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

Episode: Day 349 — The Joyful Mysteries

Date: December 15, 2025
Host: Ascension, with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, and guests

Episode Overview

This episode of "The Rosary in a Year" guides listeners through the prayerful contemplation of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, joined by fellow Franciscans and religious community members, leads each decade with meditations rooted in Sacred Scripture, sacred art, and writings of the saints. The meditation highlights practical applications for listeners' lives, focusing on themes such as reverence for God, trust in divine providence, and drawing close to Jesus through Mary.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction & Prayer Intentions (00:04–03:01)

Establishing Purpose: The Rosary deepens the relationship with Jesus and Mary, becoming a source of grace for the whole world.
Daily Intentions: Prayers for the Holy Father's health and intentions, and for an increase in faith, hope, and charity.
Notable Tone: Gentle, communal, and invitational, encouraging listeners to journey deeper in prayer.

2. The First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation (03:01–07:58)

Reflection on Sacred Art: The meditation uses Fra Angelico's "Annunciation" painting, focusing on the humility of both Gabriel and Mary.
- “The Archangel Gabriel is bowing to Our Lady...this angel, this messenger of God, right, showing reverence to this poor, lowly handmaid, who is and who is depicted here as a queen...” — Friar John (03:19)
Spiritual Application: Encouragement to adopt Mary's posture of reverence, recognizing that each of us is chosen by God and called to trust His unfolding plan.
- “We have been picked and chosen by God. Can we ask to, like Mary, have like a reverence for God and His plan and how it is unfolding here and now in all of the particulars in our life.” — Friar John (03:59)

3. The Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation (07:58–12:27)

Scriptural Foundation: Reflection on Elizabeth’s words to Mary: “Blessed is she who believed.” (08:05)
Divine Faithfulness: Emphasis on God keeping His promises, and an invitation for listeners to imitate Mary's faith by believing in Jesus and His word.
- “Blessed are we who believe.” — Friar John (08:54)
Practical Takeaway: In sharing Mary’s faith, we become sharers in the Father's fulfillment and blessing.

4. The Third Joyful Mystery: The Nativity (12:27–17:19)

Saintly Wisdom: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux describes Christ as a child, “full of grace and truth...how truly incredible is this? God wants us to approach him so much that… he clothes himself, we could say, in humanity and the humanity of a child.” — Friar John (12:39)
Intimacy with God: The meditation highlights God’s desire for intimacy, veiling divinity to approach us vulnerably in the Christ child.
- “Let us recognize his divinity, but also...let us be moved by his poverty and his vulnerability and draw close to him to experience...profound intimacy with our Lord.” — Friar John (13:17)
Application: Adore Christ’s humility and vulnerability, drawing near without fear.

5. The Fourth Joyful Mystery: The Presentation in the Temple (17:19–22:08)

Sacred Art Meditation: Julia Compi’s fresco depicts the bustling, chaotic temple, while Mary’s calm focus rests solely on Jesus.
- “Despite the surrounding chaos and commotion, her eyes remained focused on Jesus.” — Friar John (17:47)
Modern Application: In the midst of life’s distractions, we are encouraged to center our attention on Jesus, surrender to him, and find peace.
- “Let us, like Mary, keep our eyes focused on Jesus. Let’s surrender it all to Him.” — Friar John (18:11)
- “Let us be filled with peace because Jesus is in control and Jesus is Lord.” — Friar John (18:22)

6. The Fifth Joyful Mystery: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple (22:08–27:27)

Trust in Divine Providence: The analogy of actor and director illustrates our limited understanding (“small scope of vision”) versus God’s all-knowing plan.
- “When you are the actor, you...don’t see the whole picture, but you have to trust, like, that the director who sees the whole picture knows what he’s doing, right?” — Friar John (22:24)
Mary’s Example: In confusion, Mary ponders events in her heart—an act of surrender and trust in God’s providence.
- “All of this, this prayerful pondering and keeping of these things in her heart. Is this act of trust...” — Friar John (23:16)
- “We are called to be faithful to what is given to us each moment, each day...” — Friar John (23:33)
Personal Takeaway: Encouragement to surrender anxieties, trust God’s unseen work, and prayerfully ponder His actions.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Reverence and Being Chosen:
“Can we ask to, like Mary, have, like, a reverence for God and His plan and how it is unfolding here and now in all of the particulars in our life.” — Friar John (03:59)
On Divine Faithfulness:
“Blessed are we who believe.” — Friar John (08:54)
On God’s Humility in the Nativity:
“God wants us to approach him so much that, like, he veils his glory, he clothes himself...in the humanity of a child.” — Friar John (12:39)
On Focus Amid Chaos:
“Despite the surrounding chaos and commotion, her eyes remained focused on Jesus...Let’s surrender it all to Him.” — Friar John (17:47, 18:11)
On Trusting God’s Plan:
“The actor has to trust the director...Here, of course, like the director is Almighty God himself.” — Friar John (22:39, 23:28)

