EWTN's First Miracles | Inside the Friary

EWTN is a network of miracles! Go "Inside the Friary" with Fr. John Paul as he tells the story about the miracles associated with the purchase and installation of EWTN's first satellite dish. Without Mother Angelica's Faith in the Lord, it would have never been possible.

[@retired201064]

Thank you for this inspiring story father John Paul. I remember Sister Angelica telling the story. Sister was a very good story teller and I loved her laughs. But most of all I loved how she gave us hope and told us to pray and trust in Jesus. She suffered a great deal with physical pain and also emotional pain being raised without a father. How difficult it must have been for her mother to have her daughter leave. But how blessed as well to have a daughter be so close to the lord that she chose God to be her one true love. I was raised Roman Catholic and we went to a church in NJ run by the Franciscans. We had many Franciscan run churches around us. In fact I thought that all the churches were run by the Franciscan Order until I grew up. I went to the Catholic School within the church and we were taught by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Newark NJ. They wore the same habit that Mother Angelica wore. In addition, my brother went into the seminary in upstate NY He was studying to be a Franciscan priest. He was in for five years but when he finished at the Noviciate he decided he couldn't continue. He became a n HS teacher. Years later he became a Deacon and wil be celebrating his 50th Anniversary this June. Having said all that I can share with you that I have been around the Catholic Faith for many years. Went to many Novenas and masses. The Sisters were very good at teaching us about the faith. After graduating 8th grade I went to an all girl Catholic HS run by the Salesian Order. Mary Help of Christian Academy. I was partial to the Franciscan Order however. Lol I shouldn't feel that way. I learned a lot about our Faith but since I started watching EWTN in 2010 I gathered more Information about my religion and was reignited in some of the prayers and hymns and the Latin Mass. Although I like the Mass in English because I can focus and follow it better understanding what is being said. I have been refreshed in my Catholic Faith and learned many inspiring things about it. EWTN also has answered a lot of questions that were confusing to me. Many wonderful and inspiring shows. Too many to name. But by Mother Angelica following her calling she gave us a wonderful means to re-educate us in our faith. For awhile I stopped going to Mass and confession. Lazy and had two small children etc. But then I wanted my children to learn about their faith and receive the Sacraments. One even got married in the Catholic church. But both left the church. One goes to a nondenominational church. A praise church. They don't believe in the Eucharist is truly the body and blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. They think it's just a symbol. I've been praying for the Holy Spirit to enlighten them and to bring them back to our Faith. Please pray for them 🙏 I believe I adore I hope and I love Thee. I beg pardon for those who do not believe do not adore do not hope and do not love Thee Amen.

[@tammysinad683]

Thank you very much for your FIAT I love to hear your mass daily Thank you Fr .Joseph ,Fr Anthony , Fr Gr, Dominic ,Fr Mark, Fr Miguel, Fr Patrick ,Fr, John Paul and the other priests I have not met during the time when Mother Angelica RIP was a live God you all Fathers,

[@user-zq5vi5wf2m]

Jesus I trust in You Take care of everything Amen

[@anneo4348]

Thank you Father for the tour. I've been watching EWTN since 1988. Listening to Morher Angelica changed my life. I'm so grateful for her and all of you. God bless!❤ 🙏✝️

[@alejandrolisdero4531]

Thank God for creating Mother Angélica! 🙂❤👍

[@noahwollersheim2589]

This is why I love the EWTN! Truly a mission of God!

[@kristynageorgiew4252]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤GOD BLESS EWTN!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindachobanoff-mettley5543]

Thank you for this tour of the EWTN grounds...I pray that I will be able to visit the Holy Place that sends forth good Catholic programming to all Nations....living up to the mission To spread the Good News of Our Lord Jesus Christ. God Bless all EWTN staff, Friars & Nuns. 🙏🙏's for all. Thank you Fr.John Paul for this Video program.

