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EWTN Presents "Trustful Surrender" -
A Don't Miss "Catholics Come Home" Special
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By Michelle Laque Johnson
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Jeff Van Brunt is a husband and father of four whose identity was very much bound up in his athletic prowess. He particularly enjoyed competitive men's soccer. So when he noticed that his feet and hands seemed to be giving out on him when he was on the field, he made a doctor's appointment to find out why. What he didn't expect was that, at the age of 33, he would be diagnosed with ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This incurable disease affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Jeff was given two to five years to live. That was two years ago.
In this one-hour special to air 5 p.m. ET, Sunday, Nov. 24 and 11 p.m. ET, Saturday, Nov. 30 on EWTN, "Catholics Come Home" Founder Tom Peterson interviews Jeff to find out what he has learned since the diagnosis. The result is a powerful guide for how to live life knowing that our time on earth is finite. Death may come sooner or later; it may be expected or unexpected; the cause will vary, but as his priest reminded him, "No one gets out of this life alive." This special is well worth seeing. Record it; watch it, perhaps in spurts. Mull it over; take it to heart. It could change your life.
Something amazing happened when Jeff first received his diagnosis. He says he received an infusion of grace which allowed him to see very clearly where the devil is after him in his life - and in the lives of those he cares about. "One of those things I always need to remember: it's a battle for each of our souls." He says he immediately went to confession, "a confession where I wasn't holding anything back."
Jeff says more recently he wanted to go to confession again. He's at a point now where he walks with a "huge limp" and often shuffles. When he gets nervous, he says the shuffle gets worse. He walked into his church and saw a long line of people. He knew them all and that made him nervous. So instead of getting in line, he went straight to a kneeler. He told himself he would wait until everyone left and then he would go to confession. But as he knelt there, he got "an infusion of grace," which soon had him back on his feet and shuffling past the line. He says: "I heard laughter and praise - from the angels and saints in heaven. I won that battle of grace in line!"
What a great image for all of us to imagine! We're all on a heavenly stage and our brothers and sisters in heaven are cheering for us!
Unlike some sick people, Jeff did not lose faith after receiving his diagnosis, although he says a priest helped him see that he was asking the wrong questions. He wanted to understand why he was sick and he wondered if God still healed. He learned that the question he should be asking it "What are you doing for the greater glory of God in the time you have left?" As Jeff says, "That's not just a question for sick people."
Jeff says that he now sees that the sins we all deal with "are just distractions - tripping you up and slowing you down from what you are supposed to do." He says these distractions "weigh you down to prevent you from being who you are supposed to be for the honor and glory of God."
This is just a taste of this amazing interview. Please don't miss it. You'll not only want to tell your family and friends about it, you'll want to record it for future viewings. No bells and whistles. No flashy background. Just the Truth. Something we all need to hear.
God bless you Family!
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TELEVISION HIGHLIGHTS
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Christ The Servant: The Vocation Of Deacons
11/25 at 3:00 AM & 6:30 PM
A brief history of the diaconate, an overview of the role and mission of deacons in Scripture, canon law, Vatican II, the Church's magisterial documents, and current obstacles that hinder full expression of diaconal ministry.
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Mass In Thanksgiving For Those With Special Needs
11/23 at 5:00 PM ET; 11/24 at 12:00 AM ET
Celebration of Holy Mass in Thanksgiving for the lives of those who have special needs, with Bishop Fernando Isern from the Church of St. Patrick in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Holy Mass For The Closing Of The Year Of Faith
11/24 at 4:30 AM ET, 11:30 AM ET
Pope Francis celebrates Holy Mass for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and the Closing of the Year of Faith.
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Serra: Ever Forward, Never Back - La Mision Sagrada
11/23 at 9:30 PM ET; 11/24 at 9:00 PM ET
Filmed on location in Spain, Mexico, and California, this beautiful five-part EWTN original docu-drama explores the life and heroic missionary activity of Blessed Junipero Serra.
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EWTN SHOWS
Live shows allow viewers to get involved via email and telephone.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 21 (LIVE), 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
THE WORLD OVER: HOST RAYMOND ARROYO -
Exclusive interview with "Person of Interest" Star Jim Caviezel, who tells Raymond about his career, his faith and his current hit TV series; Syndicated Columnist Michael Coren, host of "The Arena" on the SUN News Network in Canada, on his latest book, "The Future of Catholicism;" and Catholic Author Joseph Pearce on the life and legacy of C.S. Lewis on the 50th anniversary of his death.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 21, 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT
MONDAY - NOVEMBER 25, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 26, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
MOTHER ANGELICA LIVE CLASSIC -
Mother Angelica reminds us that having pictures and statues of saints in our homes reminds us that the saints were human, just like us, with faults and failings they had to overcome.
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 27, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
All Times US Eastern & Pacific
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EWTN Radio
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This weekend, join Dick Lyles on the Catholic Business Hour!
Find out why business owners and managers are turning to this
informative program. Dick and his guests discuss how business
leaders can bring their Catholic values to the workplace, and
better serve their clients and employees.
Join us for the Catholic Business Hour, LIVE Saturday at
11 AM ET, only on the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network!
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Consuming The Word - The New Testament And The Eucharist In The Early Church
Host Doug Keck welcomes Dr. Scott Hahn to discuss his book
"Consuming the Word - The New Testament and The Eucharist
in the Early Church", which examines many basic terms in
Christianity and how the authors, preachers and
hearers approached it.
Buy It Now!
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Religious Catalogue
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Serra: Ever Forward, Never Back - DVD
This EWTN original docu-drama, filmed on location in Spain, Mexico, and California, presents the life and heroic missionary activity of Blessed Junipero Serra. Each episode combines insightful commentary from noted experts and historians with dramatized recreations of scenes from the life of this Catholic blessed who played such a foundational role in the evangelization of the Americas. Although his famous expedition from Mexico to California was filled with trials and hardships, Blessed Junipero Serra was determined to go "ever forward, never back."
Buy It Now
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