
Immersing ourselves in the Sorrowful Mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary directs us to ponder Jesus’s final moments on earth. We see through Jesus’s eyes in the Agony in the Garden as He suffers yet continues to trust the Father. We look through Mary’s perspective during the Scourging at the Pillar, entering into her sorrow and offering our own suffering alongside hers. In the Crowning with Thorns, Jesus endures mockery and pain while reminding us of our unshakeable identity as beloved sons and daughters of the Father. As He carries His Cross, Jesus feels the weight of our sins yet reveals a hope that perseveres. And at the Crucifixion, even in His final breath, Jesus is forgiving us from the cross. Today’s focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary. For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
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Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars with Renewal and this is the Rosary in Year podcast, where through prayer and meditation, the Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a source.
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Of grace for the whole world.
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The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension.
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This is day343.
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Today we will be praying the Sorrowful Mysteries.
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Let us begin in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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I believe in God, the Father Almighty.
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Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
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He descended to hell.
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On the third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty.
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From there he will come to judge.
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The living and the dead.
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I believe in the Holy Spirit, the.
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Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints.
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The forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of.
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The body, and life everlasting.
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Amen. For our Holy Father, his health and intentions.
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Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
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Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
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Forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. For an increase in the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. 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.
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The first sorrowful mystery is the agony.
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In the garden.
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As we contemplate Jesus in the last moments before his arrest.
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Here in the agony in the garden.
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He'S praying to the Father and he's interceding for the apostles and really for all of us.
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Prayer right even in the face of great suffering, even in the face of.
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Death, is this movement of trust in the Son when he encounters suffering and difficulty.
This trust of Jesus can inspire us to also always bring our suffering to.
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The Father, so that we can carry.
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All of our sufferings like Jesus did, like the beloved Son.
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
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On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
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And lead us not into temptation, but.
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But deliver us from evil.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Women and and blessed is the fruit.
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Of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. 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.
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The second sorrowful mystery is the scourging at the pillar.
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Let's meditate on our Lord's scourging through the eyes of Mary.
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Here, as her son is scourged, is beaten, we see the fulfillment of Simeon's prophecy that at the suffering of her.
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Son, a sword would pierce her own heart.
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As we contemplate this mystery through Mary's eyes, and also contemplating.
Mary's eyes.
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As.
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She beholds her beloved son suffering so much.
May our hearts be open to.
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Experiencing her own sorrow and a deeper.
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Contrition and sorrow for the cause of this suffering, our own sin and that of the whole world.
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
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On earth as it is in heaven. 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.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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 sorrowful mystery is the crowning with thorns.
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As we hear Jesus mocked as he's.
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Crowned with thorns, we can be reminded.
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Of our own experiences with sin.
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Right.
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The devil attacks us, mocks us, trying.
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To undercut and deny our dignity.
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And even suggest that we are too sinful for God's love. We're not enough for his love.
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Meditating on the crowning with thorns can.
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Be a source of hope for us.
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Jesus endured not only the crowning, but these attacks on his dignity and his.
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Identity, giving us an example to help us like stand Firm and to reject Satan's lies and through the grace of.
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The Holy Spirit, remain rooted in our dignity and identity as beloved sons and.
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Daughters of the best of fathers.
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
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On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
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And lead us not into temptation, but.
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Deliver us from evil.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Blessed art thou among women and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, Holy pray.
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For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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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.
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The fourth sorrowful mystery is the carrying of the cross.
We behold Jesus embracing his cross not just for one or two or ten steps, but for the entirety of the journey. It's not a short quick yes, but.
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An enduring and persevering yes.
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Jesus shows us the model, the example of patience, of perseverance, of long suffering.
He freely receives what life has given him to save us.
As we are given crosses that are heavy and burdensome.
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And that we can't just throw away.
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We can't just free ourselves of. May we look at Jesus. May we beg for his help and his assistance.
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And may we be encouraged in our.
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Daily yes, in our daily perseverance by.
