Day 247: The Glorious and Joyful Mysteries

Summary

Podcast Summary

The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames): Day 247 - The Glorious and Joyful Mysteries

Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR (with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal)
Date: September 4, 2025
Episode Theme: Praying the Fifth Glorious Mystery (Coronation of Mary) & the First Two Joyful Mysteries (Annunciation and Visitation)

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Overview: Main Theme and Purpose

This episode features a guided communal recitation of the Rosary with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Day 247 leads listeners through the final Glorious Mystery — the Coronation of Mary — and transitions into the first two Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation and the Visitation. Emphasizing meditative prayer, the episode offers a practical way to deepen one’s relationship with Jesus and Mary while fostering a steady devotion.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction—Daily Commitment to Prayer

• Fr. Mark-Mary opens with a brief welcome, highlighting the structure of the Rosary in a Year podcast which is designed to help listeners form a meaningful daily prayer habit (00:04–00:43).
  • “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 (00:07)
• He points out resources for tracking progress, fostering consistency, and encouragement with the ongoing prayer plan (00:21–00:46).

2. The Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary

• The episode transitions directly into praying the fifth Glorious Mystery, inviting listeners to meditate on Mary’s coronation as Queen of Heaven and Earth (01:06–04:46).
  • This decade follows the classic Rosary format: announcing the mystery, praying the Our Father, Hail Marys, Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer.

Notable Quotes:

• “The fifth Glorious Mystery is the coronation of Mary.” — Lead Prayers (01:06)
• “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.” — Lead Prayers, Fatima Prayer (04:46–04:54)

3. Transition Into the Joyful Mysteries

• After finishing the Glorious Mysteries, the leaders begin the Joyful Mysteries with the announcement of the first, the Annunciation (04:58–05:02).

The First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation

• The group prays through the mystery, meditating on the angel Gabriel’s message to Mary and her profound yes (fiat) to God’s will (05:02–08:36).

Notable Quotes:

• “The first joyful mystery is the Annunciation.” — Lead Prayers (04:58)
• Each Hail Mary reflects gratitude for Mary’s openness to the divine plan.

The Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation

• The prayer continues with the second Joyful Mystery, recalling Mary’s visit to Elizabeth, where the presence of Christ brings joy and recognition even before birth (08:47–12:35).
• The meditation gives listeners an opportunity to reflect on the virtue of charity and service exemplified by Mary.

Notable Quotes:

• “The second joyful mystery is the visitation.” — Lead Prayers (08:47)
• The repetition of prayers provides a rhythmic, meditative space, enhanced by the friars’ calming tone.

4. Conclusion and Blessing

• After the Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary offers gratitude for the shared prayer, encourages continuing the journey together, and gives a simple blessing (12:44–12:53).

Closing Quotes:

• “Thanks so much for joining me and praying with me again today.” — Lead Prayers (12:44)
• “God bless you.” — Lead Prayers (12:53)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Opening Purpose:
  • “Through prayer and meditation, the Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary…” — Fr. Mark-Mary (00:07)
• Scriptural and Spiritual Focus:
  • “The fifth Glorious Mystery is the coronation of Mary.” — Lead Prayers (01:06)
• Sincere Blessing and Encouragement:
  • “I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.” — Co-Prayer Leader (12:48)
  • “God bless you.” — Lead Prayers (12:53)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamps | |-----------------------------------|--------------| | Introduction & Motivation | 00:04–00:46 | | Fifth Glorious Mystery (Coronation of Mary) | 01:06–04:46 | | First Joyful Mystery (Annunciation) | 04:58–08:36 | | Second Joyful Mystery (Visitation) | 08:47–12:35 | | Closing Thoughts & Blessing | 12:44–12:53 |

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Episode Tone & Language

The Podcasters (Fr. Mark-Mary and fellow friars) maintain a warm, inviting, and gently meditative tone throughout—encouraging, rooted in faith, and focused on the community aspect of prayer. Their prayerful cadence and the recurring structure offer listeners a soothing and accessible way to join in the Rosary, regardless of experience or knowledge.

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For Listeners:

This episode is ideal for those seeking a peaceful, communal experience of the Rosary, a refresher on Marian devotion, or a way to foster a steadfast routine of meditative prayer. The episode invites listeners into a contemplative state, deepening both their knowledge of the mysteries and their relationship with Christ and Mary.

Transcript

[Friar 1]

Foreign.

[Host]

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 source of grace for the whole world. The Rosary in the Year is brought to you by Ascension.

[Lead Prayers]

This is day247.

[Host]

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. 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.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Today we will be praying the last.

[Lead Prayers]

Of the Glorious Mysteries and then beginning the Joyful Mystery. So we'll begin with the coronation of Mary and then we'll pray the Annunciation and the visitation.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

In the name of the Father and.

[Lead Prayers]

Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Lead Prayers]

The fifth Glorious Mystery is the coronation of Mary.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.

[Lead Prayers]

On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

Forgive those who trespass against us, and.

[Lead Prayers]

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

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

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.

[Friar 1]

Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.

[Lead Prayers]

Is with the Blessed art thou among.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

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

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

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

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.

[Friar 1]

Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the Blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

Is with the Blessed art thou among.

[Lead Prayers]

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

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

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

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Blessed art thou among women and blessed.

[Friar 1]

Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

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

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.

[Friar 1]

Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

Glory be to the Father and to.

[Lead Prayers]

The Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Lead Prayers]

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

[Prayer Assistant 1]

And lead all souls to heaven, especially.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Those in most need of thy mercy.

[Lead Prayers]

The first joyful mystery is the Annunciation.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

On earth as it is in heaven.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

Give us this day our daily bread.

[Lead Prayers]

And forgive us our trespasses as we.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

Forgive those who trespass against us.

[Lead Prayers]

And lead us not into temptation, but.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

Deliver us from evil.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

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

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.

[Friar 1]

Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the Blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now, now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

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

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.

[Friar 1]

Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

Glory be to the Father and to.

[Lead Prayers]

The Son and to the Holy Spirit. Holy as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Lead Prayers]

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

[Prayer Assistant 1]

And lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

[Lead Prayers]

The second joyful mystery is the visitation.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.

[Lead Prayers]

On earth as it is in heaven.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.

[Lead Prayers]

Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

Is with the blessed, art thou among.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

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

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed, art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women, and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 2]

Hail Mary, full of grace.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

The Lord is with the blessed art.

[Prayer Assistant 3]

Thou among women and blessed is the.

[Friar 1]

Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.

[Lead Prayers]

Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Prayer Assistant 1]

Glory be to the Father and to.

[Lead Prayers]

The Son, to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.

[Amen Responder]

Amen.

[Lead Prayers]

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

[Prayer Assistant 1]

And lead all souls to heaven, especially.

[Lead Prayers]

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

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Amen.

[Lead Prayers]

Okay, thanks so much for joining me and praying with me again today.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

I look forward to continuing this journey.

[Lead Prayers]

With you again tomorrow.

[Co-Prayer Leader]

Poco poke.

[Lead Prayers]

Friends, God bless you.