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

Episode Summary – Day 256: The Luminous Mysteries

Date: September 13, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
Podcast by: Ascension

Overview

This episode of "The Rosary in a Year" podcast with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames guides listeners through a prayerful meditation on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. The episode specifically focuses on the second, third, and fourth Luminous Mysteries: the Wedding at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom, and the Transfiguration. The structure follows the traditional Rosary format, engaging the audience in communal prayer and meditation, while emphasizing the transformative power of daily devotion with Mary and Jesus.

Key Discussion Points & Structure

1. Introduction to the Luminous Mysteries

[00:00 – 00:52] Fr. Mark-Mary sets a reflective tone, inviting listeners to deepen their prayer life:

"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."
Emphasis on daily practice and growing in devotion by following along or using the Ascension app’s resources.

2. Praying the Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding at Cana

[01:06 – 05:08]
The episode begins by inviting participants to meditate on the Wedding at Cana, signifying Jesus’ first public miracle at the request of Mary.
Standard Rosary prayers are recited:
- Our Father
- Ten Hail Marys
- Glory Be
- Fatima Prayer ("O my Jesus, forgive us our sins...")
Participants are drawn to reflect on themes of obedience, intercession of Mary, and the manifestation of Christ’s divinity.

Notable moment:

"The second luminous mystery is the Wedding at Cana." (01:06)

3. Praying the Third Luminous Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom

[05:08 – 09:09]
Meditation on Jesus’ proclamation of the Kingdom, calling listeners to conversion, faith, and the Gospel's call to repentance.
Full sequence of traditional Rosary prayers for the decade.
Listeners are invited to contemplate their own response to the Gospel call and the presence of God’s kingdom in daily life.

Key quote:

"The third luminous mystery is the proclamation of the kingdom." (08:59)

4. Praying the Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration

[09:09 – 13:04]
Focus on the moment Jesus is revealed in glory before Peter, James, and John; invitation to witness God’s splendor and be transformed by His presence.
Includes standard prayers and concludes the third decade with a meditation on spiritual transformation and revelation.

Highlights:

"The fourth luminous mystery is the Transfiguration." (09:09)

5. Concluding the Prayer

[13:04 – 13:18]
Final prayers: "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."
Warm closing from Fr. Mark-Mary, encouraging ongoing daily prayer:

"Thanks so much for joining me and praying with me again today... Poco a poco, friends. God bless you all." (13:10)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“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 (00:01)
“The second luminous mystery is the Wedding at Cana.” — Franciscan Friar (01:06)
“The third luminous mystery is the proclamation of the kingdom.” — Franciscan Friar (08:59)
“The fourth luminous mystery is the Transfiguration.” — Franciscan Friar (09:09)
“Thanks so much for joining me and praying with me again today.” — Fr. Mark-Mary (13:10)
“I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow. Poco a poco, friends. God bless you all.” — Fr. Mark-Mary (13:15)

Episode Segment Timestamps

00:00 – 00:52: Introduction, purpose, and how to follow/track progress
01:06 – 05:08: Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding at Cana
05:08 – 09:09: Third Luminous Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom
09:09 – 13:04: Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration
13:10 – 13:18: Conclusion and encouragement

Tone and Style

The episode maintains a reverent, gentle, and inviting tone, characteristic of Fr. Mark-Mary's Franciscan warmth. It encourages listeners to stay consistent ("poco a poco", or "little by little") and reassures them of God’s presence and grace as they persevere in prayer. The language is approachable and meditative, focusing entirely on community prayer rather than teaching or exposition.

Takeaway

Listeners are led through a meditative and participatory experience of the Rosary’s Luminous Mysteries, with a special emphasis on consistency in prayer and openness to grace. The episode exemplifies a communal, gently guiding spirit, ideal for both seasoned devotees and newcomers to the Rosary.

