
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 Luminous Mysteries: the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding Feast at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist. For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Friar Mark Mary
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Host (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal)
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.
Prayer Leader 1
A source of grace for the whole world.
Host (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal)
The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension.
Main Prayer Leader
This is day329.
Host (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal)
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.com rosary in a year or text R I Y to 33777. You'll get an outline of how we're.
Main Prayer Leader
Going to pray each month and it's a great way to track your progress.
Host (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal)
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.
Main Prayer Leader
Today we will be praying the Luminous Mysteries. Let us begin. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer Leader 2
Amen.
Main Prayer Leader
The first luminous mystery is the baptism of Jesus. Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thou thy kingdom come, Thy will be.
Prayer Leader 3
Done on earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer Leader 1
Give us this day our daily bread.
Main Prayer Leader
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 Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Main Prayer Leader
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
Prayer Leader 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Prayer Leader 1
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
Main Prayer Leader
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Prayer Leader 1
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
Prayer Leader 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Prayer Leader 3
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Prayer Leader 1
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
Friar Mark Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy Womb Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
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.
Prayer Leader 1
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
Main Prayer Leader
Those in most need of Thy mercy. The second illuminous mystery is the wedding feast at Cana. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Prayer Leader 2
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
Prayer Leader 3
On earth as it is in heaven.
Main Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
Prayer Leader 1
Deliver us from evil.
Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, Full of grace, the Lord.
Main Prayer Leader
Is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Leader 4
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Holy Mary, mother of God, pray.
Main Prayer Leader
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
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. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. The third luminous mystery is the proclamation of the kingdom and the call to conversion. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Prayer Leader 2
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
Prayer Leader 3
On earth as it is in heaven.
Main Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
Prayer Leader 1
Deliver us from evil.
Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Leader 3
Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Prayer Leader 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Leader 3
Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
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 and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. The fourth luminous mystery is the Transfiguration. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Prayer Leader 2
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
Prayer Leader 3
On earth as it is in heaven.
Main Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is With thee.
Prayer Leader 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
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.
Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
Main Prayer Leader
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell and 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.
Prayer Leader 2
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
Prayer Leader 3
On earth as it is in heaven.
Main Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
Prayer Leader 1
Deliver us from evil.
Prayer Leader 3
Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Prayer Leader 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Leader 2
Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
Main Prayer Leader
Is with the blessed art thou among.
Prayer Leader 3
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Prayer Leader 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Leader 3
Amen.
Prayer Leader 4
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayer Leader 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Prayer Leader 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Leader 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Main Prayer Leader
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 and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.
Prayer Leader 2
In the name of the Father, and.
Main Prayer Leader
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.
Prayer Leader 1
Poco.
Prayer Leader 4
Poco.
Main Prayer Leader
Friends, God bless y'.
Prayer Leader 4
All.
Host: Ascension, Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
Date: November 25, 2025
Lead Prayer Guide: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
On Day 329 of "The Rosary in a Year," Fr. Mark-Mary Ames leads listeners through a prayerful meditation on the five Luminous Mysteries. This episode is structured as a guided Rosary with particular emphasis on each mystery, inviting listeners to deepen their relationship with Jesus and Mary through contemplative prayer. Fr. Mark-Mary and fellow friars recite each decade, emphasizing the transformative spiritual power of the Rosary as a source of grace for the entire world.
Quote:
"The Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a source of grace for the whole world."
— Fr. Mark-Mary Ames (00:09)
Each mystery unfolds with the traditional Rosary structure: announcement of the mystery, the Lord’s Prayer, ten Hail Marys, the Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer. The group’s tone is meditative, reverent, and communal.
Notable Moment:
The cadence and unity in recitation present a meditative pace, allowing space for inward meditation on both the words and the mystery.
Quote:
“Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.”
— Entire Prayer Team, repeated throughout each Hail Mary (05:29, 05:49, etc.)
Quote:
"Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow."
— Fr. Mark-Mary (19:46)
Closing Blessing:
"Friends, God bless y'all."
— Main Prayer Leader (19:57)
On Community Prayer:
The reverent, steady pace and shared voices create a palpable sense of worldwide community united in prayer.
Call to Perseverance:
Fr. Mark-Mary’s encouragement to continue the journey and his gentle sign-off echo the spirit of gradual, faithful progress that the Rosary in a Year project fosters.
This episode is wholly dedicated to the spiritual rhythm and depth of the Rosary, focusing on the Luminous Mysteries. Through repetition, gentle guidance, and scriptural meditation, Fr. Mark-Mary and the friars lead listeners to a deeper awareness of Christ’s light in the world. The sense of community, encouragement for daily prayer, and reverence for Mary’s intercession are ever-present, making this podcast both a teaching tool and a shared spiritual experience.
For more resources, prayer plans and ways to participate, listeners are encouraged to visit the Ascension website or app.