Extraordinary Time

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 DiJamesSpecial Guest: Bishop John S. Bonnici.

In episode 7, Don Smith, coordinator of sacramental catechesis and family life for the Diocese of Rochester, helps us prepare for the Easter Triduum with an explanation of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil. Smith explains that he finds it helpful to understand both the totality of how the three days flow into one another, as well as the individuality of each specific day’s traditions and rituals. For Holy Week and Easter Masses in Monroe County: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-monroe-county/ For Holy Week and Easter Masses in Southern Tier: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-southern-tier-region/ For Holy Week and Easter Masses in the Finger Lakes region: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-finger-lakes-region/ For the Catholic Courier's Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus' Seven Last Words on the cross): https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/ 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: Don Smith Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by Joseph DiJames Edited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Don Smith.

In the sixth episode of “Extraordinary Time” season three, Sister of St. Joseph Donna Del Santo leads an imaginative contemplation of a pair of Gospel readings for Palm Sunday. Imaginative contemplative prayer, also known as Ignatian contemplation, invites the participant to use their imagination and senses to enter a Gospel story. Sister Del Santo is the vocations director for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester. For the text of the readings and Gospel for March 29, 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032926.cfm For Holy Week and Easter Masses in Monroe County: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-monroe-county/ For Holy Week and Easter Masses in Southern Tier: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-southern-tier-region/ For Holy Week and Easter Masses in the Finger Lakes region: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/2024-holy-week-and-easter-masses-in-the-finger-lakes-region/ For the Catholic Courier's Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus' Seven Last Words on the cross): https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/ What Palm Sunday means: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/what-palm-sunday-means/ Palms are lasting reminders of Jesus' passion, resurrection: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/palms-are-lasting-reminders-of-jesus-passion-resurrection/ 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: Sister Donna Del Santo, SSJ Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by Joseph DiJames Edited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Sister Donna Del Santo, SSJ.

In Episode 5 of “Extraordinary Time” season 3, Father Edison Tayag, pastor of St. Patrick Church in Victor, offers a reflection on the Gospel reading for the fifth Sunday of Lent, which in 2026 recounts the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Father Tayag notes that this miracle previewed Jesus’ own resurrection from the dead, an event that forever changed the understanding of the meaning of death for those who believe in Him. For the text of the readings and Gospel for March 22, 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032226.cfm For the Day of Penance and Mercy in Monroe County: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/day-of-penance-monroe-county/ For the Day of Penance and Mercy in Southern Tier: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/day-of-penance-southern-tier/ For the Day of Penance and Mercy in the Finger Lakes:https://catholiccourier.com/articles/day-of-penance-finger-lakes/ For the Catholic Courier's Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus' Seven Last Words on the cross): https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/ 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 Lenten resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/ Credits: Host: Gina Capellazzi Guest: Father Edison Tayag Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by Joseph DiJames Edited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Father Edison Tayag.

Sister of Mercy Theresa Rutty reflects on the Gospel reading for March 15, 2026, the story of Jesus healing a blind man on the Sabbath to the Pharisees’ chagrin. Sister Rutty discusses the concept of the “freedom of the children of God” and what freedom truly means in this context. For the text of the readings and Gospel: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031526.cfm For the Catholic Courier's Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus' Seven Last Words on the cross): https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/ 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 Lenten resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/ Credits: Host: Gina Capellazzi Guest: Sister Theresa Rutty Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by Joseph DiJames Edited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Sister Theresa Rutty, RSM.

Deacon Jim Fien of St. Rita in Webster offers a reflection on the reading for March 8, 2026, which tells of Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. Deacon Fien reminds us that Lent is an opportunity for us to quench our deeper thirst for the things of God. For the text of the readings and Gospel: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030826.cfm For the Catholic Courier's Lenten section (which includes the seven-part series on Jesus' Seven Last Words on the cross): https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/ 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 Lenten resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/ Credits: Host: Gina Capellazzi Guest: Deacon Jim Fien Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by Joseph DiJames Edited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Deacon Jim Fien.

