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

Episode: Day 266: The Glorious Mysteries
Date: September 23, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR | Presented by Ascension

Overview

This episode of The Rosary in a Year podcast guides listeners through the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, beginning with the Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension, and continuing through the Descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost and the Assumption of Mary. With a calm, meditative tone, Fr. Mark-Mary and the prayer team invite listeners into a deeper relationship with Jesus and Mary by praying the Rosary together, encouraging the formation of a daily contemplative habit.

Key Discussion Points and Structure

1. Introduction and Setting the Intention

(00:04 – 01:02)

Fr. Mark-Mary welcomes listeners, explains the purpose of the podcast, and encourages use of Ascension’s resources for building a Rosary prayer habit.
A note of gratitude is shared with the audience and supporters.

Quote:

“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.” (Host, 00:10)

2. Praying the Glorious Mysteries

Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension

(01:15 – 04:56)

The team prays a full decade for the Ascension:
- “The second Glorious Mystery is the Ascension.” (Main Narrator, 01:18)
The traditional prayers:
- Our Father
- Ten Hail Marys, each recited alternately among the team
- Glory Be
- Fatima Prayer: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell…” (Main Narrator, 04:58)

Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost)

(05:14 – 08:43)

A full decade for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Same sequence:
- Our Father
- Ten Hail Marys
- Glory Be
- Fatima Prayer
Quote:
- “The third glorious mystery is the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.” (Main Narrator, 04:58)

Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Mary

(09:01 – 12:30)

A decade meditating on Marian victory—Mary’s Assumption into Heaven.
Sequence:
- Our Father
- Ten Hail Marys
- Glory Be
- Fatima Prayer
Quote:
- “The fifth glorious mystery is the Assumption of Mary.” (Main Narrator, 08:45)

(Note: The numbering follows the episode’s prayer structure, beginning today with the second mystery of the set.)

3. Closing Blessing and Encouragement

(12:41 – 12:52)

The episode concludes with the sign of the cross and Fr. Mark-Mary’s encouragement to continue the Rosary journey together:
- “Thanks everyone, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.” (Main Narrator, 12:46)
- “Poco a poco, friends. God bless you all.” (Main Narrator, 12:52)

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.” (Host, 00:10)
“The second Glorious Mystery is the Ascension.” (Main Narrator, 01:18)
“The third glorious mystery is the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.” (Main Narrator, 04:58)
“The fifth glorious mystery is the Assumption of Mary.” (Main Narrator, 08:45)
“Thanks everyone, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.” (Main Narrator, 12:46)
“Poco a poco, friends. God bless you all.” (Main Narrator, 12:52)

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:04 — Introduction and podcast purpose
01:18 — Start of the Second Glorious Mystery (Ascension)
04:58 — Start of the Third Glorious Mystery (Pentecost)
08:45 — Start of Fifth Glorious Mystery (Assumption)
12:41 — Closing prayers and farewell message

Tone and Style

The episode is gentle, meditative, and encouraging, aligning with the prayerful tradition of the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary’s words and the interleaved responses create a communal atmosphere, supportive to listeners at any stage in their spiritual walk.

Takeaway

This guided Rosary episode centers listeners in reflection on core mysteries of the Catholic faith, highlighting the transformative power of persistent, contemplative prayer and the Marian path to Jesus.

For more resources and the full prayer schedule, listeners are encouraged to visit ascensionpress.com/riy.

