{"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 through weekly Scriptural reflections. Episodes will feature the insights of priests, deacons, women religious and others from around the Diocese of Rochester.\n","_fireside":{"pubdate":"2026-04-05T00:00:00.000-04:00","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=4"},"items":[{"id":"890f3e8a-a453-4f6f-bdfd-8cbe77ba4994","title":"A message of Easter joy from Bishop John S. Bonnici","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season3-episode8","content_text":"In the final episode of Extraordinary Time: Lent 2026, Bishop John S. Bonnici shares a message of Easter joy with the faithful of the Diocese of Rochester.\n\nTo view the video version of Bishop Bonnici's reflection: https://youtu.be/T9MkYS-1nv4\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: Bishop John S. Bonnici\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJamesSpecial Guest: Bishop John S. Bonnici.Links:Bishop Bonnici's video reflection — The video version of Bishop Bonnici's reflection. Catholic Courier's Lent and Easter Section — The Lent and Easter section of CatholicCourier.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the final episode of Extraordinary Time: Lent 2026, Bishop John S. Bonnici shares a message of Easter joy with the faithful of the Diocese of Rochester.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo view the video version of Bishop Bonnici\u0026#39;s reflection: \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/T9MkYS-1nv4\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://youtu.be/T9MkYS-1nv4\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: Bishop John S. Bonnici\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Bishop John S. Bonnici.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bishop Bonnici\u0026#39;s video reflection\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://youtu.be/T9MkYS-1nv4\"\u003eBishop Bonnici's video reflection\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; The video version of Bishop Bonnici's reflection. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Catholic Courier\u0026#39;s Lent and Easter Section\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\"\u003eCatholic Courier's Lent and Easter Section\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; The Lent and Easter section of CatholicCourier.com\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Bishop John S. Bonnici shares a message of Easter joy with the faithful of the Diocese of Rochester.","date_published":"2026-04-05T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/890f3e8a-a453-4f6f-bdfd-8cbe77ba4994.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10954908,"duration_in_seconds":348}]},{"id":"ef10bfb0-b4b9-402f-ac3b-95f9b45d889a","title":"What is the Triduum? Three holy days explained","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season3-episode7","content_text":"In episode 7, Don Smith, coordinator of sacramental catechesis and family life for the Diocese of Rochester, helps us prepare for the Easter Triduum with an explanation of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil. Smith explains that he finds it helpful to understand both the totality of how the three days flow into one another, as well as the individuality of each specific day’s traditions and rituals.\n\nFor Holy Week and Easter Masses in Monroe County: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-monroe-county/\nFor Holy Week and Easter Masses in Southern Tier: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-southern-tier-region/\nFor Holy Week and Easter Masses in the Finger Lakes region: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-finger-lakes-region/\n\nFor the Catholic Courier's Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus' Seven Last Words on the cross): 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. 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: Don Smith\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Don Smith.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn episode 7, Don Smith, coordinator of sacramental catechesis and family life for the Diocese of Rochester, helps us prepare for the Easter Triduum with an explanation of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil. Smith explains that he finds it helpful to understand both the totality of how the three days flow into one another, as well as the individuality of each specific day’s traditions and rituals.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Holy Week and Easter Masses in Monroe 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\nFor Holy Week and Easter Masses in Southern 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\u003cbr\u003e\nFor Holy Week and Easter Masses in the Finger Lakes region: \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\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Catholic Courier\u0026#39;s Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus\u0026#39; Seven Last Words on the cross): \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. 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: Don Smith\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Don Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In episode 7, Don Smith, coordinator of sacramental catechesis and family life for the Diocese of Rochester, helps us prepare for the Easter Triduum with an explanation of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil.","date_published":"2026-04-01T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/ef10bfb0-b4b9-402f-ac3b-95f9b45d889a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19542705,"duration_in_seconds":813}]},{"id":"aa664b83-bfbd-42a6-a2b2-0e27fa861d0f","title":"The triumph and tragedy of Palm Sunday","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season3-episode6","content_text":"In the sixth episode of “Extraordinary Time” season three, Sister of St. Joseph Donna Del Santo leads an imaginative contemplation of a pair of Gospel readings for Palm Sunday. Imaginative contemplative prayer, also known as Ignatian contemplation, invites the participant to use their imagination and senses to enter a Gospel story. Sister Del Santo is the vocations director for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester.\n\nFor the text of the readings and Gospel for March 29, 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032926.cfm\nFor Holy Week and Easter Masses in Monroe County: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-monroe-county/\nFor Holy Week and Easter Masses in Southern Tier: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-southern-tier-region/\nFor Holy Week and Easter Masses in the Finger Lakes region: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-finger-lakes-region/\n\nFor the Catholic Courier's Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus' Seven Last Words on the cross): https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\n\nWhat Palm Sunday means: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/what-palm-sunday-means/\nPalms are lasting reminders of Jesus' passion, resurrection: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/palms-are-lasting-reminders-of-jesus-passion-resurrection/\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: Sister Donna Del Santo, SSJ\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Sister Donna Del Santo, SSJ.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the sixth episode of “Extraordinary Time” season three, Sister of St. Joseph Donna Del Santo leads an imaginative contemplation of a pair of Gospel readings for Palm Sunday. Imaginative contemplative prayer, also known as Ignatian contemplation, invites the participant to use their imagination and senses to enter a Gospel story. Sister Del Santo is the vocations director for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the text of the readings and Gospel for March 29, 2026: \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032926.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032926.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor Holy Week and Easter Masses in Monroe 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\nFor Holy Week and Easter Masses in Southern 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\u003cbr\u003e\nFor Holy Week and Easter Masses in the Finger Lakes region: \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\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Catholic Courier\u0026#39;s Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus\u0026#39; Seven Last Words on the cross): \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\u003eWhat Palm Sunday means: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/what-palm-sunday-means/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/what-palm-sunday-means/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPalms are lasting reminders of Jesus\u0026#39; passion, resurrection: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/palms-are-lasting-reminders-of-jesus-passion-resurrection/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/palms-are-lasting-reminders-of-jesus-passion-resurrection/\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: Sister Donna Del Santo, 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 Donna Del Santo, SSJ.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the sixth episode of “Extraordinary Time” season three, Sister of St. Joseph Donna Del Santo leads an imaginative contemplation of a pair of Gospel readings for Palm Sunday.","date_published":"2026-03-25T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/aa664b83-bfbd-42a6-a2b2-0e27fa861d0f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15602889,"duration_in_seconds":649}]},{"id":"8b4f70e6-5648-41e5-8502-e2c04fd4efc4","title":"Lazarus: Rewriting the Meaning of Death","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season3-episode5","content_text":"In Episode 5 of “Extraordinary Time” season 3, Father Edison Tayag, pastor of St. Patrick Church in Victor, offers a reflection on the Gospel reading for the fifth Sunday of Lent, which in 2026 recounts the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Father Tayag notes that this miracle previewed Jesus’ own resurrection from the dead, an event that forever changed the understanding of the meaning of death for those who believe in Him.\n\nFor the text of the readings and Gospel for March 22, 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032226.cfm\nFor the Day of Penance and Mercy in Monroe County: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/day-of-penance-monroe-county/\nFor the Day of Penance and Mercy in Southern Tier: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/day-of-penance-southern-tier/\nFor the Day of Penance and Mercy in the Finger Lakes:https://catholiccourier.com/articles/day-of-penance-finger-lakes/\n\nFor the Catholic Courier's Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus' Seven Last Words on the cross): 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. For more Extraordinary Time, visit https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ and stay up-to-date with Lenten resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\n\nCredits:\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Father Edison Tayag\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Father Edison Tayag.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn Episode 5 of “Extraordinary Time” season 3, Father Edison Tayag, pastor of St. Patrick Church in Victor, offers a reflection on the Gospel reading for the fifth Sunday of Lent, which in 2026 recounts the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Father Tayag notes that this miracle previewed Jesus’ own resurrection from the dead, an event that forever changed the understanding of the meaning of death for those who believe in Him.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the text of the readings and Gospel for March 22, 2026: \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032226.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032226.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the Day of Penance and Mercy in Monroe County: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/day-of-penance-monroe-county/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/day-of-penance-monroe-county/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the Day of Penance and Mercy in Southern Tier: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/day-of-penance-southern-tier/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/day-of-penance-southern-tier/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the Day of Penance and Mercy in the Finger Lakes:\u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/day-of-penance-finger-lakes/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/day-of-penance-finger-lakes/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Catholic Courier\u0026#39;s Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus\u0026#39; Seven Last Words on the cross): \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. 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 Lenten 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 Edison Tayag\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Father Edison Tayag.