Day 232: The Wedding Feast at Cana and Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion - The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)

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The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)

Episode: Day 232 – The Wedding Feast at Cana and Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion

Date: August 20, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
Producer: Ascension

Episode Overview

This episode of "The Rosary in a Year" focuses on two Luminous Mysteries:

The Wedding Feast at Cana
The Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion

Fr. Mark-Mary Ames guides listeners through reflection and prayer, highlighting how these mysteries deepen our relationship with Jesus and Mary, and illustrating the transformative power of Marian devotion in daily life. The episode seeks to foster a prayerful habit, inviting listeners to meditate not only on the biblical events but also on their personal call to ongoing spiritual growth.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction to the Day’s Mysteries (00:51–01:50)

Fr. Mark-Mary introduces the day’s focus:
- The Wedding Feast at Cana – Jesus’ first public miracle and the role of Mary’s intercession.
- The Proclamation of the Kingdom/Call to Conversion – Jesus revealing the Kingdom as present in Himself and inviting all to turn to Him.

Notable Quote (Fr. Mark-Mary, 01:03):

“As we pray with the wedding at Cana, we see this interplay between Jesus and His mother Mary, who is attentive… She proactively brings this to Jesus. And Jesus... says yes to doing this miracle, and also… says yes to beginning his public ministry, these first of his public signs which would ultimately lead him to Calvary.”

Insight (01:03–01:47):

Mary’s attentiveness models intercessory prayer; she notices the needs of others and brings them to Jesus.
Jesus’ response at Cana is seen as a pivotal "yes" that launches his path toward public ministry, culminating at Calvary.
Jesus, as Divine Bridegroom, reserves “the best wine for last,” a symbol of the fullness of God’s gift.

2. The Proclamation and Call to Conversion (01:47–02:14)

Notable Quote (Fr. Mark-Mary, 01:50):

"Jesus being revealed throughout his preaching, throughout his miracles, as the Kingdom in Himself... and in proclaiming the kingdom and calling us to conversion, He's calling us to Himself as He is God: being God, He is the shepherd, shepherding, the Teacher, teaching, and the Savior, saving."

Insight:

The Kingdom is not just a place or a promise, but present and embodied in Christ Himself.
The “call to conversion” is a personal invitation to relationship and transformation through Jesus.

Guided Prayer and Meditation

Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding Feast at Cana (02:19–06:17)

Standard prayers are recited: Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be, and the Fatima prayer.
The meditations encourage reflection on Mary’s role, Jesus' willingness to begin his ministry, and the symbolism of the new wine.

Third Luminous Mystery: Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion (06:17–10:18)

Again, the group prays the customary Rosary sequence.
Listeners are invited to meditate on Jesus as the living embodiment of the Kingdom and to examine their own openness to His message and invitation to change.

Notable Quotes & Moments

On Mary’s Intercession (01:03):
“Mary, who is attentive… sees that they're out of wine and she proactively brings this to Jesus.”
On Jesus’ Mission (01:47):
"Jesus the Divine Bridegroom, saves the best wine for last."
On the Kingdom (01:50):
“He’s calling us to Himself as He is God: being God, He is the shepherd, shepherding, the Teacher, teaching, and the Savior, saving."
On the Joy of Prayer (10:29):
“All right, thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today… I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

Introduction and Logistics: 00:04–00:51
Mystery Introduction & Reflections: 00:51–02:18
Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding Feast at Cana: 02:19–06:17
Third Luminous Mystery: Proclamation & Call to Conversion: 06:17–10:18
Closing Remarks: 10:29–10:43

Conclusion

This episode centers on attentive prayerful reflection, inviting listeners to participate in the mysteries of Christ’s life through the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes Mary’s active intercession, Jesus’ self-revelation as the Kingdom, and the ongoing call for all to turn again to Christ. The meditative tone, rooted in Scripture, encourages both contemplation and practical application—strengthening the listener’s daily spiritual life.

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Unknown Intro/Outro Speaker
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Mark Mary
Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and this is the Rosary in a 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.
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Prayer Reader 1
This is day 232.
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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 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 this 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. No matter what app you're listening in, remember to tap, follow or subscribe for your daily notifications.
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Main Friar Leader
Today we'll be praying with the second and the third luminous mysteries, the Wedding Feast at Cana and the proclamation of.
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Prayer Reader 2
The Kingdom and the call to conversion.
[01:04]
Main Friar Leader
As we pray with the wedding at Cana, we see this interplay between Jesus and His mother Mary, who is attentive, paying attention, sees that they're out of wine and she proactively brings this to Jesus. And Jesus, he says yes to doing this miracle, and also in this he says yes to beginning his public ministry, these first of his public signs which would ultimately lead him to Calvary, and that Jesus the Divine Bridegroom, saves the best wine for last. As we pray with the proclamation of.
[01:47]
Prayer Reader 2
The kingdom and the call to conversion.
[01:51]
Main Friar Leader
We see Jesus being revealed throughout his preaching throughout his miracles as the Kingdom in Himself and that in proclaiming the kingdom and calling us to conversion, he's calling us to Himself as He is God being God, he is the shepherd, shepherding the Teacher, teaching and the Savior, saving.
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Prayer Reader 2
In the name of the Father.
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Main Friar Leader
And of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Main Friar Leader
The Second Luminous Mystery the Wedding Feast.
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Prayer Reader 2
At Cana Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
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Main Friar Leader
On earth as it is in heaven.
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Prayer Reader 1
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we.
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Main Friar Leader
Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Main Friar Leader
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Main Friar Leader
Blessed art Thou among women, and blessed.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
[03:30]
Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with thee.
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Main Friar Leader
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:29]
Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[05:32]
Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:41]
Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:49]
Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:01]
Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Prayer Reader 2
Glory be to the Father and to.
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Main Friar Leader
The Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Main Friar Leader
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. The third luminous mystery is the proclamation.
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Prayer Reader 2
Of the kingdom and the call to conversion. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
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Main Friar Leader
Thy kingdom come, thy, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
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Prayer Reader 1
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
[06:47]
Main Friar Leader
Forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[06:55]
Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:11]
Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:24]
Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:27]
Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:30]
Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
[07:36]
Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:49]
Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
[07:55]
Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:09]
Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:47]
Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
[08:53]
Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:54]
Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:06]
Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women and and blessed is.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
The fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen Responder
Amen.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Reader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Main Friar Leader
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Hail Mary Responder 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Reader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:02]
Main Friar Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:06]
Amen Responder
Amen.
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Prayer Reader 2
Glory be to the Father and to.
[10:09]
Main Friar Leader
The Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end.
[10:17]
Amen Responder
Amen.
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Main Friar Leader
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.
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Prayer Reader 2
In the name of the Father and.
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Main Friar Leader
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. All right, thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today.
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Hail Mary Responder 1
I look forward to continuing.
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Main Friar Leader
Continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.
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Amen Responder
Poco.
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Main Friar Leader
Poco. Friends, God bless y'.
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