{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Extraordinary Time","home_page_url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/json","description":"Extraordinary Time is the Catholic Courier's seasonal podcast for the church's liturgical seasons. The first season of the podcast -- Lent 2025 -- will accompany listeners through Lent with weekly Scriptural reflections plus highlights of\r\nthe Chrism Mass and Easter services. Episodes will feature the insights of priests, deacons, women religious and others from around the Diocese of Rochester.\r\n\r\nThe first episode of Lent 2025 will launch Feb. 26 and episodes will be released each Wednesday through April 16.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Lent 2025","pubdate":"2025-04-20T09:00:00.000-04:00","explicit":false,"owner":"Catholic Courier","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/6/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/cover.jpg?v=1"},"items":[{"id":"3117536c-3764-495f-acb7-2eb5e23b2bfc","title":"Easter: The world changed forever","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/episode-10","content_text":"Celebrate the joy of Easter with this special message from Father Paul Bonacci, pastor of St. Pius X in Chili, as he reflects on the day the world changed forever when Jesus conquered death.\n\nExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ and stay up-to-date with Holy Week resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-s...\n\nTo learn more about the Catholic Courier's Jubilee 2025: Pilgrim of Hope podcast: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\n\nCredits:\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Father Paul Bonacci\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Father Paul Bonacci.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the joy of Easter with this special message from Father Paul Bonacci, pastor of St. Pius X in Chili, as he reflects on the day the world changed forever when Jesus conquered death.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\u003c/a\u003e and stay up-to-date with Holy Week resources from the Catholic Courier at \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/special-s\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/special-s\u003c/a\u003e...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the Catholic Courier\u0026#39;s Jubilee 2025: Pilgrim of Hope podcast: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003e\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\u003cbr\u003e\nGuest: Father Paul Bonacci\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Father Paul Bonacci.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Celebrate the joy of Easter with this special message from Father Paul Bonacci, pastor of St. Pius X in Chili, as he reflects on the day the world changed forever when Jesus conquered death.","date_published":"2025-04-20T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/3117536c-3764-495f-acb7-2eb5e23b2bfc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6815560,"duration_in_seconds":283}]},{"id":"e5cec4b2-e2c6-4faf-ad3b-0f7ed3477403","title":"What is the Triduum? Tradition's symbolism explained","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/episode-9","content_text":"Father Michael Costik, pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Canandaigua and Bloomfield, NY, breaks down the origins, customs and symbolism of the Easter Triduum — Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Prepare to enter into the joy of Easter through deeper understanding of the Triduum.\n\nFor a list of Holy Week Masses and services, visit\nMonroe County: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-monroe-county/\nFinger Lakes: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-finger-lakes-region/\nSouthern Tier: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-southern-tier-region/\n\nExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ and stay up-to-date with Holy Week resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\n\nCredits: \nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Father Michael Costik\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Father Michael Costik.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFather Michael Costik, pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Canandaigua and Bloomfield, NY, breaks down the origins, customs and symbolism of the Easter Triduum — Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Prepare to enter into the joy of Easter through deeper understanding of the Triduum.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a list of Holy Week Masses and services, visit\u003cbr\u003e\nMonroe County: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-monroe-county/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-monroe-county/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFinger Lakes: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-finger-lakes-region/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-finger-lakes-region/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSouthern Tier: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-southern-tier-region/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-southern-tier-region/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\u003c/a\u003e and stay up-to-date with Holy Week resources from the Catholic Courier at \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredits: \u003cbr\u003e\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\u003cbr\u003e\nGuest: Father Michael Costik\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Father Michael Costik.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Father Michael Costik, pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Canandaigua and Bloomfield, NY, breaks down the origins, customs and symbolism of the Easter Triduum — Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.","date_published":"2025-04-16T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/e5cec4b2-e2c6-4faf-ad3b-0f7ed3477403.