Father Patrick Connor, pastor of Ss. Isidore and Maria Torribia Parish in the Diocese of Rochester, reflects on the readings for March 1, 2026. He notes that the Lenten season, with its mix of joy and pain, allows us to mirror Christ’s disfiguration and transfiguration, followed by our ultimate redemption through His death and resurrection. For the text of the readings and Gospel: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030126.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 Lenten resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/ Credits: Host: Gina Capellazzi Guest: Father Patrick Connor Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by Joseph DiJames Edited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Father Patrick Connor.

In the first episode of season 3 of Extraordinary Time, Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, current apostolic administrator for the Diocese of Rochester, shares how Lent provides us with 40 days of imitating Christ. Ash Wednesday readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021826.cfm Learn more about church’s rules for Lenten fasting, abstinence: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/learn-more-about-churchs-rules-for-lenten-fasting-abstinence-2/ For a list of Ash Wednesday Masses and services, visit Monroe County: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-monroe-county/ Finger Lakes: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-finger-lakes/ Southern Tier: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-southern-tier/ Lenten Friday Fish Fry Dinners: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/fish-fry-dinners/ 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 Salvatore R. Matano Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by Joseph DiJames Edited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Bishop Salvatore R. Matano.

Extraordinary Time is the Catholic Courier‘s seasonal podcast for the church’s liturgical seasons. The third season of the podcast — Advent 2026 — 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 2026 will launch on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, and episodes will be released each Wednesday through April 1. There will also be a special Easter episode on April 5. To learn more about the Extraordinary Time podcast and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ Credits: Host: Gina Capellazzi Music: Joseph DiJames

In the final episode of season two of Extraordinary Time, Bishop Salvatore R. Matano of the Diocese of Rochester reflects on the gift of peace through Christ among us.Special Guest: Bishop Salvatore R. Matano.

Sister of Mercy Barbara Giehl offers a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent as we anticipate the celebration of Christmas. Music heard in Sister Giehl's recording is "Creator of the Stars of Night" from Marty Haugen's 1987 album Nights of Silence, Music for Advent and Christmas. For the readings and Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122125.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/ 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!

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. 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 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

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

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

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)

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 Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-s... 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 CapellazziSpecial Guest: Father Paul Bonacci.

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-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: Host: Gina Capellazzi Guest: Father Michael Costik Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by Joseph DiJames Edited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Father Michael Costik.

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 CapellazziSpecial Guest: Sister Karen Dietz, SSJ.

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 CapellazziSpecial Guest: Father Steven Lewis.

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 CapellazziSpecial Guest: Lisa Lickona, S.T.L..

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 CapellazziSpecial Guest: Deacon Mike Kristan.

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 CapellazziSpecial Guest: Deacon Dennis Lohouse.

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 in the Diocese of Rochester will gather at Sacred Heart Cathedral March 9 for the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion. Stay tuned for coverage at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/. 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/#extraordinary-time and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/. Credits: Host: Gina Capellazzi Guest: Father Matthew Walter, parochial administrator of All Saints Parish, Corning, NY Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by Joseph DiJames Edited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Father Matthew Walter.

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/readings/030925.cfm For a listing of parish sponsored fish fry dinners this Lent, visit https://catholiccourier.com/articles/fish-fry-dinners/ 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: Host: Gina Capellazzi Guest: Sisters of Mercy Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by Joseph DiJames Edited by Gina Capellazzi

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-lakes/ https://catholiccourier.com/articles/ash-wednesday-monroe-county Learn more about church’s rules for Lenten fasting, abstinence: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/learn-more-about-churchs-rules-for-lenten-fasting-abstinence/ 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/#extraordinary-time and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/. Credits: Host: Gina Capellazzi Guest: Deacon Jonathan Schott, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry at St. John Fisher University Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by Joseph DiJames Edited by Gina CapellazziSpecial Guest: Deacon Jonathan Schott.

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 through April 16. To learn more about the Extraordinary Time podcast and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ Credits: Host: Gina Capellazzi Music by Joseph DiJames