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The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)

Day 340: The Joyful Mysteries

December 6, 202500:27:31

Journeying through the Joyful Mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary shares meditations on Mary’s yes to a person, not a plan, the sheer joy of the Nativity, and the importance of seeking Jesus. The Joyful Mysteries can remind us of God’s faithfulness to his promises, revealed through Mary’s Visitation, Simeon and Anna in the Temple, and the finding of Jesus. Today's focus is the Joyful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary. For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.

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Prayer Leader
Foreign.
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Friar Mark Mary
Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and this is the Rosary in.
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Co-Prayer Leader
A Year podcast, where through prayer and.
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Friar Mark Mary
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.
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Prayer Participant 1
This is day340.
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Friar Mark Mary
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.comrosaryinayear or text RIY to 33777.
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Prayer Participant 2
You'll get an outline of how we're.
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Friar Mark Mary
Going to pray each month, and it's 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, remember to tap, follow or subscribe for your daily notifications.
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Today we will be praying the joyful Mysteries.
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Prayer Participant 3
Let us begin in the name of.
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Co-Prayer Leader
The Father and of the Son and.
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Prayer Participant 1
Of the Holy Spirit.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in.
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Friar Mark Mary
Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under.
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Prayer Participant 1
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
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Prayer Participant 3
He descended to hell.
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Co-Prayer Leader
On the third day he rose again.
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Friar Mark Mary
From the dead and he ascended into.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Heaven and is seated at the right.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hand of God, the Father Almighty.
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Friar Mark Mary
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of.
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Co-Prayer Leader
The body, and a life everlasting.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
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Friar Mark Mary
For our Holy Father, his health and intentions.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed.
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Prayer Participant 2
Be thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
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Prayer Participant 1
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
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Friar Mark Mary
Forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
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Friar Mark Mary
For an increase in the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
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Friar Mark Mary
Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
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Friar Mark Mary
The first joyful mystery is the Annunciation.
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Prayer Participant 1
As we pray this first decade, let's.
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Friar Mark Mary
Meditate on Mary's yes. It's a yes, a fiat made to a person, not a well laid out plan.
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The angel doesn't come to Mary with a fully formed itinerary or all of the answers. But he comes with the promise of God's goodness and love.
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And to this.
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Mary says yes.
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Prayer Leader
Today.
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Friar Mark Mary
Even though we might not have the full plan.
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Can we have confidence in God's grace and his goodness to get us through today?
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And can we today, in this moment, say yes to God?
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Co-Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
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Friar Mark Mary
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
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Prayer Participant 1
Give us this day our daily bread.
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Friar Mark Mary
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but. But deliver us from evil.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Friar Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among women and.
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Prayer Participant 4
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Prayer Participant 1
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Friar Mark Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Prayer Participant 1
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Friar Mark Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Prayer Participant 1
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Friar Mark Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
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Prayer Participant 1
Glory be to the Father and to.
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Co-Prayer Leader
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
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Friar Mark Mary
As it was in the beginning, is.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Co-Prayer Leader
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell.
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Friar Mark Mary
And lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.
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The second joyful mystery is the visitation.
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Prayer Leader
When Mary reaches Elizabeth.
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Friar Mark Mary
Mary greets Elizabeth first, recalling St. Ambrose's reflection that we read this greeting of Mary to Elizabeth like it's a reflection of God's love for us. God doesn't just stay in heaven, stays seated on his throne, waiting for us to approach him, to take the initiative to make the long journey. Instead, God comes in search of us just as Mary, after the Annunciation, seeks out Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, greeting her first.
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Let'S go ahead.
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Prayer Participant 3
And pause and take a moment as.
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Friar Mark Mary
We pray to consider that here and now God is taking the initiative in seeking you and coming to you and in drawing you to him.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
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Friar Mark Mary
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
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Prayer Participant 3
On earth as it is in heaven.
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Prayer Participant 1
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
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Friar Mark Mary
Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
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Prayer Participant 1
Deliver us from evil.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Prayer Participant 1
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Friar Mark Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:22]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:28]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:30]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:33]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:51]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:23]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:26]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with thee.
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Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Prayer Participant 1
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 1
Glory be to the Father and to.
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Co-Prayer Leader
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
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Friar Mark Mary
As it was in the beginning, is.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell.
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Friar Mark Mary
And lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.
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The third joyful mystery is the Nativity.
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Take a moment to visualize what it would be like to experience this moment, that nativity. Like Mary and Joseph and the shepherds.
