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

Episode: Day 348: The Glorious Mysteries
Date: December 14, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR (Ascension)
Podcast Theme: Guiding listeners deeper into prayer and relationship with Jesus and Mary through meditations on the Rosary

Episode Overview

This episode focuses on the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, inviting listeners to encounter the Resurrection, Ascension, the descent of the Holy Spirit, the Assumption of Mary, and her Coronation as Queen of Heaven and Earth. Through scriptural references, saintly wisdom, and meditative prayer, Fr. Mark-Mary and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal show how these mysteries offer hope, confidence, and the assurance that God generously rewards those who follow Him. The tone throughout is gentle, encouraging, and reverent, fostering an environment of contemplative prayer and reflection.

Key Discussion Points and Spiritual Insights

1. Opening and Introduction (00:00 - 01:01)

Brief reminders about forming habits, resources available (prayer guides, Ascension app), and how to access additional materials.
Invitation to pray the Glorious Mysteries together and to pursue deeper relationship with Jesus and Mary.

2. First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection (03:17 - 07:16)

Reflection:

The resurrection brings Christ’s message, “Do not be afraid,” repeated by Jesus and the angels to the disciples.
Quote:

“Be not afraid. And how fitting that this message is paired with the mystery that should give us the most confidence and hope, like the resurrection of the Lord. Christ is risen.”
— Friar Francis (03:17)
Call to allow the resurrected Lord to speak this hope and confidence into listeners’ hearts, especially in fearful or uncertain times.

Notable moment:

“Be not afraid” is repeated as a meditation and spiritual encouragement (03:45, 04:00).

3. Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension (07:45 - 11:58)

Reflection:

Meditative focus on sacred art: “The Ascension of the Lord” by Bernardino Gandino. The painting features footprints, emphasizing following in Jesus’ steps.
Connection to St. Francis’ spirituality—“poco a poco,” or little by little, step by step.
Quote:

“Following in his very footsteps, following in his footsteps is what will lead us to heaven with Him.”
— Friar Francis (08:32)

Notable moment:

The encouragement to view discipleship as a gradual journey, inspired by the example and writings of St. Francis.

4. Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit (12:10 - 16:23)

Reflection:

Use of Acts 1:14: the apostles and Mary “devoted themselves to prayer”—described as the first novena, a dedicated period of prayer.
Emphasis on perseverance in prayer, even with “stubbornness,” as shown by the apostles and Mary awaiting Pentecost.
Quote:

“Let’s ask to pray like Mary and the apostles did in the upper room... with patient assiduousness and even like a stubborn perseverance made firm and strong through radical and total hope and confidence in our loving Father.”
— Friar Francis (13:10)

Notable moment:

The analogy of the first novena, calling for listeners to pray with the same hope and perseverance.

5. Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Mary (16:54 - 21:09)

Reflection:

Scriptural basis: Matthew 19:29—God is never outdone in generosity; whatever is sacrificed for Christ is returned a hundredfold.
Mary’s Assumption is presented as the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promise; what is given up for Christ is more than repaid.
Quote:

“God is never going to be outdone in generosity... the promise of his not being outdone in generosity like it was fulfilled in Mary, and it will be fulfilled in your life and mine as well.”
— Friar Francis (17:16, 17:49)

6. Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary (21:24 - 25:12)

Reflection:

Honor is given to Mary as Queen, and to Christ as King.
Listeners are invited to simply venerate and rest in the beauty and majesty of Jesus and Mary.
Quote:

“Let’s just take a moment to venerate Our Lady... contemplate the beauty of our king and queen. And give honor to them as we pray this final decade.”
— Friar Francis (21:42, 21:58)

7. Closing Prayers and Blessing (25:37 - 26:36)

Key Prayers:

Hail Holy Queen
Closing collect, asking for grace to imitate the mysteries of the Rosary and obtain their promises
Final blessing, encouragement, and “Poco a poco, friends, God bless y'all” (26:36)

