Extraordinary Time

Extraordinary Time

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.

Episodes

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

December 7, 2025 • 8 mins
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 cons...
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First Sunday in Advent: An invitation to live with purpose

November 30, 2025 • 9 mins
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 Ad...
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Extraordinary Time: Advent 2025: Trailer

November 23, 2025 • 1 min
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 Su...
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Easter: The world changed forever

April 20, 2025 • 4 mins
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. 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 Courie...
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What is the Triduum? Tradition's symbolism explained

April 16, 2025 • 12 mins
Father Michael Costik, pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Canandaigua and Bloomfield, NY, breaks down the origins, customs and symbolism of the Easter Triduum — Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Prepare to enter into the joy of Easter through deeper understanding of the Triduum. For a list of Holy Week Masses and services, visit Monroe County: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-monroe...
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Palm Sunday: Savoring the moment of clarity

April 9, 2025 • 16 mins
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-co...
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Sow repentance and reap forgiveness

April 2, 2025 • 10 mins
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/b...
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Parable shows ‘the enormity of God’s love’

March 26, 2025 • 11 mins
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 M...
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Lectio divina: The Third Sunday of Lent

March 19, 2025 • 15 mins
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...
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True God and true man: Jesus' nature revealed

March 12, 2025 • 13 mins
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 Extraordin...
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Temptation: The real battle of Lent

March 7, 2025 • 10 mins
In episode three of Extraordinary Time, Father Matthew Walter of the Diocese of Rochester shares how “The Silent Planet” book series by C.S. Lewis can help illustrate the Gospel passage of Luke 4:1-13, which describes the temptation of Jesus. Father Walter shares how temptation is in many ways the real “battle” of Lent and reflects on how to resist temptation. Candidates and catechumens participating in the adult initiation process...
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Being led by the Holy Spirit

March 5, 2025 • 15 mins
In episode two of Extraordinary Time, Sisters of Mercy Kathleen Wayne, 68; Raymond Joseph Griffin, 101; Celeste Boyle, 95; Phyllis Bernardo, 95; Kathleen Ward, 90; Lucetta Ward, 90; reflect on the Gospel reading for March 9, 2025: Luke 4:1-13. Join them for a discussion on the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit, during Lent and year-round. For the text of the March 9 readings and Gospel, visit https://bible.usccb.org/bible/...
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What are the three pillars of Lent?

February 26, 2025 • 13 mins
In episode one of Extraordinary Time, Deacon Jonathan Schott explains the three Lenten pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, and offers practical suggestions for how to incorporate these pillars into your Lenten practices this year. For listings of Masses/Liturgies for Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, visit: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-southern-tier/ https://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-finger...
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Extraordinary Time: Lent 2025: Trailer

February 19, 2025 • 1 min
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. 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...
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