Extraordinary Time - Episodes Tagged with “Advent”

Fourth Sunday in Advent: Prepare to encounter the heart of Christ at Christmas

Catholic Courier — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Sister of Mercy Barbara Giehl offers a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent as we anticipate the celebration of Christmas.

Music 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.

For the readings and Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122125.cfm
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For the Catholic Courier Advent calendar: https://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025
For the Catholic Courier's Saints Around the Diocese: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/

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Gaudete Sunday: Our reminder of a joy that does not fade

Catholic Courier — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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.

For the readings and Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121425.cfm
To learn more about Extraordinary Time and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/

Credits:
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Father Michael Merritt
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by: Joseph DiJames
Edited by: Gina Capellazzi

Second Sunday in Advent: Reform your thinking and transform your life

Catholic Courier — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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.

For the readings and Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120725.cfm
To learn more about Extraordinary Time and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/

Credits:
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Sister Joan Sobala, SSJ
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by: Joseph DiJames
Edited by: Gina Capellazzi

First Sunday in Advent: An invitation to live with purpose

Catholic Courier — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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.

For the readings and Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113025.cfm
To learn more about Extraordinary Time and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/

Credits:
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Deacon Dennis Donahue
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by: Joseph DiJames
Edited by: Gina Capellazzi

Extraordinary Time: Advent 2025: Trailer

Catholic Courier — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

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.

Episodes will feature the insights of priests, deacons, women religious and others from around the Diocese of Rochester.

The first episode of Advent 2025 will launch Nov. 30 and episodes will be released each Sunday through Dec. 21.

To learn more about the Extraordinary Time podcast and other Catholic Courier podcasts:
https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/

Credits:
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Music by "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" for the harp (Storyblocks)