Notable Quotes With Timestamps

“Be not afraid. And how fitting that this message is paired with the mystery that should give us the most confidence and hope, like the resurrection of the Lord. Christ is risen.”
— Friar Francis (03:17)
“Following in his very footsteps, following in his footsteps is what will lead us to heaven with Him.”
— Friar Francis (08:32)
“Let’s ask to pray like Mary and the apostles did in the upper room... with patient assiduousness and even like a stubborn perseverance made firm and strong through radical and total hope and confidence in our loving Father.”
— Friar Francis (13:10)
“God is never going to be outdone in generosity... the promise of his not being outdone in generosity like it was fulfilled in Mary, and it will be fulfilled in your life and mine as well.”
— Friar Francis (17:16, 17:49)
“Let’s just take a moment to venerate Our Lady... contemplate the beauty of our king and queen. And give honor to them as we pray this final decade.”
— Friar Francis (21:42, 21:58)
“Poco a poco, friends, God bless y’all.”
— Fr. Mark-Mary & Prayer Leader (26:36)

Timestamps for Key Spiritual Meditations

Resurrection Reflection & “Be not afraid” (03:17 – 04:00)
Ascension Meditation & St. Francis’ Steps (07:45 – 08:32)
The First Novena & Perseverance in Prayer (12:14 – 13:10)
Assumption & God’s Generosity (16:54 – 17:49)
Coronation & Rest in Christ and Mary (21:42 – 21:58)
Final Blessing (26:36)

Summary

This episode is a gentle, contemplative walk through the Glorious Mysteries. Listeners are guided to meditate on Christ’s triumph, Mary’s faithfulness, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit—reminded at every step of God’s generosity and grace. Practical biblical and spiritual insights interweave with traditional Rosary prayers, making this episode both grounding and uplifting for new and experienced pray-ers alike.

Listeners are left with a sense of spiritual encouragement: God’s promises are real, faithful perseverance is powerful, and by following Christ and venerating Mary, one draws nearer to heaven, “poco a poco”—little by little, step by step.