Timestamps for Key Segments

Introduction & Intentions: 00:04–03:01
First Mystery (Annunciation): 03:01–07:58
Second Mystery (Visitation): 07:58–12:27
Third Mystery (Nativity): 12:27–17:19
Fourth Mystery (Presentation): 17:19–22:08
Fifth Mystery (Finding in the Temple): 22:08–27:27

Language & Tone

The hosts employ a gentle, reverent, and meditative tone throughout, with warmth and a spirit of invitation. The language is pastoral and encouraging, making the mysteries relatable to daily experiences.

Concluding Thoughts

This episode offers a profound, contemplative journey through the Joyful Mysteries, using art, scripture, and the lives of saints to illuminate the path of Christian prayer. Listeners are invited to embrace humility, faith, and surrender—drawing ever nearer to Jesus and Mary in every joy, trial, and moment of daily life.

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[00:00]
Brother Francis
Foreign.
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Host
Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars of Renewal and this is the Rosary in Year podcast, where through prayer and meditation, the Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a source.
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Prayer Leader
Of grace for the whole world.
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Host
The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension.
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Brother Francis
This is day 349.
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Host
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.com rosary in a year or text R I Y to 33 777. 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 the Podcast in the Ascension app. There are special features built just for this podcast and also recordings of the full rosary with myself and other friars. No matter what app you're listening in, remember to tap, follow or subscribe for your daily notifications.
[00:47]
Friar John
Today we will be praying the joyful Mysteries.
[00:51]
Brother Francis
Let us begin in the name of the Father and of the Son and.
[00:54]
Brother Michael
Of the Holy Spirit.
[00:55]
Friar John
Amen.
[00:56]
Brother Thomas
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in.
[01:00]
Brother Francis
Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to hell. On the third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated.
[01:15]
Brother Thomas
At the right hand of God, the Father Almighty.
[01:18]
Brother Francis
From there he will come to judge.
[01:20]
Brother Paul
The living and the dead.
[01:21]
Brother Francis
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints.
[01:26]
Friar John
The forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of.
[01:28]
Brother Paul
The body, and life everlasting. Amen for Holy Father's health and intentions.
[01:34]
Brother Thomas
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[01:40]
Brother Francis
On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
[01:47]
Friar John
Forgive those who trespass against us and.
[01:50]
Brother Francis
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[01:54]
Friar John
Amen.
[01:56]
Brother Francis
For an increase in the theological virtues.
[01:58]
Brother Thomas
Of faith, hope and charity.
[02:00]
Brother Francis
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[02:04]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[02:06]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:09]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:12]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:15]
Brother Thomas
Amen.
[02:17]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:19]
Brother Michael
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:22]
Sister Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:26]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:29]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:32]
Friar John
Amen.
[02:34]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:37]
Brother Francis
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[02:39]
Sister Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.
[02:43]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:46]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:50]
Friar John
Amen.
[02:51]
Brother Francis
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is.
[02:56]
Brother Paul
Now and ever shall be, world without end.
[02:59]
Brother Francis
Amen.
[03:02]
Friar John
The first joyful mystery is the Annunciation. Let's take a moment and revisit and pray with the painting of the Annunciation by Fra Angelico. There's an interesting detail where the Archangel Gabriel is bowing to Our lady.
[03:19]
Brother Paul
And Our lady has her head slightly.
[03:21]
Friar John
Tilted forward herself, having a posture of reverence. And we see this angel, this messenger of God, right, showing reverence to this poor, lowly handmaid, who is and who is depicted here as a queen, and Mary with her head bowed in reverence before the words spoken in God's election of her as we pray. Like, I'd really encourage us to kind of focus on Mary's disposition, this experience of being picked by God, chosen by God, like, in his presence, part of his plan.
[03:59]
Prayer Leader
And certainly we can have a lot.
[04:00]
Friar John
Of frustrations in life and what's happening, et cetera, et cetera, but we have been picked and chosen by God. Can we ask to, like Mary, have, like, a reverence for God and His.
[04:13]
Brother Thomas
Plan and how it is unfolding here and now in all of the particulars in our life. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[04:27]
Brother Francis
On earth as it is in heaven.
[04:30]
Brother Michael
Give us this day our daily bread.
[04:32]
Brother Francis
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.
[04:44]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:46]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the.
[04:47]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[04:50]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:53]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[04:56]
Brother Paul
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:59]
Brother Francis
Amen.
[05:01]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:03]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the.
[05:05]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[05:07]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:11]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[05:14]
Brother Paul
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:17]
Brother Francis
Amen.
[05:19]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:21]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the.
[05:23]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[05:25]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:28]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:31]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[05:36]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:37]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the.
[05:39]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[05:42]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:45]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:48]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[05:53]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[05:55]
Brother Francis
Is with the blessed art thou among.
[05:58]
Sister Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:02]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:05]
Brother Paul
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:09]
Brother Francis
Amen.
[06:11]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:12]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:15]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:17]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:20]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:23]
