Day 361: The Joyful 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 361 – The Joyful Mysteries
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
Date: December 27, 2025
Podcast by: Ascension

Overview

This episode of The Rosary in a Year guides listeners through the five Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with meditation and prayer, led by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames. Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on the themes of faith, being open to God’s will, humility, perseverance, and the ongoing call to seek a deeper intimacy with Jesus through Mary. Each mystery is introduced with a brief spiritual insight, providing context and a point for reflection in daily life.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Introduction & Opening Prayers

Fr. Mark-Mary welcomes listeners and emphasizes the purpose of the Rosary: to foster a deeper relationship with Jesus and Mary through meditative prayer.

"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." (00:05, Fr. Mark-Mary)
Listeners are encouraged to pray for the Holy Father’s intentions and the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity.
The structure follows traditional Rosary prayers, beginning with the Creed, Our Father, and Hail Marys.

Timestamps for opening sequence: 00:00–03:02.

1. The First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation

Fr. Mark-Mary focuses on Mary’s encounter with the angel Gabriel and her troubled heart.
Emphasis is placed on Luke 1:37: “For with God, nothing will be impossible.” (04:07)

"Can these words of Scripture speak to you, to your trouble, to your worries, your questions? For with God, nothing will be impossible." (04:07, Fr. Mark-Mary)
Encourages listeners to let these words address their anxieties and uncertainties.
Begins the decade of Hail Marys.

Memorable Moment

The call to trust in God’s ability to do the impossible, especially amidst worry or uncertainty.

Segment: Annunciation Reflection (03:04–07:19)

2. The Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation

Reflection: Mary’s Magnificat and the recognition of her “low estate,” drawing from Luke 1:48.
Fr. Mark-Mary explains that Mary’s humility is not an obstacle but an attraction for God’s grace.

“Instead of this being an obstacle to God, there’s a way in which he’s drawn to her, to lift her up because of her lowly estate.” (09:16, Fr. Mark-Mary)
Listeners are invited to see their limitations as invitations for God to work abundantly.

Notable Quote

“We can experience our limitations... as Mary saw it, not an obstacle, but something that draws Jesus close to us, and that him coming close, him coming to our poverty is going to bring a fruitfulness and an abounding grace.” (09:58, Fr. Mark-Mary)

Segment: Visitation Reflection (09:14–13:13)

3. The Third Joyful Mystery: The Nativity

Focus: Through Mary’s arms, listeners contemplate the newborn Jesus—his fragility and innocence.
Encourages a visio divina approach: imagine Mary holding Jesus, his breath, his little hand, evoking a tender peace.

“See his eyelids close tight as he sleeps in her arms... so small, fragile, innocent, beautiful. Behold your Savior.” (13:17, Fr. Mark-Mary)
Meditation is on finding peace in Jesus’ presence.

Segment: Nativity Meditation (13:13–17:39)

4. The Fourth Joyful Mystery: Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

Reflection: Perseverance in prayer, modeled by Simeon and Anna, who continually “show up” at the Temple.

“There’s this silent cry of their persevering prayer: Come Lord.” (19:54, Fr. Mark-Mary)
Emphasizes two ways to cry out: with emotion or through silent perseverance—simply showing up in need and hope.
Encourages listeners to be vigilant and in touch with both God’s promise and personal need.

Notable Quote

“Just keep showing up to persevere and crying out to the Lord because we know he is faithful, and we are in touch with our total need for him.” (20:33, Fr. Mark-Mary)

Segment: Presentation Reflection (19:45–23:37)

5. The Fifth Joyful Mystery: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

Mary’s searching for Jesus is likened to the Christian life and prayer: sometimes God feels distant, inviting us to seek Him more deeply.

"There can be a felt experience of... dryness or a distance… One possibility is that he’s inviting us, Jesus inviting us to seek him out anew, to bring us deeper..." (24:48, Fr. Mark-Mary)
Encouragement to view spiritual “distance” not as abandonment, but as invitation to new intimacy and understanding of Jesus’ Lordship.

Memorable Moment

“Let us be open to Jesus’ surprises and let us be open to experiencing... distance as an invitation to seek him, to go deeper, to experience him anew, intimacy with him.” (25:19, Fr. Mark-Mary)

Segment: Finding Jesus Reflection (24:07–29:10)

Closing Prayers & Blessing

Prays the "Hail Holy Queen" and concluding prayers.
Fr. Mark-Mary expresses gratitude to listeners and offers a blessing.

