Extraordinary Time - Episodes Tagged with “Catholic”

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.

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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/

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/

Credits:
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Sister Joan Sobala, SSJ
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)

Palm Sunday: Savoring the moment of clarity

Catholic Courier — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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.

For a list of Holy Week Masses and services, visit
Monroe County: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-monroe-county/
Finger Lakes: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-finger-lakes-region/
Southern Tier: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-southern-tier-region/

Extraordinary 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/

Credits:
Sponsor: Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Sister Karen Dietz, SSJ
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by Joseph DiJames
Edited by Gina Capellazzi Special Guest: Sister Karen Dietz, SSJ.

Sow repentance and reap forgiveness

Catholic Courier — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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.

For the text of the April 6 readings and Gospel, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearC.cfm
For the text of the April 6 Scrutiny Year A Readings, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearA.cfm

Extraordinary 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...

Credits:
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Father Steven Lewis
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by: Joseph DiJames
Edited by: Gina Capellazzi Special Guest: Father Steven Lewis.

Parable shows ‘the enormity of God’s love’

Catholic Courier — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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.

For the text of the March 30 readings and Gospel, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033025-YearC.cfm
For the text of the March 30 Scrutiny Year A Readings, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033025-YearA.cfm

Extraordinary 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/

Credits:
Sponsor: St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Lisa Lickona, S.T.L.
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by Joseph DiJames
Edited by Gina Capellazzi Special Guest: Lisa Lickona, S.T.L..

Lectio divina: The Third Sunday of Lent

Catholic Courier — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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.

For the text of the March 23 readings and Gospel, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032325-YearC.cfm
For the text of the March 23 Scrutiny Year A Readings, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032325-YearA.cfm

Extraordinary 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...

Credits:

Sponsor: Restore Health and Wellness
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Deacon Michael Kristan
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by: Joseph DiJames
Edited by: Gina Capellazzi

Special Guest: Deacon Mike Kristan.

True God and true man: Jesus' nature revealed

Catholic Courier — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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.

To watch Deacon Dennis's video reflection, visit https://youtu.be/w4xgqpZLDxY
For the text of the March 16 readings and Gospel, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031625.cfm

Extraordinary 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/

Credits:

Sponsor: St. Theodore Church
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Deacon Dennis Lohouse
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by Joseph DiJames
Edited by Gina Capellazzi Special Guest: Deacon Dennis Lohouse.