Extraordinary Time
Extraordinary Time
Podcast Description
Extraordinary Time is the Catholic Courier's seasonal podcast for the church's liturgical seasons. The first season of the podcast -- Lent 2025 -- will accompany listeners through Lent with weekly Scriptural reflections plus highlights of
the Chrism Mass and Easter services. Episodes will feature the insights of priests, deacons, women religious and others from around the Diocese of Rochester.
The first episode of Lent 2025 will launch Feb. 26 and episodes will be released each Wednesday through April 16.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers around Scriptural reflections relevant to the Lenten season, particularly emphasizing themes of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Episodes feature discussions on topics such as the nature of Jesus, the significance of temptation during Lent, and being led by the Holy Spirit, illustrated through both Gospel readings and personal insights from guests.
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.
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.
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 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
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