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

Episode: Day 346 – The Sorrowful Mysteries

Date: December 12, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR (with various Franciscan Friars and sisters)
Producer: Ascension

Overview

This episode guides listeners through a prayerful meditation on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary Ames and other Franciscan Friars deepen the devotional experience by weaving in sacred art, scripture, and spiritual insights, highlighting how meditating on Jesus’ suffering can bring about personal repentance, hope, and a profound sense of God’s mercy. The episode aims to help listeners build a daily prayer habit, deepen their relationship with Christ and Mary, and draw biblical connections to each mystery.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction and Purpose

The episode opens with an invitation to journey deeper into the Rosary as a source of grace for the world and a path to greater love for Jesus and Mary.
Fr. Mark-Mary encourages listeners to download the prayer plan and use the Ascension app for a richer experience.
- “The Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a source of grace for the whole world.” (Brother Francis, 00:08)

2. The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary

First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden

Listeners are guided to contemplate sacred art by Vincente Masip depicting Jesus in Gethsemane.
Emphasis on Judas’ unique halo in the painting—half gold, half black—signifying the ongoing chance for repentance, even after betrayal.
- “There was still time for him [Judas] to repent... If we've fallen, we can return to him in his mercy.” (Father Mike, 03:28)
The agony of Jesus in the garden is a call for each listener to repentance and throwing oneself on Christ’s mercy.
- Memorable Moment: “If we have a slightly darkened halo... we can turn, we can repent, we can change course.” (Father Mike, 03:38)

→ [03:26–04:25] Reflection and Decade

Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar

Draws directly on Isaiah 53’s ‘Suffering Servant’:
- "Surely he has borne our grief... with his stripes we are healed." (Friar John & Father Mike, 08:21–08:25)
This connection underscores Christ's suffering as redemptive and healing.
- “Let us behold the fulfillment of the suffering servant... by whose stripes you and I are healed.” (Father Mike, 08:25)

→ [08:21–08:39] Bible Reference and Meditation

Third Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns

Commentary focuses on Pilate’s moral compromise, drawing a lesson from Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
- “If guilty, Pilate should have condemned him to death. If innocent, he should have released him. Instead, he tries to compromise by having him scourged and crowned with thorns.” (Father Mike, 12:45)
- “Let’s not compromise. Let’s not water down the truth... especially let’s not try and strike some sort of deal with sin.” (Father Mike, 12:47)
The message is to resist the temptation to negotiate with sin or dilute the truth.

→ [12:45–13:04] Moral Application and Sheen Quote

Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross

Connects Jesus’ carrying of the cross with Old Testament prophecy (Hebrews 13:12):
- “So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood.” (Brother Francis, 16:48)
Jesus is presented as the divine scapegoat and Lamb of God, fulfilling the role of the ultimate sacrifice.
- “Behold the Lamb of God carrying the cross…the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.” (Father Mike, 17:13)

→ [16:48–17:16] Scriptural Connection

Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion

Reflection centers on Pietro Gagliardi’s fresco showing a rainbow over the scene—the rainbow as a biblical symbol of God’s promise.
- “The crucifixion... it’s the fulfillment of God’s promise. Death will not have the last word. Life does.” (Father Mike, 21:10)
The cross is emphasized as a symbol of victory and new life, both for Jesus and for believers amid their own sufferings.
- “The cross is the symbol of life and of new life and of ultimate victory for all of us.” (Father Mike, 21:36)
Encouragement for those in sorrow: our sufferings are united to Christ’s and participate in his victory.

→ [21:09–22:01] Sacred Art Reflection and Encouragement

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Repentance:
- “If we've fallen, we can return to him in his mercy.” (Father Mike, 03:38)
On the Power of Christ’s Suffering:
- “Let us behold the fulfillment of the suffering servant who is wounded for our transgressions and by whose stripes you and I are healed.” (Father Mike, 08:25)
On Compromise and Truth:
- “Let’s not compromise... especially let’s not try and strike some sort of deal with sin.” (Father Mike, 12:47)
On Christ the Lamb:
- “Behold the Lamb of God carrying the cross... who takes away the sins of the world.” (Father Mike, 17:13)
On the Cross and Resurrection:
- “Death will not have the last word. Life does.” (Father Mike, 21:10)
- “The cross is the symbol of life and of new life and of ultimate victory for all of us.” (Father Mike, 21:36)

Timestamps for Key Segments

[03:26–04:25] First Sorrowful Mystery Meditation
[08:21–08:39] Second Sorrowful Mystery Reflection and Isaiah 53
[12:45–13:04] Third Sorrowful Mystery – Pilate’s Compromise and Fulton Sheen
[16:48–17:16] Fourth Sorrowful Mystery – Hebrews 13 and the Cross
[21:09–22:01] Fifth Sorrowful Mystery – The Crucifixion & The Rainbow Symbolism

Tone and Language

The tone throughout is gentle, contemplative, and deeply reverent, with the friars and sisters alternating in prayer, fostering a sense of community and spiritual intimacy. Scriptural references, quotes from saints, and sacred art are seamlessly integrated, encouraging listeners not only to recite but to truly meditate on each mystery and its meaning for their lives.

