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

Episode: Day 246: The Glorious Mysteries
Date: September 3, 2025
Host: Ascension, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR

Overview

This episode of "The Rosary in a Year" is a guided communal prayer, focusing on three of the Glorious Mysteries: the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and the Assumption of Mary. Fr. Mark-Mary Ames leads listeners through these mysteries, inviting participation in the prayers of the Rosary, reflection on the mysteries, and deeper immersion in relationship with Jesus and Mary. The episode is designed as both a meditative practice and a means of building daily prayer habits alongside a global community.

Key Discussion Points and Prayer Segments

Introduction & Orientation

[00:04 – 00:49]

Fr. Mark-Mary Ames introduces himself and the series, highlighting the purpose of the podcast:
"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])
Listeners are encouraged to download a prayer plan and use Ascension’s resources for building consistency in prayer.

The Glorious Mysteries: Prayer and Meditation

The Ascension (Second Glorious Mystery)

[01:14 – 04:56]

Introduction to the mystery.
Recitation of the "Our Father," followed by ten "Hail Mary" prayers, with all participants taking part.
Ends with the "Glory Be" and the "Fatima Prayer":
"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." ([04:57 – 05:04])

The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Third Glorious Mystery)

[05:04 – 08:50]

Fr. Mark-Mary introduces the Pentecost event.
Structure mirrors the previous decade: "Our Father," ten "Hail Marys," the "Glory Be," and the "Fatima Prayer."
Emphasis throughout on invoking the Holy Spirit and praying for grace.

The Assumption of Mary (Fourth Glorious Mystery)

[08:59 – 12:53]

Introduction to the Assumption mystery.
Repeats the prayer structure: "Our Father," ten "Hail Marys," the "Glory Be," and the "Fatima Prayer."
Fosters meditation on Mary’s role in salvation and her unique participation in God’s plan.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

On the Rosary as a source of grace:
"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."
— Fr. Mark-Mary ([00:04])
On Community and Perseverance:
"Thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow."
— Fr. Mark-Mary ([13:02])
Encouragement to Pray with the Community:
"Friends, God bless y'."
— Prayer participant ([13:09])
Blessing & Sending Forth:
Concludes with a communal blessing:
"In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."
([12:53 – 13:01])

Timestamps for Key Segments

Introduction and setup:
[00:04 – 00:49]
The Ascension Decade (Second Mystery):
[01:14 – 04:56]
The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Third Mystery):
[05:04 – 08:50]
The Assumption of Mary (Fourth Mystery):
[08:59 – 12:53]
Closing words and blessing:
[13:02 – 13:11]

Tone and Style

The episode maintains a warm, reverent, and inclusive tone, inviting listeners to participate both spiritually and vocally. Fr. Mark-Mary’s approach is deeply encouraging, fostering community and consistency in prayer.

Takeaways

Participative Prayer: Listeners are invited to pray along, making the episode suitable both for individual reflection and family/group prayer.
Habit-building: The structure reinforces how small daily steps can foster habit and deepen spiritual life.
Communion with Saints and Community: Through praying the Rosary’s mysteries, listeners connect with biblical foundations, Marian devotion, and a larger faith community.

For resources, complete prayer plans, and additional content, listeners are directed to Ascension Press’s website.

