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The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames): Day 345—The Luminous Mysteries

Date: December 11, 2025
Host: Ascension | Main Guide: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR

Episode Overview

In this episode—the 345th day of “The Rosary in a Year”—Fr. Mark-Mary and the Franciscan friars lead listeners in prayerful meditation on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. Through scripture, reflection, and communal prayer, the episode invites listeners deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary, encouraging participants to experience God’s grace through Marian devotion, especially by contemplating the biblical events of Christ’s public ministry highlighted in the Luminous Mysteries.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction, Opening Prayers, and Intentions

[01:02–03:13]

The team introduces the day’s focus on the Luminous Mysteries and leads listeners in the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and three Hail Marys for an increase in faith, hope, and charity.
Notable Moment: The prayers are offered for the Holy Father’s health and intentions, situating the devotion within the larger scope of the Church.

2. The First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Jesus

[03:13–07:57]

Reflection: Fr. John describes the baptism narrative not just as history but as a “window” into spiritual reality, emphasizing that Christ’s sonship is also shared by all the baptized.

“You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. My brothers and sisters, through the grace of our baptism, we too are his beloved children.”
—Fr. John [03:41]
The invitation is to hear the Father’s words as spoken personally to each believer.

“May you hear again these words spoken to you: You are my beloved son...you are my beloved daughter, in whom I am well pleased.”
—Fr. John [04:13–04:20]
Memorable Insight: The act of recalling one’s belovedness in God’s eyes through baptism.

3. The Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding at Cana

[07:57–12:43]

Reflection: Fr. John explores Mary’s pivotal role at Cana, noting her deep sacrificial love and foreknowledge of what her request will set into motion for Jesus.

“No one takes my son from me. I give him up freely. I give him to the Father, and I give him for you so that he may do what he came to do.”
—Fr. John [08:38]
Invitation to Listeners: Reflect on how one might “initiate a sacrifice for love of the Father, love of the Son, and love of our brothers and sisters, especially those amongst us in greatest need” [08:59].
Memorable Insight: Comparison of Mary’s initiative to our call to imitate sacrificial love.

4. The Third Luminous Mystery: Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion

[12:43–17:03]

Reflection: Fr. John presents the kingdom as already present—God reigning, healing, saving—and invites listeners to actively say “yes” to His leadership in daily life.

“The proclamation of the Kingdom of God reveals to us that the shepherd is shepherding, the King is reigning, the Savior saving, the healer's healing, the teacher's teaching. God is God...but we have to let Him. We have to say yes.”
—Fr. John and Matt [12:57–13:14]
Practical Challenge: Consider how God’s kingdom might break into your life “anew” in this moment and open your “mind and heart” to Christ’s invitation [13:17, 13:26].
The call is to continual renewal and conversion.

5. The Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration

[17:03–21:57]

Reflection: The transfiguration is described as a “mountaintop” moment—removed from earthly distractions, opening oneself to the glory and awe of Christ.

“It’s on a mountaintop which is away...when you’re away from all of the artificial light, you can truly see the stars in a way which, like, causes wonder and awe.”
—Fr. John [17:15–17:42]
Application: Listeners are encouraged to seek moments “away,” making sacrificial steps to set aside distractions and become receptive to God’s revelation.

“Can we ask for the grace to take another step up the mountain with Jesus today?”
—Fr. John [18:12–18:20]
Memorable Insight: The value of both interior and exterior silence and withdrawal to encounter Christ in his glory.

6. The Fifth Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist

[21:57–26:18]

Reflection: Drawing from Luke 22:15, Fr. John reflects on Jesus’ deep desire for communion with each person; Christ’s longing is not only for the apostles, but for all believers in every age.

“‘I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you’...Jesus earnestly desires communion with us. He, he earnestly desires to share his body, blood, soul and divinity with us through the sacraments of the Most Holy Eucharist.”
—Fr. John [22:05–22:15]
Invitation: Pray for a deeper longing and burning desire to be united with Jesus, especially through Holy Communion.

