How does a nun build the largest Catholic television network in the world?

In this unforgettable story, Mother Angelica herself explains how EWTN began — not with a business plan, but with obedience, courage, and total trust in God’s providence.

After being invited onto a Protestant television network, Mother Angelica realized something astonishing: it doesn’t take much to reach the world. When she refused to compromise the truth of the Faith, she was told she’d be finished on television forever.

Her response?
👉 “I don’t need you. I don’t need anything. I’ll build my own.”

With no money, no experience, and no clear plan, Mother Angelica returned home… and built a television studio in a garage.

This is the origin story of EWTN — a testimony to what God can do when one soul says “yes.”

✨ In this clip you’ll hear:

How EWTN started from a single tape
Why Mother Angelica walked away from a major network
The moment she decided to trust God completely
How divine providence made the impossible possible

🙏 This is more than history — it’s a lesson in faith, courage, and surrender.

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