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

Episode: Day 360 — The Sorrowful Mysteries
Date: December 26, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR (with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal)
Podcast: Ascension

Episode Overview

On Day 360 of the Rosary in a Year, Fr. Mark-Mary leads listeners in prayerful meditation on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. He intersperses each decade with reflective insights rooted in Scripture, pastoral wisdom, and personal experience. The episode focuses on deepening the listener’s relationship with Jesus and Mary through honest prayer, scriptural meditation, and imaginative prayer. Notably, Fr. Mark-Mary encourages authenticity, receptivity to God’s will, gratitude, and contemplation of Christ’s sacrificial love.

Key Discussion Points & Spiritual Insights

1. Opening and Purpose

The Rosary is described as "a source of grace for the whole world," drawing us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary (00:14).
Fr. Mark-Mary briefly introduces the day’s focus: praying and meditating on the Sorrowful Mysteries (00:45).

2. The First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden

[03:16-05:11]

Scriptural Foundation: Cites Matthew 26:39, where Jesus prays, “My Father, if it be possible, let this chalice pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”
Insight: The act of repeatedly addressing God as “my Father” in the midst of agony shows Jesus’ trust and relationship.
Personal Reflection:

“This is how Jesus goes through his agony: in relationship with his Father, bringing sincerely what he needs to his Father, not watering it down, being honest.” — Fr. Mark-Mary (03:49)
Invitation: Listeners are called to bring their own agonies before God in sincere, daughterly or son-like prayer, imitating Christ’s honesty and trust.

“We have to navigate this like Jesus does. My Father, My Father, My Father.” — Fr. Mark-Mary (04:16)

3. The Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar

[10:59-13:49]

Scriptural Foundation: Matthew 27:26 — Barabbas is released, Jesus is scourged.
Insight: The irony and tragedy of the crowd choosing Barabbas (“Son of the Father”) over Jesus, the true Son.

“There’s great irony here...the crowd chooses, like this counterfeit worldly Son of the Father instead of the—the Son of the Father who comes to save us.” — Fr. Mark-Mary (10:59)
Examination: Fr. Mark-Mary encourages listeners to reflect on how, consciously or unconsciously, they might choose worldly solutions (“Barabbas”) instead of God’s way.
Key Point: Jesus responds not with violence, but with receptivity and trust—modeling docility over aggression.

4. The Third Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns

[13:49-15:37]

Scriptural Foundation: Matthew 27:29 — Jesus is mockingly crowned by Roman soldiers.
Insight: The crowning with thorns is a “unique evil” not found in normal Roman punishment, yet in this suffering, Jesus’ kingship and victory shine through.

“The condemned one, the scourged one, the crowned one, the one who will be crucified, is indeed the victorious one. Even here, even through this evil, Jesus is victorious. And God is working for the good.” — Fr. Mark-Mary (14:58)

5. The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross

[19:11-23:23]

Scriptural Foundation: Matthew 27:32 — Simon of Cyrene is compelled to help Jesus.
Imaginative Prayer: Fr. Mark-Mary invites the listener to place themselves in Simon’s shoes:

“You find yourself so close to Jesus. What do you want to say to Jesus as you help him carry the cross...how do you want to console his heart?” — Fr. Mark-Mary (19:26)
Response: A call to express words of love, gratitude, and adoration: “Thank you, Jesus. I love you, Jesus. I adore you.”

6. The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus

[23:23-25:20]

Scriptural Foundation: Luke 23:45 — The temple veil is torn in two.
Theological Reflection:

“The era of the old temple and its sacrifices are over...God himself has removed the veil and revealed himself in the crucified one as one who loves to the point of death.” — Fr. Mark-Mary quoting Pope Benedict XVI (24:41)
Gratitude: Listeners are urged to rejoice that, through Christ’s sacrifice, “the pathway to God is now wide open” (24:58).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Authentic Prayer:

“Let us pray as Jesus prayed: sincerely, honestly, but always in right relationship to our Heavenly Father.” — Fr. Mark-Mary (04:58)
On Choosing the True Savior:

“Are there ways in which we ourselves are shouting like we want Barabbas instead of...Jesus?” — Fr. Mark-Mary (11:25)
On Suffering & Victory:

“Even through this evil, Jesus is victorious. And God is working for the good.” — Fr. Mark-Mary (14:58)
On Imaginative Prayer:

“How do you want to console his heart? As we pray, let us speak words of love, of gratitude, of adoration to Jesus, our Lord, and our Savior.” — Fr. Mark-Mary (19:26)
On the Veil Torn:

