Day 236: The Crucifixion and the Resurrection

Summary

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

Episode: Day 236 – The Crucifixion and the Resurrection
Date: August 24, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR & Fr. Mike Schmitz
Producer: Ascension

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Episode Overview

This episode centers on meditating the two pivotal mysteries of the Rosary:

• The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord
• The First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection
  Fr. Mark-Mary guides listeners into a deeper understanding and prayerful contemplation of these moments in Jesus' life, encouraging a closer relationship with Christ and Mary. The episode blends brief reflections on the mysteries with the traditional Rosary prayers, creating space for both meditation and communal prayer.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus (Fifth Sorrowful Mystery)

• Vivid Meditation on the Crucifixion:
  Fr. Mark-Mary invites listeners to mentally witness Jesus nailed to the cross, underscoring the immense personal cost of humanity’s salvation.

  • "We see Jesus crucified, nails driven through his hands and feet. We encounter the cost of our salvation. We hear Jesus’ words to his Father: 'Father, forgive them.'" (01:21)

• Jesus’ Words on the Cross:
  Emphasis on Christ’s forgiveness from the cross and His promise to the repentant thief.

  • "We see Jesus offering salvation and a place in paradise to the repentant thief." (01:30)

• Mary at the Foot of the Cross:
  Importance of Mary’s sorrow and her unique participation in the unfolding mystery.

  • "We behold our sorrowful Mother at the foot of the Cross, beholding Her Son...the first to contemplate and receive the fullness of this manifestation and expression of the love of God." (01:44)

2. The Resurrection (First Glorious Mystery)

• Reflection on the Empty Tomb:
  Listeners are led to ponder the angel’s announcement and the awe experienced by Jesus’ disciples.

  • "We encounter an empty tomb, the stone rolled away, the great news being proclaimed by the angel. Then we see Jesus risen from the dead." (02:42)

• Jesus Appears to the Disciples:
  Special focus on the encounter with Thomas, emphasizing faith amidst doubt.

  • "That beautiful moment where He comes to Thomas and says, 'Thomas, come. Place your hand in my wounds. Do not be unbelieving, but believe in the resurrection.'" (02:51)

• The Resurrection as Our Source of Hope:
  Fr. Mark-Mary encourages listeners to trust that God can bring ultimate victory from suffering, just as he did in the Resurrection.

  • "The resurrection is this reminder that God truly is at work for the good in all things, for those who love him." (03:37)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Cost of Salvation:

  "We see Jesus crucified, nails driven through his hands and feet. We encounter the cost of our salvation."
  – Fr. Mark-Mary Ames (01:21)

• On Christ's Mercy and Forgiveness:

  "Father, forgive them."
  – Quoting Jesus, contextualized by Fr. Mark-Mary (01:23)

• Mary’s Suffering and Contemplation:

  "We behold our sorrowful Mother at the foot of the cross, beholding Her Son…receiving the fullness of this manifestation and expression of the love of God."
  – Fr. Mark-Mary Ames (01:44)

• Hope of the Resurrection for All Situations:

  "God, who brought this ultimate victory out of the Passion, can also bring about ultimate victory in all the varieties of sufferings and injustices and privations that we are experiencing...The resurrection is this reminder that God truly is at work for the good in all things, for those who love him."
  – Fr. Mark-Mary Ames (03:24–03:42)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:03] Introduction of Mysteries for Prayer: The Crucifixion and Resurrection
• [01:21] Reflection on the Crucifixion: The suffering, forgiveness, and Mary’s presence
• [02:42] Reflection on the Resurrection: Empty tomb, angel’s announcement, Jesus’ glorified body
• [02:51] Encounter with Thomas: Faith in the resurrected Christ
• [03:37] Reassurance of hope in suffering: God’s victory in all things
• [03:45–12:00] Communal Praying of the Rosary: Including Our Father, Hail Marys, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer
• [12:08] Closing words and encouragement to continue the journey

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Language & Tone

The episode’s tone is deeply reverent, gentle, and invitational, seeking to create a sense of intimacy with Christ and Mary through both reflection and traditional prayer. The language used remains simple yet profound, attentive to both scripture and personal experience.

