
Today we journey through the depths of Christ’s Passion into the glory of his triumph, remembering the humility, suffering, and sacrifice of our Lord for the salvation of the world. In these mysteries we are invited to remain with him in his pain and to unite our own struggles to his redeeming love, and then walk forwards into the joy of his Resurrection. 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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Father Mark Mary
Foreign.
Franciscan Friar (Podcast Host)
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 a Year is brought to you by Ascension.
Father Mark Mary
This is day 287.
Franciscan Friar (Podcast Host)
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.
Father Mark Mary
Going to pray each month and it's.
Franciscan Friar (Podcast Host)
A great way to track your progress. The best place to listen to podcasts is 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 support 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.
Prayer Leader
Today we will be.
Father Mark Mary
Concluding the Sorrowful Mysteries and then we will pray the First Glorious Mystery. So we'll pray the third, fourth and fifth Sorrowful Mysteries, the Crowning with Thorns, the carrying of the Cross and the Crucifixion, and then the First Glorious Mystery, the Resurrection.
Congregation/Respondent
We'll begin in the name of the.
Father Mark Mary
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Father Mark Mary
The Third Sorrowful Mystery the Crowning with Thorns Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Congregation/Respondent
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
Prayer Participant 1
On earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread.
Father 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.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Prayer Leader
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
Prayer Participant 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Prayer Leader
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
Prayer Participant 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Prayer Leader
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
Prayer Participant 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen. Glory be to the Father and to.
Prayer Participant 1
The Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is.
Father Mark Mary
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Father Mark Mary
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
Prayer Leader
Lead all souls to heaven, especially those.
Father Mark Mary
In most need of thy mercy. The fourth sorrowful mystery is the carrying of the cross. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Congregation/Respondent
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
Father Mark Mary
On earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread.
Father Mark Mary
And forgive us our trespasses, as we.
Prayer Leader
Forgive those who trespass against us.
Father Mark Mary
And lead us not into temptation, but.
Prayer Leader
Deliver us from evil.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, Full of grace, the Lord.
Prayer Leader
Is with the blessed art thou among.
Prayer Participant 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Holy Mary, mother of God, pray.
Father Mark Mary
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Glory be to the Father and to.
Father Mark Mary
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Prayer Participant 1
As it was in the beginning, is.
Father Mark Mary
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Father Mark Mary
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
Prayer Leader
Lead all souls to heaven, especially those.
Father Mark Mary
In most need of thy mercy. The fifth sorrowful mystery is the crucifixion. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread.
Father 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.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
Prayer Leader
Is with the blessed art thou among.
Father Mark Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Participant 3
Amen.
Congregation/Respondent
Glory be to the Father and to.
Father Mark Mary
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Prayer Participant 1
As it was in the beginning, is.
Father Mark Mary
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Father Mark Mary
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
Prayer Participant 1
Lead all souls to heaven, especially those.
Father Mark Mary
In most need of thy mercy.
Prayer Leader
The first glorious mystery is the resurrection.
Father Mark Mary
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Congregation/Respondent
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
Father Mark Mary
On earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread.
Father Mark Mary
And Forgive us our trespasses as we.
Prayer Leader
Forgive those who trespass against us.
Father Mark Mary
And lead us not into temptation, but.
Prayer Leader
But deliver us from evil.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Prayer Leader
Is with the blessed art thou among.
Father Mark Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
Prayer Leader
Is with the blessed art thou among.
Prayer Participant 1
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Prayer Participant 1
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Prayer Participant 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Prayer Participant 1
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Prayer Participant 3
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Prayer Leader
Is with the blessed art thou among.
Father Mark Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Participant 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Prayer Participant 3
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Congregation/Respondent
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. 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.
Congregation/Respondent
Amen.
Father 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, amen. All right, thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today.
Congregation/Respondent
I look forward to continuing this journey.
Father Mark Mary
With you again tomorrow. Poco. Poco. Friends, God bless y'. All.
Date: October 14, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal)
Podcast by: Ascension
Main Theme:
This episode guides listeners through the completion of the Sorrowful Mysteries and begins the Glorious Mysteries by praying the Rosary together. Fr. Mark-Mary Ames emphasizes the transformative power of the Rosary in deepening one’s relationship with Jesus and Mary, encouraging the development of a daily prayer habit that becomes a fount of grace for the world.
Quote:
"Today we will be concluding the Sorrowful Mysteries and then we will pray the First Glorious Mystery."
— Fr. Mark-Mary (01:02)
Memorable Line:
"Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death."
— Multiple Respondents (Recurring throughout the prayers)
Quote:
"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."
— Fr. Mark-Mary (12:45)
Notable Moment:
The pace and tone transition subtly, reflecting the joy and triumph of the Resurrection after the somber reflection on the Passion.
Quote:
"All right, thanks, everybody, 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 (16:56)
This episode is a contemplative journey through the final Sorrowful Mysteries and the first Glorious Mystery. Through reverent recitation, Fr. Mark-Mary and participants draw listeners deeper into the heart of the Rosary, fostering a prayerful connection with Jesus and Mary. Listeners are encouraged to continue this daily spiritual habit, with a reminder that perseverance—“poco a poco” (little by little)—leads to transformation and grace.