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Mark Mary
Foreign.
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Friar Francis
Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars of Renewal.
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Narrator
And this is the Rosary in a.
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Friar Francis
Year podcast, where through prayer and meditation, the Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a source of grace for the whole world. The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by ascension this day 348. To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.com 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.
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Mark Mary
A great way to track your progress.
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Friar Francis
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 the Year Prayer Guide, a book published by Ascension that was designed to complement this podcast. You'll find all the daily readings of scripture, saint reflections and beautiful images of the sacred art will be reflecting on.
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Narrator
Today we will be praying the Glorious Mysteries.
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Prayer Leader
Let us begin in the name of.
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Narrator
The Father and of the Son and.
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Mark Mary
Of the Holy Spirit.
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Friar Francis
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in.
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Narrator
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.
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Prayer Leader
At the right hand of God, the Father Almighty.
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Narrator
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.
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Friar Francis
The forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of.
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Narrator
The body and life everlasting.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Narrator
For Holy Father's health and intentions.
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Prayer Leader
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Holy Thy kingdom come, Thy will be.
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Narrator
Done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
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Friar Francis
For an increase in the theological virtues.
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Prayer Leader
Of faith, hope and charity.
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Narrator
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Chorus Female 1
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Chorus Female 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Narrator
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Narrator
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 glorious mystery is the resurrection.
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Friar Francis
When we read the biblical accounts of the resurrection, we'll find that Jesus and the angels that announce his resurrection bring the same. Do not be afraid. And the resurrected Lord, like he'll say these again and again. Be not afraid. Be not afraid. And how fitting that this message is paired with the mystery that should give us the most confidence and hope, like the resurrection of the Lord Christ is risen.
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Prayer Leader
Be not afraid.
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Mark Mary
As we pray, let us allow the.
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Friar Francis
Resurrected Lord to come to us again.
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Narrator
And to speak these words of confidence and hope and victory into all parts of our life and heart.
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Friar Francis
Be not afraid.
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Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
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Narrator
On earth as it is in heaven.
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Mark Mary
Give us this day our daily bread.
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Narrator
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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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Chorus Female 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy Womb Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Narrator
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Chorus Female 2
Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Narrator
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
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 second glorious mystery is the Ascension.
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Friar Francis
Earlier we looked at a painting entitled.
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Narrator
The Ascension of the Lord by Bernardino Gandino.
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Friar Francis
If you recall, there's like the very specific detail that Jesus ascending into heaven, but there's footprints from where he began his ascent. And we looked at how this kind of perspective on like, footprints or footsteps fits with some of the writings and the Spirituality of St Francis of Assisi, who encourages his followers to follow in the footsteps of Christ like little by.
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Chorus Female 1
Little, poco a poco, step by step.
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Friar Francis
Like just as Jesus did. And so today let us meditate on the second glorious mystery, the Ascension of.
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Prayer Leader
Our Lord, and be reminded that following.
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Narrator
In his very footsteps, following in his.
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Friar Francis
Footsteps is what will lead us to heaven with Him.
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Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[08:44]
Narrator
On earth as it is in heaven.
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Mark Mary
Give us this day our daily bread.
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Narrator
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.
[09:01]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[09:03]
Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Narrator
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[09:13]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[09:18]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:20]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:28]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:30]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[09:36]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:37]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:47]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[09:52]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:53]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:56]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:04]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:09]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:11]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:13]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:15]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:18]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:20]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:26]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:27]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:30]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:32]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:34]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:37]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:41]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[10:42]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:44]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:47]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:49]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:52]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:55]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:00]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:02]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:05]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:09]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:12]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:15]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[11:17]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:19]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:21]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:23]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:26]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:28]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:33]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:35]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:38]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:40]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:42]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:45]
Narrator
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.
[11:58]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Narrator
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.
[12:11]
Mark Mary
The third glorious mystery is the descent of the Holy spirit.
[12:14]
Narrator
Acts, chapter one, verse 14 reads.
[12:17]
Friar Francis
All these with one accord, devoted themselves to prayer together with the women and.
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Narrator
Mary, the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
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Friar Francis
The apostles of Mary are praying for nine days between the Ascension and Pentecost. Meaning this time of prayer is the very first novena.
[12:36]
Mark Mary
Plus like the Greek word here, it.
[12:39]
Friar Francis
Suggests that they prayed with patient assiduousness, even like a stubbornness. That means that the prayer in this.
[12:47]
Narrator
Mystery, it's a prayer of the most.
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Prayer Leader
Complete dedication of the heart and will.
[12:54]
Friar Francis
Like as we pray. Like let's ask to pray like Mary and the apostles did in the upper room, awaiting the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Let's pray with patient assiduousness and even like a stubborn perseverance made firm and.
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Narrator
Strong through radical and total hope and confidence in our loving Father.
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Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[13:24]
Narrator
On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[13:38]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[13:41]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Narrator
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[13:58]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:09]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[14:14]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[14:16]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:23]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:26]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[14:31]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[14:33]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[14:35]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[14:38]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:40]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:43]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[14:49]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[14:50]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[14:53]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:57]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Chorus Female 2
Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:24]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[15:29]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:39]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:41]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[15:43]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[15:45]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:55]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:57]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[16:00]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[16:02]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:05]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[16:08]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[16:12]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[16:14]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[16:16]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[16:18]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:21]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
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 glorious mystery is the Assumption of Mary. Matthew, chapter 19.
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Friar Francis
Peter asks Jesus what he can expect.
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Narrator
Being a disciple of the Lord.
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Friar Francis
And Jesus responds in Matthew chapter 19.
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Narrator
Verse 29, saying, and everyone who has.
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Mark Mary
Left houses or brothers or sisters, or.
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Narrator
Father or mother or children or lands.
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Friar Francis
For my name's sake will receive a.
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Prayer Leader
Hundredfold and inherit eternal life.
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Narrator
And what we can read in here is that there's a cost.
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Friar Francis
But most importantly, what he's saying is that God is never going to be outdone in generosity.
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Narrator
Whatever you give up in obedience for following him. Right. You don't lose the good ultimately, but it's going to be repaid a hundredfold.
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Friar Francis
And Mary's assumption is a testament to the fulfillment of this promise. Mary said yes to God, and she went through many like experiences of deep suffering and pain and poverty in her life.
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Narrator
But now she reigns forever in heaven.
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Friar Francis
The promise of his not being outdone.
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Narrator
In generosity like it was fulfilled in.
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Prayer Leader
Mary, and it will be fulfilled in.
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Narrator
Your life and mine as well.
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Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
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Narrator
On earth as it is in heaven.
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Mark Mary
Give us this day our daily bread.
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Narrator
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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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Mark Mary
The Lord is with thee.
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Chorus Female 1
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Chorus Female 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[18:39]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[18:40]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[18:43]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[18:45]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[18:48]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[18:56]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[18:58]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[19:00]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[19:03]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[19:14]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[19:15]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[19:18]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[19:21]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[19:23]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[19:31]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[19:33]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[19:35]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[19:37]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[19:50]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[19:53]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[19:55]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[19:58]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:07]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[20:10]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[20:12]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[20:15]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:25]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[20:27]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[20:29]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[20:32]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:34]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[20:40]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:41]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[20:44]
Narrator
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[20:46]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[20:49]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[20:52]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[20:57]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:59]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[21:01]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[21:04]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[21:06]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[21:09]
Narrator
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.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Narrator
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 glorious mystery is the coronation of Mary's Queen of Heaven and Earth. As we conclude our rosary today with.
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Friar Francis
This last decade, let's just take a.
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Narrator
Moment to venerate Our Lady. To venerate Mary, our Queen Jesus, right? He is the king who reigns forever.
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Friar Francis
And Mary his mother.
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Narrator
And our mother is the queen of heaven and earth.
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Friar Francis
Let's just kind of rest there, right.
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Narrator
With contemplate the beauty of our king and queen. And give honor to them as we pray this final decade.
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Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
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Narrator
On earth as it is in heaven.
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Mark Mary
Give us this day our daily bread.
[22:20]
Narrator
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
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Chorus Male
But deliver us from evil.
[22:29]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[22:32]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[22:33]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[22:36]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[22:38]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[22:41]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[22:43]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[22:48]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[22:50]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[22:52]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[22:55]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[22:57]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[23:05]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[23:07]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[23:09]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[23:12]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[23:14]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[23:23]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[23:24]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[23:27]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[23:29]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[23:31]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[23:38]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[23:40]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[23:42]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[23:44]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[23:47]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[23:50]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[23:55]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[23:56]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[23:59]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[24:04]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[24:07]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[24:11]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Narrator
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[24:29]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[24:32]
Narrator
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[24:34]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[24:36]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[24:39]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[24:44]
Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[24:46]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[24:48]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[24:51]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[24:53]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[24:56]
Narrator
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Chorus Male
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[25:02]
Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[25:05]
Chorus Female 1
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[25:07]
Chorus Female 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[25:10]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[25:13]
Narrator
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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Prayer Leader
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy.
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Narrator
Our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our.
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Friar Francis
Sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes.
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Narrator
Of mercy towards us. And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
O Clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
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Narrator
Pray for us, most Holy Mother of.
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Prayer Leader
God, that we may be made worthy.
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Narrator
Of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. O God, whose only begotten Son, by his life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life.
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Friar Francis
Grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon.
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Narrator
These mysteries of the most holy rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
In the name of the Father and.
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Narrator
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Friar Francis
Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me today.
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Prayer Leader
I look forward to continuing this journey.
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Narrator
With you again tomorrow.
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Chorus Male
Poco.
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Prayer Leader
Poco.
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Narrator
Friends, God bless y'. All.