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.