Day 138: Rest in All Things

Summary

Podcast Summary: Day 138 - Rest in All Things

Podcast Information

• Title: The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)
• Host/Author: Ascension
• Episode: Day 138: Rest in All Things
• Release Date: May 18, 2025
• Description: In this episode, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames guides listeners through a meditative journey focusing on the fifth luminous mystery of the Rosary—the institution of the Eucharist. Using the micro mosaic "The Last Supper" by Giacomo Raffaelli as a visual aid, the discussion delves into themes of peace, surrender, and resting in God's providence.

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Introduction to the Day's Theme

The episode opens with an introduction to Day 138, titled "Rest in All Things," emphasizing the importance of finding peace amidst life's storms through prayer and meditation. Fr. Josh Johnson and Fr. Patrick Mary guide listeners towards cultivating a deeper relationship with Jesus and Mary by reflecting on the mysteries of the Rosary.

Exploring the Fifth Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist

Fr. Patrick Mary introduces the day's focus on the fifth luminous mystery, the institution of the Eucharist, enhanced by the artwork "The Last Supper" by Giacomo Raffaelli.

• Artistic Insight:

  • Speaker: Fr. Josh Johnson [01:06]
  • Quote: “All of my praying with the fifth luminous mystery has me focus on the gift of the Eucharist, his presence in the Eucharist, etc. And not often, probably not as often enough.”

  Fr. Johnson explains that the mosaic is a micro mosaic—a form of art composed of tiny colored glass pieces that, when viewed from a distance, resemble a painting. Raffaelli's work captures the iconic scene of Leonardo da Vinci’s "The Last Supper," highlighting a pivotal moment of revelation and reaction among the apostles.

• Detailed Description:

  • Speaker: Fr. Patrick Mary [02:00]
  • Quote: “Jesus is seated at the center of the table with his arms open. On the table, his right hand is facing down and his left palm is facing up. Six disciples are seated to his right and six to his left. Their hands and their faces are expressive, each presenting a unique response.”

  The mosaic portrays Jesus at the center, exuding calm amidst the varied and intense reactions of the apostles—ranging from curiosity and peace to anger and bewilderment. This moment captures the tension immediately following Jesus' announcement of his impending betrayal.

Insights into Jesus’s Peace and Surrender

The discussion transitions to the profound peace Jesus embodies, even in the face of betrayal and suffering.

• Dynamic Pause:

  • Speaker: Fr. Josh Johnson [03:21]
  • Quote: “I call it a dynamic pause because it's obviously like a still shot of the event, but there's a whole lot of movement in the mosaic in the specific moment in time.”

  Fr. Johnson describes the artwork as capturing a "dynamic pause," a snapshot that, while still, conveys the intense emotions and movements of the apostles reacting to Jesus' words.

• Jesus’s Calmness:

  • Speaker: Fr. Patrick Mary [06:04]
  • Quote: “Jesus remains at rest, and he remains filled with peace.”

  Despite knowing the path that lies ahead—including betrayal, arrest, and crucifixion—Jesus maintains his composure and peace. This steadfastness is attributed to his unwavering faith and submission to the Father's divine plan.

• Surrender to Divine Will:

  • Speaker: Fr. Josh Johnson [07:46]
  • Quote: “Jesus remains at peace before the waves and thunder of world events because they are vulnerable to Him and not vice versa.”

  The speakers highlight that Jesus’s peace stems from his understanding of his divine nature and his authority over all creation. His surrender to God's will, even unto death, serves as a model for believers to find peace through submission to divine Providence.

Application to Daily Life: Finding Peace Through Surrender

Listeners are encouraged to emulate Jesus’s example by entrusting their lives to God's will, fostering peace amidst personal storms.

• Prayerful Reflection:

  • Speaker: Fr. Josh Johnson [08:19]
  • Quote: “As we pray today, let us sincerely ask for the grace of repentance for our lack of faith and its sister lack of peace.”

  The episode invites listeners to contemplate Jesus's posture of rest and peace, encouraging a personal commitment to surrendering anxieties and trusting in God's plan.