[@milagrosamistoso9086]

Thanks for sharing fr.John Paul.bless all of the Franciscans in Birmingham and staffs,good job everyone.💖🇨🇦

[@angelasrivastava9251]

The owner of the local catholic store shared this story with me! :) it’s so amazing! It’s a reminder to pray with the faith of a little child just like Mother Angelica! You all are truly messengers of the Good News! St. Gabriel pray for us!

[@cwalshe4601]

An amazing story. God bless all the Friars and Priest of EWTN. Thank you Fr. John Paul Mary for sharing this first miracle. Hoping for your next story on EWTN.

[@susancampos8959]

Glory and honor to God, yes ! Mother's Angelica program she stepped in Faith and trusted in God. So awesome testimony. Thank your for sharing this story . God bless this Media program.

[@Redmallard]

Maybe one day I can take a pilmagrage to EWTN GOD willing,what an amazing story thank you Fr.John Paul GOD bless.

[@yvonnemartin9614]

Fr. John Paul. Loved this video of the first satellite that Mother Angelica was able to bring to the world. Her Trust in out Lord and what she was able to do, is really the First Miracle that the Lord gave us. Her Love of our Lord has inspired millions around the world. Thank you Mother Angelica for inspiring me and the world. Heaven has a Saint now. 🙏🀄🙏

[@reginamolinelli9969]

God is good all the time and His timing is perfect! What a great miracle!

[@elizabethaguirre4389]

❤️what an amazing and beautiful story of how EWTN got started, with God all things are possible, thank you 🙏 Mother Angelica and thank you Jesus for fulfilling her inspired dream❤️🙏✝️🔥 EWTN has changed so many life’s for the better, including mine❤️ so in Love with my Lord. May God bless you Friars and Priest of EWTN for continuing Mother Angelicas dream ❤️❤️❤️❤️✝️📿🔥

[@trishamilne9448]

The Friers make me so so proud to be Catholic. God Has blessed all of you with a very special gift. Mother Angelica would be so proud of how her work he blossomed for her love ,Jeseus. God bwy

[@bettysilvaney7038]

I have her life story book. She was one brave lady and her trust in God is evident in the risks she took. Technology seems to be a man's domain. When my Husband died he left a electronic business for me to continue. I was scared to death . I had to find another place for the business . I went to bed crying and just let go and let God. The 1st place I looked at was handed to me , no questions asked. Didn't even ask for a deposit . I was overwhelmed at the things that happened to help me. I thank Jesus every day. Mother Angelica is an inspiration . I hope she is smiling down on the network and saying prayers for all the Friars and employees. I know I am.

[@nhra7110]

So glad we got to visit a few years ago - beautiful story!

[@elieenm4391]

Thank God for Mother Angelica an all connected with Ewtn it is very important in my life. I watch it every day with the Mass and rosary and many other shows. With my church and Ewtn it keeps me so close to Jesus and Our Blessed Mother.

[@inestorres8149]

What an amazing testimony. Lord give me that trust to undertake things in life. Jesus,. I trust in you. I love EWTN.

[@blainalondres4741]

Wow.. Finally what I've read way back in 2009 in Raymond Arroyo's Book about Mother Angelica and the network of miracles is again retold! Please keep it up, I am now religious brother and I learned my first chaplet of the Divine Mercy in 1997 because of EWTN and yes, it is truly a reminder of us to really TRUST a Good who is all Love and is interested in us despite ourselves. And whenever my faith is challenged I just click my remote and find the answer in EWTN and I am convinced God himself is the Director of each shows they provide everything what yeaneing hearts needs. God bless you! Fray John Thomas (Blain Alondres) of the Missionary Servants of the Divine Mercy

[@denisel.doucet7272]

What a grace, a gift that EWTN is to the Roman Catholic Christian, in a time when the church is wounded and divided, may EWTN always be the source of unity that we receive through the grace of the sacraments of Holy Roman Church thanks be to God!

[@k.robertrichardson6779]

I wouldn't say that the Church was currently divided. The Church itself is as stable as ever; it's just that a lot of people are deluding themselves that they are above following the rules. They're harming only themselves.

[@inestorres8149]

I've never been there, so I ask Mother Angelica to go there very soon. God bless all of you.

