Day 359: The Luminous Mysteries - The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)

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

Episode: Day 359 – The Luminous Mysteries

Date: December 25, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
Presented by: Ascension

Main Theme

This episode focuses on praying and meditating on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary Ames guides listeners through each decade, integrating rich spiritual reflections, scriptural references, and saintly wisdom. Listeners are encouraged to deepen their relationship with Jesus and Mary, and to allow these mysteries to transform their faith and daily life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Prayers and Intentions

The episode begins with the Apostles’ Creed, the Our Father, and Hail Marys, offered for the Holy Father’s intentions and for the increase in faith, hope, and charity.
[01:04 – 03:01]
- Emphasis: The Rosary is both a tool for personal sanctification and a source of grace for the world.

2. First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan

[03:01 – 08:07]

Reflection inspired by St. Ambrose:

“Is there any room left for doubt when the Father clearly calls from heaven and says, ‘This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased?’”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 03:01)
The affirmation of Jesus’ divinity and identity by God the Father – “We know who Jesus is by the very authority of God; God Himself has revealed himself.”
Listeners are invited to pray for the grace of a confident, transformative faith:

“Let us ask for the grace of faith that touches all of our heart, all of our life, our wills, our intellects.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 04:29)
Followed by a decade of Hail Marys.

3. Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding Feast at Cana

[08:07 – 13:10]

Reflection draws upon a quote from St. Alphonsus Liguori:

“From eternity God has established by another general decree that nothing the Divine Mother could ask should be denied her.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 08:13)
Insight into Mary’s unique intercessory power: her ability to intercede flows from God’s eternal plan, not from her own nature.
Encourages total confidence in Mary’s intercession:

“So let’s go ahead and bring to her whatever our needs and our intentions are. With total and complete confidence.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 09:54)
Followed by a decade of Hail Marys.

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

[13:10 – 18:04]

Meditation on James Tissot’s painting, Healing of the Lepers at Capernaum – the gratitude of the one leper who returns to Jesus.
Jesus proclaims the kingdom through teaching, parables, and miracles; listeners are urged to “return” to God in thanksgiving and conversion.
Focus on gratitude:

“Our invitation is to return, to have this conversion, this return to Jesus... let us make another step in turning and reorienting our whole lives to Jesus.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 14:18)
A call to worship and thank Jesus for blessings and salvation.
Followed by a decade of Hail Marys.

5. Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration

[18:04 – 23:43]

Peter, James, and John experience the glory of Jesus on the mountain, but the “mountaintop experience” is rare—not the norm for discipleship.
Life with Christ involves both high moments and everyday valleys:

“It’s the anomaly in the life of the disciples, not the ordinary... most of life is not the honeymoon... there’s some valleys, there’s some struggle.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 19:50 & 20:35)
Encouragement to trust Jesus, the Good Shepherd, especially in times of difficulty:

“He is at work in these valleys. But the valley is transitory. He’s leading you towards green pastures and still waters.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 20:56)
Followed by a decade of Hail Marys.

6. Fifth Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist

[23:43 – 28:54]

Jesus connects the washing of the feet with the gift of the Eucharist:

“Jesus comes and he’s going to wash Peter’s feet... Jesus basically says, like, it’s not optional. And then Peter says, okay, well, then don’t just wash my feet. Like, wash all of me.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 23:50)
The ideal approach to the Eucharist is total receptivity and humility:

“As we receive the most holy Eucharist, we take this posture of receptivity and of humility. And like Peter, we say, Jesus, I want all of you.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 24:37)
Prayer for readiness and openness to all that Jesus offers in Holy Communion.
Followed by a decade of Hail Marys.

7. Closing Prayers & Blessing

[28:54 – End]

Hail Holy Queen, concluding prayers of the Rosary, and final blessing.
Fr. Mark-Mary expresses gratitude for the community and looks forward to continuing the journey with listeners.

“Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow. Poco a poco. Friends, God bless y’all.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 29:00)

Notable Quotes & Moments

On Faith:

“We know who Jesus is by the very authority of God; God Himself has revealed Himself. And our response is one of theological faith, of a sure faith, of a confident faith.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 03:23)
On Mary's Intercession:

“Nothing the Divine Mother could ask should be denied her… bring to her whatever our needs and our intentions are. With total and complete confidence.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 08:13 & 09:54)
On Conversion and Gratitude:

“Let us make another step in turning and reorienting our whole lives to Jesus... particularly here we’ll focus on giving thanks.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 14:18 & 14:45)
On Ordinary & Extraordinary Spiritual Experiences:

“The mountaintop experience... it’s the anomaly in the life of the disciples, not the ordinary.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 19:50)
On Receiving Eucharist:

“As we receive the most holy Eucharist, we take this posture of receptivity and of humility. And like Peter, we say, Jesus, I want all of you.”
(Fr. Mark-Mary, 24:37)

Timestamps for Major Segments

Opening and Creed: 01:04 – 03:01
1st Luminous Mystery (Baptism of Jesus): 03:01 – 08:07
2nd Luminous Mystery (Cana): 08:07 – 13:10
3rd Luminous Mystery (Proclamation of the Kingdom): 13:10 – 18:04
4th Luminous Mystery (Transfiguration): 18:04 – 23:43
5th Luminous Mystery (Eucharist): 23:43 – 28:54
Conclusion and Blessing: 28:54 – End

Tone & Style

Warm, gentle, inviting, and contemplative.
Fr. Mark-Mary combines deep spiritual teaching with practical encouragement, making the mysteries personal and accessible.
Recurrent encouragement for listeners to bring their whole selves to Jesus and Mary, fostering a community of prayerful support.

