EWTN’s Holy Week Schedule: Commemorating the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of the Lord

By Debbie Cowden

This Sunday marks the beginning of the most important week in the history of the world: Holy Week.

Although we will be immersing ourselves in the sorrowful events of Jesus’ painful death, we are hopeful for His triumphant Resurrection!

*PLEASE NOTE: CATHOLICS ACROSS THE WORLD DO NOT CELEBRATE HOLY MASS ON HOLY SATURDAY MORNING (Jesus is in the tomb). THUS, EWTN WILL NOT AIR DAILY MASS DURING THE USUAL TIMES.

Unite your sufferings with Jesus during this sacred time, with the help of EWTN’s Holy Week and Easter Sunday programming. Here are some highlights:

Sunday, Apr. 2:

  • 4 a.m. ET – Solemn Mass of Palm Sunday from Rome with Pope Francis – Followed by the recitation of the Angelus, live from the Vatican; encore at 7 p.m. ET.
  • 8 a.m. ET – Sunday Mass: Palm Sunday with the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word, Live – Followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary, as usual.
  • Noon ET – Solemn Mass of Palm Sunday – Live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
  • And more…

Monday, Apr. 3:

  • 6 a.m. ET – Shroud – The world’s foremost experts contribute to this documentary examining the scientific, medical, and archeological research into the Shroud of Turin, purported to be the burial cloth of Jesus; encores at 11 p.m. ET, Friday, Apr. 7 and 12 p.m. ET, Saturday, Apr. 8.
  • 10:30 a.m. ET – Mother Angelica Live Classics: Preparation for Holy Week – Mother helps to spiritually prepare viewers for the Passion and Death of Jesus.
  • 1 p.m. ET – Women of Grace: The Shroud: Meditation on the Passion, Part 1 – Johnnette Williams invites distinguished member of the Shroud Science Group, Dr. J. Wayne Phillips, to discuss how faith meets science in the Shroud of Turin; encore at 11 p.m. ET; parts 2-4 air Tuesday-Thursday at the same times.
  • And more…

Tuesday, Apr. 4:

  • 11:30 a.m. ET – For God So Loved the World: Into the Garden – Frances Hogan shows how John’s Gospel plunges us into the darkness of evil as the Lord moved to the Garden of Gethsemane. Here begins the Passion and cross, leading to His victory over sin and death.
  • 5:30 p.m. ET – Reasons for Our Hope: Tuesday Evening of Holy Week: A Forecast of the Coming Desolation – Catholic Apologist Rosalind Moss, now Sister Miriam, continues her study of the Gospel of Luke, with a look at Our Lord’s prediction of the destruction of the Temple and the signs to look for as the end approaches.
  • 9:30 p.m. ET – Mysteries of the Rosary with Father Daley – Evening sets the stage for Fr. Jacques to meditate on the Scourging of Our Lord and how to use this event in the life of Christ in our own lives.
  • And more…

Wednesday, Apr. 5

  • 6 a.m. ET – The Last Days – Jonathan Roumie of “The Chosen” series plays the role of Jesus in this powerful dramatization that utilizes words from the Gospels and theatrical monologues by the actors to illuminate the Passion of Christ; encores Thursday, Apr. 6 at 9:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET and Friday, Apr. 7 at 5 p.m. ET.
  • 10:30 a.m. ET – Mother Angelica Live Classics – The Seven Last Words – Mother shares with viewers the Seven Last Words of Jesus and how we can relate to Jesus’ suffering in our everyday lives.
  • 8 p.m. ET – NEW! – The Rite of the Lamp – A Maronite Penitential and Healing Liturgy for Holy Wednesday – A Lenten healing prayer liturgy led by Abouna (Father) Peter Zogbi and EWTN’s Fr. Mitch Pacwa, held at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church. This ancient rite reminds us that Jesus is the Harbor of Salvation. The “ship” is the Church, which reaches the harbor safely after the journey of Lent.
  • And more…

Thursday, Apr. 6

  • 2 p.m. ET – Praying with Jesus in the Garden of Olives – A Holy Hour with the Franciscan Custodians of the Holy Land. From the Basilica of the Agony in the Garden in Jerusalem.
  • 4 p.m. ET – The Friar: Holy Thursday – Something for the kids! While restoring the old tabernacle, Fr. John uses the opportunity to teach Timothy, Leopold, and Renata about the events of Holy Thursday through song and story.
  • 5:30 p.m. ET – Choral Meditations on the Eucharist – Live, and followed immediately by the Solemn Mass of the Lord from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
  • And more…

Good Friday, Apr. 7

*PLEASE NOTE: CATHOLICS ACROSS THE WORLD DO NOT CELEBRATE HOLY MASS ON GOOD FRIDAY OR HOLY SATURDAY MORNING (Jesus is in the tomb). THUS, EWTN WILL NOT AIR DAILY MASS DURING THE USUAL TIMES.

  • 9 a.m. ET – The Hour of Mercy and the Beginning of the Novena for the Feast of Divine Mercy – The Hour of Mercy, when we acknowledge the hour of Jesus’ Death on the cross, is a privileged time to ask for God’s mercy for us and the world; begin this Novena for the Feast of Divine Mercy from Krakow, Poland.
  • 11 a.m. ET – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion from Rome – Live, presided over by Pope Francis.
  • 2:30 p.m. ET – Choral Meditations on the Passion of the Christ – Live, and followed immediately by the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
  • And more…

Holy Saturday, Apr. 8*

*PLEASE NOTE: CATHOLICS ACROSS THE WORLD DO NOT CELEBRATE HOLY MASS ON HOLY SATURDAY MORNING (Jesus is in the tomb). THUS, EWTN WILL NOT AIR DAILY MASS DURING THE USUAL TIMES.

  • 11:30 a.m. ET – A Scriptural Journey of the Via Dolorosa – Join pilgrims from around the world in walking the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, with meditations on the Scriptures and the Passion of Christ at each of the Stations of the Cross.
  • 1:30 p.m. ET – Easter Vigil Mass from Rome – His Holiness, Pope Francis, presides over the Easter Vigil Mass, live from Vatican City.
  • 8 p.m. ET – Easter Vigil Mass – The Solemn Easter Vigil Mass is celebrated live at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
  • And more…

Easter Sunday, Apr. 9

  • 4 a.m. ET – Solemn Mass of Easter Sunday – He is Risen! Pope Francis celebrates the Solemn Mass of Easter Sunday, live from Vatican City, and gives his traditional address and blessing to the City of Rome and to the World (Urbi et Orbi); encore at 7 p.m. ET.
  • 8 a.m. ET – Solemn Mass of Easter Sunday from EWTN – As we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord, join the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word for this special Easter Sunday Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Chapel in Irondale, Alabama, followed immediately by the usual Holy Rosary and Devotions.
  • 12 p.m. ET – Easter Sunday Mass - Celebrated live at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
  • 2:30 p.m. ET – An EWTN Holy Land Experience: The Resurrection – Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe and Fr. Mark Mary Cristina travel to the Holy Land to visit the holy sites related to the Resurrection of the Lord.
  • And more…

We can’t possibly fit the entire Holy Week schedule here, but you can view the full list of liturgies, devotions, and special programming in your local time at ewtn.com/tv. Plus, learn more about the Passion and Death of the Lord at  ewtn.com/holyweek.

From all of us at EWTN, may you have a blessed Holy Week and a joy-filled Easter!