November 2009
Pacific Rim
All Times Sydney/Manila
 
PAC RIM ADVANCE 
NOVEMBER, 2009
 
Sydney Date Sydney Time Manila Date Manila Time Title Duration Description Genre
        RIVER OF LIGHT 1:00 Part four of ‘River of Light’ documents the 300 year Spanish reign in Mexico, and how this reign elevated the natives to European standards in religion and education. EWTN Global Showcase
Sun/11/1 1:00 AM Sat/10/31 10:00 PM Part 00004
Sun/11/1 8:00 PM Sun/11/1 5:00 PM  
Fri/11/6 6:30 AM Fri/11/6 3:30 AM  
Sat/11/7 5:00 PM Sat/11/7 2:00 PM  
        WHAT EVERY CATHOLIC NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT HELL 1:00 What you don't know about Hell can hurt you! This well-rounded documentary presents the Church doctrine of Hell. Special Programming
Sun/11/1 2:00 AM Sat/10/31 11:00 PM  
Sun/11/1 9:00 PM Sun/11/1 6:00 PM  
        THEY CALL HIM FATHER IN THE FIVE CONTINENTS 1:00 This documentary explores the life and works of Msgr. JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA, founder of Opus Dei. Special Programming
Sun/11/1 3:00 AM Sun/11/1 12:00 AM  
Sun/11/1 11:00 PM Sun/11/1 8:00 PM  
        MEDITATIONS ON ALL SAINTS 0:30 This All Saints' Day meditation led by Fr. Benedict Groeschel enlarges our understanding of this feast day, which commemorates the lives and works of all the Saints in heaven. Special Programming
Sun/11/1 5:00 AM Sun/11/1 2:00 AM  
Sun/11/1 4:30 PM Sun/11/1 1:30 PM  
        UNTOLD BLESSINGS: THREE PATHS TO HOLINESS 1:00   EWTN Presents
Sun/11/1 6:30 AM Sun/11/1 3:30 AM Part 0001 In this series of lectures, Father Robert Barron provides concrete, practical advice on how to become a saint, marking out three specific paths to holiness.
Tue/11/3 11:00 AM Tue/11/3 8:00 AM  
Thu/11/5 9:00 PM Thu/11/5 6:00 PM  
Fri/11/6 2:00 AM Thu/11/5 11:00 PM  
               
Sun/11/8 7:30 AM Sun/11/8 4:30 AM Part 0002   In this series of lectures, Father Robert Barron provides concrete, practical advice on how to become a saint, marking out three specific paths to holiness. EWTN Presents
Tue/11/10 11:00 AM Tue/11/10 8:00 AM    
Thu/11/12 9:00 PM Thu/11/12 6:00 PM    
Fri/11/13 2:00 AM Thu/11/12 11:00 PM    
               
