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

Episode: Day 263: The Luminous Mysteries
Date: September 20, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
Podcast by: Ascension

Episode Overview

In this episode of “The Rosary in a Year,” Fr. Mark-Mary Ames and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal guide listeners through prayer and meditation on the final three Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. The episode is deeply contemplative and structured as a guided group prayer, focusing on the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist. The purpose is to help listeners build a prayer habit, deepen their relationship with Jesus and Mary, and draw out the grace available through the Rosary.

Key Discussion and Prayer Points

Introduction to the Day’s Prayer

[00:04]–[01:00]

Fr. Mark-Mary welcomes listeners and explains the podcast’s ongoing mission: “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.”
Brief reminder: To access the prayer plan or supportive resources, visit the Ascension website or app.

The Luminous Mysteries (Third, Fourth, and Fifth)

1. The Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion

[01:07]–[04:47]

The prayers center on Jesus’ ministry, the call to conversion, and the promise of God’s kingdom.
The group prays a full decade:
- “Our Father, who art in heaven…”
- Multiple Hail Marys, meditating on the theme of conversion and trust in God’s mercy.
Notable recurring line:
- “Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.” (Several times during the decade, e.g., [02:01], [02:19], [02:37])

2. The Transfiguration

[04:49]–[08:29]

The prayers in this decade reflect the mystery of Jesus’ glory revealed to Peter, James, and John on the mountain.
The community contemplates the transformative power of Christ’s divinity and the invitation to be part of it.
A consistent and meditative rhythm emerges:
- “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.”
- Repeated call: “pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.”
Memorable moment:
- The steadiness and unity of voices draws listeners into deeper meditation, emphasizing the beauty of community in prayer.

3. The Institution of the Eucharist

[08:31]–[12:10]

Focus shifts to the gift of the Eucharist at the Last Supper—Jesus giving Himself as food for the world.
The prayers become an act of thanksgiving and awe for the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Repeated affirmations:
- “Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses…”
- The closing prayer, “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.” ([12:11])
Notable quote:
- “Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.” ([12:11])

Closing Blessing and Encouragement

[12:24]–[12:34]

The prayer is closed: “In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” ([12:24])
Fr. Mark-Mary thanks the group: “Thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today. I’ll look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow. Poco a poco, friends. God bless y’all.” ([12:25]–[12:34])
Memorable closing:
- The phrase “Poco a poco”—Spanish for “little by little”—emphasizes daily consistency in spiritual growth.
- Communal warmth and encouragement to persevere in the prayer journey.

Timestamps for Key Segments

Episode and prayer introduction: [00:04]–[01:00]
Third Luminous Mystery – Proclamation and Conversion: [01:07]–[04:47]
Fourth Luminous Mystery – Transfiguration: [04:49]–[08:29]
Fifth Luminous Mystery – Institution of the Eucharist: [08:31]–[12:10]
Final blessings and close: [12:24]–[12:34]

Notable Quotes

“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 ([00:04])
“Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.” — Group Prayer ([12:11])
"Poco a poco, friends. God bless y’all." — Fr. Mark-Mary ([12:32])

Tone and Style

The episode is deeply reverent, peaceful, and communal. The language is rooted in scripture and Catholic tradition, delivered in a gentle and encouraging manner by Fr. Mark-Mary and the Friars, inviting listeners into deeper prayer and spiritual growth.

This episode serves as a meditative guide to the Luminous Mysteries, encouraging listeners to integrate the Rosary into daily life, deepen their relationship with Christ and Mary, and become a source of grace for the world—one prayer at a time.

