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

Episode: Day 260 – The Glorious and Joyful Mysteries
Date: September 17, 2025
Host: Ascension | Featured: Fr. Mike Schmitz and prayer participants

Episode Overview

In this meditative and prayerful episode, listeners are guided through the last two Glorious Mysteries—the Assumption and the Coronation of Mary—and transition into the first Joyful Mystery, the Annunciation. The episode emphasizes the rhythm and unity of praying the Rosary, inviting listeners to participate fully and experience the profound grace that comes through this Marian devotion. The communal recitation fosters a sense of presence with both Jesus and Mary, centering prayer as a daily habit.

Key Discussion Points and Structure

Welcome and Intentions ([01:02])

Fr. Mike Schmitz sets the scene for the day’s prayers, outlining the mysteries covered:

"Today we will be concluding the Glorious Mysteries and then we'll begin the Joyful Mysteries. So we'll pray the fourth and fifth Glorious Mysteries, the Assumption and the Coronation of Mary, and then the first Joyful Mystery, the Annunciation."
— Fr. Mike Schmitz [01:02]

The Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption ([01:23]–[05:04])

The group prays the decade dedicated to Mary’s Assumption.
Emphasis on entrusting daily needs, forgiveness, and resistance to temptation.
The repetitive structure and gentle pacing underline the importance of letting the words sink in.

Notable Moment: Communal Participation ([Throughout])

Each Hail Mary is shared among several voices—a palpable sense of unity and devotion:

“Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.”
— Prayer Participants [multiple, e.g., 02:00, 03:12]

The Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation ([05:04]–[09:00])

Transition to honoring Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Continued focus on the rhythm and power of communal prayer.
Listeners are encouraged to meditate on Mary’s honor and glorification.

Reflections on Mercy ([05:04], [08:49])

Concluding each decade with the "Glory Be" and "O my Jesus" prayers for forgiveness and mercy:

“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.”
— Fr. Mike Schmitz [05:04], [09:00]

The First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation ([09:00]–[12:47])

The transition is seamless, inviting listeners to meditate on the Annunciation and Mary’s loving consent.
The recitation continues with focus and reverence, inviting meditation on God’s willingness to enter humanity.

Closing and Blessing ([13:07]–[13:19])

The episode closes with thanks and encouragement:

"All right, 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 [13:12]
The communal nature of prayer is re-emphasized as a source of spiritual encouragement:

“Friends, God bless you.”
— Prayer Participant 2 [13:19]

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

On the Meaning of the Day:

"The Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a source of grace for the whole world."
— Fr. Mike Schmitz [00:14]
On Mercy and Intercession:

“Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.”
— Fr. Mike Schmitz [throughout, notably 05:04, 08:49, 12:57]
On Communal Journey:

"Thanks everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today."
— Fr. Mike Schmitz [13:12]

Timestamps of Important Segments

01:02: Introduction to today’s mysteries and structure
01:23: Start of the Fourth Glorious Mystery – The Assumption
05:04: Start of the Fifth Glorious Mystery – The Coronation
09:00: Start of the First Joyful Mystery – The Annunciation
12:47: Conclusion of the Rosary prayers; final blessing and thanks

Episode Tone and Takeaways

The language throughout is gentle, rhythmic, and deeply reverent, typical of a prayerful communal Rosary.
Listeners are encouraged to be present, participate, and allow the grace and mystery of the Rosary to infuse their day.
The importance of persevere in prayer, intercede for others, and daily entrust oneself to God and Mary is underscored.

Summary

This episode serves both as a guide and companion for anyone seeking to root their spiritual life in the Rosary. Driven by the deeply meditative recitation of the mysteries and the seamless transition between them, listeners are reminded that the Rosary is not just a private devotion, but a powerful act of communal grace, mercy, and love for all. Every prayer is an invitation deeper into relationship with Christ and Mary, and an act of hope for the world.

