Day 217: Resting With the Trinity - The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)

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Podcast Summary: Day 217: Resting With the Trinity

Podcast Information:

Title: The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
Episode: Day 217: Resting With the Trinity
Release Date: August 5, 2025
Description: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames guides listeners through a transformative journey of prayer and meditation, fostering a deeper relationship with Jesus and Mary through the Rosary.

Introduction

In Day 217: Resting With the Trinity of The Rosary in a Year podcast, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames invites listeners to deepen their spiritual lives by focusing on the Holy Trinity through prayer and meditation. This episode emphasizes the significance of establishing a daily prayer habit, nurturing a relationship with Jesus and Mary, and understanding the Biblical foundations of the Rosary.

Overview of Today's Theme

Fr. Mark-Mary begins the episode by guiding listeners to download the prayer plan for the Rosary in a Year, available at ascensionpress.com/riy or by texting RIY to 33 777. He highlights the benefits of following the structured prayer plan, including tracking progress and accessing special features within the Ascension app, such as recordings of the full Rosary.

Focusing on the Holy Trinity

The core of today's episode revolves around resting with the Trinity, particularly through the contemplation of the Second and Third Glorious Mysteries: the Ascension and the Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

Fr. Mark-Mary introduces the session by emphasizing the Holy Trinity as an eternal exchange of love:

"The Holy Trinity being this holy exchange of love and that we are called, that we are destined to share in this exchange of love between Father, Son and Holy Spirit for all eternity."
(00:34)

He encourages listeners to engage with the Trinity in various meaningful ways:

Sharing in Divine Love: Sitting at the table of the Most Holy Trinity to partake in divine love through baptism and incorporation into Christ.
Praise and Adoration: Raising hands, hearts, and minds in adoration of God, recognizing His inherent worthiness of worship.
Model Prayer: Utilizing St. Elizabeth of the Trinity's prayer as a guide for personal devotion:

"Oh my God, Trinity whom I adore. Help me to forget myself entirely so to establish myself in you..."
(01:39)

Prayer Sessions: The Rosary

The episode transitions into the structured recitation of the Rosary, focusing on the Second Glorious Mystery (The Ascension) and the Third Glorious Mystery (The Descent of the Holy Spirit).

Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension

Invocation: "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

(03:28)
Prayers: Series of "Our Father," "Hail Mary," and "Glory Be" prayers are recited, each segmented with timestamps to aid listeners in following along.
Reflection: While the transcript primarily includes the recitation, Fr. Mark-Mary's earlier reflections provide context for meditating on the Ascension as a moment of Jesus' exaltation and impending return.

Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

Invocation: Reiterating the Holy Trinity to center the prayer focus.

"Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell..."
(07:35)
Prayers: Continuation of the Rosary prayers, with emphasis on the Descent of the Holy Spirit as a transformative event empowering believers.
Meditative Insight: The descent symbolizes the divine presence guiding and nurturing the faithful, reinforcing the bond within the Holy Trinity.

Insights and Reflections

Throughout the episode, Fr. Mark-Mary intertwines the structured prayers with contemplative insights on the mysteries being prayed. By focusing on the Ascension and Pentecost, listeners are encouraged to reflect on:

Divine Love and Unity: The interrelationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as a model for human relationships and community.
Spiritual Empowerment: How the Holy Spirit continues to work within believers, fostering growth, peace, and steadfast faith.
Personal Transformation: The journey of becoming more deeply rooted in God's love and grace through consistent prayer and meditation.

A notable reflection includes:

"May each minute bring me more deeply into your mystery."
(02:55)

Conclusion

Fr. Mark-Mary concludes the episode by expressing gratitude for the listeners' participation in the daily prayer journey. He reinforces the importance of persistence in prayer and the transformative power it holds:

"Thanks so much for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow."
(11:53)

Listeners are reminded to stay connected, continue their daily prayers, and embrace the ongoing journey toward a deeper relationship with the Holy Trinity through the Rosary.

Key Takeaways:

Daily Prayer Habit: Establishing a consistent prayer routine enriches spiritual life.
Relationship with the Trinity: Engaging deeply with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fosters divine connection.
Biblical Foundations: Understanding the scriptural basis of the Rosary enhances its meaningful practice.
Meditative Practices: Incorporating sacred art, saint writings, and scripture (visio divina and lectio divina) deepens meditation.
Mary's Influence: Embracing Marian devotion as a source of grace and guidance.

For the complete prayer plan and more resources, visit ascensionpress.com/riy.

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Mark Mary
Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars with Renewal and this is the Rosary in Year podcast, where through prayer and meditation, the Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a.
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Source of grace for the whole world.
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Mark Mary
The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension.
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This is day 217.
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Mark Mary
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.com rosary in a year or text R I Y to 33 777. 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 in the Ascension app.
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There are special features built just for.
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This podcast and also recordings of the full rosary with myself and other friars. No matter what app you're listening in, remember to tap, follow or subscribe for your daily notifications.
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Today we'll be praying with the Second and the Third Glorious Mysteries, the Ascension and the Descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. All right, so today we are going to be focusing on praying before the Most Holy Trinity, and I'm certainly open to you taking this in whatever direction you have found helpful. I shared last time about the Holy Trinity being this holy exchange of love and that we are called, that we are destined to share in this exchange of love between Father, Son and Holy Spirit for all eternity. Perhaps you're moved to, if you will sit at the table of the Most Holy Trinity to share in, to be part in this exchange of love that we enter into through baptism and incorporation into Christ. Perhaps you are moved, as I am, to just like praise adoration before the transcendent Almighty God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit, if you will raise your hands, your heart, your mind in adoration, praise of God who is love and God who is of himself worthy of worship. Or perhaps you'd like to take your prompting of prayer from this prayer by Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity, Carmelite saint whose prayer is quoted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 260 oh my God, Trinity whom I adore.
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Help.
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Me to forget myself entirely so to establish myself in you, unmovable and peaceful, as if my soul were already in eternity. May nothing be able to trouble my.
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Peace or make me leave you, O.
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My unchanging God, but may each minute bring me more deeply into your mystery. Grant my soul peace, make it your heaven, your beloved dwelling and the place of your rest.
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May I never abandon you there, but may I be there, whole and entire.
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Completely vigilant in my faith, entirely adoring and wholly given over to your creative action.
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And now let us pray.
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The second glorious mystery is the Ascension.
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In the name of the Father, and.
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Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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Amen.
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The second glorious mysteries. The Ascension.
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
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On earth as it is in heaven.
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Give us this day our daily bread.
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And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
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Deliver us from evil.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray.
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Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is With the blessed art thou among women. And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Glory be to the Father and to.
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The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
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As it was in the beginning, is.
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Now and ever shall be, world without end.
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Amen.
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O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
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And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
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Those in most need of Thy mercy. All right, so we'll go ahead and refocus on the most Holy Trinity as we now pray. The third glorious mystery. The scent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
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On earth as it is in heaven.
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Give us this day our daily bread.
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And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the.
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Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy, Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray.
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For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Glory be to the Father and to.
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The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
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As it was in the beginning, is.
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Now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
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And the lead all souls to heaven.
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Especially those in most need of thy mercy.
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In the name of the Father and.
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Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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Amen. All right.
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Thanks so much for joining me and praying with me again today.
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I look forward to continuing this journey.
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With you again tomorrow.
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Friends.
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Poco. Poco. God bless y'.
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Mark Mary
All.