Sun/11/15 7:30 AM Sun/11/15 4:30 AM Part 0003   In this series of lectures, Father Robert Barron provides concrete, practical advice on how to become a saint, marking out three specific paths to holiness. EWTN Presents
Tue/11/17 11:00 AM Tue/11/17 8:00 AM    
Thu/11/19 9:00 PM Thu/11/19 6:00 PM    
Fri/11/20 2:00 AM Thu/11/19 11:00 PM    
        BROTHER ANDRE 1:30 A drama that re-creates story of blessed Andre as he speaks with his niece who is discerning a vocation about struggles and the perseverance it took to endure approval for the shrine. Special Programming
Sun/11/1 10:00 AM Sun/11/1 7:00 AM  
        SAINT LEONARD MURIALDO, MY STORY 0:30 The story of St. Leonardo Murialdo, an Italian priest from the1800's; he was a tireless worker on behalf of the poor whose personal holiness informed his zeal for the underprivileged. Special Programming
Sun/11/1 11:30 AM Sun/11/1 8:30 AM  
        WRITINGS OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 0:30 The writings of St. Francis of Assisi combine a charming simplicity with a profound sense of the sacred. This program explores two of the saint's writings: The Testament and the Canticle of the Creatures. Special Programming
Sun/11/1 1:00 PM Sun/11/1 10:00 AM  
        BERNADETTE 0:30 This documentary briefly portrays the life of Bernadette Soubirous, a young peasant girl in Lourdes, France, to whom Our Lady appeared during the mid-1850’s. This beautiful program will inspire viewers to follow Bernadette’s example: to find peace of heart and mind - even in the midst of chaos. Special Programming
Sun/11/1 2:00 PM Sun/11/1 11:00 AM    
        IN CONCERT: PURCELLS' SACRED MUSIC 1:00 The Choir of Clare College from Cambridge, England presents the following musical pieces: "The Deum Laudamus", "Jubilate Domine", "My Beloved Spake", "Remember Not, Lord, Our Offences",  and much more. In Concert
Sun/11/1 3:00 PM Sun/11/1 12:00 PM
Sat/11/7 6:30 AM Sat/11/7 3:30 AM
        LEBANON: ISLAND OF CHRISTIANITY 0:30   EWTN Gallery
Mon/11/2 1:30 AM Sun/11/1 10:30 PM
Mon/11/2 2:00 PM Mon/11/2 11:00 AM
Mon/11/2 8:00 PM Mon/11/2 5:00 PM
        FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY PRESENTS 1:00 The scholarly panel of Franciscan University welcomes guest experts to the roundtable for engaging discussions on important theological and cultural issues, and other faith-related topics. CATHOLIC COMPASS
Mon/11/2 2:00 AM Sun/11/1 11:00 PM
Wed/11/4 3:00 PM Wed/11/4 12:00 PM
Thu/11/5 6:30 AM Thu/11/5 3:30 AM Atheists & Believers
Sat/11/7 8:30 PM Sat/11/7 5:30 PM  
        MEDITATIONS ON ALL SOULS 0:30 In this Meditation on All Souls' Day, Fr. Benedict Groeschel directs our thoughts to those who have departed this life as we pray for the repose of their souls. Special Programming
Mon/11/2 6:00 AM Mon/11/2 3:00 AM  
Mon/11/2 4:00 PM Mon/11/2 1:00 PM  
        IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MOTHER MARIA CATERINA TROIANI 0:30 This inspiring documentary depicts the life of Blessed Mother Mary Catherine, the founder of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Watch one community of these Sisters in action as they serve the poor of their area in Egypt. EWTN Gallery
Tue/11/3 1:30 AM Mon/11/2 10:30 PM
Tue/11/3 2:00 PM Tue/11/3 11:00 AM
Tue/11/3 8:00 PM Tue/11/3 5:00 PM
        GREATEST LOVE STORY 0:30 Mother Mary Assumpta, O.P., discusses the needs of the Order along with vocational comments from several of the Sisters. EWTN Gallery
Wed/11/4 1:30 AM Tue/11/3 10:30 PM  
Wed/11/4 2:00 PM Wed/11/4 11:00 AM  
Wed/11/4 8:00 PM Wed/11/4 5:00 PM  
        MARY'S MOUNTAIN 0:30 This insightful documentary offers an informative look at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, the oldest known replica of the revered French shrine, located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. EWTN Gallery
Thu/11/5 1:30 AM Wed/11/4 10:30 PM  
Thu/11/5 2:00 PM Thu/11/5 11:00 AM  
Thu/11/5 8:00 PM Thu/11/5 5:00 PM  
        IT'S A MIRACLE 0:30 Discusses the Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance. EWTN Gallery
Fri/11/6 1:30 AM Thu/11/5 10:30 PM Ep. 0001  
Fri/11/6 2:00 PM Fri/11/6 11:00 AM    
Fri/11/6 8:00 PM Fri/11/6 5:00 PM    
Sydney Date Sydney Time Manila Date Manila Time Title Dur Description Genre
        LOVE'S BRAVEST CHOICE 0:30 This is an inspirational story of St. Maria Goretti whose life was an example of purity and chastity. St. Maria Goretti died at age 11 from knife wounds inflicted by a young man who desired to rob her of her virginity.  Before she died, she forgave the 20 year old murderer, Alessandro Serenelli. Pro-Life Programming
Fri/11/6 2:30 PM Fri/11/6 11:30 AM  
        SABETH: BLESSED ELIZABETH OF THE TRINITY 1:30   EWTN Global Showcase
Sun/11/8 2:00 AM Sat/11/7 11:00 PM
Sun/11/8 8:00 PM Sun/11/8 5:00 PM
Fri/11/13 6:30 AM Fri/11/13 3:30 AM
Sat/11/14 5:00 PM Sat/11/14 2:00 PM
        IN CONCERT:  FAURE - REQUIEM 1:00 Faure’s Requiem, suffused by the haunting presence of personal grief and longing for heaven, is performed by the Hungarian Chamber Orchestra and the Holland Boys Choir. This performance was filmed at the Dominican Church in Zwolle. In Concert
Sun/11/8 4:00 PM Sun/11/8 1:00 PM
Sat/11/14 6:30 AM Sat/11/14 3:30 AM
        IT'S A MIRACLE 0:30 Barbara McGuigan, founder of Voice of Virtue International, has spoken to thousands on the sacredness of human life, and the global destruction of God's creation through abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia. One of the greatest joys in her pro-life apostolate is teaching the true meaning and value of the Christian virtue of chastity to teens and young adults. Her warmth, wit, deep faith and vast reservoir of experience with teenagers and parents alike make her much in demand as a speaker. Teenage viewers will be inspired in their faith and the message of God's love and the dignity of the person He has created them and us to be. EWTN Gallery
Mon/11/9 1:30 AM Sun/11/8 10:30 PM   A continuation of the discussion of the Cardinal virtues, then a discussion of the theological virtues: faith, hope & charity, and finally a discussion on modesty. The program changes direction and looks at the "The Tragedy of Abortion".
Mon/11/9 2:00 PM Mon/11/9 11:00 AM  
Mon/11/9 8:00 PM Mon/11/9 5:00 PM  
               
