Day 344: The Glorious Mysteries - The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)

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The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames), Day 344: The Glorious Mysteries

Date: December 10, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
Producer: Ascension

Episode Overview

This episode centers on praying and deeply reflecting on the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary Ames weaves scriptural, artistic, and theological insights into the step-by-step prayer, inviting listeners to connect each mystery with their own lives and struggles. By incorporating sacred art and imagery, the reflections highlight how meditating on the Rosary can fuel hope, faith, and a sense of lasting relationship with Christ and Our Lady.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Introduction and Purpose (00:04 – 01:03)

Intent: To journey together in prayer and meditation so the Rosary draws us into deeper relationship with Jesus and Mary, serving as a source of grace for the world.
Participation: Fr. Mark-Mary mentions the community of friars and listeners worldwide.
Reminder: Listeners are encouraged to download the Rosary prayer plan and to use available resources for ongoing support.

1. The First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection (03:27 – 04:40)

Sacred Art Meditation:
Fr. Mark-Mary invites listeners to meditate on Caravaggio’s “The Incredulity of St. Thomas.”
- “Caravaggio captures this really tender and intimate moment in which Jesus invites Thomas to touch his side, to place his hand in his wounds.” (03:39)
Application:
- Jesus’ openness to Thomas’s doubt is a model for bringing one’s own struggles and questions to God.
- “He is willing to come and meet us where you’re at. He wants you to be honest with him, to tell him what you need, like Thomas did.” (03:50)
- Sincerity and authenticity in doubt are presenting as pathways to sanctity, as with St. Thomas.

2. The Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension (08:19 – 09:23)

Insight on Presence:
- “When Jesus took flesh, he took upon himself like the limitations of the world. ... But now the mystery of his ascension, he reveals that his way of being present to us, now it’s different.” (08:24)
- Christ is now present in a “complete and total way” beyond the limits of space and time.
- “Every moment, even now, he is with you, gazing upon you, if you will, making eye contact with you. Listening to you with undivided attention.” (09:04)
Action:
- Listeners are invited to receive this “divine presence”—Christ’s attentive love and unwavering gaze.

3. The Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit (13:01 – 13:56)

Sacred Art Meditation:
Listeners are encouraged to visualize Jean II Restout’s painting of Pentecost—Mary at the center, confident and calm amid wind and fire.
- “Might she have been reminded of another moment... in the mystery we call the Annunciation?” (13:22)
- “Can we pray for the grace to, like Mary, receive the Holy Spirit again... deeper and deeper... with boldness and love?” (13:46)
Spiritual Invitation:
- To ask for an ever deeper outpouring of the Holy Spirit, receiving him with openness and courage as Mary did.

4. The Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Mary (17:41 – 18:42)

Typological Reflection:
- Mary is called the “New Ark of the Covenant”, paralleling how the Ark was brought to Jerusalem, the Holy City, in the Old Testament.
- “The Ark, the dwelling place of God... was brought to Jerusalem by David, eventually finding its home in the Temple. So too the new Ark, Mary, ... is brought to heaven, the eternal temple, ... by the new David.” (18:03)
- “Just as David ensured the Ark ... would be brought to Jerusalem, how much more would Jesus ensure his mother would be brought to the heavenly Jerusalem?” (18:29)
Lesson:
- Affirms Mary’s Assumption is deeply rooted in biblical themes and foreshadowing.

5. The Fifth Glorious Mystery: Coronation of Mary as Queen (22:24 – 23:21)

Personal Reflection:
- Fr. Mark-Mary shares a relatable anecdote about “fancy friends”—and how personal connection strengthens advocacy.
- “The good news being that we have the best of friends in the highest of places. Mary is our queen, right?” (22:49)
- “She uses this authority she has as the queen of Heaven and earth to pour out graces upon us, interceding on our behalf to her son, again and again and again for all the graces that we need.” (23:00–23:11)
Call to Action:
- Entrust your needs and desires to Mary; she knows you, loves you, and powerfully intercedes for you.