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17623199,"duration_in_seconds":733}]},{"id":"b6a1d299-6762-44c3-9769-eb7c1fac1346","title":"Palm Sunday: Savoring the moment of clarity","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/episode-8","content_text":"Prepare for Palm Sunday with Sister Karen Dietz, SSJ, in episode 8 of Extraordinary Time. Sister Dietz reflects on the Gospel reading of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and how this passage reminds us to savor the moment of clarity regarding Jesus’ mission as we enter Holy Week.\n\nFor a list of Holy Week Masses and services, visit \nMonroe County: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-monroe-county/\nFinger Lakes: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-finger-lakes-region/\nSouthern Tier: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-southern-tier-region/\n\nExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ and stay up-to-date with Holy Week resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\n\nCredits:\nSponsor: Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Sister Karen Dietz, SSJ\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Sister Karen Dietz, SSJ.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePrepare for Palm Sunday with Sister Karen Dietz, SSJ, in episode 8 of Extraordinary Time. Sister Dietz reflects on the Gospel reading of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and how this passage reminds us to savor the moment of clarity regarding Jesus’ mission as we enter Holy Week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a list of Holy Week Masses and services, visit \u003cbr\u003e\nMonroe County: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-monroe-county/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-monroe-county/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFinger Lakes: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-finger-lakes-region/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-finger-lakes-region/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSouthern Tier: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-southern-tier-region/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-southern-tier-region/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\u003c/a\u003e and stay up-to-date with Holy Week resources from the Catholic Courier at \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003e\nSponsor: \u003ca href=\"https://www.ssjrochester.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSisters of St. Joseph of Rochester\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\u003cbr\u003e\nGuest: Sister Karen Dietz, SSJ\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Sister Karen Dietz, SSJ.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Prepare for Palm Sunday with Sister Karen Dietz, SSJ, in episode 8 of Extraordinary Time. ","date_published":"2025-04-09T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/b6a1d299-6762-44c3-9769-eb7c1fac1346.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23209879,"duration_in_seconds":966}]},{"id":"b9865fbf-baaf-409d-bb9c-f24f025c1082","title":"Sow repentance and reap forgiveness ","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/episode-7","content_text":"Father Steven Lewis, parochial vicar at St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Katharine Drexel parishes, reflects on the Gospel account of the woman caught in adultery who was brought before Jesus. Father Lewis shares how this and the other appointed readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent remind us of the meaning of Lent – to sow repentance and reap forgiveness.\n\nFor the text of the April 6 readings and Gospel, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearC.cfm\nFor the text of the April 6 Scrutiny Year A Readings, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearA.cfm\n\nExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-s...\n\nCredits:\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Father Steven Lewis\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by: Joseph DiJames\nEdited by: Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Father Steven Lewis.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFather Steven Lewis, parochial vicar at St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Katharine Drexel parishes, reflects on the Gospel account of the woman caught in adultery who was brought before Jesus. Father Lewis shares how this and the other appointed readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent remind us of the meaning of Lent – to sow repentance and reap forgiveness.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the text of the April 6 readings and Gospel, visit \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearC.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearC.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the text of the April 6 Scrutiny Year A Readings, visit \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearA.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearA.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\u003c/a\u003e and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/special-s\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/special-s\u003c/a\u003e...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003e\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\u003cbr\u003e\nGuest: Father Steven Lewis\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by: Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by: Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Father Steven Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Father Steven Lewis, parochial vicar at St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Katharine Drexel parishes, reflects on the Gospel account of the woman caught in adultery who was brought before Jesus.","date_published":"2025-04-02T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/b9865fbf-baaf-409d-bb9c-f24f025c1082.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15155863,"duration_in_seconds":630}]},{"id":"85e9ee52-47fc-4852-a17f-2678bd26ceda","title":"Parable shows ‘the enormity of God’s love’","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/episode-6","content_text":"Lisa Lickona, assistant professor of systematic theology at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, offers a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. In it, she shares how the parable of the prodigal son contained in this week’s Gospel reading sheds light on the enormity of God’s love for us.