“May we ask for a greater longing, a greater yearning, a greater burning to be united with Jesus, particularly through, like a devout and prayerful reception of most Holy Communion.”
—Fr. Francis [22:47–22:52]

7. Closing Prayers and Blessing

[26:18–27:30]

The episode concludes with the Hail, Holy Queen, a prayer for the graces of the Rosary, and a final blessing in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Signature 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 y’all.”
—Fr. John, Brother Luke, Brother James [27:22–27:30]

Notable Quotes

On Baptism:
“You are my beloved son. You are my beloved daughter, in whom I am well pleased.” —Fr. John [04:13–04:20]
On Sacrifice:
“No one takes my son from me. I give him up freely. I give him to the Father, and I give him for you so that he may do what he came to do.” —Fr. John [08:38]
On the Kingdom:
“The shepherd is shepherding, the King is reigning, the Savior saving, the healer's healing, the teacher's teaching. God is God...but we have to let Him. We have to say yes.” —Fr. John and Matt [12:57–13:14]
On the Transfiguration:
“It's on a mountaintop...when you're away from all of the artificial light, you can truly see the stars...which, like, causes wonder and awe.” —Fr. John [17:15–17:42]
On the Eucharist:
“He earnestly desires to share his body, blood, soul and divinity with us through the sacraments of the Most Holy Eucharist...Let us contemplate the heart of Jesus that earnestly desires communion and union with us.” —Fr. John [22:15, 22:33]

Timestamps for Important Segments

[03:13] — The Baptism of Jesus: Becoming God’s “beloved child”
[07:57] — The Wedding at Cana: Mary’s sacrificial love
[12:43] — Proclamation of the Kingdom: Conversion and response
[17:03] — The Transfiguration: Stepping “away” to see God’s glory
[21:57] — Institution of the Eucharist: Christ’s burning desire for union
[26:18] — Final prayers and blessing

Engaging Takeaway

This episode invites listeners to encounter the mysteries of Christ’s ministry not only as past events, but as living realities with profound personal and spiritual implications. Through the prayerful rhythm of the Rosary, the friars encourage participants to embrace their identity as beloved children, imitate sacrificial love, welcome God’s kingdom, open themselves to transformative encounters on the “mountaintop,” and yearn for union with Christ in the Eucharist. Each mystery is an invitation to deeper love, conversion, and faith.

For further resources and the complete prayer plan, visit: ascensionpress.com/riy