Closing Prayers, Thanksgiving, and Blessing (27:11–28:14)

Hail, Holy Queen:
- The group recites the “Hail, Holy Queen,” emphasizing Mary’s role as Mother of Mercy and Advocate. (27:11)
Concluding Prayer:
- Prayer for the grace to imitate and obtain the promises contained in the Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary. (27:42)
Departure Blessing:
- Fr. Mark-Mary’s warm farewell: “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.” (28:07)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

On Doubt and Faith:
“He is willing to come and to meet us and to meet you where you’re at. He wants you to be honest with him, to tell him what you need, like Thomas did... This sincerity, this authenticity, is what makes doubting Thomas actually St. Thomas.” (03:50)
On Christ’s Presence:
“Every moment, even now, he is with you, gazing upon you... Listening to you with undivided attention.” (09:04)
On Mary’s Reception of the Spirit:
“Could it be that Mary recognizes in this moment the God she loves descending upon her again?” (13:37)
On Mary, the New Ark:
“So too [as with the Ark of the Covenant] the new Ark, Mary... is brought to heaven, the eternal temple, ... by the new David.” (18:03)
On Entrusting Our Needs:
“We have the best of friends in the highest of places. Mary is our queen... who knows us and who loves us.” (22:49, 23:15)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Time | Segment |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------| | 00:04 | Introduction and context |
| 03:27 | The Resurrection: meditation on Caravaggio |
| 08:19 | The Ascension: Christ’s presence explained |
| 13:01 | Pentecost: Mary and the Holy Spirit |
| 17:41 | The Assumption: Ark of the Covenant reflection |
| 22:24 | Coronation: Mary as Queen, a friend in high places |
| 27:11 | Closing prayers: Hail Holy Queen, concluding blessing |

Overall Tone and Style

The episode maintains a gentle, invitational, and personal tone throughout, blending traditional prayer with heartfelt spiritual mentorship. Fr. Mark-Mary’s reflections are both accessible and evocative, encouraging listeners to engage the Mysteries deeply and personally.

For New and Regular Listeners

This episode models a Rosary experience blending prayer, art, scripture, and spiritual direction.
Fr. Mark-Mary’s meditations urge listeners to approach God and Mary with honesty, childlike trust, and confidence in their loving attention and care.

Resource:
For more structure and support in daily Rosary prayer, listeners are invited to visit ascensionpress.com/riy for the prayer plan and related content.

