Cross Training

EWTN, 5 p.m.

In the world of sports, “cross-training” means using various exercise methods to reap the different advantages each one offers. But in the world of faith, “cross training” means taking up our cross daily to follow Jesus. In this show, host Michael Hidalgo Grimes looks at Catholic athletes in professional baseball.

Lost Worlds: Atlantis

History Channel, 10 p.m.

No, this show is not about some mythical super-civilization of Atlantis. Instead, it says Plato’s description of Atlantis fits a large palace complex in Crete that was buried in volcanic ash and that featured advanced engineering and water management. Computer-generated imaging portrays the ancient palace, temples and towns. Advisory: TV-PG.

Apollo 13: Triumph on the

Dark Side of the Moon

History Channel, 10 p.m.

After a massive explosion 200,000 miles from Earth during the U.S. moon mission of April 11-17, 1970, Apollo 13 astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise proved their mettle. Cooperating closely with their NASA control team in Houston, they used all of their courage, skill and ingenuity to save their spacecraft and return safely.

Life on the Rock

EWTN, 8 p.m., live

Guest Ray McKenna founded Catholic Athletes for Christ to help Catholic athletes practice their faith, including going to Confession, attending Mass and receiving Communion. Athletes and coaches are responding well, he says.

Defending Life

EWTN, 10 p.m.

Host Father Frank Pavone, MEV, is conducting a six-part series on political responsibility. He interviews Vatican and other Catholic leaders, offers solid Catholic guidance on the right to life and other issues and suggests ways to elect pro-life candidates.

Donna Lee in Concert

Familyland TV, 8 p.m.

In this hour-long show, Catholic singer-songwriter Donna Lee’s pop-style hymns focus on the Eucharist, reconciliation and Divine Mercy.

The Edge of Europe

EWTN, 8 p.m.

Many early Irish Catholics founded monasteries in remote places to grow closer to God in solitude. This show visits some of those sites, including Skellig Michael. A re-air.

World Series, Game 1

Fox, 8 p.m., live

“Give a boy a bat and a ball and a place to play and you’ll have a good citizen,” said the famed manager Joe McCarthy. Baseball’s annual best-of-seven-games Fall Classic features the American and National League champions. Teams not set as of our deadline.

Dan Engler writes from
Santa Barbara, California.