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[00:00]
Matt
Foreign.
[00:05]
Fr. Mike
Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and this is the Rosary in.
[00:08]
Fr. Francis
A Year podcast, where through prayer and.
[00:09]
Fr. Mike
Meditation, the Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes.
[00:14]
Fr. John
A source of grace for the whole world.
[00:15]
Fr. Mike
The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension.
[00:19]
Fr. John
This is day 345.
[00:22]
Fr. Mike
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.com forward/rosary in a year 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 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. I encourage you to pick up a copy of the Rosary in a Year Prayer Guide, a book published by Ascension that was designed to complement this podcast. You'll find all the daily readings from Scripture, saint reflections and beautiful images of the sacred art will be reflecting on.
[00:59]
Fr. John
Today we will be praying the Luminous Mysteries.
[01:03]
Fr. Francis
Let us begin in the name of.
[01:04]
Fr. John
The Father and of the Son and.
[01:05]
Matt
Of the Holy Spirit.
[01:06]
Fr. John
Amen.
[01:08]
Fr. Francis
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, and in.
[01:12]
Fr. John
Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who's conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated.
[01:27]
Fr. Francis
At the right hand of God, the Father Almighty.
[01:30]
Fr. John
From there he will come to judge.
[01:31]
Fr. Francis
The living and the dead.
[01:33]
Fr. John
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen for Holy Father's health and intentions.
[01:46]
Fr. Francis
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Holy Thy kingdom come, Thy will be.
[01:51]
Fr. John
Done on earth as it is in heaven.
[01:54]
Matt
Give us this day our daily bread.
[01:56]
Fr. John
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. For an increase in the theological virtues.
[02:10]
Fr. Francis
Of faith, hope and charity.
[02:12]
Fr. John
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[02:18]
Brother Thomas
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:21]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:24]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[02:29]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:31]
Matt
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:34]
Fr. John
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:38]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:41]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[02:46]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[02:48]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[02:50]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[02:52]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:55]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:58]
Fr. John
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.
[03:14]
The first luminous mystery is the baptism of Jesus.
[03:19]
The gospel narratives of our Lord's baptism aren't just a retelling of a particular like historical event. In a sense, they're windows. And they're windows that give us an insight into a reality that's true for Jesus the Son, but it's also true for for all of those who have been baptized.
[03:41]
And what do we see when we look through this window? Like we see the heavens parted, the spirit descending, and we can hear the Father's words. You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. My brothers and sisters, through the grace.
[03:56]
Fr. Mike
Of our baptism, we too are his beloved children.
[04:00]
Fr. John
And in the Son we too become pleasing to the Father. As we pray this decade, let us keep our eyes looking through that window and see the Father looking at you. May you hear again these words spoken to you.
[04:13]
Brother James
You are my beloved son.
[04:15]
Fr. John
You are my beloved daughter, in whom I am well pleased.
[04:21]
Fr. Francis
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[04:27]
Fr. John
On earth as it is in heaven.
[04:29]
Matt
Give us this day our daily bread.
[04:32]
Fr. John
And forgive us our trespasses as we.
[04:34]
Matt
Forgive those who trespass against us.
[04:37]
Fr. John
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[04:41]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[04:43]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[04:46]
Matt
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[04:48]
Brother Thomas
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:53]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[04:56]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[05:01]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:03]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[05:05]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:07]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:10]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:13]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:17]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[05:19]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:20]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[05:23]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:25]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:28]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:31]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[05:35]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:37]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[05:40]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:42]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:44]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:47]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our Death.
[05:51]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[05:53]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[05:55]
Matt
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[05:58]
Brother Thomas
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:02]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:05]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[06:10]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:12]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:15]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:17]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:19]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:22]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:26]
Brother Thomas
Amen.
[06:28]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:30]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:32]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:35]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:37]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:41]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:44]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[06:46]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:48]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[06:50]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:53]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:55]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:58]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:02]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[07:03]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:05]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[07:08]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:10]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:13]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:16]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[07:21]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:23]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[07:25]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:28]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:30]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:33]
Fr. John
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.
[07:58]
The second luminous mystery is the wedding at Cana.
[08:03]
During the wedding at Cana, Mary knows what she's asking when she brings the fact that they're out of wine to Jesus. She's inviting him to work a miracle and to begin his public ministry. And I do believe that she knows where this is going to go. That first of all, he's going to be given to the world and there's going to be a change in their own relationship, but also that this leads to the cross. And yet Mary initiates this. And I think we can hear in this action these words. No one takes my son from me. I give him up freely.
[08:38]
I give him to the Father, and I give him for you so that he may do what he came to do, revealing the Father and dying for our sins.
[08:52]
Today, let's go ahead and take a moment to pray and see if there's a way we can live like Mary can we initiate a sacrifice?
[09:00]
Fr. Francis
For love of the Father, love of.
[09:03]
Fr. John
The Son and love of our brothers and sisters, especially those amongst us in greatest need.
[09:10]
Fr. Francis
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
[09:16]
Fr. John
On earth as it is in heaven.
[09:19]
Matt
Give us this day our daily bread.
[09:21]
Fr. John
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
[09:33]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:35]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:37]
Fr. John
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:40]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:43]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:46]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:49]
Brother Thomas
Amen.
[09:51]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:52]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:55]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:57]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:00]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:03]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:06]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[10:08]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[10:11]