“Thanks, everyone, for joining me and praying with me today. I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow.” (30:15, Fr. Mark-Mary)
Ends with a Franciscan farewell: “Poco a poco, friends. God bless you.” (30:27, Fr. Mark-Mary)

Timestamps for Important Segments

Opening and Creed: 00:04–03:02
1st Mystery (Annunciation): 03:04–07:19
2nd Mystery (Visitation): 09:14–13:13
3rd Mystery (Nativity): 13:13–17:39
4th Mystery (Presentation): 19:45–23:37
5th Mystery (Finding in the Temple): 24:07–29:10
Closing prayers and farewell: 29:11–30:27

Notable Quotes

“For with God, nothing will be impossible.” — Fr. Mark-Mary (04:07)
“Instead of this being an obstacle to God, there’s a way in which he’s drawn to her, to lift her up because of her lowly estate.” — Fr. Mark-Mary (09:16)
"There’s this silent cry of their persevering prayer: Come Lord." — Fr. Mark-Mary (19:54)
"Let us be open to experiencing some of the felt distance of Jesus as an invitation to seek him, to go deeper..." — Fr. Mark-Mary (25:19)

Episode Tone & Style

The tone is soothing, meditative, pastoral, and deeply reflective, marked by gentle encouragement and practical spiritual wisdom. Fr. Mark-Mary’s approach models humility and openness, inviting listeners to pray with honesty and childlike trust.