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Prayer Leader
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Host (likely a Franciscan Friar)
Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars, the 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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Prayer Leader
Of grace for the whole world.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Rosary in a Year is brought.
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Host (likely a Franciscan Friar)
To you by Ascension.
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Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
This is day 344.
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Host (likely a Franciscan Friar)
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.comrosaryinayear or text RIY to 33777. You'll get an outline of how we're going to pray each month and it's a great way to track your progress. The best place to listen to the Podcast in the Ascension app. There are special features built just for this podcast and also recordings of the full rosary with myself and other friars. On behalf of myself and the whole team here at Ascension, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who's helped support this podcast financially. Your generosity is so appreciated and helps us to reach as many people as possible. And if you haven't already, please consider supporting us@ascensionpress.com support.
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Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Today we'll be praying the Glorious Mysteries. Let us begin.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
In the name of the Father and.
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Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
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Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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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Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
On the third day he rose again from the dead.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty.
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Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
From there he will come to judge.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The living and the dead.
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Prayer Leader
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the.
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Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The body and life everlasting.
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Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Amen.
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For a 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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Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Amen.
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Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
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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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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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Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Amen.
[03:15]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Glory be to the Father and to.
[03:17]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[03:19]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
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Amen.
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The first glorious mystery is the resurrection.
[03:31]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Let's call to mind Carvaggio's masterpiece, his painting, the incredulity of St. Thomas.
[03:39]
In the painting, Caravaggio captures this really tender and intimate moment in which Jesus invites Thomas to touch his side, to place his hand in his wounds.
[03:51]
My invitation to you as you pray with this image, is to see it as a promise of Jesus that if we're doubting, if we're struggling, he is willing to come and to meet us and to meet you where you're at. He wants you to be honest with him, to tell him what you need, like Thomas did, but also like Thomas does when he comes to you again and gives you the opportunity to grow in faith, to respond to it sincerely, authentically, courageously. And this is what made this sincerity, this authenticity, is what makes doubting Thomas actually St. Thomas. In any struggle or doubt we have, may this also be true for you and I as well.
[04:40]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
[04:49]
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
[04:54]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
[04:59]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Deliver us from evil.
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Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with the.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with the.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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.
[06:49]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:51]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[06:54]
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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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:09]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[07:12]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:17]
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[07:19]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[07:24]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[07:27]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[07:30]
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:34]
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[07:37]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[07:42]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:44]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[07:47]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:49]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:51]
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[07:54]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[08:00]
Glory be to the Father and to.
[08:01]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[08:03]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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.
[08:20]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
The second glorious mystery is the Ascension.
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When Jesus took flesh, he took upon himself like the limitations of the world. He can make eye contact with one person at a time, right? He was present in one place at a time. But now the mystery of his ascension, he reveals that his way of being present to us, now it's different.
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His presence isn't now like spatial, but it's divine. He's not leaving us. He's becoming even more present to us in a unique and more complete and total way. Every moment, even now, he is with you, gazing upon you, if you will, making eye contact with you.
[09:05]
Listening to you with undivided attention.
[09:09]
As we pray this mystery, let us go ahead and take a moment to call to mind, to contemplate and receive this gift, to be rooted even more deeply in this reality.
[09:23]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven.
[09:32]
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
[09:37]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
[09:42]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Deliver us from evil.
[09:44]
Amen.
[09:46]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:48]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:50]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:52]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:55]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:58]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:03]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:05]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:08]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:10]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:13]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:16]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:19]
Prayer Leader
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:23]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:26]
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[10:28]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:31]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:33]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:37]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Amen.
[10:39]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:41]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:43]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:46]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:48]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:51]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:57]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:58]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:01]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:03]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:06]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:08]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:12]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Amen.
[11:14]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:16]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:19]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:21]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:23]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:26]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:32]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:34]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:36]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:39]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:41]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:44]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:49]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:51]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:53]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:56]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:58]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:01]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[12:07]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:08]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[12:11]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:14]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:16]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:19]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[12:23]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Amen.
[12:24]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:26]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[12:29]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:31]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:33]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:36]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[12:41]
Glory be to the Father and to.
[12:43]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[12:45]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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.
[13:01]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
The third glorious mystery is the scent of the Holy Spirit.
[13:06]
If you can call to mind, or maybe revisit, Jean Risto's painting of Pentecost.
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Where we encounter Mary in the center of the scene, confident and unafraid.
[13:23]
In this moment filled with wind and fire, might she have been reminded of another moment in which she was overshadowed by the Holy Spirit in the mystery we call the Annunciation?
[13:38]
Could it be that Mary recognizes in this moment the God she loves descending upon her again?
[13:46]
Can we pray for the grace to, like Mary, receive the Holy Spirit again.
[13:52]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Anew, deeper and deeper and more and.
[13:57]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
More with boldness and love?
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
[14:11]
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
[14:15]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
[14:21]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Deliver us from evil.
[14:23]
Amen.
[14:25]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[14:27]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[14:30]
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:35]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:38]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[14:44]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[14:45]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[14:48]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[14:50]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:53]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:56]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[15:00]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Amen.
[15:02]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[15:04]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[15:07]
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:11]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:14]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[15:18]
Prayer Leader
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[15:22]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[15:25]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:29]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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.