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It'S an entirely new thing.
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As you experience the awe and wonder of God, become man.
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Coming to dwell with us in the most lowly of places.
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And if you can recall back to that story of the man in the shelter on Christmas who received the gifts and just said, like, it's just too much, it's too much. It's too much. Can we be moved to this level of awe and gratitude as we experience the humility and the goodness of God? The Word become flesh.
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Prayer Participant 2
The babe of Bethlehem.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
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Friar Mark Mary
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
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Prayer Participant 1
Give us this day our daily bread.
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Friar 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.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Prayer Participant 1
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:17]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:20]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[14:26]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Prayer Participant 1
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:35]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:38]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Prayer Participant 1
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:31]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:45]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:48]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Prayer Participant 1
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[16:22]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Prayer Participant 1
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:36]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[16:39]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[16:44]
Prayer Participant 1
Glory be to the Father and to.
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Friar Mark Mary
The Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell.
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Friar Mark Mary
And lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
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The fourth joyful mystery is the presentation of Jesus in the temple.
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The holy prophet and prophetess, Simeon and Anna spent their entire lives waiting in.
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Prayer Participant 1
The temple for the Savior.
[17:21]
Friar Mark Mary
And sometimes we might feel like Simeon and Anna, like waiting and waiting and waiting for God and His promises to be fulfilled in our lives.
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Let's take hope, because here in this mystery, we see that Simeon and Anna did not wait in vain, but their.
[17:38]
Prayer Participant 1
Hope was fulfilled as the child Jesus.
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Friar Mark Mary
Was brought to the temple.
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Let's be inspired and take heart, because like Simeon and Anna, we do not wait in vain. And the Lord is our hope, and our hope will not disappoint us.
[18:01]
Co-Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[18:06]
Friar Mark Mary
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
[18:10]
Prayer Participant 1
Give us this day our daily bread.
[18:12]
Friar 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.
[18:22]
Co-Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[18:29]
Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[18:31]
Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[18:34]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[18:37]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[18:42]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[18:45]
Prayer Participant 1
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[18:52]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[18:55]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[19:00]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[19:02]
Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[19:10]
Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[19:13]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[19:16]
Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
[19:18]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[19:24]
Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[19:30]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[19:35]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Prayer Participant 1
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Holy, pray.
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Co-Prayer Leader
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[19:53]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:05]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women and blessed.
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Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:24]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[20:29]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Holy pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:59]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[21:05]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[21:22]
Prayer Participant 1
Glory be to the Father and to.
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Co-Prayer Leader
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[21:26]
Friar Mark Mary
As it was in the beginning, is.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell.
[21:36]
Friar Mark Mary
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
[21:38]
Co-Prayer Leader
Those in most need of thy mercy.
[21:43]
Friar Mark Mary
The fifth joyful mystery is the finding of Jesus in the temple.
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Are we seeking Jesus in our lives as Mary and Joseph sought him in this mystery? The fifth joyful mystery. As we meditate on the finding of Jesus in the temple, can we rest with or maybe wrestle with Jesus?
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Prayer Participant 1
Question. How is it that you sought me?
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Friar Mark Mary
Did you seek him with some indifference or impatience?
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Or do we seek him like with confidence?
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And do we seek him as those who love him, as Mary and Joseph sought Jesus, the one they loved?
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Prayer Participant 2
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
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Prayer Participant 3
On earth as it is in heaven.
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Prayer Participant 1
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
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Friar Mark Mary
Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
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Prayer Participant 1
But deliver us from evil.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[23:31]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[23:49]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[24:07]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[24:12]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[24:24]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners. Pray now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Participant 1
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 2
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[25:53]
Co-Prayer Leader
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 1
Glory be to the Father and to.
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Co-Prayer Leader
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
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Friar Mark Mary
As it was in the beginning, is.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Now and ever shall be world without end. Amen. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
[26:12]
Friar Mark Mary
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Those in most need of thy mercy.
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Friar Mark Mary
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy. Our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Of mercy towards us.
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Friar Mark Mary
And after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O Clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, most holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy.
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Co-Prayer Leader
Of the promises of Christ. Let us pray.
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Friar Mark Mary
O God, whose only begotten Son, by his life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life. Grant, we beseech thee, that meditating upon these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise through the same Christ our Lord.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen. In the name of the Father and.
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Friar Mark Mary
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen.
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Friar Mark Mary
Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey.
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Co-Prayer Leader
With you again tomorrow.
[27:23]
Friar Mark Mary
Poco Poko. Friends, God bless y'.
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Prayer Leader
All.

