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

Episode: Day 352: The Luminous Mysteries
Date: December 18, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR (with Franciscan Friars of the Renewal & community)
Podcast by: Ascension

Overview of Episode’s Theme

This episode leads listeners through prayer and meditation on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, guiding them step-by-step to deepen their relationship with Jesus and Mary. Fr. Mark-Mary introduces each Luminous Mystery with meditative commentary, drawing from Scripture, sacred art, the wisdom of Pope John Paul II, and Church tradition. Throughout, he emphasizes the transformative power of the Rosary and Mary’s loving intercession.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction & Prayer Intentions (00:04 – 02:50)

The Rosary in a Year is designed to help listeners grow in prayer and love for Jesus and Mary.
Fr. Mark-Mary encourages persistence and daily commitment; mentions tools like the Ascension app and the downloadable prayer plan.
The opening prayers include:
- The Apostles’ Creed.
- Our Father, for the Holy Father’s intentions.
- Three Hail Marys, for the increase of faith, hope, and charity.

2. The First Luminous Mystery — The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan (02:50 – 08:10)

Fr. Mark-Mary references a fresco depicting Jesus’ baptism, illustrating how the “light of Christ is never far from the shadow of the cross.” (03:16)
- “His mission will lead him to his passion. But in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, what conquers, what is victorious, what is permanent—is the light, the light of Christ.” (03:33)
Listeners are invited to imagine themselves at the river Jordan as Jesus receives the Father’s affirmation and accepts his mission.
The decade of Hail Marys is prayed, culminating in a plea for mercy and the prayer: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins…” (07:26 – 08:10)

3. The Second Luminous Mystery — The Wedding at Cana (08:10 – 11:57)

Fr. Mark-Mary focuses on Mary’s attentiveness to the needs of others, paralleling her intercession for us.
- “Mary is the first to notice the wine has run out… She brings it to the attention of Jesus. This is such a beautiful parallel to her intercession.” (08:10)
- “Mary and Jesus… see you. They're concerned about you. They're invested in you and your goodness.” (08:12)
He highlights how Jesus’ first miracle at Mary's request assures us of divine care for every need.
The prayer is to be open to God’s grace and to find hope in Jesus and Mary’s personal concern for us.

4. The Third Luminous Mystery — The Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion (11:57 – 16:48)

Fr. Mark-Mary quotes St. Augustine and explains Jesus’ raising of the moral bar, replacing fear with a call to love and conversion.
- “In the proclamation of the kingdom, there’s a new kingdom that has a new law… he’s calling us to something higher… to love as he has loved us.” (12:00)
- "Let us ask for the grace… to be faithful… citizens of this kingdom of love."
This decade is prayed as an invitation to accept Jesus’ new teaching and the grace to love others as he loves us.

5. The Fourth Luminous Mystery — The Transfiguration (16:48 – 21:34)

Fr. Mark-Mary describes a Viennese stained glass window reflecting the Transfiguration’s meaning.
- “It is really appropriate that the Transfiguration is depicted in stained glass, because this reveals the theological reality of God being the light of the world.” (16:56)
- “With the Transfiguration, John Paul II called it the mystery of light par excellence. For a brief moment in time, Jesus suspends the veiling of his divine luminosity... and we see the light that illuminates and gives us meaning.” (17:10)
- “As the sun beautifies and glorifies stained glass, so will he beautify and glorify you by giving you a share in his own divine life.” (17:55)
Listeners are asked to imagine themselves before the transfigured Lord, receptive to his promise of transformation.

6. The Fifth Luminous Mystery — The Institution of the Eucharist (21:34 – 26:41)

Fr. Mark-Mary meditates on the “creativity of love”—how love inspires making a way to stay close, exemplified by Jesus remaining with us in the Eucharist.
- “When you love someone, you will create a way to be with them… Jesus does just that at the institution of the Eucharist—by remaining with us so humbly.” (21:39)
- “Today let us give thanks for the creativity of love—Jesus, who is truly present in each tabernacle in all Catholic Churches.” (22:50)
He invites listeners to respond by creating space in their own lives to adore and love Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“His mission will lead him to his passion. But in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, what conquers, what is victorious, what is permanent—is the light, the light of Christ.”
— Fr. Mark-Mary (03:33)
“Mary and Jesus… see you. They're concerned about you. They're invested in you and your goodness.”
— Fr. Mark-Mary (08:12)
“In the proclamation of the kingdom, there’s a new kingdom that has a new law… he’s calling us to something higher… to love as he has loved us.”
— Fr. Mark-Mary (12:00)
“For a brief moment in time, Jesus suspends the veiling of his divine luminosity… we see the light that illuminates and gives us meaning.”
— Fr. Mark-Mary (17:10)
“When you love someone, you will create a way to be with them… Jesus does just that at the institution of the Eucharist.”
— Fr. Mark-Mary (21:39)
“Let us give thanks for the creativity of love—Jesus, who is truly present in each tabernacle in all Catholic Churches.”
— Fr. Mark-Mary (22:50)

