley who was the President of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications from 1984-2007.


9:00pm Mission to the UN
Controversy has eroded much of the luster from UN Headquarters, yet the Vatican continues to exert a strong diplomatic presence in New York, affirming the U.N.’s purpose. Does the U.N. remain a credible force for conflict resolution and development? And when the Church speaks at the General Assembly, are the 192 member states listening? This inquisitive documentary follows four college students as they explore the Holy See Mission to the United Nations.

Sunday September 30

8:00pm Eye on the Church
Sex Abuse in London: On the Road to Hope click here to view 
The decades of abuse perpetrated by Fr. Charles Sylvestre left a trail of bitterness and betrayal in the diocese of London. David profiles the story of how an honest and caring bishop, a crusading crown attorney, and many of the faithful came together to say “Never Again!”


8:30pm Witness – Cardinal Joseph Zen, S.D.B. click here to view 
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. interviews the Chinese prelate of the Catholic Church, Cardinal Joseph Zen, who is currently serving as Bishop of Hong Kong.


9:00pm Lectio Divina click here to view
Tune in for the broadcast version of Archbishop Thomas Collins’ Lectio Divina as he leads a reading, and prayerful reflection of scripture passages.