Tue/11/10 1:30 AM Mon/11/9 10:30 PM     A continuation of the scriptural reflection on abortion. [At TC 01.04.45.09 Internal Warning on fetal, abortion video] On date rape and the response to pro-abortionists. Abortion and population control in China.  
Tue/11/10 2:00 PM Tue/11/10 11:00 AM      
Tue/11/10 8:00 PM Tue/11/10 5:00 PM      
               
Wed/11/11 1:30 AM Tue/11/10 10:30 PM     God's Plan for Love is a 3 step process. The first of the three types of human love is physical love.  
Wed/11/11 2:00 PM Wed/11/11 11:00 AM      
Wed/11/11 8:00 PM Wed/11/11 5:00 PM      
               
Thu/11/12 1:30 AM Wed/11/11 10:30 PM     A continuation of the discussion of the three types of human love. Discussed in this episode is emotional love and spiritual love.  
Thu/11/12 2:00 PM Thu/11/12 11:00 AM      
Thu/11/12 8:00 PM Thu/11/12 5:00 PM      
               
Fri/11/13 1:30 AM Thu/11/12 10:30 PM     Barbara McGuigan speaks with three teenagers who found themselves pregnant and chose life for their babies. The discussion is on abortion and the deception of contraceptives.  
Fri/11/13 2:00 PM Fri/11/13 11:00 AM      
Fri/11/13 8:00 PM Fri/11/13 5:00 PM      
               
Mon/11/16 1:30 AM Sun/11/15 10:30 PM     Barbara McGuigan speaks with "Jessica" a teenager who found herself pregnant and chose life. Then Barbara speaks with Mary Ann Kuharski on adoption.  
Mon/11/16 2:00 PM Mon/11/16 11:00 AM      
Mon/11/16 8:00 PM Mon/11/16 5:00 PM      
               
Tue/11/17 1:30 AM Mon/11/16 10:30 PM     In this question and answer session Barbara touches on the subjects of birth control, STDs, the link between breast cancer and abortion, disordered sexuality, chastity and homosexuality.  
Tue/11/17 2:00 PM Tue/11/17 11:00 AM      
Tue/11/17 8:00 PM Tue/11/17 5:00 PM      
        IT'S A MIRACLE      
Sydney Date Sydney Time Manila Date Manila Time Title Dur Description Genre
Wed/11/18 1:30 AM Tue/11/17 10:30 PM     Barbara McGuigan speaks with two priests on the dangers the occult poses for teenagers.  
Wed/11/18 2:00 PM Wed/11/18 11:00 AM      
Wed/11/18 8:00 PM Wed/11/18 5:00 PM      
               
Thu/11/19 1:30 AM Wed/11/18 10:30 PM     Barbara McGuigan speaks with three Irish teenagers.  
Thu/11/19 2:00 PM Thu/11/19 11:00 AM        
Thu/11/19 8:00 PM Thu/11/19 5:00 PM        
               
Fri/11/20 1:30 AM Thu/11/19 10:30 PM     Barbara McGuigan speaks with three Irish teenagers on the gift of sexuality. This gift is broken down into three steps: "a man should leave his mother and father and should cleave to his wife, and that they two should become one flesh". She explains what this means and why contraceptives are not a part of God's plan.  
Fri/11/20 2:00 PM Fri/11/20 11:00 AM      
Fri/11/20 8:00 PM Fri/11/20 5:00 PM      
               
Mon/11/23 1:30 AM Sun/11/22 10:30 PM     Barbara McGuigan speaks with three Irish teenagers. They discuss the different types of sex outside of marriage and why they are not a part of God's plan.  
Mon/11/23 2:00 PM Mon/11/23 11:00 AM      
Mon/11/23 8:00 PM Mon/11/23 5:00 PM      
               