Summary5 min read

Podcast Summary: "Day 340: The Joyful Mysteries"

Podcast: The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)
Host: Ascension
Episode Date: December 6, 2025
Episode Theme: Praying and Meditating on the Joyful Mysteries

Episode Overview

This episode guides listeners through a meditative recitation of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, inviting them to contemplate these foundational events in the lives of Jesus and Mary. Fr. Mark-Mary Ames offers spiritual reflections on each mystery, encouraging listeners to embrace trust, awe, hope, and love in their own journey with God. The episode’s tone is peaceful, conversational, and deeply nurturing, making the Rosary accessible for all, no matter their stage in spiritual life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Introduction and Purpose (00:04–00:52)

Fr. Mark-Mary welcomes listeners, gives practical tips for following along, and encourages use of the Ascension app for the fullest experience.
Emphasizes that praying the Rosary is a journey deepening one's relationship with Jesus and Mary, becoming a source of grace for the world.

Opening Prayers and Intentions (00:55–03:14)

Recitation of the Apostles' Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and intentions for the health and intentions of the Holy Father.
Three Hail Marys are offered for an increase in faith, hope, and charity.

The First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation (03:14–07:42)

Reflection (03:22–04:07):

Listeners are invited to meditate on Mary’s “yes” to God.
Quote: “It’s a yes, a fiat made to a person, not a well laid out plan. The angel doesn’t come to Mary with a fully formed itinerary, or all of the answers. But he comes with the promise of God’s goodness and love. And to this, Mary says yes.” – Fr. Mark-Mary (03:22–03:45)
Challenge to trust God’s goodness, even when the plan isn’t clear:
“Can we today, in this moment, say yes to God?” – Fr. Mark-Mary (04:02)

Prayer Sequence: Standard Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, and Fatima Prayer.

The Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation (07:47–12:25)

Reflection (07:53–08:48):

Mary’s initiative to greet Elizabeth is likened to God’s initiative toward us.
Quote: “God doesn’t just stay in heaven, stays seated on his throne, waiting for us to approach him... Instead, God comes in search of us, just as Mary… seeks out Elizabeth…” – Fr. Mark-Mary (07:53–08:12)
Listeners are encouraged to recognize God seeking them, not just waiting for them to seek Him.

Prayer Sequence: Standard Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, and Fatima Prayer.

The Third Joyful Mystery: The Nativity (12:25–17:05)

Reflection (12:30–13:21):

A visio divina invitation: Imagine witnessing the nativity alongside Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds.
Reflects on the humility and magnitude of the Incarnation:
Quote: “As you experience the awe and wonder of God become man, coming to dwell with us in the most lowly of places… Can we be moved to this level of awe and gratitude?” – Fr. Mark-Mary (12:47–13:21)

Prayer Sequence: Standard Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, and Fatima Prayer.

The Fourth Joyful Mystery: The Presentation (17:05–21:42)

Reflection (17:11–18:01):

Focuses on Simeon and Anna’s long wait and the fulfillment of God’s promise.
Encourages perseverance and hope when waiting on God:
Quote: “Let’s take hope, because here in this mystery, we see that Simeon and Anna did not wait in vain… like Simeon and Anna, we do not wait in vain. And the Lord is our hope, and our hope will not disappoint us.” – Fr. Mark-Mary (17:30–18:01)

Prayer Sequence: Standard Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, and Fatima Prayer.

The Fifth Joyful Mystery: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple (21:42–26:17)

Reflection (21:48–22:35):

Encourages listeners to reflect on how they seek Jesus in their lives. Are we indifferent, impatient, or lovingly attentive?
Quote: “Are we seeking Jesus in our lives as Mary and Joseph sought him... Did you seek him with some indifference or impatience? Or do we seek him... as those who love him, as Mary and Joseph sought Jesus, the one they loved?” – Fr. Mark-Mary (21:48–22:23)

Prayer Sequence: Standard Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, and Fatima Prayer.

Closing Prayers and Blessing (26:17–27:25)

The Hail Holy Queen and concluding Rosary prayers.
Fr. Mark-Mary thanks listeners and shares words of encouragement for continuing the journey.
Quote: “Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow. Poco a Poco, friends. God bless y’all.” – Fr. Mark-Mary (27:16–27:22)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

"It’s a yes, a fiat made to a person, not a well laid out plan..." – Fr. Mark-Mary (03:22)
"God comes in search of us, just as Mary... seeks out Elizabeth." – Fr. Mark-Mary (07:53)
"Can we be moved to this level of awe and gratitude as we experience the humility and the goodness of God?" – Fr. Mark-Mary (12:59)
"The Lord is our hope, and our hope will not disappoint us." – Fr. Mark-Mary (17:45)
"Did you seek him with some indifference or impatience? Or do we seek him... as those who love him?" – Fr. Mark-Mary (22:11–22:23)
Closing Blessing: “Poco a Poco, friends. God bless y’all.” – Fr. Mark-Mary (27:22)

Important Timestamps

00:55 – Start of prayer and Creed.
03:14 – First Joyful Mystery: Annunciation and reflection on Mary’s fiat.
07:47 – Second Joyful Mystery: Visitation, God’s initiative toward us.
12:25 – Third Joyful Mystery: Nativity, awe at God’s humility.
17:05 – Fourth Joyful Mystery: Presentation, hope while waiting.
21:42 – Fifth Joyful Mystery: Finding in the Temple, seeking Jesus.
26:17 – Closing prayers and blessing.

Episode Flow and Tone

The episode moves gently through each mystery, combining meditative reflection with the vocal praying of the Rosary’s decades. Fr. Mark-Mary’s tone is patient, encouraging, and pastoral, inviting listeners to open their hearts to God’s presence and love through the mysteries of Jesus and Mary.

Perfect for both beginners and lifelong pray-ers, this episode demonstrates how the Rosary can be a daily source of comfort, transformation, and grace.