Extraordinary Time - Episodes Tagged with “Joy”

A message of Easter joy from Bishop John S. Bonnici

Catholic Courier — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

To view the video version of Bishop Bonnici's reflection: https://youtu.be/T9MkYS-1nv4

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:
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Bishop John S. Bonnici
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by Joseph DiJames

Special 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

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.

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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/

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

Easter: The world changed forever

Catholic Courier — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

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.

To learn more about the Catholic Courier's Jubilee 2025: Pilgrim of Hope podcast: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/

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