EWTN LIVE

The mystery and importance of atonement is the topic for today. Dr. Margaret Turek helps us better understand why if God is love, would He send His Son to suffer and die as He did.

Fr. Timothy Vaverek discusses how the salvation won for us in Christ goes beyond redemption as simply a pardon for our sins to a closer and deeper nuptial bond with Our Lord.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers discusses his radio show where he defends the faith and explains why the Catholic Church has the answers to the hot-button issues affecting each of us.

Jose Carlos Gonzalez-Hurtado, president of EWTN Spain, talks about the relationship between science and religion, and how certain scientific theories point to the existence of God.

Fr. Mitch welcomes old friend, Marcus Grodi. The former host of EWTN’s The Journey Home shares new testimonies from converts and re-verts about spiritual renewal, hope and healing.

100 years ago, G.K. Chesterton defended attacks on the family, and spoke out to reclaim the glory of romance, love, marriage, parenthood and home. Guest Dale Ahlquist explains how.

Dr. Anthony Lilles talks about his work on Doctors of the Church, featuring three important Spanish saints, and how Catholic Spain was able to avoid the Protestant Reformation.

Holy Cross Family Ministries inspires, promotes and fosters prayer life and spiritual wellbeing in families throughout the world. Fr. Mitch speaks to its president, Fr. Fred Jenga.

Dr. Anthony Clark explores similarities and differences between Buddhist doctrine and Catholic theology, and how they’ve diverged through ambitious ecumenism and modern secularism.

Francis Maier’s recent survey of religious and lay people reveals a frank and sobering picture of the Catholic Church in America today, yet there is tremendous hope for the future.

Author Gary Michuta explains how traditional Biblical interpretations are being challenged, and how we can ensure what Jesus taught and did is accurately recorded and passed on.

Fr. Mitch welcomes author and expert on Islam, Raymond Ibrahim. They discuss the historical saints and sinners who defended the Christian West against Islamic jihadist aggression.

Michael Somers, provincial emeritus of the SVD Southern Province, discusses St. Augustine Seminary, the first Catholic seminary in the U.S. dedicated to training African Americans.

Professor Paul Kengor, Director of the Institute for Faith and Freedom, discusses the history behind the Roman Catholic Church’s bold and divine teaching and opposition to slavery.

Deacon Omar Gutierrez discusses his work with the Evangelium Institute, which brings a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith to teachers, teens, college students and adults.

Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ray Guarendi joins Fr. Mitch to share his insight on how parents can stand strong during the highs, lows, frustrations and rewards of raising teenagers.

Just in time for Christmas, enjoy a special Concert For Hope from the Dr. Lane Murray Unit State Women’s Prison in Gatesville, Texas. Fr. Mitch is your host for this musical treat.

Fr. Mitch and a group of musicians travel to Gatesville, Texas to present a message of hope, dignity and redemption to female inmates at the Dr. Lane Murray Unit State Prison.

Fr. Beseau discusses the Pontifical College Josephinum’s mission to prepare holy, generous, adaptable and resilient priests dedicated to pastoral ministry in the 21st century.

Australians Charbel Raish, Dr. Robert Haddad and Kevin Bailey join Fr. Mitch discuss how we can stand strong against secular culture and not be led astray by society’s “wokeness.”

Dr. Scott Hahn drops by to discuss ways we can balance our concerns and the pragmatic approach to our current state of exile that we seem to be living in as Christians right now.

Fr. Mitch welcomes the Bishop Emeritus Robert Baker of the Diocese of Birmingham, Alabama, to discuss how to spiritually prepare ourselves for the Advent and Christmas seasons.

John Martignoni points out the problems with Protestantism, and how we all can have conversations with friends and family that challenge them to think logically and scripturally.

Author and pilgrimage leader Steve Ray joins Fr. Mitch to explain how Genesis reveals so much more than our origins. It shows our purpose, our meaning and God’s plan for mankind.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers joins Fr. Mitch to discuss the Church’s response to racism and stereotypes, so that as Catholics we can work together to build a civilization of love.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa welcomes his guest Bishop Michael J. Sis of the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas to discuss evangelization in the modern world and the National Eucharistic Revival.

Journalist Grzegorz Gorny and photographer Janusz Rosikon join Fr. Mitch in a lively look at Mary, the Mother of God’s earthly life, one filled with truth, goodness and beauty.