Fr. John
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[10:14]
Brother Thomas
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:17]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:19]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:24]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:26]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:29]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:31]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:33]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:36]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:42]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:43]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:46]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:48]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:50]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:53]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:58]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:00]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:02]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:04]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:07]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:10]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:13]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[11:15]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:17]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:19]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:22]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:25]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:27]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:31]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[11:33]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:35]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:37]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:39]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:42]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:44]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:48]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[11:50]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:51]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:54]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:56]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:58]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:01]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[12:06]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[12:08]
Matt
Is with the blessed art thou among.
[12:11]
Brother Thomas
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:15]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[12:18]
Fr. John
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. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
[12:43]
The third luminous mystery is a proclamation of the Kingdom and the call to conversion.
[12:49]
My brothers and sisters, the time is now. The kingdom of God is at hand. God is here.
[12:56]
Matt
Right.
[12:58]
Fr. John
And he desires to lead you to shepherd you. Like we've said before, the proclamation of the Kingdom of God reveals to us that the shepherd is shepherding, the King is reigning the Savior, saving the healers, healing the teachers, teaching.
[13:10]
Brother James
God is God.
[13:13]
Fr. John
But we have to let Him.
[13:15]
Matt
We have to say yes.
[13:18]
Fr. John
Is there a way in which the Kingdom of God desires to be proclaimed in your life anew?
[13:24]
Brother James
At this moment.
[13:27]
Fr. John
Can we open our minds and our hearts to him and say yes to his invitation?
[13:33]
Fr. Francis
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[13:39]
Fr. John
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 but deliver us from evil.
[13:53]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[13:56]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[13:57]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[14:00]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[14:02]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:04]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:07]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[14:10]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[14:12]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[14:14]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[14:17]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[14:19]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:22]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:24]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[14:29]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[14:31]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[14:33]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[14:35]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:38]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:40]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[14:45]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[14:47]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[14:50]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[14:52]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:55]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:58]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:03]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:05]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[15:08]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[15:10]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:12]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:15]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:20]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:22]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[15:24]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[15:27]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:29]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:32]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[15:35]
Brother Thomas
Amen.
[15:37]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[15:41]
Brother James
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[15:43]
Brother Thomas
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:46]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:49]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[15:52]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[15:54]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:55]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[15:58]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[16:00]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:02]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[16:05]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[16:08]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[16:10]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[16:12]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[16:15]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[16:17]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:19]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[16:22]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[16:27]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[16:29]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[16:31]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[16:33]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:36]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[16:39]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[16:43]
Matt
Glory be to the Father and to.
[16:45]
Fr. John
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 luminous mystery is the transfiguration. We see in the transfiguration, Jesus taking Peter, James and John up the mountain away.
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Matt
And it's there he reveals himself, reveals his glory.
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Fr. John
And as I've shared, I've always read this as sort of like an insight into where, like, theophany happens, where Jesus, most profound revelation of himself happens. It's on a mountaintop which is away, like, away from so many distractions, so many of the comforts. It's like on the mountain how when you're away from all of the artificial light, you can truly see the stars in a way which, like, causes wonder and awe.
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Brother James
And so today, as we meditate upon.
[17:44]
Fr. John
The fourth luminous mystery, let us ask.
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Matt
For the grace to be filled with.
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Fr. John
A desire for a greater revelation and experience of God's glory in our lives and a generous, even sacrificial spirit, if.
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Matt
You will, to take a greater step.
[18:00]
Fr. John
Another step away from so many of those countless things, particularly, like so many of those, like, distractions and things that might be making it hard for us to see the Lord in his glory.
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Matt
Can we ask for the grace to.
[18:15]
Fr. John
Take another step up the mountain with Jesus today?
[18:20]
Fr. Francis
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy Will be done.
[18:26]
Fr. John
On earth as it is in heaven.
[18:28]
Matt
Give us this day our daily bread.
[18:30]
Fr. John
