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 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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