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"\r\nIn Episode 5 of “Extraordinary Time” season 3, Father Edison Tayag, pastor of St. Patrick Church in Victor, offers a reflection on the Gospel reading for the fifth Sunday of Lent.","date_published":"2026-03-18T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/8b4f70e6-5648-41e5-8502-e2c04fd4efc4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11713389,"duration_in_seconds":487}]},{"id":"f1908edd-0cf6-47ce-bf0a-59aeee5901b0","title":"What is the freedom of the children of God?","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season3-episode4","content_text":"Sister of Mercy Theresa Rutty reflects on the Gospel reading for March 15, 2026, the story of Jesus healing a blind man on the Sabbath to the Pharisees’ chagrin. Sister Rutty discusses the concept of the “freedom of the children of God” and what freedom truly means in this context.   \n\nFor the text of the readings and Gospel: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031526.cfm\n\nFor the Catholic Courier's Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus' Seven Last Words on the cross): 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. For more Extraordinary Time, visit https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ and stay up-to-date with Lenten resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\n\nCredits:\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Sister Theresa Rutty\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Sister Theresa Rutty, RSM.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSister of Mercy Theresa Rutty reflects on the Gospel reading for March 15, 2026, the story of Jesus healing a blind man on the Sabbath to the Pharisees’ chagrin. Sister Rutty discusses the concept of the “freedom of the children of God” and what freedom truly means in this context.   \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the text of the readings and Gospel: \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031526.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031526.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Catholic Courier\u0026#39;s Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus\u0026#39; Seven Last Words on the cross): \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. 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 Lenten 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: Sister Theresa Rutty\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Sister Theresa Rutty, RSM.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Sister of Mercy Theresa Rutty reflects on the Gospel reading for March 15, 2026, the story of Jesus healing a blind man on the Sabbath to the Pharisees’ chagrin. ","date_published":"2026-03-11T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/f1908edd-0cf6-47ce-bf0a-59aeee5901b0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11753951,"duration_in_seconds":488}]},{"id":"bade0384-8aba-48e0-8fb1-df6e13356fda","title":"Lenten Lessons from the Woman at the Well","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season3-episode3","content_text":"Deacon Jim Fien of St. Rita in Webster offers a reflection on the reading for March 8, 2026, which tells of Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. Deacon Fien reminds us that Lent is an opportunity for us to quench our deeper thirst for the things of God.\n\nFor the text of the readings and Gospel: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030826.cfm\n\nFor the Catholic Courier's Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus' Seven Last Words on the cross): 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. For more Extraordinary Time, visit https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ and stay up-to-date with Lenten resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\n\nCredits:\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Deacon Jim Fien\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Deacon Jim Fien.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeacon Jim Fien of St. Rita in Webster offers a reflection on the reading for March 8, 2026, which tells of Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. Deacon Fien reminds us that Lent is an opportunity for us to quench our deeper thirst for the things of God.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the text of the readings and Gospel: \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030826.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030826.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Catholic Courier\u0026#39;s Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus\u0026#39; Seven Last Words on the cross): \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. 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 Lenten 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: Deacon Jim Fien\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Deacon Jim Fien.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Deacon Jim Fien of St. Rita in Webster offers a reflection on the reading for March 8, 2026, which tells of Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well.","date_published":"2026-03-04T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/bade0384-8aba-48e0-8fb1-df6e13356fda.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11162280,"duration_in_seconds":464}]},{"id":"26887e94-31ec-4e5d-bb76-43a5dc8e37ff","title":"Saints in the making: Pain that leads to transformation","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season3-episode2","content_text":"Father Patrick Connor, pastor of Ss. Isidore and Maria Torribia Parish in the Diocese of Rochester, reflects on the readings for March 1, 2026. He notes that the Lenten season, with its mix of joy and pain, allows us to mirror Christ’s disfiguration and transfiguration, followed by our ultimate redemption through His death and resurrection.\n\nFor the text of the readings and Gospel: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030126.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 Lenten resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\n\nCredits:\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Father Patrick Connor\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Father Patrick Connor.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFather Patrick Connor, pastor of Ss. Isidore and Maria Torribia Parish in the Diocese of Rochester, reflects on the readings for March 1, 2026. He notes that the Lenten season, with its mix of joy and pain, allows us to mirror Christ’s disfiguration and transfiguration, followed by our ultimate redemption through His death and resurrection.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the text of the readings and Gospel: \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030126.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030126.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 Lenten 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 Patrick Connor\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Father Patrick Connor.