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[00:00]
Father Mark Mary
Foreign 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 becomes a source of grace for the whole world. The Rosary in the Year is brought.
[00:17]
Franciscan Friar
To you by Ascension.
[00:19]
Father Mark Mary
This is day 256. To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.comrosaryinayear or text RIY to 33777.
[00:32]
Prayer Leader
You'll get an outline of how we're.
[00:33]
Father Mark Mary
Going to pray each month, and it's a great way to track your progress. The best place to listen to this 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.
[00:44]
Franciscan Friar
No matter what app you're listening in.
[00:46]
Father Mark Mary
Remember to tap, follow or subscribe for your daily notifications.
[00:53]
Franciscan Friar
Today we will be praying the Second, Third, and fourth Luminous Mysteries, the Wedding at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom, and the Transfiguration. We'll begin in the name of the.
[01:03]
Response Leader
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[01:05]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[01:07]
Franciscan Friar
The second luminous mystery is the Wedding at Cana.
[01:11]
Prayer Leader
Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[01:15]
Franciscan Friar
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
[01:21]
Father Mark Mary
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and.
[01:29]
Franciscan Friar
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[01:33]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[01:35]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[01:37]
Franciscan Friar
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[01:45]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God.
[01:47]
Response Leader
Holy pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[01:52]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[01:54]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[01:57]
Franciscan Friar
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:04]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:08]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:11]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[02:14]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:16]
Franciscan Friar
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:23]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:27]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:30]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[02:33]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:35]
Franciscan Friar
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:42]
Prayer Leader
Holy Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray.
[02:46]
Response Leader
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:49]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[02:51]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:54]
Franciscan Friar
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:02]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[03:05]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of Our death.
[03:09]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[03:11]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:13]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:16]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:18]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:21]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:25]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:28]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[03:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:33]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:35]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:38]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:42]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:45]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:48]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[03:50]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:53]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:56]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:58]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:01]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:04]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:08]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[04:11]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:12]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[04:15]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:17]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:21]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:24]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:27]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[04:29]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:30]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[04:33]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:35]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:39]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:42]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:45]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[04:47]
Prayer Leader
Glory be to the Father and to.
[04:49]
Response Leader
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[04:51]
Franciscan Friar
As it was in the beginning, is.
[04:53]
Response Leader
Now and ever shall be world without end.
[04:56]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[04:57]
Franciscan Friar
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
[05:02]
Father Mark Mary
Lead all souls to heaven, especially those.
[05:05]
Response Leader
In most need of thy mercy.
[05:08]
Franciscan Friar
The third luminous mystery is the proclamation of the kingdom.
[05:13]
Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[05:17]
Franciscan Friar
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
[05:23]
Father Mark Mary
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
[05:31]
Franciscan Friar
And lead us not into temptation, but.
[05:34]
Father Mark Mary
Deliver us from evil.
[05:35]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[05:37]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:39]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[05:42]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:44]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:47]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:50]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:53]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[05:55]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:57]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:00]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:02]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:05]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:09]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:12]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[06:15]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:16]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:19]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:21]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:24]
Prayer Leader
Holy Holy Mary, mother of God, pray.
[06:27]
Response Leader
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:31]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[06:33]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:35]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:38]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:40]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:43]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:47]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:51]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[06:53]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:55]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:58]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:01]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:04]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:08]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:11]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[07:13]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[07:18]
Franciscan Friar
Blessed art thou among women and blessed.
[07:20]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:23]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:27]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:30]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[07:32]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:34]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:37]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:39]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:42]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:45]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:49]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[07:51]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:53]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:56]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:58]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:01]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:05]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:08]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[08:11]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:13]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[08:16]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:18]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:21]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:24]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:28]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[08:30]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:32]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[08:35]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:37]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:40]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:44]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:47]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[08:49]
Father Mark Mary
Glory be to the Father and to.
[08:50]
Response Leader
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[08:53]
Franciscan Friar
As it was in the beginning, is.
[08:54]
Response Leader
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
[08:57]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[08:59]
Franciscan Friar
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
[09:04]
Father Mark Mary
Lead all souls to heaven, especially those.
[09:06]
Response Leader
In most need of thy mercy.
[09:10]
Franciscan Friar
The fourth luminous mystery is the Transfiguration.
[09:14]
Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[09:18]
Franciscan Friar
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[09:21]
Response Leader
On earth as it is in heaven.
[09:23]
Father Mark Mary
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
[09:31]
Franciscan Friar
And lead us not into temptation, but.
[09:34]
Father Mark Mary
Deliver us from evil.
[09:35]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[09:37]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:39]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[09:42]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:45]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:48]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:51]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:54]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[09:56]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:58]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[10:01]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:03]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:06]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:09]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:12]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[10:14]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[10:17]
Franciscan Friar
Is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:24]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:27]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:30]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[10:32]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:34]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:37]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[10:39]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:42]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:45]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:48]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[10:50]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:52]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:55]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:57]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:00]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:03]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:06]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[11:08]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:10]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:13]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:15]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:18]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:22]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:25]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[11:27]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:29]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:32]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:34]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:37]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:40]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:44]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[11:46]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:48]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:51]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:53]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:56]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:59]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:03]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[12:05]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:07]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[12:10]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:12]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:15]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:19]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:22]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[12:24]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:26]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[12:29]
Franciscan Friar
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:32]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:35]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:38]
Response Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:42]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[12:44]
Prayer Leader
Glory be to the Father and to.
[12:46]
Response Leader
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[12:48]
Franciscan Friar
As it was in the beginning, is.
[12:50]
Response Leader
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
[12:53]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[12:54]
Franciscan Friar
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell.
[12:59]
Father Mark Mary
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
[13:02]
Response Leader
Those in most need of thy mercy.
[13:05]
Prayer Leader
In the name of the Father and.
[13:06]
Response Leader
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[13:09]
Amen Speaker
Amen.
[13:10]
Franciscan Friar
All right, everybody. Thanks so much for joining me and praying with me again today.
[13:13]
Response Leader
I look forward to continuing this journey.
[13:16]
Franciscan Friar
With you again tomorrow.
[13:17]
Father Mark Mary
Poco. Poco.
[13:18]
Franciscan Friar
Friends, God bless you all.