\n\nFor the text of the March 30 readings and Gospel, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033025-YearC.cfm\nFor the text of the March 30 Scrutiny Year A Readings, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033025-YearA.cfm\n\nExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\n\nCredits:\nSponsor: St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Lisa Lickona, S.T.L.\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Lisa Lickona, S.T.L..","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLisa Lickona, assistant professor of systematic theology at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, offers a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. In it, she shares how the parable of the prodigal son contained in this week’s Gospel reading sheds light on the enormity of God’s love for us.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the text of the March 30 readings and Gospel, visit \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033025-YearC.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033025-YearC.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the text of the March 30 Scrutiny Year A Readings, visit \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033025-YearA.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033025-YearA.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\u003c/a\u003e and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003e\nSponsor: \u003ca href=\"https://www.stbernards.edu/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSt. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\u003cbr\u003e\nGuest: Lisa Lickona, S.T.L.\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Lisa Lickona, S.T.L..\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Lisa Lickona, assistant professor of systematic theology at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, offers a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. ","date_published":"2025-03-26T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/85e9ee52-47fc-4852-a17f-2678bd26ceda.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16946415,"duration_in_seconds":705}]},{"id":"796bf17d-9171-41d3-9ab0-3a76c853ed90","title":"Lectio divina: The Third Sunday of Lent","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/episode-5","content_text":"Prepare for the Third Sunday of Lent with Deacon Michael Kristan as he leads a lectio divina-style meditation on the appointed readings for the day.\n\nFor the text of the March 23 readings and Gospel, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032325-YearC.cfm\nFor the text of the March 23 Scrutiny Year A Readings, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032325-YearA.cfm\n\nExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester.\n\nFor more Extraordinary Time, visit https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-s...\n\nCredits:\n\nSponsor: Restore Health and Wellness\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Deacon Michael Kristan\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by: Joseph DiJames\nEdited by: Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Deacon Mike Kristan.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePrepare for the Third Sunday of Lent with Deacon Michael Kristan as he leads a lectio divina-style meditation on the appointed readings for the day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the text of the March 23 readings and Gospel, visit \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032325-YearC.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032325-YearC.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the text of the March 23 Scrutiny Year A Readings, visit \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032325-YearA.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032325-YearA.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more Extraordinary Time, visit \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\u003c/a\u003e and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/special-s\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/special-s\u003c/a\u003e...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSponsor: \u003ca href=\"https://www.restorehealthroc.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eRestore Health and Wellness\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\u003cbr\u003e\nGuest: Deacon Michael Kristan\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by: Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by: Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Deacon Mike Kristan.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Prepare for the Third Sunday of Lent with Deacon Michael Kristan as he leads a lectio divina-style meditation on the appointed readings for the day.","date_published":"2025-03-19T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/796bf17d-9171-41d3-9ab0-3a76c853ed90.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21705885,"duration_in_seconds":903}]},{"id":"5946f7fd-3ed9-4925-bcf9-f4320a1aad29","title":"True God and true man: Jesus' nature revealed","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/episode-4","content_text":"Deacon Dennis Lohouse of the Diocese of Rochester reflects on the Gospel reading for the Second Sunday of Lent, in which the mystery of Jesus’ nature as both true God and true man is revealed to some of his disciples in the Transfiguration.\n\nTo watch Deacon Dennis's video reflection, visit https://youtu.be/w4xgqpZLDxY\nFor the text of the March 16 readings and Gospel, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031625.cfm\n\nExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\n\nCredits:\n\nSponsor: St. Theodore Church \nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Deacon Dennis Lohouse\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Deacon Dennis Lohouse.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeacon Dennis Lohouse of the Diocese of Rochester reflects on the Gospel reading for the Second Sunday of Lent, in which the mystery of Jesus’ nature as both true God and true man is revealed to some of his disciples in the Transfiguration.