Conclusion

This episode serves both as a structured prayer resource and a spiritual mini-retreat, using the Sorrowful Mysteries to invite listeners into deeper repentance, hope, and trust in God’s promises. The integration of scripture, sacred art, and personal reflection make it especially accessible to those seeking to enrich their devotion to the Rosary and grow in their faith journey.

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[00:00]
Father Mike
Foreign.
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Brother Francis
Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and this is the Rosary in a Year podcast, where through prayer and meditation, the Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes.
[00:15]
Father Mike
A source of grace for the whole world.
[00:16]
Brother Francis
The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension.
[00:19]
Friar John
This is day346.
[00:22]
Brother Francis
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 this podcast is in the Ascension app. There are special features built just for this podcast and also recordings of the full rosary with myself and other friars. No matter what app you're listening in, remember to tap, follow or subscribe for your daily notifications.
[00:52]
Father Mike
Today we will be praying the Sorrowful Mysteries.
[00:56]
Friar Thomas
Let us begin in the name of.
[00:57]
Father Mike
The Father and of the Son and.
[00:58]
Friar John
Of the Holy Spirit.
[01:00]
Father Mike
Amen.
[01:01]
Friar Thomas
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in.
[01:05]
Father Mike
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 to hell. 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. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen for Holy Father's health and intentions.
[01:39]
Friar Thomas
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[01:45]
Father Mike
On earth as it is in heaven.
[01:48]
Friar John
Give us this day our daily bread.
[01:49]
Father Mike
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 of faith, hope and charity. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[02:08]
Friar John
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[02:11]
Father Mike
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:13]
Friar Thomas
Holy Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray.
[02:17]
Father Mike
For us sinners now and at the.
[02:19]
Friar Thomas
Hour of our death.
[02:20]
Father Mike
Amen.
[02:22]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:24]
Friar John
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:27]
Father Mike
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:31]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:34]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[02:39]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:41]
Friar John
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:44]
Father Mike
Women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:48]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:51]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The first sorrowful mystery is the agony in the garden and the piece of sacred art we looked at by Vincente Masip entitled Jesus in Gethsemane. We encountered Jesus praying in the garden, undergoing his agony, while Judas, with a.
[03:27]
Friar John
Like a halo, if you will, that.
[03:28]
Father Mike
Was half gold and half black, is leading the soldiers to him. And we see here in like the half gold halo of Judas, that there's still time, right? There was still time for him to repent. There's still time for him to change course. Even after betraying Jesus, there was time for him to return to him and beg his mercy. Like my brothers and sisters, wherever we are, if we have a slightly darkened halo, if we. If we're on our way towards sin, like we can turn, we can repent, we can change course. If we've fallen, we can return to him in his mercy. My brothers and sisters, there's hope for us to turn to Him. Let us see his agony in the garden and obtain the grace for a deeper repentance and a more profound throwing of ourselves upon the mercy of Jesus.
[04:25]
Friar Thomas
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[04:31]
Father Mike
On earth as it is in heaven.
[04:34]
Friar John
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
[04:41]
Father Mike
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[04:46]
Friar Thomas
Amen.
[04:48]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[04:50]
Friar John
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[04:53]
Father Mike
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:57]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[05:00]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[05:05]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:07]
Friar John
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[05:10]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:12]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:14]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[05:18]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[05:23]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:25]
Friar John
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[05:27]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:29]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:32]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:35]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[05:40]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:41]
Friar John
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[05:44]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:46]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:49]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[05:52]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[05:57]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[05:59]
Friar John
Is with the blessed art thou among.
[06:02]
Father Mike
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:06]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:09]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[06:15]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:16]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:19]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:21]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:24]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:27]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:30]
Friar Thomas
Amen.
[06:32]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:34]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:37]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:39]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:42]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:45]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[06:50]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:52]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:55]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:57]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:00]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God.
[07:02]
Father Mike
Holy pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[07:08]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:09]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:12]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:14]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:17]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:20]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[07:25]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:27]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:29]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:32]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:35]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:38]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. The second sorrowful mystery is the scourging at the pillar. In Isaiah, chapter 53, we read about the suffering servants. It says, surely he has borne our grief. He was wounded for our transgressions, and.
[08:21]
Friar John
With his stripes we are healed.
[08:26]
Father Mike
Let us behold the fulfillment of the suffering servant who is wounded for our transgressions and by whose stripes you and I are healed.
[08:39]
Friar Thomas
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
[08:46]
Father Mike
On earth as it is in heaven.
[08:48]
Friar John
Give us this day our daily bread.
[08:51]
Father Mike
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[09:01]
Friar Thomas
Amen.
[09:03]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:04]
Friar John
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[09:07]
Father Mike
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:09]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:12]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:15]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[09:20]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:22]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:24]
Brother Paul
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[09:27]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:29]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:32]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[09:38]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:39]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:41]
Brother Paul
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[09:44]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:46]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:49]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[09:54]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:55]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:58]
Brother Paul
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[10:00]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:03]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:06]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:09]
Friar Thomas
Amen.
[10:11]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:13]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:15]
Brother Paul
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[10:17]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:20]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:22]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:28]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:29]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:32]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:34]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:36]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:39]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:43]
Friar Thomas
Amen.
[10:44]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:46]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:49]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:51]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:54]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:57]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:02]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:04]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:07]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:09]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:11]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:14]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:19]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:21]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:23]
Brother Paul