His Excellency, Bishop François Beyrouti of the Melkite Catholic Eparchy of Newton tells Fr. Mitch how vocations are fostered in the Melkite Catholic Church, which numbers about 50 parishes in two dozen U.S. states.

Immaculée Ilibagiza joins Fr. Mitch to discuss her new EWTN Original Miniseries, “I Forgive with Immaculée Ilibagiza.” It explores the topic of forgiveness from personal, theological and psychological perspectives.

Author and journalist Mike Aquilina has written more than 50 books on Catholic history, doctrine and devotion. He and Fr. Mitch discuss the contributions of early African saints, martyrs and writers to Christianity.

Fr. Mitch welcomes author, lawyer and consultant, Monika Jablonska, to discuss the lessons we can learn about liberty from St. John Paul II, and why his legacy and portions of his Magisterium are under attack today.

Fr. Mitch welcomes Karl Schultz to discuss ways to continue to encourage Catholics about the importance of biblical literacy, and how all aspects of the faith are deeply rooted in God's Holy Word.

Fr. Mitch welcomes Bishop Erik Varden of the Diocese of Trondheim in Norway to discuss his ministry as a Bishop and the many ways he shepherds his flock, including online, through his website, Coram Fratribus.

John Bursch gives an insightful analysis of modern culture's embrace of gender ideology, and explains how the Church teaches everything we need to know about human sexuality and our identity as sons and daughters of God.

Fr. Mitch welcomes Catholic University of America President, Dr. Peter Kilpatrick to discuss the role and direction of Catholic higher education, and the changes he sees taking place on college campuses today.

John Henry Crosby previews the first published selection of essays by Catholic philosopher, Alice von Hildebrand, highlighting her sparkling wit and poignant analysis of topics like friendship, truth and faithfulness.

Fr. Mitch welcomes Fr. Bryce Lungren who seeks to help cowboys practice the Catholic Faith, and Catholics discover their inner cowboy through determination and perseverance to become the person God created them to be.

An interview with Daniel J. Mahoney on the spiritual heroism of Venerable Jozsef Cardinal Mindszenty, who stood firmly on his faith and embraced the Cross amid beatings, imprisonment and torture during the Cold War era.

Aidan Gallagher and Campbell Miller discuss how English and Irish Catholics maintained their faith in the midst of murderous persecution during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, and the lessons for us today.

Gilbert Lavoie discusses the scientific findings of his recent study of the Shroud of Turin, and how they reveal new insights into the Gospel of John, and his account of Christ’s Passion, Death and Resurrection.

In this one-on-one with Fr. Mitch, Fr. Jean Maroon Helou of St. Elias Maronite Church explains what drives their community to immigrate around the world, and the effect it has had on their close-knit Christian culture.

Scott Weeman, founder of the Catholic In Recovery ministry, talks to Fr. Mitch about how he found healing from addiction and new life through the 12-step program and the sacramental mercy provided by the Catholic Church.

Fr. Mitch welcomes author Joseph Pearce to talk about twelve of the most important books ever written, and how each work left its mark on the civilized world.

Fr. Mitch welcomes Chad McEachern, President and CEO of Edmundite Missions, to discuss how the Edmundites share the love of Christ as they meet the ever-changing needs of those in extreme poverty in the deep south.

Fr. Mitch welcomes Marlene Watkins, Foundress of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers to discuss the healings of body, mind and spirit that take place every day at Our Lady’s Grotto in Lourdes, France.

Hallow is a simple, easy-to-use mobile app that helps people foster a prayer relationship with God. Meet the co-founders of what has quickly become the most downloaded Catholic app for guided prayer and meditation.

Fr. Mitch welcomes Louis Brown, Jr. to discuss religious freedom for medical professionals and their patients, including a health care community that offers pro-life health care and wellness, spiritual care and prayer.

What does it mean to “be holy?” Fr. Mitch and Dr. Scott Hahn trace the meaning of holiness through the Scriptures and reveal how God transmits His holiness to His people, transforming us in the sharing of His divine life.

Whenever we’re in despair, it’s important to remember that we are not alone. The Rev. Robert J. Baker explains how prayers of desperation can usher us through the fog and turmoil of unplanned or unwanted situations.

Over 200 inmates and guests join Fr. Mitch for this EWTN Live Christmas presentation from the state prison in Beaumont, Texas. Attend Mass in the prison chapel, and hear an incredible concert of sacred songs and carols.

