![]() Along with interviews with historians and experts, witness dramatic scenes of his life and legacy. an expert on the life of Blessed Junipero Serra and advisor to the mini-series. Filmed on location in Spain, Mexico, and California, a documentary of Blessed Junipero Serra, who played a major role in the evangelization of the Americas. Mitch Pacwa will interview "Serra" Producer/Director Jim Kelty and Fr. Learn what happens in EWTN's original mini-series "Serra: Ever Forward, Never Back."Īlso, just prior to the premiere of Episode 1, don't miss a special "EWTN Live" when Fr. Find out what Serrans around the world are doing in support and. But Serra put his faith in God and decided to wait for a miracle. Our ministry is global, but local vocations needs are unique. You'll also learn about his call to bring the Gospel to Alta, California, and why so many people tried to talk him out of it! His expedition from Mexico to California was filled with trials and hardships, but Blessed Junipero Serra was determined to go "ever forward, never back." He was attacked by Indians, watched his beloved page die in his arms, and told in no uncertain terms he had to return to Mexico. Learn about the people who influenced him, his early religious life (which included a 200 mile walk from the port of Vera Cruz to Mexico City), his revival of the missions of the Pame Indians in the troubled Sierra Gorda region, and his efforts to construct five churches renowned for their art and architecture - and that's just in the first two episodes. Each episode combines insightful commentary from noted experts and historians with dramatized recreations of scenes from the life of this Catholic blessed. ![]() On Sunday, November 24, in honor of the 300th anniversary of Serra's birth, episodes 1-4 will re-air beginning at 7:30 pm ET and episode 5 will premiere at 9:30 pm ET.)įollow this amazing missionary from the moment of his birth on the island of Mallorca, Spain. Serra: Ever Forward, Never Back This EWTN original docu-drama, filmed on location in Spain, Mexico, and California, presents the life and heroic missionary activity of Blessed Junipero Serra. ET, Wednesday through Sunday, November 20th - 24th. How did this happen?įind out when EWTN airs an original five-part mini-series, "Serra: Ever Forward, Never Back." Filmed on location in Spain, Mexico, and California, this beautiful docu-drama explores the life and heroic missionary activity of Blessed Junipero Serra. An EWTN Event: 'Serra: Ever Forward, Never Back'Īny practicing Catholic who has ever traveled to California is aware of the many glorious mission churches that dot the coastline - and of the fact that most of California's major cities are named after saints, including San Francisco (Saint Francis of Assisi), Santa Clara (Saint Clare), and San Diego (San Diego de Alcal�).
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