Brother Paul
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:26]
Brother Francis
Amen.
[06:28]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:30]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:33]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:35]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:38]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:41]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[06:46]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:48]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[06:51]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:53]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:56]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:59]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[07:04]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:05]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:08]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:10]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:13]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:16]
Brother Paul
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:19]
Brother Francis
Amen.
[07:21]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:23]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[07:25]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:28]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:31]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:34]
Brother Paul
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:37]
Brother Francis
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.
[07:46]
Brother Thomas
Amen.
[07:47]
Brother Francis
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.
[07:58]
Friar John
The second joyful mystery is the visitation. Remember Elizabeth's words to Mary during the visitation.
[08:06]
Brother Michael
Blessed is she who believed.
[08:10]
Friar John
And what does this like reveal about God?
[08:12]
Brother Thomas
Right. It reveals God.
[08:14]
Friar John
As we've said again and again and again that God keeps His promises.
[08:17]
Brother Francis
He is faithful.
[08:20]
Friar John
So what's our invitation? The invitation here is to imitate Mary's faith. To, like Mary, believe in Jesus, believe His word, believe in his goodness. And in believing, in sharing in Mary's faith, we share right in the Father's fulfillment of his promises. And in a sense, we share right in her blessedness. Blessed are we who believe.
[08:54]
Brother Thomas
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[09:00]
Brother Francis
On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
[09:08]
Friar John
Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
[09:14]
Brother Francis
Deliver us from evil. Amen.
[09:17]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:19]
Brother Michael
The Lord is With the blessed art.
[09:21]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:24]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:27]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:30]
Brother Paul
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:33]
Brother Francis
Amen.
[09:35]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:36]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:39]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:41]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:44]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:47]
Brother Paul
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:50]
Brother Francis
Amen.
[09:52]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:54]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[09:56]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:58]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:00]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:03]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:08]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:10]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:13]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:15]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:17]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:20]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:26]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:27]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:30]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:32]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:34]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:37]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:42]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:44]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[10:46]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:48]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:51]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:54]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:59]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:01]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:03]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:06]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:09]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:11]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:17]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:19]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:21]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:23]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:26]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:28]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:32]
Brother Michael
Amen.
[11:34]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:35]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:38]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:40]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:42]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:45]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:50]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:52]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[11:54]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:56]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:59]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:02]
Brother Francis
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.
[12:11]
Sister Anne
As it was in the beginning, is.
[12:12]
Brother Francis
Now and ever shall be world without end.
[12:15]
Brother Thomas
Amen.
[12:16]
Brother Francis
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.
[12:27]
Friar John
The third joyful mystery is the Nativity.
[12:32]
Brother Thomas
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux wrote for Christ.
[12:35]
Prayer Leader
Though a Child is full of grace and truth.
[12:40]
Friar John
In him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead. How truly incredible is this? God wants us to approach him so much that, like, he veils his glory, he clothes himself, we could say, in humanity and the humanity of a child. He takes on a human nature, right? Including that of a baby.
[13:05]
Brother Thomas
The creator of the universe comes to.
[13:08]
Brother Francis
Us as a little, poor, vulnerable baby. And I do believe that part of this is.
[13:17]
Friar John
Is so that we are not afraid to draw close to him. My brothers and sisters, let us look upon the Christ child. Let us worship him, let us adore him. Let us recognize his divinity. But also like, let us be moved by his poverty and his vulnerability and draw close to him to experience, like, real, deep, profound intimacy with our Lord.
[13:49]
Brother Thomas
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[13:53]
Brother Francis
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[13:55]
Sister Anne
On earth as it is in heaven.
[13:57]
Brother Francis
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
[14:02]
Friar John
Forgive those who trespass against us.
[14:05]
Brother Francis
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[14:09]