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Final Thoughts

Day 236 of The Rosary in a Year podcast encourages listeners to contemplate Jesus’ suffering and triumph side by side. The careful meditation before the prayers helps deepen the listener’s engagement and underscores the themes of mercy, redemption, and hope. The rhythm of the Rosary, punctuated by these reflections, is presented as a powerful means to grow in faith, hope, and love.

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Transcript

[Unknown Intro Speaker]

Foreign.

[Fr. Mike Schmitz]

Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars, the 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 source of grace for the whole world. The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension.

[Prayer Leader]

This is day 236.

[Fr. 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 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 generosity is so appreciated and helps us to reach as many people as possible. And if you haven't already, please consider supporting [e-mail] support.

[Fr. Mark Mary]

Today we'll be praying.

[Fr. Mike Schmitz]

With the fifth sorrowful mystery, the crucifixion.

[Prayer Participant]

And death of our Lord and the.

[Fr. Mike Schmitz]

First glorious mystery, His Resurrection.

[Fr. Mark Mary]

As we pray with the fifth sorrowful mystery, the crucifixion and death of our.

[Prayer Leader]

Lord.

[Fr. Mark Mary]

We see Jesus crucified, nails driven through his hands and feet. We encounter the cost of our salvation. We hear Jesus words to His Father, Father, forgive them. We see Jesus offering salvation in a place in paradise to the repentant thief. And we behold our sorrowful Mother at the foot of the cross, beholding Her.

[Prayer Participant]

Son.

[Fr. Mark Mary]

And being the first to contemplate and receive the fullness of this manifestation and expression of the love of God in the crucifixion and death of Jesus, her Beloved Son. As we pray with the first glorious mystery, the Resurrection, we encounter an empty tomb, the stone rolled away, the great news being proclaimed by the angel. And then we see Jesus risen from.

[Prayer Leader]

The dead.

[Fr. Mark Mary]

Glorified, still carrying in his body though these glorified wounds of His Passion, revealing Himself to the disciples and the apostles, and particularly that beautiful moment where he comes to Thomas and He says, thomas, come. Come and place your hand in my wounds. Do not be unbelieving, but believe in the resurrection. We call to mind this ultimate source of our hope that God, who brought this ultimate victory out of the Passion, can also bring about ultimate victory in all the varieties of sufferings and injustices and privations that we are experiencing. If we continue to journey in prayer and hope, in trust and Charity with our Lord. The resurrection is this reminder that God truly is at work for the good in all things, for those who love him.

[Prayer Participant]

So let's take a moment.

And begin. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.

On earth as it is in heaven.

[Prayer Leader]

Give us this day our daily bread.

[Fr. Mike Schmitz]

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

[Prayer Participant]

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.

[Prayer Leader]

Is with the blessed art thou among.

[Prayer Participant]

Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Leader]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Participant]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Leader]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Participant]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Leader]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Participant]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.

[Prayer Leader]

Is with the blessed art thou among.

[Prayer Participant]

Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.

[Prayer Leader]

Is with the blessed art thou among.

[Prayer Participant]

Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.

Is with the blessed art thou among.

Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Leader]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Participant]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.

Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Leader]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Participant]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Holy Mary, mother of God, pray.

For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning, is.

Now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.

[Prayer Leader]

And lead all souls to heaven, especially.

[Prayer Participant]

Those in most need of thy mercy.

The first glorious mystery is the Resurrection. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

[Prayer Leader]

Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.

[Fr. Mike Schmitz]

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

[Prayer Participant]

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Leader]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Participant]

Thou among women and blessed is the.

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Leader]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Participant]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Leader]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Participant]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Leader]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Participant]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.

Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.

Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Leader]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Participant]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Leader]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Participant]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women and blessed.

Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.

Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning, is.

Now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.

[Fr. Mark Mary]

And lead all souls to heaven, especially.

[Prayer Participant]

Those in most need of thy mercy. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

[Fr. Mike Schmitz]

All right, thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey.

[Prayer Participant]

With you again tomorrow.

[Unknown Intro Speaker]

Poco.

[Fr. Mark Mary]

Poco. Friends, God bless you.