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Father Patrick Connor, pastor of Ss. Isidore and Maria Torribia Parish in the Diocese of Rochester, reflects on the readings for March 1, 2026.","date_published":"2026-02-25T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/26887e94-31ec-4e5d-bb76-43a5dc8e37ff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17896853,"duration_in_seconds":744}]},{"id":"23dc10f8-ed6b-4254-8b6c-e002387ab80f","title":"Lent: 40 days of imitating Christ","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season3-episode1","content_text":"In the first episode of season 3 of Extraordinary Time, Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, current apostolic administrator for the Diocese of Rochester, shares how Lent provides us with 40 days of imitating Christ. \n\nAsh Wednesday readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021826.cfm\n\nLearn more about church’s rules for Lenten fasting, abstinence: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/learn-more-about-churchs-rules-for-lenten-fasting-abstinence-2/\n\nFor a list of Ash Wednesday Masses and services, visit\nMonroe County: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-monroe-county/\nFinger Lakes: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-finger-lakes/\nSouthern Tier: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-southern-tier/\n\nLenten Friday Fish Fry Dinners: 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 Holy Week resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/\n\nCredits:\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Bishop Salvatore R. Matano\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\nEdited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Bishop Salvatore R. Matano.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the first episode of season 3 of Extraordinary Time, Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, current apostolic administrator for the Diocese of Rochester, shares how Lent provides us with 40 days of imitating Christ. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAsh Wednesday readings: \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021826.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021826.cfm\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-2/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/learn-more-about-churchs-rules-for-lenten-fasting-abstinence-2/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a list of Ash Wednesday Masses and services, visit\u003cbr\u003e\nMonroe County: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-monroe-county/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-monroe-county/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFinger Lakes: \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\nSouthern Tier: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-southern-tier/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-southern-tier/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLenten Friday Fish Fry Dinners: \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 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: Bishop Salvatore R. Matano\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Bishop Salvatore R. Matano.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In first episode of season 3 of Extraordinary Time, Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, current apostolic administrator for the Diocese of Rochester, shares how Lent provides us with 40 days of imitating Christ. ","date_published":"2026-02-18T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/23dc10f8-ed6b-4254-8b6c-e002387ab80f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16139705,"duration_in_seconds":602}]},{"id":"784d8498-ad5a-461c-b92d-a5480addb79c","title":"Extraordinary Time: Lent 2026: Trailer","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season3-trailer","content_text":"Extraordinary Time is the Catholic Courier‘s seasonal podcast for the church’s liturgical seasons. The third season of the podcast — Advent 2026 — 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 2026 will launch on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, and episodes will be released each Wednesday through April 1. There will also be a special Easter episode on April 5. \n\nTo learn more about the Extraordinary Time podcast and other Catholic Courier podcasts:\nhttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\n\nCredits:\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nMusic: Joseph DiJames","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is the Catholic Courier‘s seasonal podcast for the church’s liturgical seasons. The third season of the podcast — Advent 2026 — 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 2026 will launch on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, and episodes will be released each Wednesday through April 1. There will also be a special Easter episode on April 5. \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: Joseph DiJames\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Extraordinary Time is the Catholic Courier‘s seasonal podcast for the church’s liturgical seasons. The third season of the podcast — Advent 2026 — will accompany listeners through Lent with weekly Scriptural reflections.","date_published":"2026-02-11T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/784d8498-ad5a-461c-b92d-a5480addb79c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7635595,"duration_in_seconds":169}]},{"id":"d77e5d07-75bb-4e60-83a0-f0b0bc5af903","title":"Christmas: The gift of peace through Christ among us ","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season2-episode5","content_text":"In the final episode of season two of Extraordinary Time, Bishop Salvatore R. Matano of the Diocese of Rochester reflects on the gift of peace through Christ among us.Special Guest: Bishop Salvatore R. Matano.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the final episode of season two of Extraordinary Time, Bishop Salvatore R. Matano of the Diocese of Rochester reflects on the gift of peace through Christ among us.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Bishop Salvatore R. Matano.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Bishop Salvatore R. Matano of the Diocese of Rochester shares a Christmas message.","date_published":"2025-12-25T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/d77e5d07-75bb-4e60-83a0-f0b0bc5af903.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15148730,"duration_in_seconds":472}]},{"id":"835e9b3a-9c89-4759-b63e-c24c56ab8e8f","title":"Fourth Sunday in Advent: Prepare to encounter the heart of Christ at Christmas","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season2-episode4","content_text":"Sister of Mercy Barbara Giehl offers a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent as we anticipate the celebration of Christmas.