In this EWTN Live special Christmas presentation, Fr. Mitch heads to the maximum security state prison in Beaumont, Texas to talk one-on-one with inmates about how salvation, peace and beauty can even be found in prison.

Cristofer Pereyra talks about the Tepeyac Leadership Initiative’s work to equip lay Catholic professionals to be virtuous leaders, support the mission of the Church, and influence the culture by serving the common good.

Father Mitch welcomes Dr. Joseph Hollcraft to discuss the call to the priesthood and how to help candidates for Holy Orders in their discernment process through integral formation in philosophy, theology and prayer.

More than 1/3 of all Catholics who attend Mass regularly don’t believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Deacon Dennis Lambert talks about what causes this lack of understanding and how to bridge the gap.

Fr. Mitch welcomes Monsignor Slawomir Oder of Poland, postulator of St. John Paul II’s cause for canonization. Together, they discuss the case for Beatification of the pontiff’s parents, Emilia and Karol Wojtyla, Sr.

EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo has written another wonderful children’s book, “The Wise Men Who Found Christmas.” He tells Fr. Mitch the facts behind the fables about how they found, worshipped and protected the infant Jesus.

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby discusses confrontational issues of the day with Fr. Mitch. In times like these, we desperately need Christ’s wisdom and the Church’s guidance to discern and interpret how to live our Christian life.

Fr. Robert Nixon reveals his efforts to ‘resurrect’ the writings of various saints of the Church and other holy people by making books which have been out of print or unpublished in English available to modern readers.

Guest Dr. Anthony Rizzi explains how the embrace of scientism has made the core principles America was founded upon less accessible. Rizzi believes our Founding Fathers would be appalled at the chaos that has developed.

Fr. Mitch welcomes Fr. John Riccardo of Acts XXIX Ministries to discuss how we can counter the prevailing despair, anxiety and fear that exists in the world, with hope and unshakeable confidence in the power of the Lord.

Fr. Mitch welcomes Fr. Joseph Marquis from The All Saints Shrine in Lavonia, Michigan to discuss the life of St. Pope John Paul II and the deep love for the Blessed Virgin Mary he displayed for the world to follow.

A new documentary recounts the amazing miracles and graces that followed a rosary devotion revival in the parish of Cap-de-la-Madeleine in Quebec in the spring of 1879. Fr. Mitch talks to the men behind the film.

Take a unique spiritual tour through New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art with Fr. Mitch’s guest, Stephen Auth, and learn why so much of Western Art expresses humanity’s search for God, the Divine Artist-Creator.

Fr. Mitch welcomes Michael Van Hecke, President of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education to discuss the importance of a religious education in today’s world, and how to maintain a Catholic vision in a secular age.

Fr. Mitch and Fr. Haggerty look at the mysteries, difficulties and joys of prayer. They explain how silent contemplation, as taught by St. John of the Cross, prepares our hearts to be illuminated by an unspeakable love.

An inspiring conversation between Fr. Mitch, and musical composer and evangelist, Eric Genuis. Through his popular Concerts for Hope, the performer reaches out through music to those who are shut out from society.

A look at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized a saint. The National Shrine in Chicago that bears her name reflects her ministry to immigrants as a place of prayer, worship and devotion.

Andrew Willard Jones, Director of the St. Paul Center and Faculty Fellow at Franciscan University of Steubenville talks to Fr. Mitch about the centrality of Christian history and how it relates to and directs secular history.

A discussion of the “Face of the Father,” and His paternal heart of love. Learn how surrendering our lives in trustful offering to God brings Him joy and frees us of discouragement. Fr. Wojciech Giertych is our guest.

Fr. Mitch previews a new documentary about the life and legacy of Fr. James E. Coyle, a priest in Birmingham who was gunned down in broad daylight on the front porch of his rectory more than one hundred years ago.

Judge Robert Conrad Jr. discusses two of England’s great saints, explaining how the sanctity and integrity of Thomas More and John Fisher carried them through tumultuous times, not unlike what we’re experiencing today.

Allan Smith discusses the writings of the Venerable Fulton J. Sheen. The renowned Archbishop was particularly eloquent on matters of war and peace, and trusting God amidst totalitarianism and paganism in society.

Dr. Matthew Minerd, a Ruthenian Catholic, professor and translator, talks to Fr. Mitch about the Catholic approach to war. What does the Church teach about participation in conflict, and when, if ever, would a war be considered just?