• Encouragement to Submit:

  • Speaker: Fr. Patrick Mary [08:36]
  • Quote: “Notice his calm, notice his peace. Notice his strength, his confidence. He is the Alpha and the Omega.”

  By focusing on Jesus’s example, believers are inspired to navigate life's challenges with faith and tranquility, recognizing that true peace comes from trusting in God's sovereignty.

Concluding Prayer and Meditation

The episode culminates in a collective recitation of the Rosary, emphasizing unity in prayer and reflection on Jesus’s example of peace.

• Collective Prayers:
  • The priests engage in the Silent and Spoken prayers of the Rosary, reinforcing the day’s theme of finding rest in all things through devotion and meditation.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Fr. Josh Johnson [03:21]: “I call it a dynamic pause because it's obviously like a still shot of the event, but there's a whole lot of movement in the mosaic in the specific moment in time.”
• Fr. Patrick Mary [06:04]: “Jesus remains at rest, and he remains filled with peace.”
• Fr. Josh Johnson [07:46]: “Jesus remains at peace before the waves and thunder of world events because they are vulnerable to Him and not vice versa.”
• Fr. Josh Johnson [08:19]: “As we pray today, let us sincerely ask for the grace of repentance for our lack of faith and its sister lack of peace.”
• Fr. Patrick Mary [08:36]: “Notice his calm, notice his peace. Notice his strength, his confidence. He is the Alpha and the Omega.”

Conclusion

Day 138 of "The Rosary in a Year" podcast offers a profound meditation on finding peace through surrendering to God's will, inspired by the fifth luminous mystery and the beautiful micro mosaic of "The Last Supper." Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, along with fellow priests, provides insightful reflections that encourage listeners to emulate Jesus's steadfast peace in their own lives, fostering a deeper relationship with Jesus and Mary through the Rosary.

For a complete prayer plan and further resources, listeners are directed to visit Ascension Press.

Transcript

[Father Mike Schmitz]

Foreign.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars with.

[Father Mike Schmitz]

Renewal and this is the Rosary in the Year podcast where through prayer and meditation, the Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a source of grace for the whole world. The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension.

[Father Patrick Mary]

This is day 138.

[Father Mike Schmitz]

To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.comrosaryinayear or text RIY to 33777. You'll get an outline of how we're going to pray each month and it's a great way to track your progress. The best place to listen to the podcast is in the Ascension app. There are special features built just for this podcast and also recordings of the full Rosary with myself and other friars. I encourage you to pick up a copy of the Rosary in a Year Prayer Guide, a book published by Ascension that was designed to complement this podcast. You'll find all the daily readings from Scripture, saint reflections and beautiful images of the sacred art we'll be reflecting on.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Today. We will be meditating and praying with.

[Father Patrick Mary]

The fifth luminous mystery, the institution of the Eucharist, with help from an image.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Entitled the Last Supper by Giacomo Raffaelli, which is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. All right, so brief introduction to our artist and artwork today. Our artist is Giacomo Raffaelli.

[Father Patrick Mary]

He was an Italian mosaicist from Rome, meaning he made mosaics.

[Father Josh Johnson]

So our artwork today is actually a mosaic, or more specifically what's called a micro mosaic.

[Father Patrick Mary]

A micro mosaic is art composed of.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Tiny pieces of colored glass that when viewed from afar, look like a painting. In this image, this micro mosaic is a copy of Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting the Last Supper.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Okay, now a description of the mosaic.

[Father John Paul]

Itself.

[Father Josh Johnson]

The Last Supper. It's a wall sized artwork that features a long rectangular banquet table with a.

[Father Patrick Mary]

White tablecloth covered in dishes and plates and cups of wine and loaves of bread. Jesus is seated at the center of the table with his arms open. On the table, his right hand is.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Facing down and his left palm is facing up. Six disciples are seated to his right.

[Father Patrick Mary]

And six to his left. Their hands and their faces are expressive and everyone presents with a unique response.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Communicating curiosity, fascination, surprise, peace, anger, bewilderment.