\n\nMusic heard in Sister Giehl's recording is \"Creator of the Stars of Night\" from Marty Haugen's 1987 album Nights of Silence, Music for Advent and Christmas.\n\nFor the readings and Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122125.cfm\nTo learn more about Extraordinary Time and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\n\nFor the Catholic Courier Advent calendar: https://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025\nFor the Catholic Courier's Saints Around the Diocese: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/\n\nExtraordinary Time is a podcast of the Catholic Courier, newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, NY. Like and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Also consider leaving us a review!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSister of Mercy Barbara Giehl offers a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent as we anticipate the celebration of Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic heard in Sister Giehl\u0026#39;s recording is \u0026quot;Creator of the Stars of Night\u0026quot; from Marty Haugen\u0026#39;s 1987 album \u003cem\u003eNights of Silence, Music for Advent and Christmas\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the readings and Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent: \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122125.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122125.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTo learn more about Extraordinary Time and other Catholic Courier podcasts: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Catholic Courier Advent calendar: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the Catholic Courier\u0026#39;s Saints Around the Diocese: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is a podcast of the Catholic Courier, newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, NY. Like and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Also consider leaving us a review!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Sister of Mercy Barbara Giehl offers a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent as we anticipate the celebration of Christmas.","date_published":"2025-12-21T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/835e9b3a-9c89-4759-b63e-c24c56ab8e8f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13920932,"duration_in_seconds":434}]},{"id":"0bcb8667-6e26-4d43-863a-62af5fde8aea","title":"Gaudete Sunday: Our reminder of a joy that does not fade","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season2-episode3","content_text":"Father Michael Merritt, parochial vicar at Church of the Holy Spirit in Webster and St. Joseph’s in Penfield, offers a reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. This episode is sponsored by Jennings, Nulton \u0026amp; Mattle Funeral Home.\n\nExtraordinary Time is a podcast of the Catholic Courier, newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, NY. Like and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Also consider leaving us a review!\n\nFor the readings and Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121425.cfm\nTo learn more about Extraordinary Time and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\n\nFor the Catholic Courier Advent calendar: https://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025\nFor the Catholic Courier's Saints Around the Diocese: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/\n\nCredits:\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Father Michael Merritt\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by: Joseph DiJames\nEdited by: Gina Capellazzi","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFather Michael Merritt, parochial vicar at Church of the Holy Spirit in Webster and St. Joseph’s in Penfield, offers a reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. This episode is sponsored by \u003ca href=\"https://jenningsnultonmattlefh.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eJennings, Nulton \u0026amp; Mattle Funeral Home\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is a podcast of the Catholic Courier, newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, NY. Like and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Also consider leaving us a review!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the readings and Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent: \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121425.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121425.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTo learn more about Extraordinary Time and other Catholic Courier podcasts: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Catholic Courier Advent calendar: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the Catholic Courier\u0026#39;s Saints Around the Diocese: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003e\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\u003cbr\u003e\nGuest: Father Michael Merritt\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by: Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by: Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Father Michael Merritt, parochial vicar at Church of the Holy Spirit in Webster and St. Joseph’s in Penfield, offers a reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. This episode is sponsored by Jennings, Nulton \u0026 Mattle Funeral Home.","date_published":"2025-12-14T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/0bcb8667-6e26-4d43-863a-62af5fde8aea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20061957,"duration_in_seconds":626}]},{"id":"a7ab71ab-64ae-479e-b884-f79361c73a72","title":"Second Sunday in Advent: Reform your thinking and transform your life","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season2-episode2","content_text":"In this episode, Sister Joan Sobala, SSJ, reflects on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent. She notes that, following John the Baptist’s example presented in these readings, the season of Advent invites us to reform our thinking and transform our lives.\n\nExtraordinary Time is a podcast of the Catholic Courier, newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, NY. Like and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Also consider leaving us a review!