“Today let us be moved with gratitude and joy that...the pathway to God is now wide open.” — Fr. Mark-Mary (24:58)

Timestamps for Important Segments

03:16: First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden — Reflection and decade
10:59: Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar — Reflection and decade
13:49: Third Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns — Reflection and decade
19:11: Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross — Imaginative reflection and decade
23:23: Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion — Reflection and decade
29:08: Conclusion of Rosary and closing prayers

Episode Takeaways

The Sorrowful Mysteries provide a framework for encountering the depths of Jesus’ love and offer a model for honest, faithful prayer.
Listeners are encouraged to identify with Christ in his agony, suffering, and love; to examine where they might prefer comfort over God’s way; and to receive with gratitude the opening of the pathway to God made possible by Christ’s sacrifice.
The episode blends scriptural meditation, saintly insight, and practical encouragement in a gentle, reflective tone.

For the full prayer plan and additional spiritual resources, visit Ascension Press - Rosary in a Year.

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[00:00]
Fr. Mike
Foreign. Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars of Renewal and this is the Rosary in the Year podcast, where through prayer and meditation, the Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a.
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Brother
Source of grace for the whole world.
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Fr. Mike
The Rosary in a Year is brought to you by Ascension. This is day360. To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.com rosary in a year or text RIY to 33777. You'll get an outline of how we're going to pray each month and it's a great way to track your progress. The best place to listen to the podcast is in the Ascension app. There are special features built just for this podcast and also recordings of the full Rosary with myself and other friars. I encourage you to pick up a.
[00:44]
Friar
Copy of the Rosary in the Year.
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Fr. Mike
Prayer Guide, a book published by Ascension that was designed to complement this podcast. You'll find all the daily readings from Scripture, saint reflections and beautiful images of the sacred art will be reflecting on Today we will be praying the Sorrowful Mysteries. Let us begin in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I believe in God, the Father Almighty.
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Friar
Creator of heaven and earth, and in.
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Fr. Mike
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.
[01:27]
Friar
At the right hand of God, the Father Almighty.
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Fr. Mike
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.
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Friar
Of faith, hope and charity.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[02:16]
Fr. Mike
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Friar
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:22]
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:24]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[02:29]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:32]
Fr. Mike
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:42]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[02:48]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[02:50]
Fr. Mike
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[03:00]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
[03:14]
Friar
Amen.
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Fr. Mike
The first sorrowful mystery is the agony in the garden. For me, it's one of the most maybe important insights that I had during our journey here. And it's something that's always been before me. But through our prayer and through this kind of process, I've seen it at least for the first time. And. And it's with Jesus in the garden, right? In Matthew's Gospel, chapter 26, verse 39, it. Right, it reads, and going a little farther, he fell on his face and.
[03:46]
Friar
He prayed, my Father, if it be.
[03:49]
Fr. Mike
Possible, let this chalice pass from me. Nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will. Three times Jesus makes this petition and three times he starts it with my Father, my Father, my Father. This is how Jesus goes through his agony in relationship with his Father, bringing like sincerely what he needs to his.
[04:14]
Friar
Father, like not watering it down, being.
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Fr. Mike
Honest, if it's possible that this child pass, but also trusting in his Father while remaining right secure in his identity as son. We don't share the same exact agony of Jesus, but we certainly have our agonies, our sufferings, our places in our lives that where we come. And we can make this really sincere, authentic plea to the Lord. My Father, if it's possible, let this pass. But we have to navigate this like Jesus does. My Father, My Father, My Father. And so let us, as we pray this decade, let us pray as Jesus prayed, sincerely, honestly, but always in right relationship to our Heavenly Father. We pray. My Father.
[05:11]
Friar
My Father.
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Fr. Mike
My Father. 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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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:41]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:45]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[05:51]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:57]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:05]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:07]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[06:13]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:14]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:19]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:22]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:25]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:29]
Friar
Amen.
[06:31]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:33]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:38]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:41]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:45]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:48]
Friar
Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:57]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:00]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:02]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[07:08]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:09]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:14]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:16]
Fr. Mike
Holy.
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Friar
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:19]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[07:25]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:27]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:31]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:34]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:37]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:41]
Friar
Amen.
[07:43]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:45]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:50]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:52]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[07:55]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:58]
Friar
Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:02]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:07]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:10]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:12]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[08:18]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[08:20]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[08:24]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[08:27]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[08:30]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. The second sorrowful mystery is the scourging at the pillar. Matthew chapter 27, verse 26 reads, Then he released for them Barabbas. And having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified. And we know there's great irony here as the crowd chooses Barabbas. Barabbas, whose name literally means Son of the Father. And the crowd chooses, like this counterfeit worldly Son of the Father instead of the right, the Son of the Father who comes to save us. As we pray, we look at if there's any ways in our. In our own hearts, our own lives, that we are choosing the worldly remedy, a worldly savior, the worldly Son of the Father. Like ways in which we ourselves are shouting like we want Barabbas instead of like Jesus the Lord, like his sonship, his salvation, according to God's ways, which are so different than the ways of the world. Particularly as we see in Jesus, in his passion, being so receptive, so docile, not in this worldly, aggressive way, a violent way, taking matters into their own hands, but trusting in the Lord and waiting to receive all things from him. 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.