Brother Thomas
Amen.
[14:11]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[14:14]
Brother Michael
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[14:16]
Sister Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:20]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[14:23]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[14:26]
Brother Thomas
Amen.
[14:28]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[14:31]
Brother Michael
Is with the blessed art thou among.
[14:33]
Sister Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:38]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:40]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[14:45]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[14:47]
Brother Francis
Is with the blessed art thou among.
[14:50]
Sister Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:54]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:56]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:01]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[15:04]
Brother Michael
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[15:07]
Sister Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:11]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:14]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:19]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:21]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[15:24]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[15:26]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:28]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:31]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:36]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:38]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[15:40]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[15:42]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:45]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:48]
Brother Paul
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[15:51]
Brother Francis
Amen.
[15:53]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[15:55]
Brother Michael
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[15:58]
Sister Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:02]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[16:05]
Brother Francis
Us Sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[16:10]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[16:11]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the.
[16:13]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[16:15]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:18]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[16:21]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[16:26]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[16:28]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the.
[16:30]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[16:32]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:35]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[16:38]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[16:43]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[16:45]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the.
[16:46]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[16:49]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:52]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[16:54]
Brother Francis
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.
[17:19]
Friar John
The fourth joyful mystery is the presentation of Jesus in the temple in Julia Compi's fresco of the presentation in the temple. The fresco, it's filled with people kind of going in all different directions and looking in all different directions. And there's just like, there's an overall kind of sense of scatteredness and of commotion.
[17:45]
Brother Thomas
But if you remember, like, there's one.
[17:47]
Friar John
Face that's unaffected by it, and that is the face of Mary and her eyes. Despite the surrounding chaos and commotion, her eyes remained focused on Jesus. There's a lot going on in our lives.
[18:04]
Brother Thomas
There's a lot of commotion, a lot.
[18:05]
Friar John
Of chaos, a lot saying, look over.
[18:07]
Prayer Leader
Here, look over here.
[18:08]
Sister Anne
Worry about this led us, like, Mary.
[18:12]
Friar John
Let'S keep our eyes focused on Jesus. Let's surrender it all to Him.
[18:17]
Brother Thomas
Let's be renewed in our faith, our hope and our charity towards him.
[18:22]
Friar John
And let us be filled with peace because Jesus is in control and Jesus is Lord.
[18:31]
Brother Thomas
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[18:35]
Brother Francis
Thy kingdom come, thy. Thy will be done on earth as.
[18:38]
Sister Anne
It is in heaven.
[18:39]
Brother Francis
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we.
[18:44]
Friar John
Forgive those who trespass against us.
[18:47]
Brother Francis
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
[18:53]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[18:56]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[18:59]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[19:02]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[19:05]
Brother Paul
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[19:09]
Brother Francis
Amen.
[19:11]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[19:12]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[19:15]
Sister Anne
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[19:17]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[19:20]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[19:22]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[19:28]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[19:29]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[19:32]
Sister Anne
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[19:35]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[19:37]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[19:40]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[19:46]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[19:47]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[19:50]
Sister Anne
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[19:52]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[19:55]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[19:58]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[20:03]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:04]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[20:07]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[20:09]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[20:12]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:15]
Brother Paul
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[20:18]
Brother Francis
Amen.
[20:20]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:22]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[20:24]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[20:27]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[20:30]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:33]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[20:37]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:39]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[20:42]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[20:44]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[20:47]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:50]
Brother Paul
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[20:53]
Brother Francis
Amen.
[20:55]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:57]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[20:59]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[21:01]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[21:03]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[21:06]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[21:09]
Friar John
Amen.