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[18:40]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[18:42]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[18:44]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[18:46]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[18:48]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[18:51]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[18:54]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[18:59]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[19:01]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[19:04]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[19:06]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[19:09]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[19:11]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[19:16]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[19:18]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[19:21]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[19:24]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[19:26]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[19:29]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[19:35]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[19:36]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[19:39]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[19:41]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[19:44]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[19:46]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[19:50]
Brother Thomas
Amen.
[19:51]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[19:53]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[19:56]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[19:58]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[20:01]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:04]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[20:07]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[20:09]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:11]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[20:13]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[20:16]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[20:19]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:22]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[20:25]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[20:26]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:28]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[20:31]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[20:33]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[20:36]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:39]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[20:42]
Brother Thomas
Amen.
[20:44]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:45]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[20:48]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[20:50]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[20:52]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:55]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[20:58]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[21:00]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[21:02]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[21:04]
Fr. John
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[21:07]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[21:09]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[21:12]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[21:17]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[21:19]
Matt
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[21:22]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[21:24]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[21:27]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[21:30]
Fr. John
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 luminous mystery is the institution of the Eucharist. In Luke, chapter 22, verse 15, we.
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Matt
Hear Jesus speak these words.
[22:05]
Fr. John
I've earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you.
[22:10]
And these words aren't just for the apostles seated around the table there during.
[22:15]
Brother James
The time of the Last Supper.
[22:16]
Fr. John
But each of us, you and I, like Jesus, earnestly desires communion with us. He, he earnestly desires to share his body, blood, soul and divinity with us through the sacraments of the Most Holy Eucharist.
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The heart of Jesus is a heart which burns with desire and longing and love.
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Let us contemplate the heart of Jesus that earnestly desires communion and union with us.
[22:48]
Matt
And may we ask for a greater.
[22:49]
Fr. Francis
Longing, a greater yearning, a greater burning.
[22:53]
Fr. John
To be united with Jesus, particularly through, like a devout and prayerful reception of most Holy Communion.
[23:00]
Fr. Francis
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
[23:07]
Fr. John
On earth as it is in heaven.
[23:09]
Matt
Give us this day our daily bread.
[23:11]
Fr. John
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
[23:19]
Brother Luke
Deliver us from evil.
[23:21]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[23:23]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[23:26]
Matt
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[23:28]
Brother Thomas
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[23:32]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[23:35]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[23:40]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[23:42]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[23:44]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[23:46]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[23:49]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[23:52]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[23:57]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[23:59]
Matt
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Brother Thomas
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[24:06]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[24:09]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[24:12]
Brother Thomas
Amen.
[24:14]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[24:16]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[24:19]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[24:20]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[24:23]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[24:25]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[24:30]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[24:32]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[24:34]
Brother James
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[24:36]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[24:38]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[24:41]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[24:46]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[24:49]
Matt
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[24:51]
Fr. John
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[24:56]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[24:58]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[25:03]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[25:05]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[25:07]
Fr. John
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[25:10]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[25:12]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[25:15]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[25:19]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[25:21]
Matt
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[25:23]
Fr. John
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[25:26]
Brother Thomas
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[25:28]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[25:31]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[25:36]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[25:39]
Fr. John
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[25:42]
Brother Thomas
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[25:45]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[25:47]
Fr. John
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[25:52]
Brother Luke
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[25:54]
Matt
The Lord is with the.
[25:56]
Fr. John
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[25:59]
Brother Thomas
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[26:02]
Fr. Francis
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[26:05]
Fr. John
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.
[26:18]
Fr. Francis
Amen.
[26:19]
Fr. John
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.
[26:29]
Fr. Francis
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy.
[26:32]
Fr. John
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, then eyes of mercy towards us. And after this, our exile. Show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy, O Clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, most Holy Mother of.
[26:55]
Fr. Francis
God, that we may be made worthy.
[26:57]
Fr. John
Of the promises of Christ. Let us pray.
[26:59]
Brother James
O God, whose only begotten Son, by.
[27:01]
Fr. John
His life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life.
[27:05]
Brother James
Grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon.
[27:07]
Fr. John
These mysteries of the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain, obtain what they promise through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
[27:17]
Fr. Francis
In the name of the Father and.
[27:18]
Fr. John
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
[27:22]
Fr. Francis
All right.
[27:22]
Fr. John
Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow. Poco.
[27:28]
Brother Luke
Poco.
[27:29]
Brother James
Friends, God bless y'.
[27:31]
Brother Luke
All.