Tue/11/24 1:30 AM Mon/11/23 10:30 PM     Barbara McGuigan speaks with three Irish teenagers. They discuss types of affection that God approves.  
Tue/11/24 2:00 PM Tue/11/24 11:00 AM      
Tue/11/24 8:00 PM Tue/11/24 5:00 PM      
        DAWN OF AMERICA 1:00 A docudrama, looking at Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas. CATHOLIC COMPASS
Mon/11/9 2:00 AM Sun/11/8 11:00 PM
Wed/11/11 3:00 PM Wed/11/11 12:00 PM
Thu/11/12 6:30 AM Thu/11/12 3:30 AM
Sat/11/14 8:30 PM Sat/11/14 5:30 PM
        BRIDGING THE TEARS 0:30 A compelling video for adults and teenagers alike about pregnancy, abortion, symptoms of post-abortion trauma, reconciliation, a nd healing. Pro-Life Programming
Fri/11/13 2:30 PM Fri/11/13 11:30 AM  
        CALL TO FATIMA - THE MESSAGE (THE) 1:30 An examination of the Fatima message, Sister Lucia wanted the whole world to know and understand. EWTN Global Showcase
Sun/11/15 2:00 AM Sat/11/14 11:00 PM
Sun/11/15 8:00 PM Sun/11/15 5:00 PM
Fri/11/20 6:30 AM Fri/11/20 3:30 AM
Sat/11/21 5:00 PM Sat/11/21 2:00 PM
        IN CONCERT: ST. JOHN'S PASSION BY JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH 1:00 The Choir of King's College and the Brandenburg Consort perform Johann Sebastian Bach's great musical setting of the account of Christ's capture and crucifixion according to St. John.  Soloists are John Mark Ainsley, Stephen Richardson, Catherine Bott, Michael Chance, Paul Agnew, and Stephen Varcoe.  Stephen Cleobury conducts this performance from Cambridge, England. In Concert
Sun/11/15 4:00 PM Sun/11/15 1:00 PM
Sat/11/21 6:30 AM Sat/11/21 3:30 AM
        HOLY ROMAN SPIES: THE VATICAN'S SECRET AGENTS 1:00 Meet the men who passed through the Iron Curtain in this fascinating program about the priests trained by the Vatican to infiltrate the USSR and minister to the people suffering under communist oppression. CATHOLIC COMPASS
Mon/11/16 2:00 AM Sun/11/15 11:00 PM
Wed/11/18 3:00 PM Wed/11/18 12:00 PM
Thu/11/19 6:30 AM Thu/11/19 3:30 AM
Sat/11/21 8:30 PM Sat/11/21 5:30 PM
Sydney Date Sydney Time Manila Date Manila Time Title Dur Description Genre
        GOOD COUNCIL HOMES WITH FR. BENEDICT GROESCHEL 0:30 Fr. Benedict Groeschel hosts this half hour special about Good Counsel Homes. Good Counsel provides homeless pregnant mothers a place to stay during their pregnancies, as well as training in skills to help them get jobs and assists them in finding affordab le apartments after their babies are born.  This special features interviews with Executive Director of Good Counsel Homes, Mr.C hris Bell, as well as mothers who have benefited from Good Counsel's assistance. Pro-Life Programming
Fri/11/20 2:30 PM Fri/11/20 11:30 AM  
        GOD TOUCHES A LIFE 1:00 A childhood dream of St. Vincent de Paul determined St. Catherine of Laboure’s choice of an order, the Daughters of Charity, which he founded. It was at the Motherhouse of the order, on the Rue du Bac in Paris 1830, that she received a series of visions of the Miraculous Medal. However, her sanctity is ascribed not to the visions, but to her humility and service to the poor. EWTN Global Showcase
Sun/11/22 2:30 AM Sat/11/21 11:30 PM
Sun/11/22 8:00 PM Sun/11/22 5:00 PM
Fri/11/27 6:30 AM Fri/11/27 3:30 AM
Sat/11/28 5:00 PM Sat/11/28 2:00 PM
        EPARCHY OF OUR LADY OF LEBANON: THE DIVINE LITURGY 0:30 A Maronite Rite Mass presided over by Bishop Robert J. Shaheen, DD, of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon, in St. Louis, Missouri. (from Deal Memo) EWTN Presents
Sun/11/22 7:30 AM Sun/11/22 4:30 AM  
Tue/11/24 11:00 AM Tue/11/24 8:00 AM  
Thu/11/26 9:00 PM Thu/11/26 6:00 PM  
Fri/11/27 2:00 AM Thu/11/26 11:00 PM  
        IN CONCERT: EVENSONG AT KING'S COLLEGE 0:30 The world famous Chapel Choir from King’s College in Cambridge, England sings evensong a type of evening prayer that includes canticles and psalms. In Concert
Sun/11/22 4:00 PM Sun/11/22 1:00 PM
Sat/11/28 6:30 AM Sat/11/28 3:30 AM
        FEASTS & SEASONS   In this 6 part mini-series British journalist and author, Joanna Bogle explains the various feasts that lead up to the Christmas season with teachings, stories and special holiday recipes to celebrate each. Special Programming
Sun/11/22 5:30 PM Sun/11/22 2:30 PM Advent Part 1 0:30 Host Joanna Bogle teaches our audience about the Advent wreath tradition; what they are and how to use them.
Wed/11/25 1:00 PM Wed/11/25 10:00 AM    
Thu/11/26 2:00 AM Wed/11/25 11:00 PM    
             
