
Fr. Mark-Mary explains that sometimes, praying the mysteries of the Rosary in a different order can open us up to different insights. Today, we witness the continuity of Jesus’ sonship, as his Father reveals him in the Transfiguration and as Jesus turns to his Father in the Agony in the Garden. Although these moments are very different in tone, we see the truths of the Father’s love for Jesus, and for us. 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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This is day 286.
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Mark Mary
All right, so today we will be concluding the Luminous Mysteries, and then we will be beginning the Sorrowful Mysteries. So we'll pray the fourth and the 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. This is one of those times again where we're praying some of these Mysteries in maybe a different order than we normally would on different days, right? Because normally you'd pray just the Luminous Mysteries and then a different day you pray the Sorrowful Mysteries. But here we're making these connections. And look at the contrast here between Jesus, right, transfigured on the mountain and then Jesus in the garden, Jesus being scourged, the pillar. And again this connection of Jesus hearing the Father, right? This is my beloved Son, and remaining.
Prayer Leader
Confident in the Father, even in the garden where he goes, My Father, My Father, My Father.
Mark Mary
And then of course, there's the institution of the Eucharist, the institution of the Sacrifice of the Mass. And we see this offering, this is.
Prayer Leader
My blood poured out for you.
Mark Mary
And we see his blood, in fact, being poured out for us in his earthly life at the agony in the garden and the scourging at the pillar. So I just encourage you to take note of this as we pray these particular sets of mysteries together. We'll begin in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The fourth Luminous Mystery is the Transfiguration.
Prayer Leader
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.
Mark Mary
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer Participant 1
Give us this day our daily bread.
Mark Mary
And forgive us Our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 6
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God.
Prayer Leader
Holy pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Prayer Participant 4
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Prayer Participant 6
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 6
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
Prayer Participant 1
Is with the blessed art thou among.
Prayer Participant 6
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Mark Mary
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is.
Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
Mark Mary
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.
Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Mark Mary
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer Participant 1
Give us this day our daily bread.
Mark Mary
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. Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 6
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 6
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 6
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 6
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Mark Mary
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Prayer Leader
Amen.
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 first sorrowful mystery is the agony in the garden.
Prayer Participant 2
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Mark Mary
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer Participant 1
Give us this day our daily bread.
Mark Mary
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Prayer Leader
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 6
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
Mark Mary
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.
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Prayer Participant 4
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Prayer Participant 5
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Mark Mary
Holy.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 6
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord Is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 6
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Glory be to the Father and to.
Mark Mary
The Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Prayer Leader
Amen.
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 second sorrowful mystery is the scourging at the pillar.
Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Mark Mary
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer Participant 1
Give us this day our daily bread.
Mark Mary
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 6
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 6
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 6
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 6
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 6
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Participant 3
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Prayer Participant 4
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 5
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Glory be to the Father and to.
Mark Mary
The Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Prayer Leader
Amen.
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. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
Prayer Leader
All right.
Mark Mary
Thanks so much for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.
Prayer Participant 2
Poco.
Mark Mary
Poco. Friends, God bless you all.
Episode: Day 286 – The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
Date: October 13, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR (Ascension)
In this episode, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames leads listeners in praying 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). This unique order draws out deep spiritual connections between the glory revealed in Christ’s divinity and the humility of his Passion, offering rich ground for meditation. Listeners are invited to enter more deeply into these mysteries and the transformative power of the Rosary as a source of grace for the whole world and their own lives.
Mixing Mystery Cycles:
Fr. Mark-Mary acknowledges that this episode doesn’t follow the usual daily Rosary structure. Instead, it bridges the Luminous Mysteries (typically prayed on Thursdays) and the Sorrowful Mysteries (prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays), highlighting a thematic contrast and continuity.
Thematic Contrast:
The episode invites listeners to notice the transition from Jesus' revelation of glory (“This is my beloved Son”) in the Transfiguration to his profound humility and suffering in the Sorrowful Mysteries, especially his agony and scourging.
Eucharistic Link:
Fr. Mark-Mary points to the Eucharist as the bridge between these mysteries—the outpouring of Christ’s love is instituted sacramentally, and then lived out in his Passion.
The episode proceeds through the prayers of each mystery:
Each decade is introduced by Fr. Mark-Mary and accompanied by a communal recitation of the Our Father, Hail Marys, Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer.
The meditations are woven through the prayers, encouraging listeners not just to recite but also to enter into the events:
The transitions between Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries prompt listeners to behold Jesus in both glory and suffering—a key element of Christian meditation.
“Look at the contrast here between Jesus, right, transfigured on the mountain and then Jesus in the garden, Jesus being scourged, the pillar … again this connection of Jesus hearing the Father … remaining confident in the Father even in the garden.”
— Fr. Mark-Mary (00:52–01:53)
“This is my beloved Son, and remaining confident in the Father, even in the garden where he goes, ‘My Father, my Father, my Father.’”
— Fr. Mark-Mary (01:47–01:53)
“This is my blood poured out for you … And we see his blood, in fact, being poured out for us in his earthly life at the agony in the garden and the scourging at the pillar.”
— Fr. Mark-Mary (02:02–02:03)
“Thanks so much for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.”
— Fr. Mark-Mary (17:59–18:05)
Listener Guidance: For those looking to deepen their prayer practice, Fr. Mark-Mary recommends downloading the full prayer plan from Ascension’s website, and using the Ascension app for added features and community support.
Tone:
Warm, invitational, deeply reverent, and gently explanatory. Fr. Mark-Mary’s reflections and lead-in to each mystery helps listeners encounter the richness of the Rosary regardless of their spiritual background.