
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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Mark Mary
Foreign.
Friar Mike
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.
Mark Mary
A source of grace for the whole world.
Narrator
The Rosary in a Year is brought.
Friar Mike
To you by Ascension.
Narrator
This is day 334.
Friar Mike
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.comrosaryinayear or text RIY to 33777. You'll get an outline of how we're.
Friar John
Going to pray each month, and it's.
Friar Mike
A great way to track your progress. The best place to listen to this podcast 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. No matter what app you're listening in.
Narrator
Remember to tap, follow or subscribe for your daily notifications.
Friar Mike
Today we'll be praying the Sorrowful Mysteries.
Mark Mary
Let us begin in the name of.
Friar Mike
The Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Mike
The first sorrowful Mystery is the agony in the Garden.
Narrator
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
Mark Mary
On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
Friar Mike
Forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
Friar John
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
Friar John
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Friar Paul
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
Friar John
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
Friar Mike
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
Friar John
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Friar Thomas
Blessed art thou among women and Blessed.
Friar John
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Friar Paul
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Friar John
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Mike
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.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Mike
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sin. Save us from the fires of hell.
Mark Mary
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
Friar Mike
Those in most need of thy mercy. The second sorrowful mystery is the scourging at the pillar.
Narrator
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
Friar Thomas
On earth as it is in heaven.
Mark Mary
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Friar Mike
And lead us not into temptation, but.
Mark Mary
Deliver us from evil.
Friar Mike
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
Friar John
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Friar Thomas
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Friar John
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our Death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Friar John
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Friar John
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Friar John
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
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.
Mark Mary
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
Friar Mike
Those in most need of thy mercy.
Mark Mary
The third sorrowful mystery is the crowning with thorns.
Narrator
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
Friar Mike
On earth as it is in heaven.
Mark Mary
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
Friar Mike
Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
Mark Mary
Deliver us from evil.
Friar Mike
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Friar John
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Friar John
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, Mother of God, holy pray.
Friar Mike
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Mike
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.
Mark Mary
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
Friar Mike
Those in most need of thy mercy. The fourth soft mystery is the carrying of the cross.
Narrator
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
Mark Mary
On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we.
Friar Mike
Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
Mark Mary
Deliver us from evil.
Friar Mike
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Friar John
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord Is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Friar John
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Friar John
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Friar John
Amen.
Friar Mike
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.
Mark Mary
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
Friar Mike
Those in most need of thy mercy.
Mark Mary
The fifth sorrowful mystery is the crucifixion.
Narrator
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
Friar Mike
On earth as it is in heaven.
Mark Mary
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
Friar Mike
Forgive those who trespass against us and lead Us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Friar Thomas
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Friar John
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Friar Thomas
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
Friar John
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Friar Paul
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Friar Thomas
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Friar John
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Narrator
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Friar Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Narrator
Amen. Glory be to the Father and to.
Friar Mike
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.
Narrator
In the name of the Father and the.
Friar Mike
And of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Narrator
Amen.
Friar Mike
Thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey.
Mark Mary
With you again tomorrow.
Friar Paul
Poco.
Friar Mike
Poco. Friends, God bless y'. All.
Podcast: The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)
Host: Ascension
Episode: Day 334: The Sorrowful Mysteries
Date: November 30, 2025
This episode is a meditative prayer session on the five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Led by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames and fellow Franciscan Friars, listeners are guided through each mystery, inviting them to unite their own sufferings with Christ and Mary. The episode is designed to help deepen listeners' daily prayer life and relationship with Jesus and Mary through the contemplative practice of the Rosary.
Each decade focuses on one mystery from the Sorrowful set, introducing it with a title, then proceeding with the prayers (Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be, and Fatima Prayer). The friars rotate in leading various parts, fostering a contemplative, community atmosphere.
“The Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a source of grace for the whole world.”
— Fr. Mark-Mary (00:14)
“And lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.”
— Recurring prayer conclusion after each decade (e.g., 04:47, 08:40, 12:31, 16:21, 19:53)
“Thanks, everybody, for joining me and praying with me again today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.”
— Fr. Mike (20:16)
This episode is a guided prayer through the Sorrowful Mysteries, designed for both new and experienced pray-ers of the Rosary. It's a moving, immersive experience emphasizing unity with Christ’s suffering, Mary's endurance, and the invitation to make one’s own daily challenges a part of this powerful form of prayer. The friars’ gentle cadence and the repeated invocations provide spiritual comfort and a sense of shared devotion, making it a meaningful resource for those seeking deeper prayer and connection with the Catholic faith.