CNA Newsroom, Aug 14, 2025 / 18:27 pm

EWTN’s “Crushed by the Woman,” set to air Aug. 15 — the solemnity of the Assumption — aims to answer common questions Protestants ask regarding the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The 30-minute program features a lineup of notable Church figures who explore the beliefs Catholics hold regarding the Blessed Mother and the many misconceptions non-Catholics have about her.

The program addresses questions such as: Does devotion to Mary take away from Jesus or offend Our Lord? What does the angel Gabriel’s “Hail, full of grace” greeting mean? Is the assumption of the Blessed Virgin contrary to the Bible? Why do Catholics pray to Mary? Why do Catholics say Mary did not have other children? How is Mary our perfect mother?

Father Dwight Longenecker, who was raised a f

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