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[11:25]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:28]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:30]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:35]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:37]
Friar John
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[11:40]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:42]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:44]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:47]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 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. During Jesus's trial, Pilate compromises. His concern wasn't justice, but self preservation. And recall Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen's words. If guilty, Pilate should have condemned him to death. If innocent, he should have released him. Instead, he tries to compromise by having him scourged and crowned with thorns.
[12:45]
Friar John
The cost of his compromise was the.
[12:48]
Father Mike
Scourging and crowning of thorns of our Lord. My brothers and sisters, let's not compromise. Let's not water down the truth. Let's not compromise the truth. And especially let's not try and strike some sort of deal with sin.
[13:04]
Friar Thomas
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[13:08]
Father Mike
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
[13:12]
Friar John
Give us this day our daily bread.
[13:15]
Father Mike
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[13:24]
Friar Thomas
Amen.
[13:27]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[13:28]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[13:31]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[13:33]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[13:36]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[13:38]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[13:42]
Sister Anne
Amen.
[13:44]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[13:45]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[13:48]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[13:50]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[13:53]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[13:55]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[14:00]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[14:02]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[14:04]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[14:06]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:09]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:12]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[14:16]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[14:18]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[14:21]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[14:23]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:26]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:29]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[14:32]
Friar Thomas
Amen.
[14:34]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[14:36]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[14:39]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[14:41]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:43]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:46]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[14:49]
Sister Anne
Amen.
[14:51]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[14:53]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[14:55]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[14:58]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:00]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:03]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:08]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:10]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[15:12]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[15:14]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:17]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:20]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:25]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:26]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[15:29]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[15:31]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:33]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:36]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:41]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:43]
Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[15:46]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[15:48]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:51]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:53]
Father Mike
Us Sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:58]
Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[16:00]
Friar John
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[16:02]
Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[16:04]
Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:07]
Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[16:10]
Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. The fourth sorrowful mystery is the carrying of the cross. As we've seen and reviewed the carrying of the cross, right, it has this really striking Old Testament parallel. And we see this in the Book of Hebrews, chapter 13, verse 12.
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Brother Francis
So Jesus also suffered outside the gate.
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Father Mike
In order to sanctify the people through his own blood. Here Jesus is being led outside the city to his crucifixion, bearing the sins of all people. As we pray, my brothers and sisters, behold the divine scapegoat. Behold the Lamb of God carrying the cross. The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
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Friar Thomas
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
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Father Mike
On earth as it is in heaven.
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Friar John
Give us this day our daily bread.
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Father Mike
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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Friar Thomas
Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Friar John
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Father Mike
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Friar John
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Father Mike
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar John
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Father Mike
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar Thomas
Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar John
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar John
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Friar John
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Father Mike
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar Thomas
Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Friar John
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Father Mike
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Friar John
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Father Mike
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Friar John
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Father Mike
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Friar John
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Father Mike
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 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 fifth sorrowful mystery is the Crucifixion. Concluding our rosary, let's return to Pietro Gagliardi's fresco of the Crucifixion, which depicts a rainbow above this sorrowful mystery.
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Friar Thomas
If you don't remember it, I really.
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Father Mike
Encourage you to go back to it. It's profoundly beautiful and in the rainbow, right? This reminds us the crucifixion. It's the fulfillment of God's promise. Death will not have the last word life does. Just as the rainbow signified life to Noah, the cross is the symbol of ultimate victory. And the cross is the symbol of life and of new life and of ultimate victory for us, whatever sorrows we are experiencing, whatever sufferings whatever, if you will, sharing in the cross and the crucifixion of our Lord. Let the Lord's own cross be cope the cross, right? It's the symbol of life and of new life and of ultimate victory for all of us.
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Friar Thomas
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
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Father Mike
On earth as it is in heaven.
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Friar John
Give us this day our daily bread.
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Father Mike
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.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Brother Paul
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Father Mike
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar John
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Father Mike
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Sister Anne
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Father Mike
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Sister Anne
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Sister Anne
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar Thomas
Amen.
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Sister Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Father Mike
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Sister Anne
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen. 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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Friar Thomas
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy.
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Father Mike
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.
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Friar Thomas
God, that we may be made worthy.
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Father Mike
Of the promises of Christ. Let us pray.
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Brother Paul
O God, whose only begotten Son, by.
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Father Mike
His life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life.
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Brother Paul
Grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon.
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Father Mike
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.
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Friar Thomas
In the name of the Father and.
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Father Mike
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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Friar Thomas
Amen.
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Brother Francis
Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me today.
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Friar Thomas
I look forward to continuing this journey.
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Father Mike
With you again tomorrow. Poco Poko. Friends, God bless y'. All.