Celebrate Faith and Sports: Key Events This February

February 2025 features a variety of engaging events for viewers, blending spirituality and entertainment. Notably, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes will be observed with a live International Mass on February 11 at 3 p.m. Eastern on EWTN. This Mass, taking place in the Sanctuary of Lourdes, highlights the profound words of Our Lady to St. Bernadette: “I am the Immaculate Conception.” It also marks the 34th World Day of the Sick, emphasizing the theme “The Compassion of the Samaritan: Loving by Bearing Another’s Pain,” as provided by Pope Leo XIV.

In addition to the religious observance, sports fans can enjoy the annual Puppy Bowl XXII on February 8 at 2 p.m. Eastern on Animal Planet. This joyful three-hour special features 150 rescued dogs from 72 shelters, including 15 dogs with special needs. The event serves as an alternative to the Super Bowl, highlighting the joys of pet adoption in a playful setting.

Winter Olympic Games and Cultural Highlights

The XXV Winter Olympic Games will take place from February 8 to 22, showcasing indoor contests in Milan and mountain events in Cortina D’Ampezzo. Daily coverage is scheduled around 4 a.m., with three-hour taped roundups airing at 8 p.m. Viewers should check local listings for the Closing Ceremony on February 22.

Cultural programming continues with a special episode of Savoring Our Faith on February 14 at 11:30 a.m. on EWTN. Father Leo Patalinghug will present meals themed around St. Valentine’s Day, focusing on the essence of true love.

Further, on February 15, EWTN will air a documentary titled Africa: Fertile Soil at 2:30 p.m.. This program follows the founders of the Children’s Rosary prayer group as they visit Maasai and Kamba communities in Kenya, experiencing the deep faith of the local populations during Mass and parochial school classes.

Observances and Reflections on Faith

As the month progresses, viewers can participate in the observance of Ash Wednesday on February 18. EWTN will broadcast a live Mass from its chapel in Irondale, Alabama, starting at 8 a.m., with re-airings at 6:30 p.m. and midnight. Later that day, Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Lenten Stations at the Church of Sant’Anselmo, leading to a Holy Mass at the Basilica of St. Sabina, which includes the Blessing and Imposition of Ashes.

Lastly, on February 22 at 10 a.m., EWTN Bookmark will feature Msgr. Charles Pope, discussing his 2025 book, The Hell There Is: An Exploration of an Often-Rejected Doctrine of the Church. He will explore themes of repentance and the eternal consequences of mortal sin, emphasizing the importance of reform for salvation.

This month promises a rich tapestry of spiritual and cultural events, inviting audiences to engage in both faith and community celebration.