
Today we journey through the heart of Christ’s Passion and the glory of his triumph. Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on the beauty of immediately following the Sorrowful mysteries with the Glorious. Despite the sorrow of the cross, we can surely rejoice in the Resurrection, celebrating the victory of life over death. These mysteries remind us that through the Cross comes eternal hope. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary. For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Mark Mary
Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars with 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 source of grace for the whole world. The Rosary in the Year is brought to you by Ascension.
Lead Prayers Speaker
This is day 277.
Mark Mary
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.com rosary in a year or text R I Y to 33 777. 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's special features built just for this podcast and also recordings of the full rosary with myself and other friars. No matter what app you're listening in, remember to tap, follow or subscribe for your daily notifications.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Today we will be praying and concluding.
Franciscan Friar
The Sorrowful Mysteries, and then we'll pray.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
The first Glorious Mysteries.
Franciscan Friar
So the third, fourth and fifth Sorrowful.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Mysteries, the crowning with thorns, the carrying.
Franciscan Friar
Of the Cross and the Crucifixion, and then the first Glorious Mystery, the Resurrection. I'm sure people have different thoughts about.
Lead Prayers Speaker
It, but I'm enjoying the way in.
Franciscan Friar
Which we're praying some of the different sets of mysteries together because I think they highlight the connection and the overall movement of the life of Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
And I really like praying with the.
Franciscan Friar
Crucifixion and then going right into the Resurrection. This kind of reminder, right, that Jesus's if you will, story, it ends with his victory.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
It ends with his rising from the dead.
Lead Prayers Speaker
So I thank you for joining me in praying these decades with me today. Let's go ahead and begin. In the name of the Father and.
Franciscan Friar
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Franciscan Friar
The third Sorrowful Mystery is the crowning with thorns.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
Franciscan Friar
On earth as it is in heaven.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Give us this day our daily bread.
Franciscan Friar
And forgive us our trespasses as we.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Forgive those who trespass against us.
Franciscan Friar
And lead us not into temptation, but.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Deliver us from evil.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray.
Franciscan Friar
Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Glory be to the Father and to.
Franciscan Friar
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
As it was in the beginning, is.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Now and ever shall be world without end.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Franciscan Friar
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
Franciscan Friar
Those in most need of thy mercy. The fourth sorrowful mystery is the carrying of the cross.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
Franciscan Friar
On earth as it is in heaven.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Give us this day our daily bread.
Franciscan Friar
And forgive us our trespasses as we.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Forgive those who trespass against us.
Franciscan Friar
And lead us not into temptation, but.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Deliver us from evil.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed Is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God.
Franciscan Friar
Holy pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Glory be to the Father and to.
Franciscan Friar
The Son, to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Franciscan Friar
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Lead all souls to heaven, especially those.
Franciscan Friar
In most need of thy mercy. The fifth sorrowful mystery is the crucifixion. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be Done.
Franciscan Friar
On earth as it is in heaven.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
Franciscan Friar
Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Deliver us from evil.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, Holy pray.
Franciscan Friar
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, Holy pray.
Franciscan Friar
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Glory be to the Father and to.
Franciscan Friar
The Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Franciscan Friar
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
Franciscan Friar
Those in most need of thy mercy.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The first glorious mystery is the Resurrection.
Franciscan Friar
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
Franciscan Friar
On earth as it is in heaven.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Give us this day our daily bread.
Franciscan Friar
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is with the blessed art thou among.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is with the blessed art thou among.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is with the blessed art thou among.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is with the blessed art thou among.
Franciscan Friar
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is with the blessed art thou among.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is with the blessed art thou among.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Is with the blessed art thou among.
Franciscan Friar
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Hail Mary Speaker 2
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Franciscan Friar
Us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Glory be to the Father, and to.
Franciscan Friar
The Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is.
Lead Prayers Speaker
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Hail Mary Speaker 4
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins.