[15:38]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:39]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[15:42]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:46]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:49]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:55]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:56]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[15:59]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:04]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[16:06]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[16:12]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[16:14]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[16:17]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:21]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[16:24]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[16:27]
Amen.
[16:29]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[16:31]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[16:34]
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[16:36]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:38]
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[16:41]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[16:44]
Amen.
[16:46]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[16:47]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[16:50]
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[16:52]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:55]
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[16:57]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[17:01]
Amen.
[17:03]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[17:05]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[17:07]
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[17:09]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[17:12]
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[17:15]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[17:20]
Glory be to the Father and to.
[17:21]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[17:23]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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.
[17:34]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
And lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.
[17:41]
The fourth glorious mystery is the Assumption of Mary.
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A really beautiful title of Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant. And as we look back to the Old Testament, we can see a really beautiful and rich prefigurement of Mary's Assumption.
[17:59]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Mary, the Ark, the dwelling place of God, right.
[18:03]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
In the Old Testament, the Ark, the dwelling place of God was brought to Jerusalem, the holy city, by David, eventually finding its home in the Temple, right? So to the new Ark, Mary, the dwelling place of God, is brought to heaven, the eternal temple, the eternal like heavenly city, by the new David, right.
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Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Her son, our Lord Jesus.
[18:30]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
And it's really an incredible parallel. Just as David ensured the Ark of the Covenant would be brought to Jerusalem, how much more would Jesus ensure that his mother would be brought to the heavenly Jerusalem?
[18:43]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
[18:52]
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
[18:57]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
[19:02]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Deliver us from evil.
[19:04]
Amen.
[19:06]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[19:08]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Thou among women and blessed is the.
[19:13]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[19:16]
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[19:18]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[19:24]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[19:26]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[19:29]
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[19:31]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[19:34]
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[19:37]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[19:40]
Amen.
[19:42]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[19:44]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[19:48]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[19:52]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[19:55]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[19:58]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Amen.
[20:00]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:01]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[20:04]
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[20:06]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[20:09]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:11]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[20:17]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:19]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[20:22]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[20:24]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[20:27]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:30]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[20:35]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:36]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[20:39]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[20:42]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[20:44]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:47]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[20:53]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:55]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[20:57]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[21:03]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[21:05]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[21:11]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[21:15]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[21:17]
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[21:20]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[21:23]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[21:28]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[21:32]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[21:35]
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[21:39]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[21:41]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[21:47]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[21:49]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[21:51]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[21:53]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[21:56]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[21:59]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[22:03]
Glory be to the Father and to.
[22:05]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
The Son and to the Holy Spirit.
[22:07]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
[22:12]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Amen.
[22:13]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell.
[22:17]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
[22:20]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Those in most need of thy mercy.
[22:24]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
The fifth glorious mystery is the coronation.
[22:26]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
[22:30]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
A long, long time ago, I talked about having fancy friends. Friends who, because of their roles, talents, connections, authority, right, can provide something particularly unique for us. And even more so, if they know.
[22:47]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Us and love us, they're even more likely to do so.
[22:50]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Of course, the good news being that we have the best of friends in the highest of places.
[22:55]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Mary is our queen, right?
[22:58]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
And she used this authority she has.
[23:00]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
As the queen of Heaven and earth.
[23:02]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
To pour out graces upon us, interceding.
[23:06]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
On our behalf to her son, again and again and again for all the.
[23:11]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Graces that we need.
[23:14]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
And so let us call to mind.
[23:16]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Like our queen, our Mother, who knows us and who loves us.
[23:20]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
And bring our hearts and all of.
[23:22]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Our needs to her and entrust them to her intercession with confidence.
[23:29]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
[23:36]
On earth as it is in heaven.
[23:39]
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
[23:44]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
[23:50]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Deliver us from evil.
[23:52]
Amen.
[23:54]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[23:58]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[24:00]
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[24:03]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[24:06]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[24:12]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[24:13]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[24:16]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[24:18]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[24:21]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[24:24]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[24:28]
Amen.
[24:30]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[24:31]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[24:34]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[24:37]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[24:39]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[24:43]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[24:46]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Amen.
[24:48]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[24:50]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[24:53]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[24:55]
Fruit of the of thy womb, Jesus.
[24:57]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[25:00]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[25:04]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Amen.
[25:05]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[25:08]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Is with the blessed art thou among.
[25:10]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[25:14]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[25:17]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[25:22]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[25:24]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[25:27]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[25:29]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[25:31]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[25:34]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[25:38]
Amen.
[25:40]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[25:42]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[25:45]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[25:47]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[25:50]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[25:53]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[25:56]
Amen.
[25:58]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[26:00]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[26:03]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[26:05]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[26:07]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[26:10]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[26:14]
Amen.
[26:16]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[26:18]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[26:21]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
[26:26]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[26:29]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[26:34]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[26:36]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[26:38]
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[26:41]
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[26:44]
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[26:46]
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[26:52]
Glory be to the Father, and to.
[26:54]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
The Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
[26:56]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
[27:00]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Amen.
[27:01]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
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.
[27:12]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy. Our life, our sweetness and our hope. To Thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.
[27:19]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
To Thee do we send up our.
[27:20]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
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 of.
[27:37]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
God, that we may be made worthy.
[27:39]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Of the promises of Christ.
[27:42]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Let us pray.
[27:43]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
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.
[27:53]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may.
[27:54]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Imitate what they contain, obtain what they.
[27:56]
Congregation/Group Reciting Prayers
Promise through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and course of of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
[28:07]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow. Poco.
[28:14]
Prayer Leader
Poco.
[28:14]
Main Speaker/Narrator (likely a Franciscan Friar leading reflections)
Friends, God bless.