Timestamps of Major Segments

Opening & Prayer Intentions: 00:04 – 02:50
First Luminous Mystery – Baptism in the Jordan: 02:50 – 08:10
Second Luminous Mystery – Wedding at Cana: 08:10 – 11:57
Third Luminous Mystery – Proclamation of the Kingdom: 11:57 – 16:48
Fourth Luminous Mystery – The Transfiguration: 16:48 – 21:34
Fifth Luminous Mystery – Institution of the Eucharist: 21:34 – 26:41
Closing Prayers & Blessing: 26:41 – end

Tone & Style

The tone radiates gentle encouragement, warmth, and reverence, consistent with Fr. Mark-Mary’s humble yet passionate teaching style. His reflections are deeply scriptural, accessible, and full of Marian devotion. He invites listeners not just to recite, but to meditate, enter into the mysteries, and let the Rosary become a source of true grace.

For Listeners

Those new or experienced in praying the Rosary will find this episode a practical, uplifting, and beautifully meditative experience. Fr. Mark-Mary’s reflections help deepen understanding and foster greater intimacy with Jesus and Mary through the Luminous Mysteries.

For more resources or to follow the daily Rosary plan, visit Ascension Press at ascensionpress.com/riy.

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[00:00]
Friar Mark Mary
Foreign.
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Friar Franciscan
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 a source of grace for the whole world. The Rosary in the Year is brought to you by Ascension. This is day 352. To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.com rosary in a year or text R I Y to 33777.
[00:31]
Prayer Leader
You'll get an outline of how we're.
[00:32]
Friar Franciscan
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. Today we will be praying the luminous mysteries in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who is 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 our Holy Father's health and intentions. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be 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. For an increase in the theological virtues.
[02:01]
Prayer Leader
Of faith, hope and charity.
[02:03]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[02:07]
Friar Franciscan
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[02:09]
Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:13]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:15]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[02:20]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:23]
Friar Franciscan
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:30]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:33]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[02:39]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:41]
Friar Franciscan
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy Womb Jesus.
[02:48]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:51]
Friar Franciscan
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 luminous mystery is the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. Jesus baptism is a mystery of profound joy. But if you recall, there's a fresco we looked at of Jesus baptism which reveals that the light of Christ is never far from the shadow of the cross. His mission will lead him to his passion. But in the life, death and resurrection.
[03:34]
Friar Mark Mary
Of Jesus, like what conquers, what is.
[03:35]
Friar Franciscan
Victorious, what is permanent is the light, the light of Christ. Even here and even now, as we pray, let us place ourselves at the shores of the Jordan. Let us see the heavens rent the dove descend the Father proclaim. But let's keep our eyes at Jesus, as in this moment, like he receives the affirmation of the Father. And he says yes to the Father and his plan, which will take him to the cross, but through the cross to the resurrection. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be 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.
[04:35]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:37]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:42]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:44]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[04:47]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[04:52]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:54]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:59]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:01]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[05:04]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[05:09]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:11]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:16]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:19]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:22]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[05:28]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:30]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:35]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:38]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:41]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:44]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[05:47]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:49]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:53]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:56]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:59]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[06:04]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[06:07]
Friar Franciscan
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:13]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:16]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[06:21]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:23]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[06:28]
Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:31]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:34]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[06:39]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:41]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[06:46]
Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:49]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:51]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:54]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[06:56]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[07:00]
Friar Franciscan
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[07:03]
Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:06]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:09]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[07:15]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:16]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[07:21]
Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:24]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:26]
Friar Franciscan
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 luminous mystery is the wedding at Canaan. Here at the wedding feast of Cana, right? Mary is the first to notice the wine has run out. She notices their need, and she brings it to the attention of Jesus. And this is really such a beautiful parallel to her intercession.
[08:11]
Friar Mark Mary
And then the love that Jesus and.
[08:13]
Friar Franciscan
Mary both have for us, Mary and Jesus, they see us. They see you. They're concerned about you. They're invested in you and your goodness. And already now, like already now, they see your need and they are responding to it. Let us be open to God's grace. Let's trust in his ability to turn water into wine. But even more like, let's find hope and consolation and comfort in the love and the investment and the care that both Jesus and Mary have for you and for me. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Holy. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be 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.
[09:07]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:09]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:14]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:16]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:19]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[09:25]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:27]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:31]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:34]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:37]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[09:43]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:44]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:49]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:52]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:55]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:00]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:02]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:07]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:09]
Friar Franciscan
Holy.
[10:10]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:13]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:18]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:20]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:25]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:27]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:30]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:36]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:37]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:42]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:45]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:47]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:53]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:55]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:00]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:03]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:05]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:11]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:12]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:17]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:20]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:22]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:28]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:30]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:35]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:38]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:41]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:46]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[11:49]
Friar Franciscan
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[11:52]
Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:55]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:58]
Friar Franciscan
