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.
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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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