[11:00]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[11:03]
Fr. Mike
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[11:05]
Friar
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:11]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:17]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:19]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:24]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:26]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:29]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Brother
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:47]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:52]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[11:55]
Fr. Mike
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:02]
Friar
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:05]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[12:10]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:12]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:17]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:19]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:22]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[12:27]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[12:31]
Fr. Mike
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[12:34]
Friar
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:37]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:40]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[12:45]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[12:47]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[12:52]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[12:55]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[12:57]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[13:03]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[13:04]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[13:09]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[13:12]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[13:14]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[13:20]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[13:22]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[13:27]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[13:30]
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[13:33]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[13:38]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[13:39]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[13:44]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[13:47]
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[13:50]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen. Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. The third sorrowful mystery is the crowning with thorns. The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 29, reads and plating a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, hail, King of the Jews. Now, what the Roman soldiers were doing here, it was a unique evil, and it's not a normal part of Roman punishment. But even here we see God at work. Jesus is king. The condemned one, the scourged one, the.
[14:56]
Friar
Crowned one, the one who will be.
[14:59]
Fr. Mike
Crucified, is indeed the victorious one. Even here, even through this evil, Jesus is victorious. And God is working for the good. 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.
[15:38]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:40]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[15:45]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[15:47]
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[15:51]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[15:56]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[15:58]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[16:03]
Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[16:09]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[16:15]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[16:16]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[16:27]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Brother
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Fr. Mike
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Friar
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[16:45]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar
Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[17:02]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Brother
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[17:19]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[17:25]
Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[17:27]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[17:36]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar
Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Fr. Mike
Is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar
Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Brother
Amen.
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Fr. Mike
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 fourth sorrowful mystery is the carrying of the cross. Matthew 27:32 says, as they were marching out, they came upon a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. This man was compelled to carry his cross.
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Friar
We're going to do a bit of, like, an imaginative prayer here of placing.
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Fr. Mike
Ourselves in the place of Simon. And all of a sudden you find yourself so close to Jesus.
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Brother
And you.
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Fr. Mike
Know, like, we're going to come from our own perspective, like, we know where we're going, we know how this story ends, we know who he is. What do you want to say to Jesus as you help him carry the cross on the road to Calvary? How do you Want to console his heart? As we pray, let us speak words of love, of gratitude, of adoration to Jesus, our Lord and our Savior. Just thank you, Jesus. I love you, Jesus. I adore you. 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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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Fr. Mike
Is with the blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:43]
Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Fr. Mike
Is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Fr. Mike
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Friar
Women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Fr. Mike
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Friar
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Fr. Mike
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Friar
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Fr. Mike
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Friar
Women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. The fifth sorrowful mystery is the crucifixion. As we meditate on the crucifixion, I want to draw our attention to just one small passage. Luke, chapter 23, verse 45, which reads, While the sun's light failed and the curtain of the temple was torn in two, this curtain, this veil, is the curtain that hangs in the holy of holies. And the tearing of this veil means that the era of the old temple and its sacrifices are over. Pope Benedict XVI tells us symbols and rituals are now overtaken by the reality, meaning that God himself has removed the veil and revealed himself in the crucified one as one who loves to the point of death. Today let us be moved with gratitude and joy that the curtain, the veil of the temple is torn and the pathway to God is now wide open. 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.
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Friar
Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Fr. Mike
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Friar
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar
Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar
Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar
Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar
Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Friar
Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[27:29]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Holy Mary, mother of God, pray.
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Fr. Mike
For us sinners now and at the.
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Friar
Hour of our death.
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Fr. Mike
Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Brother
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[28:05]
Fr. Mike
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Friar
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Fr. Mike
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. 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, thine 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.
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Friar
God, that we may be made worthy.
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Fr. Mike
Of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. Who, 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. Amen. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.
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Brother
Poco.
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Fr. Mike
Poco. Friends, God bless you.