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

Episode: Day 264 – The Sorrowful Mysteries

Date: September 21, 2025 | Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR | Publisher: Ascension

Overview

This episode of "The Rosary in a Year" invites listeners to meditate on the first three Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, and the Crowning with Thorns. Led by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames alongside members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, the episode guides participants through focused, communal prayer, setting a tone of reverence and spiritual reflection. The intent is to deepen the listener’s relationship with Jesus and Mary, and strengthen daily prayer habits through the rich devotional practice of the Rosary.

Key Discussion Points and Highlights

1. Introduction & Encouragement to Participate (00:04–00:57)

Fr. Mark-Mary welcomes listeners and explains the transformative potential of praying the Rosary daily, highlighting that this podcast helps build a sustainable prayer habit.
Listeners are reminded to use resources like the Rosary in a Year Prayer Guide and the Ascension app for further support and to enrich their experience.

Notable Quote:
"The Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a source of grace for the whole world."
— Fr. Mark-Mary (00:06)

2. The Sorrowful Mysteries (00:57–12:16)

a. The First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden (01:09–04:45)

The group enters prayer, invoking the presence of the Trinity.
Traditional prayers: Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, and Glory Be, each inviting recollection of Christ's agony and submission to the Father’s will.

Notable Quote:
"The first sorrowful mystery is the agony in the Garden."
— Fr. Mark-Mary (01:09)

b. The Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar (04:45–08:31)

The episode transitions into the next mystery, focusing on Christ’s physical suffering.
The structure is the same: communal recitation of Our Father, Hail Marys, and concluding doxology.

Notable Quote:
"The second sorrowful mystery is the scourging of the pillar."
— Fr. Mark-Mary (04:45)

c. The Third Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns (08:31–12:16)

Prayerful meditation on Christ’s humiliation and endurance as he is crowned with thorns.
The flow continues with the same pattern: prayers with intentional pauses for reflection.

Notable Quote:
"The third sorrowful mystery is the crowning with thorns."
— Fr. Mark-Mary (08:31)

3. Closing Blessings & Encouragement (12:26–12:40)

The episode concludes with a final prayer and the Sign of the Cross.
Fr. Mark-Mary thanks listeners for joining, expresses anticipation for continued shared prayer, and closes with the community’s familiar sendoff.

Notable Quotes:

"Thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow."
— Fr. Mark-Mary (12:31)
"Poco a poco, friends. God bless y’all."
— Concluding speakers (12:38)

Timestamps for Important Segments

Introduction and Welcome: 00:04–00:57
First Sorrowful Mystery – Agony in the Garden: 01:09–04:45
Second Sorrowful Mystery – Scourging at the Pillar: 04:45–08:31
Third Sorrowful Mystery – Crowning with Thorns: 08:31–12:16
Final Prayers and Farewell: 12:26–12:40

Tone & Experience

The episode maintains a prayerful, warm, and invitational tone throughout. Fr. Mark-Mary’s gentle and steady leadership is matched by the supportive voices of other friars and the congregation, creating an atmosphere of unity and shared devotion. The episode reinforces the incremental, habit-building approach that defines the Rosary in a Year journey.

Memorable Moments

The invocation, "The Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary..." at the start is a mission statement and sets the intention for the entire episode.
Each transition to a new mystery is done with reverence, guiding listeners smoothly into deeper reflection on Christ’s passion.
The closing phrase "Poco a poco, friends. God bless y’all." is a signature, relatable encouragement, reminding listeners that spiritual growth is a gentle, daily process.

Takeaways for Listeners

Active Participation: This episode is designed for listeners to pray along, guiding even those unfamiliar with the Rosary through the prayers.
Depth through Repetition: Repeated prayers allow participants to meditate deeply on each mystery’s significance.
Community in Prayer: The communal response format invites a sense of spiritual solidarity, even for those praying alone.
Ongoing Journey: The encouragement to return “tomorrow” reinforces that building a life of prayer is a daily practice, growing “poco a poco” (little by little).