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Prayer Leader
Foreign.
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Father Mark Mary
Mark Mary with Franciscan Friars with Renewal and this is the Rosary in Year podcast, where through prayer and meditation, the Rosary brings us deeper into relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a source of grace for the whole world. The Rosary in the Year is brought to you by Ascension. This is day 361. 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 a great way to track your progress. The best place to listen to the Podcast in the Ascension app. There's 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 joyful Mysteries. Let us begin in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Amen. I believe in God the Father Almighty.
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Congregation Member 1
Creator of heaven and earth, and in.
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Father Mark Mary
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.
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Congregation Member 1
Of faith, hope and charity.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Father Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Congregation Member 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
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 Member 1
Amen.
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Father Mark Mary
The first joyful mystery is the Annunciation. There's the exchange between the angel Gabriel and Mary. And Mary is troubled. She's troubled at the word spoken. But there's a succinct line from the angel which I would like to highlight here and focus on. This is Luke 1:37. For with God, nothing will be impossible, right? So Mary comes and she kind of has this question, like, how can this be? And the angel answers, right? For God, nothing will be impossible. Can these words of Scripture speak to you, to your trouble, to your worries, your questions? For with God, nothing will be impossible. Let us pray. 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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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Father Mark Mary
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Congregation Member 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Father Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy, Holy Mary, mother of God, pray.
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Father Mark Mary
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Father Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Congregation Member 1
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
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 second joyful mystery is the visitation. In concluding, we refer to the visitation we have Mary's Magnificat, her song of praise. And In Luke chapter one, verse 48, we read in the context of Mary's Magnificat these words he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For, behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. Mary recognizes her low estate, her limitation that she has limits. I think this is good language, that she has limits. But also she recognizes that instead of this being an obstacle to God, there's a way in which he's drawn to her, to lift her up because of her lowly estate. God provides right where she has these real human limitations. But actually, instead of it being something like an obstacle to God, it's something that, like, attracts him, that brings him closer. Then, behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. There's also this like, really, like, magnanimous understanding of, like, what her future will, will be. All generations will call her blessed because the way God regards her lowliness. And so I think we, we can experience this. We can experience our limitations. We can't do it all. We can't do it all perfectly. Even in the spiritual life, we want to see this as Mary saw it, not, not an obstacle, but something that draws Jesus close to us and that him coming close, him coming to our poverty is going to bring a fruitfulness and an Abounding grace that's greater than we could ever have achieved on our own. And we see this fulfilled as we pray here, calling Mary blessed among women. 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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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Father Mark Mary
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Congregation Member 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Father Mark Mary
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Congregation Member 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Father Mark Mary
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Congregation Member 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy Womb Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
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 Member 2
Amen.
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Father Mark Mary
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 joyful mystery is the Nativity. Let's go in search of peace at the Nativity and the peace that Jesus can give. Right. So I'm going to ask you to imagine Mary holding the newly born Jesus. See his eyelids close tight as he sleeps in her arms. Hear his breathing. Notice the movements of his chest as he inhales and exhales. See his little hand wrapped around one of Mary's little fingers. So small, fragile, innocent, beautiful. Behold your Savior. 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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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Father Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Congregation Member 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Father Mark Mary
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Congregation Member 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Congregation Member 1
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Father Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Congregation Member 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Congregation Member 1
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Father Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Congregation Member 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
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 fourth joyful mystery is the presentation of Jesus in the temple. We can cry out to Jesus to the Lord in multiple ways. I think one is with volume, like an emotion, like a deep, kind of heart wrenching cry to the Lord. But I think there's also a crying out to the Lord which can even be done in silence. And it's this cry out to the Lord through perseverance. Like we just keep showing up, we keep showing up, we keep showing up. And there's this way in which, like, we need him so much that we're going to show up again and again and again, waiting, waiting, waiting. And this is kind of the, I think the crying out to Jesus that we see in some of the Gospels in this keeping of vigilance. You don't know the day or the hour, so keep watch, right? And the grace to keep watch in those situations comes from like being really in touch with both God's promise and our need. I think we see this with both Simeon and Anna. They just keep showing up, they keep showing up, they keep showing up. And they're not making a lot of noise, not a lot of commotion. But they need the Savior so much. There is this silent cry of their persevering prayer, Come Lord. And we experience in the presentation the answer of this prayer for them. Beautifully put in the words of Holy Simeon, my eyes have seen your salvation. Let us ask for this grace to Just keep showing up to persevere and crying out to the Lord because we know he is faithful and we are in touch with our total need for him and his grace and his salvation and his light in our lives, in our hearts, in our world. 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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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Father Mark Mary
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Congregation Member 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Congregation Member 1
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Father Mark Mary
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Congregation Member 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Father Mark Mary
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Congregation Member 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Father Mark Mary
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Congregation Member 2
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Father Mark Mary
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[22:51]
Congregation Member 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[22:57]
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Father Mark Mary
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Congregation Member 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[23:15]
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of Grace the Lord.
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Father Mark Mary
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Congregation Member 2
Women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Congregation Member 2
Amen.
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Father Mark Mary
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 Member 2
Amen.
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Father Mark Mary
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 joyful mystery is the finding of Jesus in the temple. So Mary had found Jesus or Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Came to her, right?
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Father Mark Mary
She carried him nine months in her womb, and that was with him in Nazareth. And here in this mystery, the finding of Jesus Temple, there's this moment of time where she loses him, where he's lost for a couple of days. She seeks him and she finds him. And there's in this moment, like a deeper revelation of who he is and what the relationship will be as he talks about being in his Father's house. I think this is a good image for prayer. We can have a particular experience, like.
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Congregation Member 1
With God and in prayer.
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Father Mark Mary
And then there can be a felt experience of like, a dryness or a distance. And there's. There's a lot of discernment about, like, what's going on there. But one possibility is that he's inviting us, Jesus inviting us to seek him out anew, to bring us deeper and to bring us into like, a new experience of him, to have a deeper intimacy, maybe even a deeper revelation of what His Lordship looks in our life. As we pray, let us be open to Jesus surprises and let us be open to experiencing some of the felt distance of Jesus as an invitation to seek him, to go deeper, to experience him anew, intimacy with him.
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Congregation Member 1
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.
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Father Mark Mary
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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Congregation Member 1
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Congregation Member 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[26:17]
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Congregation Member 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[26:35]
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[26:44]
Father Mark Mary
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Congregation Member 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[26:53]
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[27:11]
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Father Mark Mary
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[27:22]
Congregation Member 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[27:28]
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[27:45]
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners most now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Leader
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[28:03]
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Congregation Member 2
Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Father Mark Mary
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Congregation Member 2
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[28:21]
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[28:39]
Father Mark Mary
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Leader
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[28:46]
Father Mark Mary
The Lord is with the blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the.
[28:51]
Congregation Member 2
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Congregation Member 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[28:57]
Father Mark Mary
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 Member 2
Amen.
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Father Mark Mary
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, thine eyes of mercy towards us. And after this our exile, show unto.
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Congregation Member 2
Us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Father Mark Mary
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.
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Prayer Leader
These mysteries of the most holy Rosary.
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Father Mark Mary
Of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Congregation Member 1
In the name of the Father and.
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Father Mark Mary
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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Congregation Member 1
Poco, Poco.
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Father Mark Mary
Friends, God bless you.