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo watch Deacon Dennis\u0026#39;s video reflection, visit \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/w4xgqpZLDxY\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://youtu.be/w4xgqpZLDxY\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the text of the March 16 readings and Gospel, visit \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031625.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031625.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\u003c/a\u003e and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSponsor: \u003ca href=\"https://sttheodoreschurch.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSt. Theodore Church \u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\u003cbr\u003e\nGuest: Deacon Dennis Lohouse\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Deacon Dennis Lohouse.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Deacon Dennis Lohouse of the Diocese of Rochester reflects on the Gospel reading for the Second Sunday of Lent, in which the mystery of Jesus’ nature as both true God and true man is revealed to some of his disciples in the Transfiguration.","date_published":"2025-03-12T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/5946f7fd-3ed9-4925-bcf9-f4320a1aad29.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19990218,"duration_in_seconds":832}]},{"id":"ad1dc480-e8fd-494a-9de8-edc5b7c18a94","title":"Temptation: The real battle of Lent","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/episode-3","content_text":"In episode three of Extraordinary Time, Father Matthew Walter of the Diocese of Rochester shares how “The Silent Planet” book series by C.S. Lewis can help illustrate the Gospel passage of Luke 4:1-13, which describes the temptation of Jesus. Father Walter shares how temptation is in many ways the real “battle” of Lent and reflects on how to resist temptation.\n\nCandidates and catechumens participating in the adult initiation process in the Diocese of Rochester will gather at Sacred Heart Cathedral March 9 for the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion. Stay tuned for coverage at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/.\n\nExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester.\n\nFor more Extraordinary Time, visit https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/#extraordinary-time and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/.\n\nCredits:\n\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Father Matthew Walter, parochial administrator of All Saints Parish, Corning, NY\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Father Matthew Walter.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn episode three of Extraordinary Time, Father Matthew Walter of the Diocese of Rochester shares how “The Silent Planet” book series by C.S. Lewis can help illustrate the Gospel passage of Luke 4:1-13, which describes the temptation of Jesus. Father Walter shares how temptation is in many ways the real “battle” of Lent and reflects on how to resist temptation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates and catechumens participating in the adult initiation process in the Diocese of Rochester will gather at Sacred Heart Cathedral March 9 for the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion. Stay tuned for coverage at \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more Extraordinary Time, visit \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/#extraordinary-time\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/#extraordinary-time\u003c/a\u003e and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHost: Gina Capellazzi\u003cbr\u003e\nGuest: Father Matthew Walter, parochial administrator of All Saints Parish, Corning, NY\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Father Matthew Walter.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In episode three of Extraordinary Time, Father Matthew Walter of the Diocese of Rochester shares how “The Silent Planet” book series by C.S. Lewis can help illustrate the Gospel passage of Luke 4:1-13, which describes the temptation of Jesus. ","date_published":"2025-03-07T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/ad1dc480-e8fd-494a-9de8-edc5b7c18a94.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18001963,"duration_in_seconds":636}]},{"id":"96423adf-1305-4b5a-88f4-3bb017864a49","title":"Being led by the Holy Spirit","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/episode-2","content_text":"In episode two of Extraordinary Time, Sisters of Mercy Kathleen Wayne, 68; Raymond Joseph Griffin, 101; Celeste Boyle, 95; Phyllis Bernardo, 95; Kathleen Ward, 90; Lucetta Ward, 90; reflect on the Gospel reading for March 9, 2025: Luke 4:1-13. Join them for a discussion on the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit, during Lent and year-round.\n\nFor the text of the March 9 readings and Gospel, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030925.cfm\nFor a listing of parish sponsored fish fry dinners this Lent, visit https://catholiccourier.com/articles/fish-fry-dinners/\n\nExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/ \n\nCredits:\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Sisters of Mercy\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn episode two of Extraordinary Time, Sisters of Mercy Kathleen Wayne, 68; Raymond Joseph Griffin, 101; Celeste Boyle, 95; Phyllis Bernardo, 95; Kathleen Ward, 90; Lucetta Ward, 90; reflect on the Gospel reading for March 9, 2025: Luke 4:1-13. Join them for a discussion on the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit, during Lent and year-round.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the text of the March 9 readings and Gospel, visit \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030925.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030925.