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[00:00]
Mark Mary
Foreign.
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Franciscan Friar
Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars of 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.
[00:19]
Mark Mary
This is day264.
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Franciscan Friar
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.com 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.
[00:32]
Prayer Guide Reader
A great way to track your progress.
[00:34]
Franciscan Friar
The best place to listen to the 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.
[00:42]
Mark Mary
I encourage you to pick up a.
[00:43]
Franciscan Friar
Copy of the Rosary in the Year Prayer Guide, a book published by Ascension that was designed to complement this podcast. You'll find all the daily readings of scripture, saint reflections and beautiful images of the sacred art will be reflecting on.
[00:57]
Mark Mary
Today we will be beginning the Sorrowful Mysteries. So we'll pray with the Mysteries, the agony in the garden, the scourging at the pillar, and then the crowning with thorns.
[01:08]
Leader of Prayer Responses
We'll begin in the name of the.
[01:09]
Mark Mary
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The first sorrowful mystery is the agony in the Garden.
[01:17]
Main Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[01:24]
Leader of Prayer Responses
On earth as it is in heaven.
[01:26]
Mark Mary
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.
[01:38]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[01:40]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[01:42]
Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[01:45]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[01:50]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[01:53]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[01:56]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[01:58]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:00]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:07]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:10]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:13]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[02:15]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[02:17]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[02:19]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[02:22]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:25]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:28]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:31]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[02:33]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:35]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:42]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:45]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:48]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[02:50]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:52]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:59]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:02]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:05]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[03:08]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:09]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:12]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[03:15]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:17]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:20]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:24]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[03:26]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:27]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:30]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:32]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:35]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:38]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:41]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[03:43]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:45]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed, art.
[03:48]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:50]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:52]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:55]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:59]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[04:01]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:02]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[04:05]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:08]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:10]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:13]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:17]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[04:19]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:20]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[04:23]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:25]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:27]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Holy Mary, mother of God, pray.
[04:30]
Mark Mary
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:33]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[04:35]
Main Prayer Leader
Glory be to the Father and to.
[04:36]
Mark Mary
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[04:39]
Leader of Prayer Responses
As it was in the beginning, is.
[04:41]
Main Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be world without end.
[04:43]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[04:45]
Mark Mary
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 of the pillar.
[05:01]
Main Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[05:07]
Leader of Prayer Responses
On earth as it is in heaven.
[05:09]
Mark Mary
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.
[05:21]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[05:23]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:25]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[05:28]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:30]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:32]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:35]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:38]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[05:40]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[05:44]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[05:46]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:50]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:53]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:56]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[05:58]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:00]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:02]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:05]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:07]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:10]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:14]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[06:16]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:17]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:20]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:22]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:25]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:28]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:31]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[06:33]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:35]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:37]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:40]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:43]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:46]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:49]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[06:51]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:53]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:56]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:58]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:01]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:04]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:07]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[07:09]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:11]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:14]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:16]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:19]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:22]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:26]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[07:28]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:29]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:32]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:34]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:37]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:40]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:43]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[07:45]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:47]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:50]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:52]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:55]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:58]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:02]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[08:04]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:06]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[08:08]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:11]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:13]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:17]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:20]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[08:22]
Main Prayer Leader
Glory be to the Father and to.
[08:24]
Mark Mary
The Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is.
[08:27]
Main Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be world without end.
[08:30]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[08:32]
Mark Mary
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. The third sorrowful mystery is the crowning with thorns.
[08:47]
Main Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
[08:54]
Leader of Prayer Responses
On earth as it is in heaven.
[08:56]
Mark Mary
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.
[09:08]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[09:10]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:12]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:15]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:17]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:20]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:23]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:26]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[09:29]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:30]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:33]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:35]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:37]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:41]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:44]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[09:46]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[09:50]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Blessed art thou among women and blessed.
[09:53]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:55]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:58]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:01]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[10:03]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:05]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:07]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:10]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:12]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:15]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:19]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[10:20]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:22]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:25]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:28]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:30]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:33]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:37]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[10:39]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:41]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:44]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:46]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:48]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:51]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:54]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[10:56]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:58]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:00]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:03]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:05]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:08]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:11]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[11:13]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:15]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:18]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:20]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:23]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:26]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:29]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[11:31]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:33]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:35]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:38]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:41]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:44]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:47]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[11:49]
Hail Mary Reciter
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:51]
Prayer Guide Reader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:54]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:56]
Hail Mary Reciter 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:58]
Main Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:01]
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:04]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[12:06]
Main Prayer Leader
Glory be to the Father and to.
[12:08]
Mark Mary
The Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is.
[12:12]
Main Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be world without end.
[12:15]
Congregation Member
Amen.
[12:16]
Mark Mary
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
[12:21]
Leader of Prayer Responses
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
[12:24]
Mark Mary
Those in most need of thy mercy.
[12:27]
Main Prayer Leader
In the name of the Father and.
[12:28]
Mark Mary
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[12:31]
Main Prayer Leader
Amen.
[12:31]
Prayer Guide Reader
All right.
[12:32]
Mark Mary
Thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me today.
[12:34]
Main Prayer Leader
I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.
[12:38]
Mark Mary
Poco.
[12:38]
Main Prayer Leader
Poco.
[12:38]
Leader of Prayer Responses
Friends, God bless y'.
[12:40]
Closing Speaker
All.