
The Transfiguration, the Institution of the Eucharist, the Agony in the Garden, and the Scourging at the Pillar reveal Christ’s glory, His self-giving love, and His willing embrace of suffering for our salvation. Together, these mysteries trace the passage from glory to sacrifice, showing Christ as both radiant Son of God and suffering Servant. They call us to behold His glory, to receive His gift in the Eucharist, to surrender to God’s will in our trials, and to carry our sufferings with faith united to His. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Transfiguration, the Institution of the Eucharist, the Agony in the Garden, and the Scourging at the Pillar. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary. For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Fr. Mark Mary
Foreign 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 the Year is brought to you by Ascension.
Prayer Leader 1
This is day 281.
Fr. Mark Mary
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Prayer Leader 2
Today we will be finishing our praying of the Luminous Mysteries, and then we'll begin the Sorrowful Mysteries. So we'll pray the fourth and fifth Luminous Mysteries, the Transfiguration and the Institution of the Eucharist, and then the first two Sorrowful Mysteries, the Agony in the Garden and the Scourging at the Pillar.
Fr. Francis
Let us begin in the name of the Father and of the Son and.
Prayer Leader 2
Of the Holy Spirit.
Fr. Francis
Amen.
Prayer Leader 2
The fourth Luminous Mystery is the Transfiguration. Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
Fr. Francis
On earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer Leader 1
Give us this day our daily bread.
Prayer Leader 2
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.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Prayer Leader 1
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
Fr. Francis
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Fr. Francis
Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Participant 1
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Prayer Leader 1
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
Fr. Francis
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray.
Prayer Leader 2
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Fr. Francis
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Prayer Participant 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Fr. Francis
Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Fr. Francis
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Glory be to the Father, and to.
Prayer Leader 2
The Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Fr. Francis
As it was in the beginning, is.
Prayer Participant 2
Now and ever shall be world without end.
Prayer Leader 2
Amen. 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 fifth luminous mystery is the institution of the Eucharist. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
Fr. Francis
On earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer Leader 1
Give us this day our daily bread.
Prayer Leader 2
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Fr. Francis
And lead us not into temptation, but.
Prayer Leader 2
Deliver us from evil. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with thee.
Fr. Francis
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Prayer Participant 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Fr. Francis
Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed.
Fr. Francis
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Prayer Participant 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Glory be to the Father and to.
Prayer Leader 2
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Fr. Francis
As it was in the beginning, is.
Prayer Participant 2
Now and ever shall be world without end.
Prayer Leader 2
Amen. 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 first sorrowful mystery is the agony in the garden. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
Fr. Francis
On earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer Leader 1
Give us this day our daily bread.
Prayer Leader 2
And forgive us our trespasses as as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Fr. Francis
And lead us not into temptation, but.
Prayer Leader 2
Deliver us from evil. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Fr. Francis
Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Fr. Francis
Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Glory be to the Father and to.
Prayer Leader 2
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Fr. Francis
As it was in the beginning, is.
Prayer Participant 2
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
Prayer Leader 2
Amen. Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins.
Fr. Francis
Save us from the fires of hell.
Prayer Leader 1
Lead all souls to heaven, especially those.
Prayer Leader 2
In most need of thy mercy. The second sorrowful mystery is the scourging at the pillar.
Prayer Participant 2
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come Thy will be done.
Fr. Francis
On earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer Leader 1
Give us this day our daily bread.
Prayer Leader 2
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.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Fr. Francis
Is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Fr. Francis
Blessed art thou among women and blessed.
Prayer Participant 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Fr. Francis
Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, holy pray.
Prayer Leader 2
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Fr. Francis
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Prayer Participant 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 1
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Fr. Francis
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader 2
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Glory be to the Father and to.
Prayer Leader 2
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Fr. Francis
As it was in the beginning, is.
Prayer Leader 2
Now and ever shall be. World without end.
Prayer Participant 3
Amen.
Fr. Francis
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
Prayer Leader 1
Lead all souls to heaven, especially those.
Prayer Leader 2
In most need of thy mercy.
Prayer Participant 2
In the name of the Father, and.
Prayer Leader 2
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Fr. Francis
Amen.
Prayer Leader 2
Thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.
Fr. Francis
Poco a poco, friends. God bless you.
Host: Ascension
Episode: Day 281: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
Date: October 8, 2025
On Day 281 of "The Rosary in a Year," the podcast guides listeners through a meditative prayer journey focusing on the fourth and fifth Luminous Mysteries (the Transfiguration and the Institution of the Eucharist) and the first two Sorrowful Mysteries (the Agony in the Garden and the Scourging at the Pillar). Throughout the episode, Fr. Mark-Mary, Fr. Francis, and a team of prayer leaders and participants foster both the prayerful rhythm of the Rosary and its deeper significance: encountering Christ and Mary, and interceding for the world.
Day 281 of "The Rosary in a Year" gently escorts listeners through prayerful contemplation of the glory and sacrifice at the heart of the Christian faith. By praying through the Transfiguration, the Institution of the Eucharist, and the first of the sorrowful mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary, Fr. Francis, and the team invite everyone into a deepening relationship with Jesus and Mary. The podcast’s cadence and communal prayers make it accessible for all stages of spiritual journey, supporting listeners in building a strong, daily habit of Marian devotion.