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[00:00]
Mark Mary
Foreign.
[00:05]
Franciscan Friar (Host)
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 a Year is brought to you by Ascension.
[00:20]
Lead Prayers
This is day 263.
[00:23]
Franciscan Friar (Host)
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.com forward/rosary in a year or text R I Y 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 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 support 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.
[01:01]
Lead Prayers
Today we will be concluding the Luminous Mysteries, praying the Third, Fourth and Fifth Luminous Mysteries, the Proclamation.
[01:07]
Prayer Leader
Of the Kingdom, the Call of Conversion.
[01:09]
Lead Prayers
The Transfiguration, and the institution of the Eucharist. We'll begin in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[01:16]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[01:18]
Lead Prayers
The third Luminous Mystery is the proclamation of the Kingdom and the call to Conversion. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[01:27]
Prayer Leader
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[01:30]
Lead Prayers
On earth as it is in heaven.
[01:32]
Mark Mary
Give us this day our daily bread.
[01:35]
Lead Prayers
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[01:44]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[01:46]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[01:48]
Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[01:51]
Lead Prayers
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[01:55]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[01:59]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:02]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[02:04]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:06]
Lead Prayers
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:09]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:13]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:16]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:19]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[02:22]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:24]
Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:26]
Lead Prayers
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:31]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:34]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:37]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[02:39]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:41]
Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:43]
Lead Prayers
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:47]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:50]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:53]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[02:55]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[02:57]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:00]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:02]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:05]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:08]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:11]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[03:13]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:15]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:17]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:20]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:22]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:25]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:28]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[03:30]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:32]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:34]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:37]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:39]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:43]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:46]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[03:48]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:49]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[03:52]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:54]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:57]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:00]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:03]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[04:04]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:06]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[04:09]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:11]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:13]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:17]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:20]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[04:22]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[04:26]
Lead Prayers
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[04:28]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:31]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:34]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:38]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[04:39]
Lead Prayers
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.
[04:48]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[04:50]
Lead Prayers
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 fourth luminous mystery is the Transfiguration.
[05:04]
Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[05:12]
Lead Prayers
On earth as it is in heaven.
[05:14]
Mark Mary
Give us this day our daily bread.
[05:16]
Lead Prayers
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[05:26]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[05:28]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:30]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[05:32]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:35]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:37]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:40]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:43]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[05:45]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with thee.
[05:49]
Lead Prayers
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:54]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:57]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:00]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[06:02]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:04]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:06]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:08]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:11]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:14]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:17]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[06:19]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:21]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:24]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:26]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:29]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:32]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:35]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[06:37]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:38]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:41]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:43]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:46]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:49]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:52]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[06:54]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:56]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:59]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:01]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:03]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:06]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:10]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[07:12]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:13]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:16]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:18]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:21]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:24]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:27]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[07:29]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:30]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:33]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:36]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:38]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:41]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:44]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[07:47]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:48]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:51]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:53]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:56]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:59]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:02]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[08:04]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:05]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[08:08]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:10]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:13]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[08:16]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:19]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[08:21]
Lead Prayers
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is.
[08:27]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
[08:29]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[08:31]
Lead Prayers
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 luminous mystery is the institution of the Eucharist.
[08:46]
Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[08:50]
Lead Prayers
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
[08:55]
Mark Mary
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
[09:00]
Lead Prayers
Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
[09:05]
Mark Mary
Deliver us from evil.
[09:07]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[09:09]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:11]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:14]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:16]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:18]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:21]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the Hour of our death.
[09:25]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[09:27]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[09:29]
Lead Prayers
Is with the blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:36]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:39]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
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, the Lord is with thee.
[09:49]
Lead Prayers
Blessed art thou among women and blessed.
[09:51]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:54]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:57]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:00]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[10:01]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:03]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:06]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[10:08]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:10]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:13]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:17]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[10:19]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:20]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:23]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:25]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:28]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:34]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[10:36]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[10:38]
Lead Prayers
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:45]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:49]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:52]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[10:54]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:56]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[10:58]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:01]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:03]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:06]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:10]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[11:12]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:13]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[11:16]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[11:18]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:21]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:24]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:27]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[11:29]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:31]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[11:33]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[11:35]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:38]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:41]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:44]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[11:46]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:47]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[11:50]
Lead Prayers
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:52]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:54]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:57]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:01]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[12:03]
Lead Prayers
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is.
[12:08]
Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be world without end.
[12:11]
Congregation/Amen Response
Amen.
[12:12]
Lead Prayers
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. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[12:24]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[12:25]
Congregation/Amen Response
All right.
[12:26]
Lead Prayers
Thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today.
[12:28]
Prayer Leader
I'll look forward to continuing this journey.
[12:30]
Lead Prayers
With you again tomorrow.
[12:32]
Congregation/Amen Response
Poco.
[12:32]
Prayer Leader
Poco.
[12:32]
Lead Prayers
Friends. God bless y'.
[12:34]
Congregation/Amen Response
All.