For New Listeners

This episode offers guided contemplative prayer, spiritual insights from saints and scripture, and encouragement for deepening Marian devotion and love for Christ. Even if you're new to the Rosary, the step-by-step reflections and meditative approach make it approachable and nourishing. Perfect for those seeking to build a daily habit of prayer and discover fresh meaning in the mysteries of faith.

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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Foreign. 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 359. To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.com rosary in a year or text R I Y to 33777. You'll get an outline of how we're going to pray each month and it's.
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Prayer Leader
A great way to track your progress.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The best place to listen to podcasts 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. On behalf of myself and the whole team here at Ascension, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who's helped support this podcast financially. Your support is so appreciated and helps us to reach as many people as possible. And if you haven't already, please consider supporting us@ascensionpress.com support today we will be praying the Luminous Mysteries.
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Congregation/Group
Let us begin.
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Prayer Leader
In the name of the Father and.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
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 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.
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Congregation/Group
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.
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Congregation/Group
Amen.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
For our Holy Father's health and intentions. 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. For an increase in the theological virtues.
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Prayer Leader
Of faith, hope and charity.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Congregation/Group
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
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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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
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. I really appreciated the reading we took from St. Ambrose about the baptism. And he says, is there any room left for doubt when the Father clearly calls from heaven and says, this is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased? It's such a beautiful statement of faith and also truth, like, we know who Jesus is by the very authority of God, God himself has revealed himself. And our response is one of theological faith, of a sure faith, of a confident faith, of a faith that takes hold of and transforms our whole lives. As we pray this decade, let us hear the Father speak again. This is my beloved Son. Let us recognize the authority of this voice, God Himself. Let us ask for the grace of faith that touches all of our heart, all of our life, our wills, our intellects. 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.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Congregation/Group
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[06:30]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[06:32]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[06:48]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:54]
Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[07:05]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[07:22]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Congregation/Group
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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Fr. Mike Schmitz
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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Congregation/Group
Amen.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
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 feast at Cana. Saint Alphonsus Liguori wrote, from eternity God has established by another general decree that nothing the Divine Mother could ask should be denied her. I love this language and I love a couple things about it. One of all, like, it makes clear where Mary's role, authority, like power come from. From God, right? Like this is not like, existentially absolutely necessary. It doesn't necessarily flow from her nature. She remains a creature, but through God's perfect plan here put in the words of a general decree. Mary has this power, this intercession. And so I just love this for some of the nuance it has, but also like kind of the power and the confidence that it bestows upon you and I. The reader of this, again from eternity, is really powerful. This is a work of God, has established by another general decree that nothing the Divine Mother, like, not that she's divine, but she's Mother of God, of Jesus, could ask, should be denied her. So let's go ahead and bring to her whatever our needs and our intentions are. With total and complete confidence. 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.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[10:24]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:17]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:19]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:23]
Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:29]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:34]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:36]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:41]
Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:46]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
[11:52]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:04]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[12:10]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:11]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:16]
Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:21]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[12:31]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[12:33]
Congregation/Group
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:39]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[12:45]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:46]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:51]
Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:54]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:56]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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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Congregation/Group
Amen.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
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 third Loomis mystery is the proclamation of the kingdom and the call to conversion. We're going to return to James Tissot's painting Healing of the Lepers at Capernaum, right? Where there's the one leper kneeling with his hands raised and gratitude and worship and surrender. The one leper who remember there was the ten lepers healed, but one returned giving thanks. And again, a reminder of why this is here is that Jesus proclamation of the kingdom. He proclaims the kingdom both in word and deed. His teaching is the proclamation of the kingdom, his giving the new law is the proclamation of the kingdom. His parables are part of the proclamation of the kingdom and his works, including his miracles and his healings. Here we see the healer healing, right? And so this is part of the work of God. And our invitation is to return to have this conversion, this return to Jesus, where we come to him like our Lord, to reorient our lives, our hearts, like everything back to Him. So as we pray today, let us make another step in turning and reorienting our whole lives to Jesus. Particularly here we'll focus on giving thanks. So let's go ahead and enter this time of praise and of gratitude and of worship of Jesus for all of the blessings, all of the good he has done in our world and saving us and all of the ways that he has blessed 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.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[15:22]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:30]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[15:41]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[15:59]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Congregation/Group
Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[16:29]
Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Congregation/Group
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[17:08]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[17:42]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[17:49]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[17:54]
Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[17:57]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[18:00]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[18:03]
Congregation/Group
Amen.
