Day 233: The Transfiguration and Institution of the Eucharist - 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 233: The Transfiguration and Institution of the Eucharist (August 21, 2025)

Host: Ascension | Guide: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR

Episode Overview

This episode accompanies listeners in praying the fourth and fifth Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary: the Transfiguration and the Institution of the Eucharist. Fr. Mark-Mary Ames leads reflections and prayer, inviting listeners to contemplate the glory of Christ revealed on Mount Tabor and the loving gift of Jesus in the Eucharist. Emphasis is placed on the transformative power of these mysteries and their centrality in Christian life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction to the Day’s Mysteries

Fr. Mark-Mary welcomes listeners and sets the purpose: “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.” (00:04)
A gentle reminder of resources and prayer plans available through Ascension.

2. The Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration

Key Scripture Scene: Jesus is transfigured on Mount Tabor before Peter, James, and John.
Meditation:
- The Transfiguration is described as “the mystery of light par excellence.” (01:08)
- Moses and Elijah appear, “bearing witness that Jesus is the fulfillment of the law and the prophets.” (01:33, Lead Prayer Leader)
- The Father proclaims from heaven:
  
  “This is my Beloved Son. Listen to him.” (01:38, Lead Prayer Leader)
Reflection: Emphasis on awe and reverence as the apostles fall down in wonder at Christ's glory.

3. The Fifth Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist

Scriptural Moment: Jesus at the Last Supper with the apostles.
Key Words of Institution:
- “Take and eat, this is my body. And then the chalice, take and drink, this is my blood.” (02:07, Lead Prayer Leader)
Meditation:
- Highlights “the great gift, the great expression of the creativity of love that Jesus remains with us, body, blood, soul and divinity, through the Most Holy Eucharist.” (02:20, Narrator)
Invitation: The mystery challenges listeners to recall Jesus’ abiding presence and love in the Eucharist.

4. Praying the Rosary (Fourth and Fifth Luminous Mysteries)

The group prays each decade (the Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer) for both the Transfiguration and the Institution of the Eucharist.
The prayers are intentionally slow and meditative, fostering contemplative participation (03:02–10:15).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On the Transfiguration:

“We see Moses and we see Elijah bearing witness that Jesus is the fulfillment of the law and the prophets.” – Lead Prayer Leader (01:33)
God’s Declaration:

“This is my Beloved Son. Listen to him.” – Lead Prayer Leader (01:38)
On the Eucharist:

“We call to mind the great gift, the great expression of the creativity of love that Jesus remains with us, body, blood, soul and divinity, through the Most Holy Eucharist.” – Lead Prayer Leader (02:20)
Prayerful Closing:

“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.” – Lead Prayer Leader (10:28)

Timestamps for Important Segments

Theme & Welcome: 00:04–01:00
Introduction to Mysteries: 01:01–02:34
Fourth Luminous Mystery Prayers (Transfiguration): 02:34–06:16
Fifth Luminous Mystery Prayers (Institution of the Eucharist): 06:28–10:17
Final Prayers and Blessing: 10:17–10:44

Episode Tone and Experience

The language throughout is reverent, meditative, and invitational, consistent with Fr. Mark-Mary’s Franciscan warmth. The episode focuses on deepening personal prayer and fostering love for the Rosary and the Eucharist.

Summary Takeaway

Listeners are encouraged to immerse themselves in the mysteries of the Transfiguration and the Eucharist—not as distant events, but as present realities that invite awe, thanksgiving, and deeper devotion. The podcast experience is designed to gently guide the faithful into contemplative prayer, fostering daily spiritual growth.

For a detailed prayer plan and further resources, listeners are encouraged to visit ascensionpress.com/riy.

