TV Special Programming

Live from St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis celebrates the Solemn Mass of Palm Sunday, commemorating the Lord’s triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, followed by the Angelus.

(135 minutes)

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of holiest week of the year in the Catholic calendar. Today, spiritual master Fr. Benedict Groeschel offers a series of meditations to help prepare us for this special time.

(30 minutes)

Live from St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis celebrates the Solemn Mass of Palm Sunday, commemorating the Lord’s triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, followed by the Angelus.

(135 minutes)

While restoring an old tabernacle, Fr. John uses the opportunity to teach Renata, Timothy, and Leopold about the events of Holy Thursday through song and story.

(20 minutes)

Fr. Eamon Kelly, Vice Charge of the Pontifical Institute in Jerusalem, explores the history and scientific study of the Holy Shroud.

(30 minutes)

As Fr. John continues to work on restoring an old tabernacle, he teaches Renata, Timothy, and Leopold about Christ’s passion, Mary’s grief, and Peter’s denial.

(15 minutes)

Father Benedict Groeschel offers an insightful reflection on the significance of Holy Thursday and the great outpouring of love revealed by our Lord in the institution of the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

(30 minutes)

Accompany the Franciscans of the Holy Land at the Garden of Gethsemane in the Basilica of the Agony for a Holy Hour on Holy Thursday in Jerusalem, Israel.

(75 minutes)

Fr. Eamon Kelly, Vice Charge of the Pontifical Institute in Jerusalem, explores the history and scientific study of the Holy Shroud.

(30 minutes)

Father Benedict Groeschel offers an insightful reflection on the significance of Holy Thursday and the great outpouring of love revealed by our Lord in the institution of the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

(30 minutes)

Pope Francis presides over the Solemn celebration of the Lord’s Passion, live from St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

(120 minutes)

A look inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, where Jesus Christ was crucified, buried, and resurrected.

(30 minutes)

The Korean war, and the battles that ensue, are correlated to Christ's crucifixion on Golgotha; a dramatic re-mix of biblical and historical elements. Featuring James Dean.

(60 minutes)

Live from St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Pope Francis celebrates the Easter Vigil Mass, along with the brief ceremony of lighting the fire and blessing the Paschal candle.

(165 minutes)

Joanna Bogle honors Holy Week and Good Friday by preparing marzipan treats and dyed eggs for Easter.

(30 minutes)

A look inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, where Jesus Christ was crucified, buried, and resurrected.

(30 minutes)

The Korean war, and the battles that ensue, are correlated to Christ's crucifixion on Golgotha; a dramatic re-mix of biblical and historical elements. Featuring James Dean.

(60 minutes)

Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe and Fr. Mark Mary Cristina journey to the Holy Land to visit sites related to the Resurrection.

(30 minutes)

By highlighting the reactions of the apostles and disciples to Christ's resurrection from the dead, Fr. Apostoli concludes his survey of the Gospel.

(30 minutes)

From Vatican City, Pope Francis celebrates Mass and gives a traditional Easter address and blessing to the city of Rome and to the world.

(120 minutes)

Host and scripture scholar Frances Hogan examines the Resurrection as outlined in the Gospel of John showing how miraculous it was by comparing it to the raising of Lazarus.

(30 minutes)

From Our Lady of the Angels Chapel in Irondale Alabama, join the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word for the Solemn Mass of Easter Sunday.

(80 minutes)

The Easter season brings new life, abundance and hope. Jesus’ resurrection is for everyone because he rose to save us all. We’ll experience his resurrection after death, but there is power to be transformed even now.

(30 minutes)

Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe and Fr. Mark Mary Cristina journey to the Holy Land to visit sites related to the Resurrection.

(30 minutes)

Catholic apologist Rosalind Moss, now Mother Miriam, continues her study of Luke's Gospel with an insightful reflection on the Resurrection.

(30 minutes)

Live from the Great Upper Church in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, His Eminence Robert Cardinal McElroy celebrates the Easter Sunday Mass.

(90 minutes)

From the historic Saint Martin of Tours Church in Louisville, Kentucky, the Louisville Chorus offers this striking performance of songs with the theme of joy and exaltation.

(30 minutes)

Father Groeschel offers a Lenten Meditation on Easter Sunday, showing how the entire Christian Faith depends on the Resurrection of Christ.

(30 minutes)

As we celebrate the Feast of Feasts, when the Lamb of God conquered sin and death, Father Leo serves up traditional Easter dishes with a generous portion of relevant pastoral teaching - food for the body and soul.

(30 minutes)

A feature on the Icon of the Raising of Lazarus. It was our Lord’s last great Miracle before entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and a preview of His resurrection. Christ is the central character in the Icon, not Lazarus.

(30 minutes)

Fr. Jacob Restrick shares the Marion icons that explain Mary’s privileged role in salvation history and in the glory that is hers at the Annunciation.

(30 minutes)

From Our Lady of the Angels Chapel in Irondale Alabama, join the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word for the Solemn Mass of Easter Sunday.

(80 minutes)

By highlighting the reactions of the apostles and disciples to Christ's resurrection from the dead, Fr. Apostoli concludes his survey of the Gospel.

(30 minutes)

A portrayal of the triumphant "hour" of Jesus' Resurrection, using many well-known actors from the mid 1900's.

(60 minutes)

Pope Francis gives the traditional Easter message and blessing "Urbi et Orbi" - 'to the city of Rome and to the world,' live from St. Peter’s Square in Rome.

(30 minutes)

Fr. Benedict Groeschel enlightens us with spirituality, as he shares meditations for Easter Sunday.

(30 minutes)

From Our Lady of the Angels Chapel in Irondale Alabama, join the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word for the Solemn Mass of Easter Sunday.

(80 minutes)

Sr. Mary David explores the mystery of the Resurrection in this engaging catechism lesson for children (curriculum level: 1st grade).

(30 minutes)

Fr. John celebrates Easter Sunday with his friends Renata, Leopold, and Timothy through story and song.

(15 minutes)

Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe and Fr. Mark Mary Cristina journey to the Holy Land to visit sites related to the Resurrection.

(30 minutes)

A portrayal of the triumphant "hour" of Jesus' Resurrection, using many well-known actors from the mid 1900's.

(60 minutes)

Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe and Fr. Mark Mary Cristina journey to the Holy Land to visit sites related to the Resurrection.

(30 minutes)

Mother discusses how God’s transforming presence makes us more like Christ.

(60 minutes)

Host and scripture scholar Frances Hogan examines the Resurrection as outlined in the Gospel of John showing how miraculous it was by comparing it to the raising of Lazarus.

(30 minutes)

Mother discusses how God’s transforming presence makes us more like Christ.

(60 minutes)

The Easter season brings new life, abundance and hope. Jesus’ resurrection is for everyone because he rose to save us all. We’ll experience his resurrection after death, but there is power to be transformed even now.

(30 minutes)