web01.fireside.fm Tue, 26 May 2026 09:59:16 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Extraordinary Time - Episodes Tagged with “Reflection For First Sunday Of Advent” https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/tags/reflection%20for%20first%20sunday%20of%20advent Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 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. en-us episodic Catholic Courier 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. no Catholic Courier gina.capellazzi@catholiccourier.com First Sunday in Advent: An invitation to live with purpose https://extraordinarytime.fireside.fm/season2-episode-1 472886fd-da03-4b3c-96c9-dda3035ac571 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Catholic Courier full 2 Catholic Courier 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. 9:38 no <p>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.</p> <p>Extraordinary 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!</p> <p>For the readings and Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent: <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113025.cfm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113025.cfm</a><br> To learn more about Extraordinary Time and other Catholic Courier podcasts: <a href="https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/</a></p> <p>For the Catholic Courier Advent calendar: <a href="https://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://catholiccourier.com/adventcalendar2025</a><br> For the Catholic Courier's Saints Around the Diocese: <a href="https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2025-saints-around-the-diocese-contest/</a></p> <p>Credits:<br> Host: Gina Capellazzi<br> Guest: Deacon Dennis Donahue<br> Announcer: Robert DiJames<br> Music by: Joseph DiJames<br> Edited by: Gina Capellazzi </p> Advent, First Sunday of Advent, Christmas, Reflection for First Sunday of Advent, living intentionally with purpose, birth of Christ 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.

Extraordinary 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!

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/

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

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Extraordinary 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!

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/

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

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