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TV PICKS

May 17-30

SUNDAY, May 17, noon, live

Solemn Mass of the Ascencion

EWTN “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses,” said Jesus at his ascencion (Acts 1:8). The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will celebrate this Mass.

SUNDAY, May 17, 10:03 p.m., 1:05 a.m.

The Food That Built America

HISTORY In this premiere episode, “Chocolate in a Glass,” a chemist, a soda shoppe owner and a dairyman create their own innovative chocolate beverages.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, May 23-24

66th International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes

EWTN With the theme “Sentinels of Peace,” military personnel and veterans from more than 40 nations gather for prayer, healing and camaraderie. At 3pm Saturday is the Candlelight Procession. At 4 a.m. Sunday is the Mass for the Pilgrimage. (Re-airs 7 p.m.)

SUNDAY, May 24, 2:30 p.m.

Pentecost Sunday

EWTN Mass will be at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

SUNDAY, May 24, 8pm, 9:30 p.m.

National Memorial Day Concert

PBS This 37th annual concert by the National Symphony Orchestra on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol honors our war dead and commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States.

SUNDAY, May 24, 8:30 p.m.

The Best Years of Our Lives

TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES In this moving 1946 drama, three veterans come home from World War II and overcome hurdles while adjusting to civilian life. TV-PG.

SUNDAY-SATURDAY, May 24-30

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Events

EWTN At 12:30 p.m. Sunday is Mass in the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine (re-airs midnight and 9 p.m. Monday). At 9:30 p.m. Wednesday is Mass in the Cathedral-Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Savannah (re-airs 9 a.m. Thursday). Live at 10:30 a.m. Saturday is Mass in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Lancaster, South Carolina, with Eucharistic Exposition, Procession and Benediction after.

MONDAY, May 25, 11 a.m.

The Magazine and the Miracle: Finding Father Kapaun

EWTN A Columbia magazine story led to the 2021 identification of the remains of Venerable Father Emil Kapaun, an Army chaplain and posthumous Medal of Honor recipient who died in a Communist North Korean prisoner of war camp on May 23, 1951. TV-PG.

MONDAY, May 25, 11:30 a.m.

Archdiocese for the Military Services Memorial Mass

EWTN In the Basilica of the National Shrine, this annual Mass remembers military personnel, especially “those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.” Re-airs 11:30pm. Taped May 17.

Upcoming

MONDAY, June 1, 5:30 p.m., 2:30 a.m.

Visions of the Divine

EWTN Three Old Masters’ paintings portray “The Mystery of the Eucharist.”