
Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion. For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Foreign Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars of 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.
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A source of grace for the whole world.
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The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension. This is day 306. 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 going to pray each month, and it's.
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A great way to track your progress.
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The best place to listen to the podcast is in the Ascension app.
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There are special features built just for.
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This podcast and also recordings of the.
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Full Rosary with myself and other friars.
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I encourage you to pick up a copy of the Rosary in the Year Prayer Guide, a book published by Ascension that was designed to complement this podcast. You'll find all the daily readings of scripture, saint reflections and beautiful images of the sacred art will be reflecting on. Today we will be praying the Sorrowful Mysteries.
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Let's pray in the name of the.
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Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The first Sorrowful Mystery is the Agony in the Garden. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
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Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
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On earth as it is in heaven.
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Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we.
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Forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now, now and at the.
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Hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women and and blessed is the fruit.
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Of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women and.
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And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Glory be to the Father and to.
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The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
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As it was in the beginning, is.
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Now and ever shall be world without end. Amen. Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
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Lead all souls to heaven, especially those.
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In most need of thy mercy. The second sorrowful mystery is the scourging at the pillar. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
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Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
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On earth as it is in heaven.
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Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
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Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
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Deliver us from evil.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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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.
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As it was in the beginning, is.
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Now and ever shall be world without end. Amen. Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
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Lead all souls to heaven, especially those.
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In most need of Thy mercy. THE Third SORROWFUL MYSTERIES THE Crowning WITH THORNS Our Father who art in heaven.
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Hallowed be thy name. Holy Thy kingdom come, Thy will be.
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Done on earth as it is in heaven.
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Give us this day our daily bread.
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And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
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Deliver us from evil.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray.
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For us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women and.
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And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with thee.
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Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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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.
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Holy as it was in the beginning.
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Is now and ever shall be, world without end.
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Amen.
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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 fourth sort of mystery is the carrying of the cross. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
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Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
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On earth as it is in heaven.
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Give us this day our daily bread.
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And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
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Deliver us from evil.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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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. 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 sorrowful mystery is the crucifixion. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
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Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
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On Earth as it is in heaven.
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Give us this day our daily bread.
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And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
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Deliver us from evil.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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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. 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. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.
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Poco.
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Poco.
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Friends, God bless y'. All.
Episode: Day 306: The Sorrowful Mysteries
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR (Ascension)
Date: November 2, 2025
On Day 306 of "The Rosary in a Year," Fr. Mark-Mary Ames leads listeners through the prayerful contemplation of the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. This episode is dedicated entirely to guiding listeners step-by-step through each Mystery as a communal act of meditation, using Scripture and traditional prayers to foster deeper relationship with Jesus and Mary. The session is meditative, focusing on the transformative power of the Rosary as a source of grace for the world.
“The Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a source of grace for the whole world.” (00:00)
For each mystery, the structure is:
“Let’s pray, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” (01:02)
After each decade:
“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.” (04:22, 07:49, 11:18, 14:35, 18:05)
Repetition and gentle cadence:
The episode’s tone is gentle, reverent, and meditative, characterized by the repeated communal prayers.
“Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.” (throughout episode at nearly every Hail Mary)
On why to pray the Rosary:
“The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension… a source of grace for the whole world.” (00:14)
Collective prayer invitation:
“I encourage you to pick up a copy of the Rosary in the Year Prayer Guide… you’ll find all the daily readings of Scripture, saint reflections, and beautiful images of the sacred art we’ll be reflecting on.” (00:42)
Closing:
“Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow. Friends, God bless y’all.” (18:35, 18:40)
For more resources and prayer plans, listeners are encouraged to visit Ascension’s website.