Extraordinary Time
Displaying all 5 Episode of Extraordinary Time with the tag “advent”.
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Fourth Sunday in Advent: Prepare to encounter the heart of Christ at Christmas
December 21st, 2025 | Season 2 | 7 mins 14 secs
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Sister of Mercy Barbara Giehl offers a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent as we anticipate the celebration of Christmas.
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Gaudete Sunday: Our reminder of a joy that does not fade
December 14th, 2025 | Season 2 | 10 mins 26 secs
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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 & Mattle Funeral Home.
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Second Sunday in Advent: Reform your thinking and transform your life
December 7th, 2025 | Season 2 | 8 mins 20 secs
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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.
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First Sunday in Advent: An invitation to live with purpose
November 30th, 2025 | Season 2 | 9 mins 38 secs
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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.
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Extraordinary Time: Advent 2025: Trailer
November 23rd, 2025 | Season 2 | 1 min 30 secs
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The trailer for second season of the Catholic Courier's Extraordinary Time podcast, Advent 2025.