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Podcast Summary: The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) – Day 253: The Glorious Mysteries

Host: Ascension
Featuring: Fr. Mike Schmitz, Matt Fradd, various prayer leaders
Date: September 10, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode is part of Ascension’s “The Rosary in a Year” podcast, guiding listeners through daily prayer and meditation with the Rosary. On Day 253, the focus is on the last three Glorious Mysteries:

The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
The Assumption of Mary
The Coronation of Mary

The purpose of this episode is to deepen the listener’s relationship with Jesus and Mary through meditating on these powerful mysteries, encouraging the formation of a daily habit of prayer and reflection.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Praying the Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost)

[00:46–05:00]
Fr. Mike guides listeners through the prayers, reflecting on Pentecost—the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Mary and the Apostles.
The decade is prayed communally, with alternating voices leading the Hail Marys.
The repetition and rhythm foster meditative prayer, inviting listeners to contemplate the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in their own lives.

Notable Quote:

“The third Glorious Mystery is the Descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.”
—Fr. Mike Schmitz [01:03]

2. Praying the Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Mary

[05:00–08:48]
Fr. Mike introduces the mystery of Mary being assumed body and soul into heaven.
The recitation of the decade invites participants to meditate on Mary’s special role in salvation history and her closeness to God.
Emphasis on intercessory prayer: asking Mary to “pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.”

Notable Quote:

“The fourth glorious mystery is the Assumption of Mary.”
—Fr. Mike Schmitz [05:00]

3. Praying the Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary

[08:55–12:48]
Fr. Mike announces the scene: Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth.
The prayers seek Mary’s intercession and model her as an example of perfect discipleship.
The repetition of “pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death” emphasizes trust in Mary's intercessory role and the hope of heavenly reward.

Notable Quote:

“The fifth glorious mystery is the Coronation of Mary.”
—Fr. Mike Schmitz [08:55]

4. Closing Prayers and Communal Blessing

[12:48–13:03]
“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.”
—Fr. Mike Schmitz [12:48]
The episode ends with the sign of the cross and a communal “Amen,” followed by gratitude from Fr. Mike and encouragement to continue the rosary journey each day.

Notable Quotes:

“Thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.”
—Fr. Mike Schmitz [13:04]

Timestamps for Key Segments

00:46 – Start of Rosary: Introduction of the Glorious Mysteries
01:03–05:00 – The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Third Glorious Mystery)
05:00–08:48 – The Assumption of Mary (Fourth Glorious Mystery)
08:55–12:48 – The Coronation of Mary (Fifth Glorious Mystery)
12:48–13:03 – Closing Prayers and Blessing

Memorable Moments

The rhythmic, meditative flow of communal prayer, allowing listeners to sink deeply into each mystery.
Fr. Mike’s reassuring and pastoral encouragement at the end of the episode, reminding listeners to persevere in daily prayer.
The inclusivity of the language—"pray for us sinners"—emphasizes community and shared spiritual journey.

Language, Tone, and Style

The episode maintains a calm, reverent, and nurturing tone, inviting listeners into a closer relationship with Mary and Jesus through the Rosary.
The language is simple yet profound, suitable for both beginners and seasoned prayer practitioners.

For a structured prayer plan and to join the community, listeners are encouraged to visit ascensionpress.com/riy.

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[00:00]
Matt Fradd
Foreign.
[00:05]
Introduction 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.
[00:14]
Matt Fradd
Source of grace for the whole world.
[00:15]
Introduction Host
The Rosary in the Year is brought to you by Ascension.
[00:18]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
This is day 253.
[00:21]
Introduction 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 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.
[00:47]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Today we'll be praying the Third, Fourth and Fifth Glorious Mysteries, the Descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, the Assumption of Mary, and the Coronation of Mary.
[00:58]
Prayer Leader
We begin in the name of the.
[00:59]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[01:02]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[01:04]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The third Glorious Mystery is the Scent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.
[01:10]
Prayer Leader
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[01:17]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
On earth as it is in heaven.
[01:20]
Matt Fradd
Give us this day our daily bread.
[01:22]
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.
[01:32]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[01:35]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[01:37]
Matt Fradd
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[01:40]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[01:45]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[01:48]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[01:52]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[01:54]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[01:57]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:05]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:08]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:12]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[02:15]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:17]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:25]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:28]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:31]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[02:33]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[02:35]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[02:37]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[02:40]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:43]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:46]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:49]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[02:52]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:54]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:57]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:02]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[03:05]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:09]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[03:11]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:13]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:15]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[03:18]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:22]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:25]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:28]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[03:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:32]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:35]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:38]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:41]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:44]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:47]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[03:49]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:51]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:53]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[03:56]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:59]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:02]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:06]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[04:08]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:10]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[04:12]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:15]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:18]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:20]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:24]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[04:25]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:27]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[04:30]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:33]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:36]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:38]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:41]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[04:43]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[04:47]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
As it was in the beginning, is.
[04:49]
Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be world without end.
[04:52]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[04:53]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
[04:58]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
[05:00]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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 on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but but deliver us from evil.
[05:30]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[05:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:33]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[05:36]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:38]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:41]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:44]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:47]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[05:49]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:51]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[05:54]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:56]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:00]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:03]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:06]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[06:08]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:10]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[06:13]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:15]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:18]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:21]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:25]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[06:27]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:28]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:34]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:37]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:40]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:44]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[06:45]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[06:49]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[06:52]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:56]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:59]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:02]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[07:04]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:06]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:08]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:11]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:14]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:17]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:21]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[07:23]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:25]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed.
[07:27]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Art thou among women, and blessed is.
[07:30]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
The fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:33]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:36]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:40]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[07:42]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:44]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:46]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:49]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:52]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:56]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:59]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[08:01]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:03]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[08:05]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:08]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:11]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:14]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:17]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[08:19]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:21]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[08:24]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:26]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:30]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:33]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:36]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[08:38]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[08:42]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
As it was in the beginning, is.
[08:44]
Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
[08:47]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[08:49]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
[08:53]
Matt Fradd
Lead all souls to heaven, especially those.
[08:56]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
In most need of thy mercy. The fifth glorious mystery is the coronation of Mary. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[09:06]
Prayer Leader
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[09:09]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
On earth as it is in heaven.
[09:11]
Matt Fradd
Give us this day our daily bread.
[09:14]
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.
[09:24]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[09:26]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:28]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with thee.
[09:30]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[09:33]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:36]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:40]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:43]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[09:45]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:47]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:50]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:53]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:56]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:59]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:03]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[10:05]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:07]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed, art.
[10:10]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[10:13]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:16]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:19]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:22]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[10:24]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:26]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:29]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[10:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:34]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:37]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:41]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[10:43]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:45]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:48]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:50]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:54]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:57]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:00]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[11:02]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:03]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed, art.
[11:06]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[11:09]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:12]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:16]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:19]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[11:22]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:23]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:26]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[11:29]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:32]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:36]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:39]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[11:41]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:43]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:46]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:48]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:51]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:54]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:58]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[12:00]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:02]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[12:05]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:07]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:10]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:13]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:17]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[12:19]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:21]
Matt Fradd
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[12:24]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:26]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:29]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:32]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:36]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[12:37]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[12:42]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
As it was in the beginning, is.
[12:44]
Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
[12:47]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[12:48]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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.
[12:59]
Prayer Leader
In the name of the Father and.
[13:01]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[13:03]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[13:04]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
All right. Thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.
[13:10]
Congregation/Amen Response
Poco.
[13:11]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Poco.
[13:11]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Friends.