Monthly Updaters

Find out what's new at Salt+Light Telvision through our Monthly Updaters, created for you by our Marketing and Communications Manager. The current updater is posted each month, below.

Kick off your Super Bowl viewing with a little faith! – Salt + Light Television will air the Family Theater Production; Faith Bowl. Iin collaboration with Catholic Athletes for Christ and the Knights of Columbus, Faith Bowl takes a look at Catholicism in sports. Canadian actor Chris Kramer, moderates a panel that includes NFL wide receiver, Chris Horn who played for the Arizona Cardinals, Mark Loretta, a Major League Baseball player with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Antonio Soave, former pro soccer player and now Executive Director of the Business School at Benedictine College in Atchison, KN.

Airs: Sunday, February 1st  at 5:00pm ET & 9:00pm ET - Monday February 2nd  at 1:00am ET

Rosary Stars

21 young celebrities reflect on the importance of the Rosary and the Catholic faith in their lives and lead a decade of all 20 mysteries.
Each of these programs features the same animated teaching tools.We are confidant these programs promote a better understanding, appreciation and daily praying of the Rosary, especially among teenagers and young adults and families. They emphasize the power and importance of daily prayer of the Rosary and encourage us to live the mysteries every day, relating whatever we do a Mystery of the Rosary. Four 45 minute programs, one for each set of Mysteries.

Airs: Monday to Friday at 8:30pm ET beginning February 9

 

Salt + Light Documentaries

Love is a Choice

Celebrate Valentines day with a true story of love of life! The official documentary on the life of S. Gianna Beretta Molla with excerpts of the Canonization ceremony on May 16, 2004. Includes interviews with her husband Pitro Molla and their children.

Airs: Saturday, February 14th at 9 pm ET & 1 am ET - Sunday February 15th at 1:30pm ET

A Hand of Peace: Pope Pius XII and the Holocaust

Tune in to watch the acclaimed Salt + Light documentary on Pope Pius XII that explores the debate over the wartime Pope and his alleged silence during the Nazi Holocaust.

Airs: Sunday, February 22 at 9:00pm ET & 1:00am ET - Monday, February 23rd

Vatican Masses

Solemn Mass for the Presentation of the Lord

From St. Peter’s Basilica, Holy Mass with the Relgious in the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord presided over by Card. Franc Rodé, Prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life, and final salutation of His Holiness Benedict XVI.

Airs: Monday, February 2nd at 11am ET & 3:00 pm ET

Ash Wednesday Mass

Airs: Wednesday, February 25 at 11:00 am ET & 9:00pm ET

Lectio Divina - A Year with St. Paul

Archbishop Thomas Collins’ Lectio Divina series is conducted once a month at St. Michael’s Cathedral, downtown Toronto. The next Lectio Divina will be based on I Corinthians 12:27-31 and 13: 1-13 and will take place on SundayFebruary 8, beginning with vespers at 7:00pm.

The broadcast of this Lectio Divina will be on Sunday February 15 at 9:00pm, with encore presentations on Monday February 16 at 1:00am & 1:30pm, Wednesday, February 18 at 8:00pm, and Thursday Feburary 19th at 12:00am.

New this month on Catholic Focus
Catholic Focus airs daily @ 7:00pm and 11:00pm

Serving the Truth

A look at Archbishop Michael Miller on the road to becoming the chief shepherd of the Archdiocese of Vancouver.

Airs: Sunday February 1

Catholics and the Great Depression

As the economy continues to decline and forecasters are warning of a deepening recession host david Naglieri takes a look back at the worst financial disaster of modern times, The Great Depression of the 1930’s. How did the Church survive? How did that era pave help create the social justice tradition the Church espouses today? You might be surprised by what you learn.

Airs: Thursday February 5

Designing Marriage

Pedro sits with Fr.Matthew Habiger, OSB to speak about John Paul II's Theology of the Body and God's plan for sexuality.

Airs: Tuesday February 10

Touched by God

Dead Theologians Society (DTS) is a Catholic apostolate for high school age teens and college age young adults. They study the lives of the saints of yesterday to become the saints of tomorrow.

Airs: Thursday February 12

Vanspec

Alicia meet the students, teachers and parents involved in a unique catechesis program for special needs children and young adults in Vancouver.

Airs: Tuesday February 17

Reading Scripture

Pedro speaks to students at Houston's University of St. Thomas about Scripture and its importance in their lives.

Airs: Wednesday February 25

Salt+ Light Radio

S+L TV is now on satellite radio, with a new weekly program, Saturdays at 10pm on the Catholic Channel, Sirius Satellite Radio 159 and XM Radio 117. Every week, host Pedro Guevara-Mann brings you the best of Salt + Light: inspiring messages, insightful interviews, interesting commentary and music plus news updates with Kris Dmytrenko and Catholic events listings with Michèle Nuzzo. If it’s Catholic and Canadian, it’s on Salt + Light Radio!

To listen to the latest show click here

Online Store: Feature of the Month

In Your Faith – Season 1
DVD Set Only $99 for the month of February (Regular Price: $200)

What are the real issues that are on the minds of young people? What questions do they struggle with in their faith? This series explores the Church’s teachings in a fast-paced and fun way, offering high school students practical messages, insightful and meaningful discussions, neat facts, inspiring Bible passages and much more!