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 luminous mystery is the proclamation of the kingdom and the call to conversion. St. Augustine. He wrote that Jesus gave the lesser precepts to a people as yet required to be bound by fear and gave the greater ones to a people whom it had now become suitable to set free by love. What's Jesus doing in the proclamation of the kingdom? In the proclamation of the kingdom? There's a new kingdom that has a new law and has new teachings, but also he's raising the bar. He's calling us to something higher. He's calling us to a new law, providing for us a new grace and calling us to love. To love as he has loved us. As we pray, let us ask for the grace, if you will, to be faithful right. Citizens of this kingdom, this kingdom of love, let us receive the fullness of grace, the fullness of love that Jesus has shown to us. And let us respond by loving others as he has first loved us. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be 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.
[13:54]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[13:56]
Friar Franciscan
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[13:59]
Friar Mark Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:03]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:07]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[14:12]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[14:15]
Friar Franciscan
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[14:18]
Friar Mark Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:22]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:25]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[14:31]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[14:33]
Friar Franciscan
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[14:36]
Friar Mark Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:40]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:43]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[14:46]
Congregation Member
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[14:51]
Friar Franciscan
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[14:54]
Friar Mark Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:58]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, Holy pray.
[15:01]
Friar Franciscan
For us sinners now and at the.
[15:03]
Prayer Leader
Hour of our death. Amen.
[15:06]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:08]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[15:13]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:15]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:18]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:24]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:25]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[15:30]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:33]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:35]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:41]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[15:43]
Friar Franciscan
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[15:46]
Friar Mark Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:50]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[15:52]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[15:56]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[15:58]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[16:00]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[16:05]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:07]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[16:10]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[16:14]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[16:16]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[16:21]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:24]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[16:26]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[16:30]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[16:32]
Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[16:33]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[16:38]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[16:41]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[16:44]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[16:47]
Congregation Member
Amen.
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Friar Franciscan
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 luminous mystery is the transfiguration. There's a really beautiful stained glass window in the Votive Church in Vienna, Austria. And the stained glass, it's depicting the transfiguration. I think it is really appropriate that the transfiguration is depicted in stained glass, because this reveals, like, the theological reality of God being the light of the world here in the Transfiguration, the mystery of light par excellence. With the Transfiguration, John Paul II called it the mystery of light par excellence. For a brief moment in time, John Jesus, if you will, suspends the veiling of his divine luminosity through his sacred humanity. And we see the light that illuminates and that gives us meaning. Like Peter, James and John, Today, let's place ourselves before our transfigured Lord. Let us be bathed in his lights and let us hear him speak his promise to us that as the sun beautifies and glorifies stained glass, so will he beautify and glorify you by giving you a share in his own divine life. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be 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 but deliver us from evil. Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Congregation Member
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Congregation Member
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[19:30]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:05]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[20:30]
Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[20:53]
Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:59]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Friar Franciscan
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar Mark Mary
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar Franciscan
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 fifth luminous mystery is the institution of the Eucharist. When you love someone, you will create a way to be with them. You may remember the concept of the creativity of love. Right. You create a way to be with them. And Jesus does just that at the institution of the Eucharist. By remaining with us so humbly in.
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Congregation Member
The Most Holy Eucharist, he's able to.
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Friar Franciscan
Get to the ones he loves everywhere and anywhere. The Kingdom of God throughout history has continued to break into basically everywhere through the Most Holy Mass and the Most Holy Eucharist. Through this Most Holy Sacrament, Jesus has been truly present. The Eucharist has been in prisons and palaces and with the homebound and those in far to reach like villages.
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Congregation Member
Today.
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Friar Franciscan
Let us give thanks for the creativity of love Jesus, who is truly present in each tabernacle in all of the Catholic Churches. Right? And can we be open to like responding with the creativity of our own love? How can we, particularly in our daily lives and schedules, create space to go and to be with him and to ad adore him and to love him and to worship him in the Most holy sacrament of the altar.
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Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
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Friar Franciscan
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be 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 but deliver us from evil. Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Friar Franciscan
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Friar Mark Mary
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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Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Friar Franciscan
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Friar Mark Mary
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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Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Friar Franciscan
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Friar Franciscan
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Friar Mark Mary
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[24:50]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Friar Franciscan
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Friar Franciscan
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Friar Mark Mary
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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Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our Death.
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Congregation Member
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with the.
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Friar Franciscan
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Friar Franciscan
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Friar Franciscan
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation Member
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Friar Franciscan
The Lord is with the. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Friar Mark Mary
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[26:37]
Friar Franciscan
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar Mark Mary
Amen.
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Friar Franciscan
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
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Congregation Member
As.
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Friar Franciscan
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. Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy. 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, we mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us. And after this our exile, show unto.
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Friar Mark Mary
Us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar Franciscan
O Clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, most Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy 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. Grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon 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. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. All right. Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow. But, Kopoka. Friends, God bless y'. All.