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[00:00]
Prayer Leader
Foreign.
[00:05]
Host (Mark Mary or Franciscan Friar)
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]
Main Narrator
Source of grace for the whole world.
[00:16]
Host (Mark Mary or Franciscan Friar)
The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension.
[00:20]
Main Narrator
This is day 266.
[00:23]
Host (Mark Mary or 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 a great way to track your progress. 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]
Main Narrator
Today we will be praying the Glorious Mysteries, beginning with the second Glorious Mystery. So we'll pray the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, and then the Assumption of Mary. Let's begin.
[01:15]
Prayer Reader
In the name of the Father and.
[01:16]
Main Narrator
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[01:18]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[01:19]
Main Narrator
The second Glorious Mystery is the Ascension.
[01:23]
Prayer Reader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[01:27]
Main 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 deliver us from evil.
[01:45]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[01:48]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[01:50]
Main Narrator
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[01:53]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[01:57]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:00]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:03]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[02:05]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:07]
Main Narrator
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:10]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:15]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:17]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:21]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[02:23]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[02:26]
Main Narrator
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:28]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:33]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:35]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:39]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[02:41]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:43]
Main Narrator
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:46]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:50]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:54]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:57]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Amen Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:01]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:04]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:06]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:09]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:12]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:16]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[03:18]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:20]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:22]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:24]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:27]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:30]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:33]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[03:36]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:37]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:40]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[03:42]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[03:45]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[03:48]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[03:52]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[03:54]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[03:56]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[03:59]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:01]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:04]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:07]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:10]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[04:12]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:14]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[04:17]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:19]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:22]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:25]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:28]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[04:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:32]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[04:35]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:37]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:40]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:43]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:46]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[04:48]
Prayer Reader
Glory be to the Father and to.
[04:50]
Main Narrator
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[04:52]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
As it was in the beginning, is.
[04:54]
Prayer Reader
Now and ever shall be world without end.
[04:57]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[04:58]
Main 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 third glorious mystery is the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.
[05:14]
Prayer Reader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[05:19]
Main 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 deliver us from evil.
[05:36]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[05:38]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:40]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[05:42]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:44]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:47]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:50]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:53]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[05:55]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:57]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[06:00]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:02]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:05]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:08]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:11]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[06:13]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:15]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[06:18]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:20]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy Womb Jesus.
[06:23]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:26]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:29]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[06:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:33]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:36]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:38]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:41]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:43]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:46]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[06:48]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:50]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:53]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:55]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:58]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:01]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:04]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[07:07]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:08]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:11]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:13]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:16]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:19]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:22]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[07:24]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:26]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:29]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:33]
Prayer Reader
Holy, Holy Mary, mother of God, pray.
[07:37]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:40]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[07:42]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:44]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:47]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:49]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:52]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:55]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:59]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[08:01]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:03]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[08:06]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:08]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:11]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:14]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:17]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[08:19]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:21]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[08:23]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:25]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:28]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[08:34]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[08:35]
Main Narrator
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[08:39]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
As it was in the beginning, is.
[08:41]
Prayer Reader
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
[08:44]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[08:45]
Main Narrator
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 Assumption of Mary.
[09:01]
Prayer Reader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[09:05]
Main 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.
[09:23]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[09:25]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:26]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:29]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:34]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:37]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:40]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[09:42]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:44]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed, art.
[09:47]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[09:50]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:53]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:55]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:59]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[10:01]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:03]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:06]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[10:08]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:11]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:13]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:17]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[10:19]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:20]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:23]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[10:25]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:28]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:34]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[10:36]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:38]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed, art.
[10:41]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[10:43]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:46]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:49]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:53]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[10:55]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:57]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:00]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:02]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:05]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:07]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:11]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[11:13]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:15]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with thee.
[11:17]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:23]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:26]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:29]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[11:31]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:33]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:35]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:37]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:40]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:43]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:46]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[11:48]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:50]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:53]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:55]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:58]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:01]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:04]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[12:06]
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:07]
Main Narrator
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[12:10]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:12]
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:15]
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:18]
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:21]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[12:23]
Main Narrator
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[12:26]
Hail Mary Speaker 2
As it was in the beginning, is.
[12:28]
Prayer Reader
Now and ever shall be world without end.
[12:30]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[12:32]
Main Narrator
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.
[12:42]
Prayer Reader
The name of the Father and of.
[12:43]
Main Narrator
The Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[12:45]
Prayer Reader
Amen.
[12:47]
Prayer Leader
All right.
[12:47]
Main Narrator
Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.
[12:53]
Prayer Leader
Poco.
[12:53]
Main Narrator
Poco. Friends, God bless you all.