[@marykatsundahl4228]

What a gift your network has been to me for the last 25yrs+. I first began watching you to humor my mother; after her death in 2004, you have been my anchor and my release. Seeing you everyday has truly made me feel that you are part of my family. My husband has even made sure that I could come and visit both the chapel in Irondale, AL and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL twice! And he's Lutheran. Fr. John Paul 's beautiful description of the miracle of the satellite dish and especially his powerful message from Mother Angelica to just TRUST in GOD gives me so much hope during this Covid-19, chaotic riots, political hates, stressful time of life. Thank you Fr. John Paul for your calm, informative, peace-filled message.

[@madelinaramamuruthan6565]

Complete trust in Almighty God.

[@trinigirl7119]

Oh my God...... what an amazing testimony !!!!!

[@marthagalvan2418]

So beautiful to hear of the $600,000 miracle. What a miracle indeed! Brought me to tears! 😭 We MUST trust in the Lord! Jesus, I trust in you!

[@maryonyango2416]

Amen. I love you Jesus Mary and Joseph🙏

[@Yoda1976-s7x]

Without knowing the background story, I remember telling Mother Angelica that “this place was truly a miracle.” She responded “Did you visit the Shrine in Hanceville?” This was before they even announced the shrines existence. You can feel a piece of heaven on the grounds of EWTN and the shrine. I still need to get to the shrine. Thanks! 🙏

[@ritateek9719]

Thank you Fr. John Paul for walking us through EWTN premises. It was such a joy to see that God provided the space and equipment through which we are able to see “live” programs on EWTN. I feel sorry to see you walk in the heat of the sun. Gosh, it’s like India in peak summer. God bless you abundantly.

[@jmplanillo]

An incredible story and as you stressed “ Trust in the Lord”. Thank you Mother Angelica and the gift of EWTN. ❤️🙏❤️

[@maryannmorris5389]

Love these Inside theFriary series, Fr John Paul you relay such good insights and more of the history and antidotal stories. Keeping Mother's memory alive is so valuable in understanding how God was so involved in this ministry. Thank you and God Bless.

[@maloupeni5615]

Amazing grace! Thank you Fr.John Paul for sharing a little bit about EWTN's story, on how this TV Network started, and of course thanks for the inspiration of Mo.Angelica. what a big heart! Godbless you more!🙏🙏😚

[@nicholasnapoli1161]

What a wonderful video..... Trust trust trust in God!

[@drewlucero3916]

Thank you for sharing this AMAZING story. 🙏🤗

[@diYarm07]

What beautiful grounds! I love your stories here. Almost made me cry!

[@sharrose7594]

Love you Father! Love mother Angelica.- visited twice!

[@user-su6kc2nn3r]

Father i love your story anout hiw estn got started everytime i watch ewtn i feel do much i. The present of heaven especialy the masses and the missionary sermons etc mother sngelica is truly a godsend to the world it slso helps me in my guidence in the faith i sm only an 86 yr old lady trying to figure out why god is keeping me here sfter 2 heart attack i must ssy iam inlove with ewtn etc god bless all who work for ewtn snd. The franciscan missionarys i will keep all in my prayers maybe thats why god keeps me here Yet gid bless hope i didnt take up to much of paper🙏♥️

[@TheKevinmalta]

I had Been waiting for this Clip for ages. I did hear this story but recently I believed that I had dreamt it!! Was not sure at all. I did search it on KZbin but couldn't find it. Was disappointed!! A friend on Facebook just posted this and I :) am soooo happy to finally her it again knowing it's True :) What an Amazing God we have!! If only I had Faith as big as big as a mustard seed!! EWTN family and friends pray for me :). God bless all

[@sandramillar9067]

Thank you for this!

[@viceversa7171]

⭕Powerful Angel Satellite Powered by the Mighty ✋Hand of God Almighty..🙏

[@duthikawillathgamuwa8939]

Thank you for the info of this great miracle. May God bless you all. 🙏💕

[@roberterickson9885]

So glad that I found these videos today God bless What a beautiful testimony to Mother Angelica's legacy. Praise God🙏 Judy/Bob 🌞

[@sandyrausch1999]

Love the shares!

