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

Episode: Day 257 – The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
Release Date: September 14, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR and the Ascension team

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rosary in a Year guides listeners through the conclusion of the Luminous Mysteries — focusing on the Institution of the Eucharist — and the beginning of the Sorrowful Mysteries, specifically the Agony in the Garden and the Scourging at the Pillar. Through communal recitation and meditative prayer, Fr. Mark-Mary and various prayer leaders foster a deeper connection to Jesus and Mary, encouraging the formation of a meaningful daily habit of prayer through the Rosary.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction and Guidance

The episode opens with welcoming remarks by Fr. Mark-Mary and Friar Francis, orienting listeners to Day 257 and expressing gratitude for the community’s support.
- "The Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a source of grace for the whole world." (Friar Francis, 00:04)
Listeners are invited to use Ascension’s prayer plan and app to enrich their devotional journey.

2. Praying the Fifth Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist (01:18 – 04:52)

The group contemplates the establishment of the Eucharist, reflecting on the gift of Jesus’ body and blood.
The decade comprises a traditional sequence: the Our Father, ten Hail Marys, the Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer.
Notable moment: The prayer is offered for a deepened appreciation of the Eucharist and Christ’s sacrificial love.

No new commentary is given; the mystery is entirely immersed in prayerful recitation.

3. Transition to the Sorrowful Mysteries (04:52 – 05:07)

The narrative briefly announces the shift:
- "The first Sorrowful Mystery is the Agony in the Garden." (Narrator, 04:52)

4. Sorrowful Mysteries Meditations

a) The Agony in the Garden (05:07 – 08:40)

The prayers meditate on Jesus’ anguish and submission to the Father’s will in Gethsemane.
The repetition of prayers offers a rhythm that draws listeners into Christ’s experience of suffering, loneliness, and surrender.
Notable thematic focus: Trust and surrender to God’s will even in trials.

b) The Scourging at the Pillar (08:56 – 12:27)

The prayers focus on Jesus’ physical suffering and humiliation during his scourging.
There’s an undercurrent of pondering the depth of divine mercy and love amidst suffering.
The recitation of the Hail Mary anchors the contemplation, emphasizing Mary’s presence with Jesus in His passion.

5. Concluding Prayers and Blessings

The episode closes with the Glory Be and Fatima Prayer after the final decade.
- "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." (Narrator & Prayer Leader 2, 12:27)
A brief word of encouragement and gratitude:
- "Thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow. Poco a poco, friends. God bless y'all." (Prayer Leader 2, 12:42–12:46)

Memorable Quotes

On the Rosary’s power:
"The Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a source of grace for the whole world."
— Friar Francis (00:04)
On collective prayer:
"Thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow. Poco a poco, friends. God bless y’all."
— Prayer Leader 2 (12:42–12:46)

Timestamps for Key Segments

00:00 – 01:00: Welcome, podcast housekeeping, instructions for prayer plan/app
01:02 – 04:52: The Fifth Luminous Mystery: Institution of the Eucharist
04:52 – 05:07: Introduction to the Sorrowful Mysteries
05:07 – 08:40: First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden
08:56 – 12:27: Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar
12:27 – 12:46: Concluding prayers and farewells

Tone and Atmosphere

The tone is meditative, reverent, and encouraging — fostering a sense of community and gentle perseverance in prayer ("poco a poco" – little by little, a recurring theme in Fr. Mark-Mary’s ministry). The language is simple, scripturally grounded, and accessible, designed to draw listeners gently into contemplation and habitual prayer.

Takeaways

The episode exemplifies the power of routine, collective prayer to deepen faith and understanding of Jesus’ life and sacrifice.
Listeners are encouraged to persevere day by day in building a prayer habit, finding consolation and guidance in the mysteries of the Rosary.
The simple yet profound recitation reflects the heart of Marian devotion: to ponder with Mary the mysteries of Christ, and to ask God for mercy for ourselves and the world.

To follow along and access more resources, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.