Sun/11/29 5:30 PM Sun/11/29 2:30 PM Advent Part 2 0:30  
Wed/12/2 1:00 PM Wed/12/2 10:00 AM      
Thu/12/3 2:00 AM Wed/12/2 11:00 PM      
        ENRIQUE SHAW: A LIFE, A TESTIMONY 1:00 The life of the Servant of God Enrique Ernesto Shaw, a married businessman from Argentina, was one of faithful service to Christ and the Church. This documentary explores his unique life and witness. CATHOLIC COMPASS
Mon/11/23 2:00 AM Sun/11/22 11:00 PM
Wed/11/25 3:00 PM Wed/11/25 12:00 PM
Thu/11/26 6:30 AM Thu/11/26 3:30 AM
Sat/11/28 8:30 PM Sat/11/28 5:30 PM
        BREAD OF LIFE 0:30 This documentary takes you inside the belief and practice surrounding the Holy Eucharist through engaging inteviews with Catholic priests. EWTN Gallery
Wed/11/25 1:30 AM Tue/11/24 10:30 PM  
Wed/11/25 2:00 PM Wed/11/25 11:00 AM  
Wed/11/25 8:00 PM Wed/11/25 5:00 PM  
        KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: THE VOCATION TO THE RELIGIOUS LIFE FOR MEN 0:30 Discussion program moderated by Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, which previews Pope Benedict XVI’s April 2008 visit to the United States and explores some issues facing American Catholics.  Mr. Anderson is joined by Cardinal John Foley, Professor David Schindler, Father Peter John Cameron and Professor Helen Alvare. EWTN Gallery
Thu/11/26 1:30 AM Wed/11/25 10:30 PM  
Thu/11/26 2:00 PM Thu/11/26 11:00 AM  
Thu/11/26 8:00 PM Thu/11/26 5:00 PM  
        THE VOCATION TO THE RELIGIOUS LIFE FOR WOMEN 0:30 An insightful and engaging look at the various ministries open to women who are considering a religious vocation. EWTN Presents
Fri/11/27 1:30 AM Thu/11/26 10:30 PM  
Fri/11/27 2:00 PM Fri/11/27 11:00 AM  
Fri/11/27 8:00 PM Fri/11/27 5:00 PM  
        WOMEN'S CENTER: WHERE MIRACLES HAPPEN 0:30 This documentary look at the Woman's Center in Chicago reveals how this ministry helps women find loving care, support, and life-giving alternatives to abortion. Pro-Life Programming
Fri/11/27 2:30 PM Fri/11/27 11:30 AM  
        FOURTEEN FLOWERS OF PARDON 1:00 Stabbed to death in 1901 because she would not give in to her attacker’s wicked designs on her chastity, 11-year-old Maria Goretti became the Church’s youngest canonized saint. This documentary reveals the modest, obedient, and pious oldest daughter of an upright Italian peasant family who forgave her attacker - Allesandro Serenelli - before she died. While in prison, he had a life-changing dream of Maria, who gave him 14 lilies, a flower of pardon for each of the wounds he had inflicted. See how forgiveness transformed a criminal, the victim’s family, and their community. EWTN Global Showcase
Sun/11/29 2:00 AM Sat/11/28 11:00 PM
Sun/11/29 8:00 PM Sun/11/29 5:00 PM
Fri/12/4 6:30 AM Fri/12/4 3:30 AM
Sat/12/5 5:00 PM Sat/12/5 2:00 PM
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