[18:04]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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. In the transfiguration, we see Peter, James and John, right? Having the mountaintop experience par excellence. They're on the mountain, and the Lord is transfigured before them. And what is Peter's response like? He wants to build a tent. He wants to stay there. But what happens? Jesus takes them down the mountain, right? And you'll notice this in the life of the disciples, is it wasn't one big mountaintop experience. The mountaintop experience, and by this I mean, like, where you're kind of away and it's really, really consoling and encouraging. And there's all this sort of like joy and positivity and it feels really, really good, right? This. The language of mountaintop experience. It's the anomaly in the life of the disciples, not the ordinary. And that's something I think, just to notice and kind of make a movement towards acceptance in our lives, certainly in our. In our relationship with Jesus. Many of us have gone retreats or had really beautiful, profound moments with the Lord in prayer, on pilgrimage, etc. And we can kind of get frustrated when those aren't part of our ordinary relationship. But I think it is important to see the experience of Peter and James and John, right? It's not one big transfiguration. And I think this is true, right? For vocations, for marriage, there's the honeymoon phase. But most of life is in the honeymoon and having kids. There's some really, really peak moments. But also there's some valleys, there's some struggle, there's some difficulty wrestling with our vocations, etc. But let us take heart, have confidence in the good shepherd who is with you and that he is at work in these valleys. But the valley is transitory. He's leading you towards green pastures and still waters. 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.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
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.
[20:59]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[21:02]
Congregation/Group
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
[21:06]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[21:11]
Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[21:17]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[21:22]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[21:24]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[21:30]
Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[21:32]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[21:35]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[21:40]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[21:42]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[21:45]
Congregation/Group
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[21:49]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[21:52]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[21:57]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[21:59]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[22:04]
Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Holy pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[22:13]
Congregation/Group
Amen.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[22:20]
Congregation/Group
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[22:28]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[22:33]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[22:37]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[22:40]
Congregation/Group
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[22:43]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[22:46]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[22:51]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[22:55]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[22:58]
Congregation/Group
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[23:01]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God.
[23:03]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Holy pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[23:09]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[23:11]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[23:16]
Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[23:19]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[23:22]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[23:27]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[23:29]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[23:32]
Congregation/Group
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[23:36]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[23:39]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[23:42]
Congregation/Group
Amen.
[23:44]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. The fifth luminous mystery is the institution of the Eucharist. Jesus himself links the washing of the feet to the institution of the Eucharist. It's in the same room, in close proximity again. It's not by accident. And I think it's beautiful, right? Like, Jesus comes and he's going to wash Peter's feet. Peter resists. Jesus basically says, like, it's not optional. And then Peter says, okay, well, then don't even just wash my feet. Like, wash all of me. I want to receive all of it.
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Prayer Leader
I want all that you have to offer.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
And this is a really beautiful, profound, worthy of imitation disposition for ourselves to have as we come to Jesus, who desires, in a sense, to, like, serve us, to wash us, to renew us, to make us clean, and to give Himself, like, totally to us. And as we receive the most holy Eucharist, we take this posture of receptivity and of humility. And like Peter, we say, jesus, I want all of you. I want all of you. I want you to come into to touch, to heal, to wash. All of.
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Prayer Leader
Me, all of my life, all of my heart.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
And so we come in adoration and worship of Jesus in the most holy Eucharist. We prepare ourselves in prayer now for the next time we receive Holy Communion by saying, Jesus like more of more of you. I give to you all of me and I want all of you.
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Prayer Leader
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
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.
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Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[26:05]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[26:11]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[26:14]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[26:20]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[26:22]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the blessed art thou among.
[26:25]
Congregation/Group
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[26:29]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[26:32]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[26:38]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[26:41]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[26:44]
Congregation/Group
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[26:47]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, holy pray.
[26:51]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[26:54]
Congregation/Group
Amen.
[26:56]
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[26:58]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[27:03]
Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[27:05]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[27:08]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[27:14]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[27:16]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[27:23]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[27:25]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[27:30]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[27:33]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the blessed art thou among.
[27:35]
Congregation/Group
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[27:39]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[27:43]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[27:46]
Congregation/Group
Amen.
[27:48]
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[27:50]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[27:55]
Congregation/Group
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[27:58]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[28:01]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[28:05]
Congregation/Group
Amen.
[28:06]
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[28:10]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[28:12]
Congregation/Group
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[28:16]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[28:19]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[28:24]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[28:26]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[28:34]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[28:37]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[28:42]
Congregation/Group
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[28:44]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Lord is with the. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[28:48]
Congregation/Group
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[28:51]
Prayer Leader
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[28:55]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
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. 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, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate and eyes of mercy towards us. And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 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, the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. 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. Poco. Poco. Friends, God bless y'. All.