[@jackieo8693]

Mother Angelica, pray for my family!

[@loriesaad5212]

God is always with us.

[@melbacowie6225]

Thank you so much for sharing all this things . of Mother Angelica 's mission and her vision for all the people. She was a very amazing woman with her vision that GOD really helping her in a very surprising ways , in every steps I think the HOLY Spirit was with her all the time. ,. THANK YOU Mother Angelica . Am sure she is with GOD in Heaven . and GOD BLESS you all as well who so hard to continue Her Mission. THANKS

[@jacquelinehamilton2105]

I'm hoping one day I will get to visit your complex. I have been praying with all of you every day. God Bless you all.

[@psalmverse-iu9fz]

I really love it when the Eucharistic Procession on Corpus Christi Sunday will go out to the site of the satellite dishes. Very moving. Can you please resume doing this site for the Procession in 2021?

[@user-vl5zg5ul5c]

What beautiful grounds you have there to be at peace and bring Jesus to all! I am a faithful supporter from the the early nineties. I love all you oriest in your each and soecial way you teach us. Motger Angelica was so awesome an influence fir my spiritual growth.❤ I use to take brochures to our local churches for them to know EWTN. GOD MOVES IN SOOOO MANY WAYS.

[@dawnecamacho2601]

This is an inspiring story of faith and trust. You have just sent my trust and faith in the Lord even more than what I have already. Thank you. Love your homily when you give mass. Hope to meet you soon one day. ❤❤❤

[@FlyingRedTailHawk]

Great video

[@uc3donutdrake951]

The quality of this video is great! It's funny because last night I was actually talking to my friend about Mother Angelica's story and that very miracle, so I'm like what a coincidence

[@catherinebardi9212]

Great testimony. Very inspiring.

[@Braingrandchild]

This story is so awesome ❤

[@bernardsaucier2062]

What an inspiring message, Father! I watch The Morning Mass every day and one day, recently you mentioned the feeds available on KZbin, so this is my first time to view. Yes, Mother’s Faith is something to behold and marvel….but not really…we have to trust God as she did when she came. So again, thank you and all who work at EWTN. (BTW…..super skateboard segment also!! God Bless

[@dennisdetorie76]

No mention of Mr. TOM KENNEDY. He was the fellow who brought her to Chicago and got her on a local TV show. Mr. Kennedy and his wife moved to Irondale and were there from DAY ONE. Helping to get EWTN up and running. TOM was involved with the network into the 1990s. He was there when I worked at EWTN from 1996 - 1998. Tom had GREAT photos and stories about the early days of EWTN and of Mother Angelica, even before EWTN was a reality. He passed away in 2011. He was a good friend.

[@emariacas8998]

Love this❤️

[@stephen5804]

Great

[@audreynaidoo2797]

That was such a great miracle

[@JosephLouis]

WOW!

[@shafur3]

Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@christinetuthill8249]

So...did not Fr. John Paul Mary do the "Spiritual Communion" at the Installation Mass of the new Bishop of Birmingham yesterday? I could swear that is his voice.

[@davidbhaskara6880]

Nice true story. I really want to know what Mother Angelica book that the rich person read?

[@markorton1844]

Hi really enjoyed watching this 😊. Which of those satalitte dishes broadcasts to me in England? I'd love to know it's name😊😊. I live about 45 minutes drive from EWTN Walsingham in the English county of Norfolk. God bless you guys. Mark.

[@user-cy8bd9kg7u]

Amen

[@piathomas3446]

😍

[@RevKathy1]

misspelled word first in the title.

[@Allison-hl2in]

Alson❤❤

[@Allison-hl2in]

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[@tupac280001]

The rt rev Jane h Dixon Episcopal bishop suffagan of DC// bishop in charge of DC. R I P

[@bridgetiliohan8053]

The whole place miracle she had nothing. For the glory of God almighty

[@Allison-hl2in]

Allidson❤❤❤❤