The season contains 14 30-minute episodes. A study discussion guide for each episode is included with each DVD.

>> Purchase the DVD through our Online Store now

Broadcast dates and times are subject to change. Please continue to check saltandlighttv.org or your on-screen guide for most up to date information.

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JANUARY 2009

Premiere of Beloved: The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia

Salt + Light is pleased to announce the premiere their latest documentary, Beloved: The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. Like the virgin martyr Cecilia, Nashville Dominicans promise their hearts to Christ. The Lord’s voice fills their ears and secures their promise to be Christ’s alone. Nashville Dominicans show the world a love that is different and unique. It is a love that is eternal. Nashville Dominicans are indeed beloved by God, as you will witness in this documentary. You will be taken inside a religious congregation that continues to offer the world and the Church a compelling model of religious life that is beautiful, hopeful, joyful and alive.

Beloved premieres on Salt + Light TV on January 11th @ 9:00pm ET.

Salt + Light Presents…

John XIII : The Pope of Peace

Be sure to tune in for this inspiring 4 part series on Blessed Pope John XXIII starring Edward Asner in an acclaimed performance as the beloved pontiff who came from common stock and was known for his simplicity, goodness, courage and love for humanity. Shot on location in Rome and Italy, this movie tells the whole life story of John XXIII from his youth thru his young priesthood, Bishop, Cardinal and Pope. Elected supposedly as an “interim Pope” who would just keep the status quo and listen to the advisers around him, John XXIII proved to be his own man when he surprised the Church and world by calling for the Second Vatican Council. This film also underscores his wonderful sense of humor and great charity towards others, especially the poor, downtrodden, and the outcast.

Airing Schedule:
Part 1 - January 11 @ 8:00pm
Part 2 - January 18 @ 8:00pm
Part 3 - January 25 @ 8:00pm
Part 4 - February 1 @ 8:00pm

Lectio Divina – A Year with St. Paul

Archbishop Thomas Collins’ Lectio Divina series is conducted once a month at St. Michael’s Cathedral, downtown Toronto.

The next Lectio Divina will be based on Romans 12:1-13, 13: 8-14 and will take place on Sunday January 11, beginning with vespers @ 7:00pm. The broadcast of this Lectio Divina will be on Sunday Jan. 18 @ 9:00pm, with encore presentations on Monday Jan. 19 @ 1:00am & 1:30pm, Wednesday, Jan. 21 @ 8:30pm, Thursday Jan. 22 @ 12:00am.

New Episodes of The World I Know: Virtues in Action

EPISODE 9: RESPECT “The ability to treat oneself and others with equal consideration and courtesy.” Respect is the basis of any relationship. Many schools understand this and therefore ensure that programs promoting respect in the classrooms and in the schoolyards exist, as we hear from Akheem Isaac. Merwyn Rosario shares his thoughts on how to learn to respect the very same person who bullies you, while Sr. Antoniana Maria Macapagal, a Sister of Life, speaks about her admiration for Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who treated all people with the respect they deserved as children of God.
Airs Tues. Jan 6 @ 8:00pm with a repeat Wed. Jan 7 @ 12:30pm

EPISODE 10: LOVE “The ability to forget about ourselves and look for the good in others.” Emily Hilbig invites us to join elementary and high school students as they share their perspectives on love and the need for its presence in the world through their own actions. Peter Morcos also talks about going out of his comfort zone to reach people, while Sr. Hosea Rupprecht, a Daughter of St. Paul, holds up the loving example of St. Paul the Apostle!
Airs Tues. Jan 13 @ 8:00pm with a repeat Wed. Jan 14 @ 12:30pm  

New this Month on Catholic Focus

Friday Jan 9 – Empty and Beautiful – Pedro chats with singer/songwriter Matt Maher about his ministry, his work with LifeTeen and his music.

Tuesday Jan 13 – Looking at the Price of Sugar - Alicia interviews Fr. Christopher Hartley, the priest who was exiled from the Dominican Republic for helping migrant sugar cane workers stand up for their basic rights. You will also meet Elizabeth Abbot, author of the book, Sugar: A bittersweet History, who will tell us how to find out where your sugar comes from and what the consumer can do to make sure their sugar doesn't come at high prices.

Thursday Jan 15 – Ask and you shall Receive - David Naglieri speaks to author, speaker and life coach, Karen Zizzo, who shares the incredible story of the miracle that saved her son's life. Learn how the experience of a miracle spurred her to spread the word of hope and to inspire people to overcome the obstacles in their lives and to cultivate faith, hope and loving trust in their lives.

Wednesday Jan 21 – Refiners Fires – Canadian contemporary sculptor Farhad Nargol-O’Neill talks about what inspired the majestic piece that today adorns the atrium of the York Catholic District School Board. This episode unveils the beauty of 'Corpus et Spiritus' while exploring what drives some of Canada's christian artists to go against the flow.