[21:11]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[21:13]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the blessed art.
[21:15]
Sister Anne
Thou among women and blessed is the.
[21:18]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[21:20]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[21:23]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[21:29]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[21:32]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[21:35]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[21:38]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[21:41]
Brother Francis
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.
[22:08]
Friar John
The fifth joyful mystery is the finding of Jesus in the temple.
[22:14]
Brother Francis
If you recall one of the episodes.
[22:16]
Friar John
We looked at the idea of an.
[22:18]
Brother Francis
Actor and a director.
[22:21]
Friar John
And that when.
[22:22]
Brother Francis
You are the actor, you kind of.
[22:25]
Friar John
Have a pretty small like scope of vision, like you know your part, you know what you're supposed to do, but you don't see the whole picture, but you have to trust, like, that the director who sees the whole picture knows what he's doing, right?
[22:39]
Brother Michael
The actor has to trust the director.
[22:42]
Brother Thomas
And here, in the finding of Jesus.
[22:44]
Friar John
In the temple, we see Mary in a certain sense, like an actor having a small scope of vision and insight. She knows her part like it's to raise Jesus, to love Jesus, to be the best mother to Jesus possible. But then here something unexpected happens, right as he's lost. And when she encounters Jesus, he says to her, like, did you not know that I must be in my Father's house? Like something new is being revealed. And Mary doesn't, like, just get it all of a sudden. She continues to ponder it and keep.
[23:15]
Prayer Leader
It in her heart.
[23:17]
Friar John
All of this, this prayerful pondering and keeping of these things in her heart. Is this act of trust, an act of trust in the images of the director, surrender to the director.
[23:27]
Brother Michael
But here, of course, like the director.
[23:29]
Friar John
Is Almighty God himself.
[23:32]
Brother Francis
And so we are called to be.
[23:34]
Friar John
Faithful to what is given to us.
[23:36]
Brother Francis
Each moment, each day.
[23:39]
Friar John
To experience the freedom of not having to sort of see how it all fits, to make sense of it all, to make it all work, but to.
[23:45]
Brother Thomas
Keep prayerfully pondering whatever's happening with the.
[23:49]
Friar John
Lord, surrendering it to him, trusting that.
[23:52]
Brother Michael
He is at work for the good.
[23:54]
Friar John
In all things, for those of us who love him.
[23:59]
Brother Thomas
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
[24:02]
Brother Francis
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
[24:08]
Brother Michael
Give us this day our daily bread.
[24:10]
Brother Francis
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil and Amen.
[24:22]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[24:24]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the.
[24:26]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[24:28]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[24:31]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[24:34]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[24:38]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[24:42]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[24:44]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[24:48]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[24:50]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[24:55]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[24:57]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the.
[24:59]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[25:01]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[25:05]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[25:07]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[25:13]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[25:14]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the.
[25:16]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[25:19]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[25:21]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[25:24]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the Hour of our death. Amen.
[25:29]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[25:31]
Brother Michael
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[25:33]
Sister Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[25:37]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[25:40]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[25:45]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[25:47]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[25:49]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[25:52]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[25:54]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[25:57]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[26:02]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[26:05]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[26:08]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[26:11]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[26:14]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[26:18]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[26:21]
Sister Anne
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[26:24]
Sister Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[26:27]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[26:29]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[26:34]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[26:37]
Brother Michael
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[26:39]
Brother Francis
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[26:43]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[26:46]
Brother Francis
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[26:49]
Brother Thomas
Amen.
[26:51]
Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[26:52]
Brother Michael
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[26:55]
Sister Anne
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[26:58]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[27:00]
Brother Thomas
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[27:03]
Brother Francis
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.
[27:28]
Brother Thomas
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our.
[27:31]
Brother Francis
Life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our.
[27:37]
Host
Sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, then eyes.
[27:42]
Brother Francis
Of mercy towards us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed.
[27:46]
Sister Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[27:48]
Brother Francis
O Clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin.
[27:50]
Brother Thomas
Mary, pray for us, most Holy Mother of God, that we may be made.
[27:55]
Brother Francis
Worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. O God, whose only begotten Son, by.
[28:00]
Friar John
His life, death and resurrection, has purchased.
[28:02]
Brother Francis
For us the rewards of eternal life.
[28:04]
Sister Anne
Grant, we beseech thee, that meditating upon.
[28:06]
Brother Francis
These mysteries of the most Holy Rosary.
[28:08]
Friar John
The Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise through the same Christ our Lord.
[28:14]
Brother Francis
Amen.
[28:15]
Friar John
In the name of the Father and.
[28:16]
Brother Francis
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
[28:20]
Friar John
Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.
[28:25]
Brother Thomas
Poco Poke.
[28:26]
Brother Francis
Friends, God bless y'.
[28:28]
Host
All.