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[00:00]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Foreign.
[00:05]
Host/Announcer
Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars, the 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]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Source of grace for the whole world.
[00:16]
Host/Announcer
The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension.
[00:20]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
This is day 260.
[00:23]
Host/Announcer
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.comrosaryinayear or text RIY to 33777. You'll get an outline of how we're going to pray each month and it's.
[00:34]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
A great way to track your progress.
[00:35]
Host/Announcer
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. 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 generosity is so appreciated and helps us to reach as many people as possible. And if you haven't already, please consider supporting us@ascensionpress.com support.
[01:02]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Today we will be concluding the Glorious Mysteries and then we'll begin the Joyful Mysteries. So we'll pray the fourth and fifth Glorious Mysteries, the Assumption and the Coronation of Mary, and then the first Joyful Mystery, the Annunciation.
[01:17]
Prayer Leader
We'll begin.
[01:17]
Prayer Participant 1
In the name of the Father and.
[01:18]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[01:21]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[01:23]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The fourth Glorious Mystery is the Assumption.
[01:28]
Prayer Participant 2
Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[01:31]
Prayer Participant 1
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[01:34]
Prayer Participant 3
On earth as it is in heaven.
[01:36]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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.
[01:49]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[01:51]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[01:54]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[01:57]
Prayer Participant 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:01]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:04]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:07]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[02:09]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[02:13]
Prayer Participant 5
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[02:16]
Prayer Participant 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:19]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:22]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:25]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[02:27]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[02:29]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[02:32]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[02:34]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:37]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:40]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:44]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[02:46]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[02:48]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:51]
Prayer Participant 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:55]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:58]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:01]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[03:03]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[03:07]
Prayer Participant 5
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[03:09]
Prayer Participant 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:13]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:15]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:19]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[03:21]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:23]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:25]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:28]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:31]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:34]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:37]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[03:40]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:41]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:44]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:47]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:50]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:53]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:56]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[03:59]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:00]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[04:03]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:06]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:09]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:11]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:15]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[04:17]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:19]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[04:22]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:24]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:26]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy, Holy Mary, mother of God, pray.
[04:30]
Prayer Participant 2
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:34]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[04:36]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:38]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[04:41]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:43]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:46]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:48]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:52]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[04:54]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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.
[05:03]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[05:05]
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. The fifth glorious mystery is the coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[05:28]
Prayer Participant 5
On earth as it is in heaven.
[05:31]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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 deliver us from evil.
[05:43]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[05:45]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:47]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[05:50]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:52]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:55]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:58]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:01]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[06:03]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:05]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[06:08]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:10]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:13]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:16]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:20]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[06:22]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[06:24]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the blessed art thou among.
[06:27]
Prayer Participant 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:32]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:35]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:38]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[06:40]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[06:44]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Holy.
[06:44]
Prayer Participant 5
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[06:46]
Prayer Participant 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:50]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:52]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:56]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[06:58]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:00]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:03]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:05]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:08]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:11]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:14]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[07:17]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:19]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:22]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:24]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:27]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:30]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:33]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[07:36]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:37]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:40]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:42]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:45]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:48]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:51]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[07:54]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:56]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:58]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:00]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:03]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:06]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:09]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[08:12]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:14]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[08:17]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:19]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:22]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:25]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:29]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[08:31]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with thee.
[08:35]
Prayer Participant 5
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[08:37]
Prayer Participant 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:41]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:44]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:47]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[08:49]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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.
[08:59]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[09:01]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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 joyful mystery is the Annunciation. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
[09:23]
Prayer Participant 5
On earth as it is in heaven.
[09:26]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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 deliver us from evil.
[09:39]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[09:41]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:43]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[09:46]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:48]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:51]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:54]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our Death.
[09:57]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[09:59]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:01]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:04]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:06]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:09]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:12]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:16]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[10:19]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:20]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:23]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:25]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:28]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:30]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:34]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[10:36]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:38]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:41]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:43]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:46]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:49]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:53]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[10:55]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:56]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:59]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:01]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:04]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:08]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:11]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[11:13]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:15]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:18]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:20]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:23]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:26]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:30]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[11:32]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:34]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:36]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:39]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:42]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:45]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:48]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[11:51]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:53]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:56]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:58]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:01]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:04]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:08]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[12:10]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:12]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[12:15]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:17]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:20]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:23]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:27]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[12:28]
Prayer Participant 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:30]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[12:33]
Prayer Participant 5
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:35]
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:38]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:42]
Prayer Participant 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:45]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[12:47]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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.
[12:56]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[12:58]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
O 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.
[13:07]
Prayer Participant 1
The name of the Father and of.
[13:09]
Prayer Participant 2
The Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[13:11]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[13:12]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
All right, thanks everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today.
[13:15]
Prayer Participant 1
I look forward to continuing this journey.
[13:17]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
With you again tomorrow. Boko. Boko.
[13:20]
Prayer Participant 2
Friends, God bless you.