[Father Patrick Mary]

As they react to the words of Jesus who has just revealed to them.

[Father Josh Johnson]

That one of them will betray him. One of those seated at the table.

[Father Chris Alar]

Holds a knife.

[Father Robert Barron]

And yet in the.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Center of the image, exuding calm, is Jesus.

[Father Leo Patalinghug]

His eyes are downcast.

[Father Patrick Mary]

And before him are a piece of bread and a cup of wine. Today's micro mosaic.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Today's artwork presents us with what I'll.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

Call a dynamic pause during the Last.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Supper and the institution of the most Holy Eucharist.

[Father Josh Johnson]

And to be honest, most of my praying with the fifth luminous mystery has me focus on the gift of the Eucharist, his presence in the Eucharist, etc. And not often, probably not often enough.

[Father Patrick Mary]

With the actual Gospel accounts of the institution.

[Father Josh Johnson]

And that's what our artist today does. And I call it a dynamic pause because it's obviously like a still shot.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Of the event, but there's a whole lot of movement in mosaic in the.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Image, the specific moment in time. It's just after Jesus is revealed, that one of them would betray him. One of those seated there would betray him. And in a way that's, like, probably quite relatable. We notice the commotion that these words of Jesus caused. And all of the apostles are basically having different responses. They're arguing. Someone's standing in, like, a great position of, like, attention and readiness, like, ready to spring, ready to act.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

There's objection.

[Father Josh Johnson]

And we have Judas grabbing the money bag, and we have John with his.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Eyes closed, depicting either contemplation or love.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Or a broken heart. But as our eyes finish scanning the reaction of the apostles, and they come.

[Father Patrick Mary]

At last to rest on Jesus. Jesus who's at the center of the.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Table, our eyes find Jesus at rest. And what I experience.

[Father Patrick Mary]

As an invitation from Jesus to rest.

[Father Josh Johnson]

And perhaps what's happening here at the Last Supper is very consistent, very near. Like, what. What took place in that little boat caught up in the big storm, right? Remember how the disciples, they were in the storm and. And the waves were crashing like they were busy and they were anxious, and then they. They were kind of frustrated with Jesus as he just slept through the storm. They awoke him, right?

[Father Patrick Mary]

He rebuked their lack of faith, and then he commanded the waves. And there was calm, and there was.

[Father Robert Barron]

Peace, and there were still waters.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

Jesus, as his words, you know, reveal.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Like, he knew he would be betrayed by one of the 12. Jesus knew of his upcoming arrest and trial. He knew about his passion. Yet Jesus remains at rest, and he remains filled with peace.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Like, why? And this isn't just Jesus disassociating with.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Reality but remaining firmly and deeply rooted in reality.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Jesus knows who he is, and he knows who his Father is.

[Father Josh Johnson]

He knows he is God going back to the storm. Like, Jesus isn't afraid of the storm.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Because he is the Lord of the heavens and the earth.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Like, the oceans are vulnerable before him. The oceans are powerless before him and not vice versa. Likewise, Jesus remains at peace before the waves and thunder of world events because they are vulnerable to Him. They are powerless before him and not vice versa. Or in other words, Jesus is Lord, Jesus is God, Jesus is in control. Jesus is always in the place of power, right?

[Father Patrick Mary]

There is nothing outside of his providence and there's nothing that he can't conquer. And so he has rest in all.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Things at all times. He is at peace here, even at His Last Supper. He is at peace even before the storm of His Passion, which will in fact take his life and cause great.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Human suffering to him. Because even here, no one takes his life from him. But he lays it down freely.

[Father Josh Johnson]

And on the third day, he will take it back up again. Because before Jesus, death is powerless and not vice versa. And yet Jesus doesn't take control.

[Father Patrick Mary]

He allows things to unfold in submission.

[Father Josh Johnson]

To the Father's plan, to the point of death on a cross. We may not have the ability to.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Control the waves like Jesus, but we.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Do have the ability to submit to.

[Father Patrick Mary]

The Father like Jesus, entrusting like Jesus in the Father's plan and surrendering to his will, so we too can have peace.