\n\nFor the readings and Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120725.cfm\nTo learn more about Extraordinary Time and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\n\nFor the Catholic Courier Advent calendar: https://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025\nFor the Catholic Courier's Saints Around the Diocese: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/\n\nCredits:\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Sister Joan Sobala, SSJ\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by: Joseph DiJames\nEdited by: Gina Capellazzi","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Sister Joan Sobala, SSJ, reflects on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent. She notes that, following John the Baptist’s example presented in these readings, the season of Advent invites us to reform our thinking and transform our lives.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is a podcast of the Catholic Courier, newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, NY. Like and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Also consider leaving us a review!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the readings and Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent: \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120725.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120725.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTo learn more about Extraordinary Time and other Catholic Courier podcasts: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Catholic Courier Advent calendar: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the Catholic Courier\u0026#39;s Saints Around the Diocese: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003e\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\u003cbr\u003e\nGuest: Sister Joan Sobala, SSJ\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by: Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by: Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Sister Joan Sobala, SSJ, reflects on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent. She notes that, following John the Baptist’s example presented in these readings, the season of Advent invites us to reform our thinking and transform our lives.","date_published":"2025-12-07T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/a7ab71ab-64ae-479e-b884-f79361c73a72.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16014792,"duration_in_seconds":500}]},{"id":"472886fd-da03-4b3c-96c9-dda3035ac571","title":"First Sunday in Advent: An invitation to live with purpose","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season2-episode-1","content_text":"Deacon Dennis Donahue reflects on the readings for the first Sunday in Advent and how these readings invite us to live intentionally, with purpose, as we await the birth of Christ.\n\nExtraordinary Time is a podcast of the Catholic Courier, newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, NY.  Like and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Also consider leaving us a review!\n\nFor the readings and Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113025.cfm\nTo learn more about Extraordinary Time and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\n\nFor the Catholic Courier Advent calendar: https://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025\nFor the Catholic Courier's Saints Around the Diocese: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/\n\nCredits:\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\nGuest: Deacon Dennis Donahue\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\nMusic by: Joseph DiJames\nEdited by: Gina Capellazzi","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeacon Dennis Donahue reflects on the readings for the first Sunday in Advent and how these readings invite us to live intentionally, with purpose, as we await the birth of Christ.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is a podcast of the Catholic Courier, newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, NY.  Like and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Also consider leaving us a review!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the readings and Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent: \u003ca href=\"https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113025.cfm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113025.cfm\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTo learn more about Extraordinary Time and other Catholic Courier podcasts: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Catholic Courier Advent calendar: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the Catholic Courier\u0026#39;s Saints Around the Diocese: \u003ca href=\"https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003e\nHost: Gina Capellazzi\u003cbr\u003e\nGuest: Deacon Dennis Donahue\u003cbr\u003e\nAnnouncer: Robert DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by: Joseph DiJames\u003cbr\u003e\nEdited by: Gina Capellazzi\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Deacon Dennis Donahue reflects on the readings for the first Sunday in Advent and how these readings invite us to live intentionally, with purpose, as we await the birth of Christ.","date_published":"2025-11-30T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/472886fd-da03-4b3c-96c9-dda3035ac571.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21429674,"duration_in_seconds":578}]},{"id":"33f05f6a-7f46-468c-aa79-de0f3b12943d","title":"Extraordinary Time: Advent 2025: Trailer","url":"https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season2-trailer","content_text":"Extraordinary Time is the Catholic Courier‘s seasonal podcast for the church’s liturgical seasons. The second season of the podcast — Advent 2025 — will accompany listeners through Advent 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 Advent 2025 will launch Nov. 30 and episodes will be released each Sunday through Dec. 21.\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 \"O Come, O Come Emmanuel\" for the harp (Storyblocks) ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary Time is the Catholic Courier‘s seasonal podcast for the church’s liturgical seasons. The second season of the podcast — Advent 2025 — will accompany listeners through Advent 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 Advent 2025 will launch Nov. 30 and episodes will be released each Sunday through Dec. 21.\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 \u0026quot;O Come, O Come Emmanuel\u0026quot; for the harp (Storyblocks) \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The  trailer for second season of the Catholic Courier's Extraordinary Time podcast, Advent 2025.","date_published":"2025-11-23T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/60a69aa3-711e-41ff-a5bb-1c6517352f1a/33f05f6a-7f46-468c-aa79-de0f3b12943d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2171556,"duration_in_seconds":90}]},{"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}]}]}