Franciscan Friar
Save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.
Lead Prayers Speaker
In the name of the Father, and.
Franciscan Friar
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen Speaker
Amen.
Lead Prayers Speaker
All right, everybody, thanks for joining me.
Franciscan Friar
And praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.
Amen Speaker
Poco.
Franciscan Friar
Poco.
Hail Mary Speaker 3
Friends, God bless y'.
Closing Speaker
All.
Episode: Day 277: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
Date: October 4, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
Podcast by: Ascension
On Day 277 of "The Rosary in a Year," Fr. Mark-Mary Ames leads listeners in the prayerful contemplation of both the Sorrowful and the Glorious Mysteries, focusing on the third, fourth, and fifth Sorrowful Mysteries (Crowning with Thorns, Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion) and transitioning to the first Glorious Mystery (the Resurrection). The episode highlights the thematic and spiritual continuity between the suffering of Christ and his victory over death, encouraging deeper meditation on the movement from sorrow to joy within the life of Jesus.
[00:49–01:34]
Fr. Mark-Mary opens by explaining the unique arrangement of praying the end of the Sorrowful Mysteries immediately before the first Glorious Mystery, emphasizing how this approach draws out the connections in Jesus's Paschal Mystery.
Notable Quote:
"I’m enjoying the way in which we’re praying some of the different sets of mysteries together, because I think they highlight the connection and the overall movement of the life of Jesus."
—Fr. Mark-Mary ([01:05])
He notes the value in moving directly from meditating on the Crucifixion to the Resurrection:
Notable Quote:
"I really like praying with the Crucifixion, and then going right into the Resurrection. This kind of reminder, right, that Jesus’s, if you will, story—it ends with his victory. It ends with his rising from the dead."
—Fr. Mark-Mary ([01:21–01:34])
[01:43–16:46]
The main portion of the episode is dedicated to guiding listeners through:
Each mystery is introduced, followed by the Lord’s Prayer, ten Hail Marys, a Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer. The prayer is contemplative, with an emphasis on joining personal intentions to the events of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection.
The structure of the episode—moving from the sorrow of the Passion to the joy of the Resurrection—serves as a living reminder for listeners that every suffering finds its place in the hope and promise of Christ’s victory.
Connecting Suffering to Hope:
"This kind of reminder, right, that Jesus’s, if you will, story—it ends with his victory. It ends with his rising from the dead."
—Fr. Mark-Mary ([01:21–01:34])
Invitation to Prayer Together:
"So I thank you for joining me in praying these decades with me today. Let's go ahead and begin. In the name of the Father..."
—Fr. Mark-Mary ([01:34–01:41])
Daily Encouragement:
"Thanks for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow. Poco a poco, friends. God bless y’all."
—Fr. Mark-Mary ([17:13–17:22])
| Time | Segment | |--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:49–01:34 | Reflection on the value of combining Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries | | 01:45–05:11 | Third Sorrowful Mystery: Crowning with Thorns | | 05:29–09:01 | Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: Carrying of the Cross | | 09:21–12:51 | Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion | | 13:15–16:46 | First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection | | 17:13–17:22 | Closing encouragement and blessing |
Fr. Mark-Mary’s tone throughout is gentle, contemplative, and encouraging. He keeps the language simple, humble, and direct, fostering both a sense of communal prayer and personal meditation.
This episode gently guides listeners through a seamless journey from meditating on the deepest sorrows of Christ’s Passion to the radiant hope of his Resurrection. By aligning these mysteries back-to-back, Fr. Mark-Mary helps listeners to see the Christian story not as one of enduring suffering alone, but as an unbroken passage toward victory in Christ. The prayers are heartfelt and the brief reflections encourage a deeper, more integrated approach to the Rosary as a source of daily grace, hope, and transformation.
"Poco a poco, friends. God bless y’all." —Fr. Mark-Mary ([17:19–17:22])