[Father Josh Johnson]

As we pray today, let us like.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Sincerely ask for the grace of repentance.

[Father John Paul]

For our lack of faith and its sister lack of peace.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Let us contemplate Jesus seated at His Last Supper.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Notice his calm, notice his peace. Notice his strength, his confidence. He is the Alpha and the Omega. He is the one who put the oceans in their place.

[Father Josh Johnson]

He is the one who put air.

[Father Patrick Mary]

In the lungs of those who will.

[Father Robert Barron]

Condemn him to death.

[Father Josh Johnson]

He is the One who put muscle.

[Father Patrick Mary]

On the arms that will strike him and nail him to the wood of the Cross.

[Father Leo Patalinghug]

He is the Lord.

[Father Patrick Mary]

And he was born for this moment, right this moment of his passion. And he will soon be glorified in it. Because, like through Jesus, even death loses its sting. My brothers and sisters, the same Jesus remains in control. The same Jesus remains with us. The same Jesus.

[Father John Paul]

We worship, we visit, we receive in.

[Father Patrick Mary]

The most Holy Eucharist. May our faith in him give us a share in his peace.

[Father John Paul]

Because he is the Lord.

[Father Patrick Mary]

And to each of us he speaks again today. Be not afraid.

[Father Chris Alar]

And now with Mary, let us pray. In the name of the Father and.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

[Father Thomas Rosica]

Amen.

[Father Chris Alar]

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.

[Father Patrick Mary]

On earth as it is in heaven.

[Father John Paul]

Give us this day our daily bread.

[Father Patrick Mary]

And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive Those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

[Father Thomas Rosica]

Amen.

[Father Leo Patalinghug]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Father John Paul]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Father Robert Barron]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Father Benedict Groeschel]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Father Chris Alar]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

[Father Leo Patalinghug]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Father John Paul]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Father Robert Barron]

Thou among women and blessed is the.

[Father Benedict Groeschel]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Father Chris Alar]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Father Thomas Rosica]

Amen.

[Father Leo Patalinghug]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Father John Paul]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Father Robert Barron]

Thou among women and blessed is the.

[Father Benedict Groeschel]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Father Chris Alar]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Father Thomas Rosica]

Amen.

[Father Leo Patalinghug]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Father John Paul]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Father Robert Barron]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Father Benedict Groeschel]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Father Chris Alar]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Father Thomas Rosica]

Amen.

[Father Leo Patalinghug]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Father John Paul]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Father Robert Barron]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Father Benedict Groeschel]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Father Chris Alar]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Father Thomas Rosica]

Amen.

[Father Leo Patalinghug]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Father John Paul]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Father Robert Barron]

Thou among women and blessed is the.

[Father Benedict Groeschel]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Father Chris Alar]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Father Thomas Rosica]

Amen.

[Father Leo Patalinghug]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Father John Paul]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Father Robert Barron]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Father Benedict Groeschel]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Father Chris Alar]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Father Thomas Rosica]

Amen.

[Father Leo Patalinghug]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Father John Paul]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Father Robert Barron]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Father Benedict Groeschel]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Father Chris Alar]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Father Thomas Rosica]

Amen.

[Father Leo Patalinghug]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Father John Paul]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Father Robert Barron]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Father Benedict Groeschel]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Father Chris Alar]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Father Thomas Rosica]

Amen.

[Father Leo Patalinghug]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Father John Paul]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Father Robert Barron]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Father Benedict Groeschel]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Father Chris Alar]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Father Thomas Rosica]

Amen.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

Now and ever shall be, world without end.

[Father Thomas Rosica]

Amen.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

In the name of the Father and.

[Father Patrick Mary]

Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

[Father Thomas Rosica]

Amen. All right.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Thanks so much for joining me and praying with me today.

[Father Patrick Mary]

I look forward to continuing this journey.

[Father Dave Pivonka]

With you again tomorrow.

[Father Chris Alar]

Poco.

[Father Josh Johnson]

Poco. Friends, God bless y' all.