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[00:00]
Intro Announcer
Foreign.
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Friar 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.
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Narrator
Becomes a source of grace for the whole world.
[00:17]
Friar Mark Mary
The Rosary in the Year is brought to you by Ascension.
[00:20]
Narrator
This is day 233.
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Friar Mark Mary
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.com forward/rosary in a year or text RIY to 33777. You'll get an outline of how we're going to pray each month and it's.
[00:33]
Lead Prayer Leader
A great way to track your progress.
[00:34]
Friar Mark Mary
The best place to listen to podcasts 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. On behalf of myself and the whole team here at Ascension, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who's helped support this podcast financially. Your support is so appreciated and helps us to reach as many people as possible. And if you haven't already, please consider supporting us@ascensionpress.com support.
[01:01]
Lead Prayer Leader
Today we'll be praying.
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Prayer Responder 1
With the fourth and the fifth luminous.
[01:03]
Lead Prayer Leader
Mysteries, the Transfiguration and the institution of.
[01:06]
Narrator
The Most Holy Eucharist.
[01:09]
Lead Prayer Leader
As we pray with the Transfiguration, right, the mystery of light par excellence. We see Jesus transfigured on the mountain before Peter, James and John, who fall on their face in awe. We see Moses and we see Elijah bearing witness that Jesus is the fulfillment.
[01:34]
Prayer Responder 1
Of the law and the prophets.
[01:39]
Lead Prayer Leader
Ultimately affirmed by the authority of authorities. The Father who speaks again from the heavens, this is my Beloved Son. Listen to him.
[01:55]
Narrator
As we pray with.
[01:57]
Lead Prayer Leader
The fifth luminous mystery, the institution of.
[01:59]
Narrator
The Eucharist.
[02:02]
Lead Prayer Leader
We see Jesus at table.
[02:04]
Narrator
With the apostles.
[02:08]
Lead Prayer Leader
Taking the bread and say, take and eat, this is my body. And then the chalice, Take and drink, this is my blood. We call to mind the great gift.
[02:20]
Narrator
The great expression of the creativity of love that Jesus remains with us.
[02:27]
Lead Prayer Leader
Body, blood, soul and divinity, through the Most.
[02:31]
Narrator
Holy Eucharist.
[02:34]
Prayer Leader
In the name of the.
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Lead Prayer Leader
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[02:40]
Prayer Leader
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[02:48]
Lead Prayer Leader
On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
[02:52]
Narrator
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[03:02]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[03:05]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[03:07]
Narrator
Is with the blessed art thou among.
[03:10]
Prayer Responder 1
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:15]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for.
[03:18]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:22]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[03:25]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:27]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:32]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:35]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:38]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:41]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[03:43]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:45]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:48]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:50]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:53]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:56]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:00]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[04:02]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:04]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[04:06]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:09]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:12]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:15]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:18]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[04:21]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[04:25]
Prayer Responder 1
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[04:28]
Prayer Responder 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:31]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:34]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:37]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[04:39]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:41]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[04:44]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:47]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:50]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:53]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:57]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[04:59]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:01]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[05:04]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:07]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:10]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:13]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:16]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[05:18]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:20]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[05:23]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:26]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:29]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[05:32]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:36]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[05:38]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:40]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[05:43]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:45]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:48]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[05:51]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:54]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[05:57]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:59]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:02]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[06:05]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:08]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:11]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:15]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[06:16]
Prayer Leader
Glory be to the Father and to.
[06:18]
Lead Prayer Leader
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[06:21]
Prayer Responder 1
As it was in the beginning, is.
[06:23]
Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
[06:27]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[06:28]
Lead Prayer Leader
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins.
[06:31]
Narrator
Save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. The fifth luminous mystery is the institution of the Most Holy Eucharist.
[06:46]
Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
[06:53]
Narrator
On earth as it is in heaven.
[06:56]
Lead Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread.
[06:58]
Narrator
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[07:08]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[07:10]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:12]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:15]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[07:18]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:21]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:24]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:27]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[07:30]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:31]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:34]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:36]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:39]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:43]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:46]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[07:48]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:50]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:53]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[07:56]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:59]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:02]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:05]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[08:07]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:09]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[08:11]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:14]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:17]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:20]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:24]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[08:26]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:28]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[08:30]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:33]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:36]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:39]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:43]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[08:44]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:46]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[08:49]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:52]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:55]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:59]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:02]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[09:04]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:06]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:09]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:11]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:14]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:17]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:20]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[09:23]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:25]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:27]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:30]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:33]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:36]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:39]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[09:41]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:43]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:46]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:49]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:52]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:55]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:58]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[10:00]
Prayer Responder 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:02]
Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:05]
Prayer Responder 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:07]
Prayer Responder 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:10]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:13]
Lead Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:16]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[10:17]
Prayer Leader
Glory be to the Father and to.
[10:19]
Lead Prayer Leader
The Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is.
[10:23]
Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
[10:27]
Prayer Responder 2
Amen.
[10:28]
Lead Prayer Leader
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins.
[10:31]
Narrator
Save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially.
[10:36]
Lead Prayer Leader
Those in most need of thy mercy.
[10:39]
Prayer Leader
In the name of the Father, and.
[10:41]
Lead Prayer Leader
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
[10:44]
Narrator
All right, thanks so much, everybody, for.
[10:46]
Prayer Leader
Joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey.
[10:49]
Lead Prayer Leader
With you again tomorrow.
[10:51]
Prayer Responder 2
Poco.
[10:51]
Prayer Leader
Poco.
[10:52]
Prayer Responder 1
Friends, God bless y'.
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Intro Announcer
All.