Catholic Focus airs daily @ 7:00pm and 11:00pm

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December 2008

Testimony: Canadian Television Premiere!

The film Testimony is based on the book of the same title, published in 2007, that features a transcript of conversations with Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz conducted by Italian journalist and Vatican expert Gian Franco Svidercoschi. Testimony premiered at the Vatican in October 2008.

The film has been translated into over a dozen languages with more than a million copies being sold in the late pontiff’s native Poland.

Testimony is a cinematic story that attempts to portray Karol Wojtyla as a man, priest, bishop and, finally, the Pope as remembered by his longtime secretary and friend. Cardinal Dziwisz accompanied the Holy Father for forty years of his life, from his times in Krakow until his last days in the Vatican. The film is a testimony of John Paul II’s life, presenting many new factsand interpretations, including those from karol Wojtyla’s youth and his private life. The film’s most poignant themes include the assassination attempt on the Pope and the moments immediately thereafter, when his life was being saved.

Testimony premieres on Salt + Light TV on Saturday December 20 th @ 8pm ET.

Advent and Christmas on Salt + Light TV

Advent: The coming of our God – Reflections by Father Thomas Rosica

This inspirational 4 four part series will continue airing every Sunday until Christmas @ 8:00pm and midnight. Each episode will be repeated Monday @ 12:30pm, Wednesday at 9pm, Thursday at 1:30pm, and Saturday at 11:30am.

Carols and Brass
Christmas Concert featuring the Governor General Foot Guard’s Band from St Joseph Parish in Ottawa, Ontario
Airing: Saturday. Dec. 20 th @ 4:00pm and Dec. 24 th @ 9:00pm

Sounds of Advent Concert
Airing: Tuesday Dec. 16 @ 9:30pm & Wednesday Dec. 17 @ 5:30pm

O Come all Ye Faithful Concert
Airing: Tuesday Dec 16 @ 10:00pm & Wednesday Dec 17 @ 5:00pm

Nothing More Beautiful
Rediscover the beauty of knowing Jesus Christ in this speaker series filmed in co-operation with the Archdiocese of Edmonton.  In this episode Archbishop Richard Smith, Archbishop of Edmonton, and Catholic Organization for Life and Family Assistant Director, Lea Singh explore the theme “In the Image and Likeness of God.”

Airing: Friday Dec. 19 th at 8:00pm, Saturday at 12:00am, and 12:30pm

Midnight Mass from the Vatican
December 24 Live at 6:00pm (in French with English Audio SAP)
December 25 – 12:00am (Midnight), 3:00am, 1:00pm

Urbi et Orbi
December 25 – 12:00pm

Christmas Day Children’s Specials!
8:00am Martin the Cobbler
8:30am Michael the Visitor
9:00am The First Christmas
9:30am Nicholas: The Boy who became Santa
10:00am A Cherub Wing Christmas
10:30am Ruben: Grandpa Jacob’s First Christmas Donkey

Lectio Divina – A Year with St. Paul

Archbishop Thomas Collins Lectio Divina series is conducted once a month at St. Michael’s Cathedral, downtown Toronto.

The next Lectio Divina will be based on Thessalonians 4: 13 -5: 11 and will take place on Sunday December 14, beginning with vespers @ 7:00pm. The broadcast of this Lectio Divina will be on Sunday December 21 @ 9:00pm, with encore presentations on Monday Dec. 22 @ 1:00am & 1:30pm, Wednesday, Dec. 24 @ 8:30pm, Thurs. Nov. 20 @ 12:00am.

New this Month on Catholic Focus

Fri. Dec 5 –Prostitution - The horrors of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside awoke Canadians to the prevalence and danger of prostitution. How can we provide safety and a way out for sex workers? What will stop human trafficking for sexual exploitation? Hosts Kris Dmytrenko asks leading advocates from the Church, NGO’s and police services.

Wed. Dec 10 –St. Elizabeth Health Care – Mary Rose Bacani interviews Shirlee Sharkey (President & CEO of Saint Elizabeth Health Care), Michael Decter (Chair), and Nancy Lefebre (Senior Vice-President of Knowledge and Practice) on Saint Elizabeth Health Care’s 100 years of home and community-based care in Canada.

Wed. Dec 17– The Priests - One wouldn't expect Roman Catholic priests to be the top of the world's music chart, but that's the case with three talented clergymen from Ireland. In this episode of Catholic Focus we meet "The Priests" in word and song.

Tues. Dec 23 –What is Christmas? – Fr. Rosica, Pedro, Mary Rose, and Matthew gather to discuss the spirit of Christmas, and how we can better embrace this joyful season. 

Catholic Focus airs daily @ 7:00pm and 11:00pm

Feature Interviews on Witness

Sun. Dec 21 st – Fr. Rosica interviews two cast members for the Sound of Music: Elicia MacKenzie (Maria) and Noella Huet ( Mother Abbess)

Sun Jan. 4 th – The Most rev. Philip Wilson, Archbishop of Adelaide, Australia and president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference

Witness airs every Sunday @ 8:30pm & 12:30am with repeats Thursday @ 8pm & 12am Friday @ 12:30pm, and Saturday @ 5:30pm.

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