Fr. Mitch welcomes Msgr. Charles Kosanke, pastor of the Basilica of St. Anne in Detroit. They speak about its history as America’s second oldest continuously operating parish and the growing faith in middle America.

Fr. Mitch welcomes “Miracle Hunter” Michael O’Neill to discuss the Beatification cause for Rhoda Wise. This stigmatist and mystic had an encounter with nineteen-year-old Rita Rizzo, who became EWTN’s Mother Angelica.

Why is modern psychology often problematic for Catholics? Fr. Mitch invites Fr. Brian Mullady to discuss. They look at how Church teachings and Sacred writings show the true nature of a healthy, Christian emotional life.

Professor and philospher John Lawrence Hill talks to Fr. Mitch about how a commitment to human rights and human dignity requires a commitment to a natural law tradition, which ultimately leads to a belief in God.

Tim Glemkowski, Executive Director for the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress, joins Fr. Mitch, to discuss how to bring about a national and personal revival of belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Fr. Mitch welcomes Dr. Stacy Trasancos and Fr. George Elliot to talk about the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. They make their observations based on Scripture, Catholic tradition, and scientific investigation.

Stephen Mirarchi discusses the work of author and screenwriter, Myles Connolly with Fr. Mitch. Connolly had a talent for weaving Catholic virtues into the storylines of his captivating screenplays and novels.

Fr. Miitch welcomes Deacon Daniel Galadza to discuss the saintly life and work of Venerable Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky, a man of deep prayer who used his personal wealth to fund thousands of philanthropic projects.

Fr. Mitch welcomes the producer and director behind the new EWTN movie, To The Top. Daniela Gurrieri & Fabio Carini, along with author Christine Wohar, discuss the life and witness of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Fr. Brian Mullady joins Fr. Mitch to explain how the Church is called to help form the culture by refuting relativism, and to establish the truths of the Church regarding man’s intellect, his will and his passions.

Author and journalist, Peggy Stanton, discusses her career at ABC-TV, as the first female news correspondent in Washington, D.C., and her unexpected conversion from “a cultural Catholic to a committed Catholic.”

Author and apologist, Karlo Broussard discusses the new relativism hiding behind today’s ”woke” moralists, and how following God’s directives leads us into a life and world of moral and intellectual objective truth.

Bill Donohue, from the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, explains how the abandonment of religious virtues and traditional values is creating a moral holocaust, replacing what made our country great.

Fr. John Trigilio and Fr. Kenneth Brighenti discuss their series of quick hitting Catholic Q & A, Catholic Blitz, which delivers easily consumable answers to questions of faith in under a minute for people on the go.

Author and historian, Michael Hesemann, joins Fr. Mitch to talk about Venerable Pope Pius XII, his efforts to save the Jews before and during World War II, and why the negative public image of him still persists.

Fr. Sebastian Walshe joins Fr. Mitch to discuss how the depth of the Beatitudes goes far beyond a sweet little list memorized in Sunday School. They are essentially the heart of the Gospel and a roadmap to happiness.

The life and witness of Cardinal Francis George, who was ordained a priest, consecrated Archbishop of Chicago and made a Prince of the Church. 8 years after his death he remains a model for discipleship and leadership.

In a special EWTN Live tribute, Father Mitch takes your phone calls and welcomes special guests to the show to share their fond remembrances of the late Mother Angelia, who would have turned 100 on April 20th.

Catholic philosopher, Dr. Edward Feser, joins Fr. Mitch to discuss the Church’s clear and consistent teaching against racism, and the threat that critical race theory poses in fomenting class envy and racial hatred.

Fr. Mitch welcomes Paul Kengor to discuss the life and conversion of Bella Dodd, a member of the Communist party who tried to destroy the Catholic Church from within by filling seminaries with Communist sympathizers.

The President of the American College of Pediatricians, Dr. Quentin Van Meter, joins Fr. Mitch to discuss the dangers inherent in the current medical and public policy approaches to children with gender identity issues.

Fr. Mitch and Fr. Michael Giesler discuss what it means to be “God’s fellow workers” as written in Corinthians. Our mission to spread the Gospel requires us to be co-redeemers with Christ for the sake of the human race.

Fr. Mitch welcomes filmmaker, speaker and radio show host, Donald J. Johnson to discuss how the infamous principle of sola scriptura, AKA the “Bible alone,” created 500 years of doctrinal chaos and sectarian division.