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor a listing of parish sponsored fish fry dinners this Lent, visit \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/fish-fry-dinners/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/fish-fry-dinners/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. For more Extraordinary Time, visit \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\u003c/a\u003e and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003e\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\u003cbr\u003e\nGuest: Sisters of Mercy\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In episode two of Extraordinary Time, Sisters of Mercy Kathleen Wayne, 68; Raymond Joseph Griffin, 101; Celeste Boyle, 95; Phyllis Bernardo, 95; Kathleen Ward, 90; Lucetta Ward, 90; reflect on the Gospel reading for March 9, 2025: Luke 4:1-13. ","date_published":"2025-03-05T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/96423adf-1305-4b5a-88f4-3bb017864a49.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22534266,"duration_in_seconds":937}]},{"id":"990b3364-e0fa-47d1-a41a-af9f3dca81b7","title":"What are the three pillars of Lent?","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/episode-1","content_text":"In episode one of Extraordinary Time, Deacon Jonathan Schott explains the three Lenten pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, and offers practical suggestions for how to incorporate these pillars into your Lenten practices this year.\n\nFor listings of Masses/Liturgies for Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, visit:\nhttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-southern-tier/\nhttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-finger-lakes/\nhttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-monroe-county\n\nLearn more about church’s rules for Lenten fasting, abstinence: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/learn-more-about-churchs-rules-for-lenten-fasting-abstinence/ \n\nExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. \n\nFor more Extraordinary Time, visit https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/#extraordinary-time and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/.\n\nCredits:\n\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Deacon Jonathan Schott, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry at St. John Fisher University\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Deacon Jonathan Schott.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn episode one of Extraordinary Time, Deacon Jonathan Schott explains the three Lenten pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, and offers practical suggestions for how to incorporate these pillars into your Lenten practices this year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor listings of Masses/Liturgies for Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, visit:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-southern-tier/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-southern-tier/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-finger-lakes/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-finger-lakes/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-monroe-county\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-monroe-county\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about church’s rules for Lenten fasting, abstinence: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/learn-more-about-churchs-rules-for-lenten-fasting-abstinence/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/learn-more-about-churchs-rules-for-lenten-fasting-abstinence/\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more Extraordinary Time, visit \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/#extraordinary-time\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/#extraordinary-time\u003c/a\u003e and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHost: Gina Capellazzi\u003cbr\u003e\nGuest: Deacon Jonathan Schott, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry at St. John Fisher University\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Deacon Jonathan Schott.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In episode one of Extraordinary Time, Deacon Jonathan Schott explains the three Lenten pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, and offers practical suggestions for how to incorporate these pillars into your Lenten practices this year.","date_published":"2025-02-26T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/990b3364-e0fa-47d1-a41a-af9f3dca81b7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22720030,"duration_in_seconds":833}]},{"id":"1b0a9bff-43fa-4fa4-bba3-cc49fab62efe","title":"Extraordinary Time: Lent 2025: Trailer ","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/trailer","content_text":"Extraordinary Time is the Catholic Courier‘s seasonal podcast for the church’s liturgical seasons. The first season of the podcast — Lent 2025 — will accompany listeners through Lent with weekly Scriptural reflections.\n\nEpisodes will feature the insights of priests, deacons, women religious and others from around the Diocese of Rochester.\n\nThe first episode of Lent 2025 will launch Feb. 26 and episodes will be released each Wednesday through April 16.\n\nTo learn more about the Extraordinary Time podcast and other Catholic Courier podcasts:\nhttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\n\nCredits:\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nMusic by Joseph DiJames","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is the Catholic Courier‘s seasonal podcast for the church’s liturgical seasons. The first season of the podcast — Lent 2025 — will accompany listeners through Lent with weekly Scriptural reflections.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEpisodes will feature the insights of priests, deacons, women religious and others from around the Diocese of Rochester.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first episode of Lent 2025 will launch Feb. 26 and episodes will be released each Wednesday through April 16.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the Extraordinary Time podcast and other Catholic Courier podcasts:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003e\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Extraordinary Time is the Catholic Courier‘s seasonal podcast for the church’s liturgical seasons. The first season of the podcast — Lent 2025 — will accompany listeners through Lent with weekly Scriptural reflections","date_published":"2025-02-19T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/1b0a9bff-43fa-4fa4-bba3-cc49fab62efe.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4848382,"duration_in_seconds":87}]}]}