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The endurance and the long suffering we encounter in Jesus carrying the cross.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
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On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
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And lead us not into temptation, but.
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Deliver us from evil.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with the.
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Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Us sinners now and at the hour of our Death. Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Blessed art thou among women and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
Chorus Male Voice
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Blessed art thou among women and blessed.
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Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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.
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The fifth sorrowful mystery is the crucifixion.
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In the midst of the most tragic.
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Of circumstances, Jesus, crucifixion and death. What does he say? Jesus prays for all of us, asking the Father to forgive us even right.
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Making an excuse for us. Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.
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As we pray, let us hold before us these beautiful words. Jesus, incredible love to ask for forgiveness for the people.
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Who have harmed him and hurt him. So.
Our Father, who art in heaven.
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Hallowed be thy name.
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Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
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On earth as it is in heaven.
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Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
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Forgive those who trespass against us.
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And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
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Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the Blessed art.
Chorus Male Voice
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
Chorus Male Voice
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Chorus Female Voice
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Chorus Female Voice
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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The Lord is with the blessed art.
Chorus Male Voice
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Chorus Female Voice
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Main Speaker / Friar
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Chorus Male Voice
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Chorus Female Voice
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Prayer Reader
Amen.
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Main Speaker / Friar
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Chorus Male Voice
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Chorus Female Voice
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Chorus Female Voice
Amen.
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Main Speaker / Friar
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Chorus Male Voice
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Chorus Female Voice
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Main Speaker / Friar
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Chorus Male Voice
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Chorus Female Voice
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Chorus Female Voice
Amen.
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Main Speaker / Friar
The Lord is with the blessed art.
Chorus Male Voice
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
Chorus Female Voice
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Prayer Reader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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.
Prayer Reader
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, Our.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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 of mercy towards us. 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.
Prayer Reader
Of God, that we may be made.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Worthy of the promises of Christ.
Main Speaker / Friar
Let us pray.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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.
Main Speaker / Friar
Of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Chorus Male Voice
Amen.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey.
Main Speaker / Friar
With you again tomorrow.
Prayer Leader
Poco. Poco.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Friends, God bless y'.
Main Speaker / Friar
All.
Date: December 9, 2025
Host/Leader: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, with Fr. Mike Schmitz and others
Podcast: The Rosary in a Year (Ascension)
In Day 343, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames leads listeners through prayer and meditation on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. The episode guides faithful participation in Marian devotion, using each mystery to draw listeners deeper into the passion of Christ and the loving intercessory presence of Mary. The reflections emphasize perseverance in suffering, unwavering trust, hope amid humiliation, the endurance of crosses, and Christ’s overwhelming mercy.
[00:47]
[03:10]
“This trust of Jesus can inspire us to also always bring our suffering to the Father.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 03:45)
[07:43]
“At the suffering of her Son, a sword would pierce her own heart.”
(Fr. Mike Schmitz, 08:07)
[12:21]
“The devil attacks us, mocks us, trying to undercut and deny our dignity… even suggest that we are too sinful for God’s love.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 12:33; 12:41)
“Remain rooted in our dignity and identity as beloved sons and daughters of the best of fathers.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 13:16)
[16:59]
“Jesus shows us the model, the example of patience, of perseverance, of long suffering.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 17:24)
“May we be encouraged in our daily yes... by the endurance and the long suffering we encounter in Jesus carrying the cross.”
(Fr. Mike Schmitz, 17:55–17:58)
[21:47]
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
(Fr. Mike Schmitz, 22:06)
“Jesus’ incredible love to ask for forgiveness for the people who have harmed him and hurt him.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 22:12)
Fr. Mark-Mary Ames and Fr. Mike Schmitz guide listeners to meditate deeply on Christ’s suffering, emphasizing trust, sorrow for sin, hope in divine dignity, perseverance in trials, and transformative mercy. Each mystery is both a prayer and a lesson, inviting us to imitate Jesus and Mary in our own journeys.
Final Blessing:
“God bless y’all.” (Fr. Mark-Mary, 27:18)