Palm Sunday: Savoring the moment of clarity

Easter: The world changed forever

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/ [https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/] and stay up-to-date with Holy Week resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-s [https://catholiccourier.com/special-s]... To learn more about the Catholic Courier's Jubilee 2025: Pilgrim of Hope podcast: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/ [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.

What is the Triduum? Tradition's symbolism explained

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/ [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/ [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/ [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/ [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/ [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 Capellazzi Special Guest: Father Michael Costik.

Palm Sunday: Savoring the moment of clarity

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/ [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/ [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/ [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/ [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/ [https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/] Credits: Sponsor: Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester [https://www.ssjrochester.org/] Host: Gina Capellazzi Guest: Sister Karen Dietz, SSJ Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by Joseph DiJames Edited by Gina Capellazzi Special Guest: Sister Karen Dietz, SSJ.

Sow repentance and reap forgiveness

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 [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 [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/ [https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/] and stay up-to-date with Lent and Easter resources from the Catholic Courier at https://catholiccourier.com/special-s [https://catholiccourier.com/special-s]... Credits: Host: Gina Capellazzi Guest: Father Steven Lewis Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by: Joseph DiJames Edited by: Gina Capellazzi Special Guest: Father Steven Lewis.

Parable shows ‘the enormity of God’s love’

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 [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 [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/ [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/ [https://catholiccourier.com/special-sections/lent-and-easter/] Credits: Sponsor: St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry [https://www.stbernards.edu/] Host: Gina Capellazzi Guest: Lisa Lickona, S.T.L. Announcer: Robert DiJames Music by Joseph DiJames Edited by Gina Capellazzi Special Guest: Lisa Lickona, S.T.L..