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[00:00]
Host
Foreign.
[00:05]
Mark Mary
Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars of Renewal and this is the Rosary in the Year podcast. We're through prayer and meditation. The Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a.
[00:14]
Prayer Leader
Source of grace for the whole world.
[00:15]
Mark Mary
The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension.
[00:19]
Franciscan Friar
This is day 246.
[00:22]
Mark Mary
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.com 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]
Prayer Leader
A great way to track your progress.
[00:34]
Mark Mary
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.
[00:42]
Franciscan Friar
I encourage you to pick up a.
[00:43]
Mark Mary
Copy of the Rosary in the Year Prayer Guide, a book published by Ascension that was designed to complement this podcast.
[00:49]
Franciscan Friar
You'll find all the daily readings of.
[00:51]
Mark Mary
Scripture, saint reflections and beautiful images of the sacred art will be reflecting on.
[00:58]
Franciscan Friar
Today we will be praying three glorious mysteries the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, and the Assumption of Mary Begin in the name of.
[01:08]
Prayer Participant 1
The Father and of the Son and.
[01:10]
Prayer Leader
Of the Holy Spirit.
[01:12]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[01:15]
Franciscan Friar
The second glorious mystery is the Ascension. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name Holy Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as.
[01:26]
Prayer Participant 1
It is in Heaven.
[01:28]
Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread.
[01:30]
Franciscan Friar
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[01:40]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[01:43]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[01:45]
Prayer Leader
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[01:48]
Prayer Participant 1
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[01:53]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[01:56]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[01:59]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[02:01]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:04]
Prayer Participant 3
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:07]
Franciscan Friar
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:12]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:15]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:18]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[02:21]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:23]
Prayer Leader
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:26]
Franciscan Friar
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:30]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:33]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:36]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[02:39]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:41]
Franciscan Friar
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:49]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:51]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:55]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[02:57]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[03:00]
Prayer Participant 1
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[03:04]
Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:07]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God.
[03:09]
Prayer Participant 3
Holy pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:14]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[03:16]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:18]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[03:20]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:23]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:25]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:29]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:32]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[03:34]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:36]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:38]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:41]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:44]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:47]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:50]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[03:51]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:53]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[03:56]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:58]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:01]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:04]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:07]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[04:09]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:11]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[04:14]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:16]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:19]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:22]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:25]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[04:27]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[04:31]
Prayer Participant 1
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[04:34]
Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:37]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:40]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:44]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[04:46]
Franciscan Friar
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.
[04:56]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[04:58]
Franciscan Friar
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
[05:02]
Prayer Leader
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
[05:05]
Franciscan Friar
Those in most need of Thy mercy. The third glorious mystery is the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[05:22]
Prayer Participant 3
On earth as it is in heaven.
[05:25]
Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread.
[05:27]
Franciscan Friar
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[05:36]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[05:38]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:40]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[05:43]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:45]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:47]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:51]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:54]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[05:56]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:58]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[06:01]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:03]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:06]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:09]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:12]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[06:14]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:16]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[06:19]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:22]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:25]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:28]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners, now and at the hour of Our death.
[06:32]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[06:34]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:35]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:38]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:41]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:43]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy, Holy Mary, mother of God, pray.
[06:46]
Prayer Participant 3
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:50]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[06:52]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:54]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:56]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[06:59]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:01]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:04]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:08]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[07:09]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:11]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:14]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:17]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:19]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:22]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:26]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[07:28]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:30]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:33]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:35]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:38]
Host
Hol.
[07:38]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:41]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:45]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[07:47]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:49]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[07:51]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:54]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:57]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:00]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:04]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[08:06]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:08]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[08:10]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:13]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:15]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:18]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:22]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[08:24]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:26]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[08:29]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:31]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:34]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:37]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:40]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[08:42]
Franciscan Friar
Glory be to the Father and to.
[08:44]
Prayer Participant 3
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[08:46]
Franciscan Friar
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
[08:51]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[08:52]
Franciscan Friar
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
[08:57]
Prayer Leader
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
[09:00]
Franciscan Friar
Those in most need of thy mercy. The fourth glorious mystery is the Assumption of Mary. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
[09:16]
Prayer Participant 3
On earth as it is in heaven.
[09:18]
Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread.
[09:21]
Franciscan Friar
Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[09:30]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[09:33]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:34]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[09:37]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:40]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:42]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:45]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:49]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[09:51]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:53]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[09:56]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:58]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb. Jesus.
[10:01]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:04]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:08]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[10:10]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:12]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:15]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:17]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:19]
Host
Holy.
[10:20]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:23]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:27]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[10:29]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:31]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:34]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:36]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:39]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:42]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:46]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[10:48]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:49]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:52]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:54]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:57]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:00]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:03]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[11:06]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:08]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:10]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:13]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:16]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:19]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:22]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[11:24]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:26]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:29]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:31]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:34]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:37]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:40]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[11:42]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:44]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:46]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:49]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:52]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:55]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:58]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[12:00]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:02]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[12:05]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:07]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:10]
Host
Hol.
[12:10]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:13]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:16]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[12:18]
Hail Mary Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:19]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[12:22]
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:24]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:27]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:30]
Prayer Participant 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:34]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[12:36]
Franciscan Friar
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.
[12:45]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[12:47]
Franciscan Friar
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell.
[12:51]
Prayer Leader
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
[12:53]
Franciscan Friar
Those in most need of thy mercy. In the name of the Father and.
[12:58]
Prayer Participant 3
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[13:01]
Host
Amen.
[13:01]
Amen Responder
Amen.
[13:02]
Franciscan Friar
All right. Thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow. Poapoko.
[13:10]
Prayer Participant 3
Friends, God bless y'.
[13:12]
Host
All.