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Mark Mary
Foreign.
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Friar Francis
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.
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Narrator
Becomes a source of grace for the whole world.
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Friar Francis
The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension.
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Narrator
This is day257.
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Friar Francis
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.com forward/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 a great way to track your progress. The best place to listen to podcasts is in the Ascension app. There's 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 support is so appreciated and helps.
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Narrator
Us to reach as many people as possible.
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Friar Francis
And if you haven't already, please consider supporting us@ascensionpress.com support.
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Prayer Leader 1
Today we will be.
[01:02]
Narrator
Concluding the Luminous Mysteries, and then we will begin the Sorrowful Mysteries. So we'll pray the institution of the Eucharist, the agony in the garden, and the scourging at the pillar. Let's begin.
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Prayer Leader 2
In the name of the Father and.
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Prayer Leader 3
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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Congregation
Amen.
[01:19]
Narrator
The fifth luminous mystery is the institution of the Eucharist.
[01:23]
Prayer Leader 2
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[01:27]
Narrator
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
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Prayer Leader 3
On earth as it is in heaven.
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Prayer Leader 1
Give us this day our daily bread.
[01:34]
Narrator
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[01:43]
Congregation
Amen.
[01:46]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[01:49]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[01:52]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[01:55]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[01:58]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:01]
Congregation
Amen.
[02:03]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:05]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:08]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:12]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:15]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:18]
Congregation
Amen.
[02:20]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[02:24]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[02:26]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:29]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:32]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:35]
Congregation
Amen.
[02:38]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[02:41]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[02:44]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:47]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:50]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:54]
Congregation
Amen.
[02:56]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:58]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[03:01]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:06]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:09]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:12]
Congregation
Amen.
[03:14]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[03:17]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[03:19]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:24]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:27]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:30]
Congregation
Amen.
[03:32]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:34]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[03:37]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:39]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:42]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:45]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:48]
Congregation
Amen.
[03:50]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:52]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[03:55]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:57]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:00]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:03]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:06]
Congregation
Amen.
[04:08]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[04:12]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[04:15]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:18]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:21]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:24]
Congregation
Amen.
[04:26]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[04:30]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[04:32]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:35]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:38]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:41]
Congregation
Amen.
[04:43]
Prayer Leader 2
Glory be to the Father and to.
[04:45]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[04:47]
Narrator
As it was in the beginning, is.
[04:49]
Prayer Leader 2
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
[04:51]
Congregation
Amen.
[04:53]
Narrator
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. The first sorrowful mystery is the agony in the garden.
[05:08]
Prayer Leader 2
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[05:12]
Narrator
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.
[05:29]
Congregation
Amen.
[05:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:33]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the.
[05:35]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[05:37]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:40]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:44]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:47]
Congregation
Amen.
[05:49]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[05:53]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[05:56]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:59]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:02]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:05]
Congregation
Amen.
[06:07]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[06:10]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Is with the blessed art thou among.
[06:12]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:17]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God.
[06:19]
Prayer Leader 3
Holy pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:23]
Congregation
Amen.
[06:25]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:26]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:29]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[06:32]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:34]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:37]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:41]
Congregation
Amen.
[06:43]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:44]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:47]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:50]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:52]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:55]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:58]
Congregation
Amen.
[07:00]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[07:04]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[07:07]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:10]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:13]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:16]
Congregation
Amen.
[07:18]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:20]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[07:22]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:25]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:28]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:31]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:34]
Congregation
Amen.
[07:37]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:38]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[07:41]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:44]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:47]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:50]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:53]
Congregation
Amen.
[07:55]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:57]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[07:59]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:02]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:05]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:08]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:11]
Congregation
Amen.
[08:13]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:15]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[08:18]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:20]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:23]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:26]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:29]
Congregation
Amen.
[08:31]
Prayer Leader 2
Glory be to the Father and to.
[08:32]
Narrator
The Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
[08:39]
Congregation
Amen.
[08:40]
Narrator
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. The second sorrowful mystery is the scourging at the pillar.
[08:56]
Prayer Leader 2
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[09:00]
Narrator
Thy kingdom come.
[09:01]
Mark Mary
Thy.
[09:02]
Prayer Leader 3
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
[09:05]
Prayer Leader 1
Give us this day our daily bread.
[09:07]
Narrator
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[09:17]
Congregation
Amen.
[09:19]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:21]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[09:24]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:26]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:29]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:32]
Prayer Leader 3
Us Sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:35]
Congregation
Amen.
[09:37]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:39]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:42]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:44]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:46]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:49]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:53]
Congregation
Amen.
[09:55]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:57]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:59]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:02]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:04]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:07]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:11]
Congregation
Amen.
[10:12]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[10:16]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[10:19]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:22]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy, Holy Mary, mother of God, pray.
[10:25]
Prayer Leader 3
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:29]
Congregation
Amen.
[10:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:32]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:35]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:38]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:40]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:43]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:47]
Congregation
Amen.
[10:49]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:51]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:53]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:55]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:58]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:01]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:04]
Congregation
Amen.
[11:06]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:07]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:10]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:13]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:15]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:18]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:22]
Congregation
Amen.
[11:24]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:26]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:29]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:34]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:36]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:39]
Congregation
Amen.
[11:42]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:43]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:46]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:48]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:51]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:54]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:58]
Congregation
Amen.
[11:59]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:01]
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[12:04]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[12:06]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:09]
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:12]
Prayer Leader 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:15]
Congregation
Amen.
[12:17]
Prayer Leader 2
Glory be to the Father and to.
[12:19]
Narrator
The Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
[12:26]
Congregation
Amen.
[12:27]
Narrator
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially.
[12:35]
Prayer Leader 3
Those in most need of thy mercy.
[12:38]
Prayer Leader 2
The name of the Father and of.
[12:39]
Narrator
The Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[12:41]
Congregation
Amen.
[12:42]
Narrator
All right.
[12:42]
Prayer Leader 2
Thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying.
[12:44]
Narrator
With me again today.
[12:45]
Prayer Leader 2
I look forward to continuing this journey.
[12:47]
Narrator
With you again tomorrow. Poco Poko friends. God bless y'.
[12:51]
Mark Mary
All.