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

Day 364: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Date: December 30, 2025
Host: Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, with participation from other Franciscan Friars and community members
Podcast by: Ascension

Episode Overview

This episode marks Day 364 of the Rosary in a Year journey, in which Fr. Mark-Mary Ames guides the faithful through the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Through prayerful meditation and brief reflections on each mystery, listeners are drawn deeper into the suffering love of Christ, the faithfulness of Mary, and the invitation to persevere in prayer. The episode weaves together scripture, contemplative prompts, and practical guidance for bringing one’s sorrows and intentions to God through the Rosary.

Key Discussion Points and Meditation Highlights

Introduction

The episode begins with the Sign of the Cross, the Apostles' Creed, and introductory prayers for the Holy Father's intentions and the gifts of faith, hope, and charity.
Timestamps: Opening Prayers begin at [00:56].

The First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden

Reflection:

Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes that Jesus models for us what to do in sorrow—not to isolate, but to bring sorrows and difficulties to the Father in prayer.

“If there's anything we're having sorrow in or difficulty in, like let's not let it lead us to isolation, to a place of trying to do it all by ourselves. But first and foremost, can we bring it to our Father as Jesus does?”
—Fr. Mark-Mary, [03:24]

Proceeding Prayers:

Our Father, followed by ten Hail Marys and the concluding prayers.

The Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar

Reflection:

The mystery is presented as an opportunity to contemplate both the reality of sin and the depth of Christ’s love—reminding listeners of their precious value, revealed in Jesus’s suffering.

“Jesus in his passion and his scourging is a sure sign of his love for us. He underwent such evil because of love—love of his Father and because he sees something good in us, something that he desires to save, something that he desires to be with for eternity.”
—Fr. Mark-Mary, [07:58 – 08:22]

Proceeding Prayers:

Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer.

The Third Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns

Reflection and Contemplative Prompt:

Fr. Mark-Mary invites listeners to use their imagination or recall sacred art of Jesus crowned with thorns. Rather than shrinking away from this scene of mockery and suffering, he prompts listeners to spiritually approach Jesus and profess their love and loyalty.

“I’ll invite you to kneel before our Lord, crowned with thorns, to seek his eyes and to whisper to him... You are my king. You are Lord. I love you. Thank you, Jesus.”
—Fr. Mark-Mary, [13:08 – 13:51]

Proceeding Prayers:

Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer.

The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross

Reflection:

The recurring theme of perseverance in prayer is linked to the perseverance of Jesus as he carries the cross. Listeners are reminded that Christ sought each of us, step by laborious step, out of love, and that our own perseverance in prayer responds to this prior love.

“Look how Jesus perseveres in choosing us... Behold how your Lord and God has pursued you. Behold how your Lord and God has fought for you.”
—Fr. Mark-Mary, [18:14 – 19:44]

Proceeding Prayers:

Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer.

The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion

Reflection and Invitation:

Fr. Mark-Mary meditates on Jesus’s final moments, highlighting the words Jesus speaks to Mary (“Woman, behold your son”) and to the disciple (“Behold your mother”), extending this motherly care of Mary to all the faithful.

“Jesus, crucified on the cross, looks down, beholds his mother and beholds his beloved disciple... Let us take Mary into our home. Let us love her and honor her in obedience to Jesus’ desire expressed on the cross.”
—Fr. Mark-Mary, [23:25 – 24:46]
He assures listeners that Mary cares for each of us as children in accordance with Jesus’s will.

Proceeding Prayers:

Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, and concluding Fatima Prayer.

Closing Prayers and Final Blessing

The traditional closing prayers of the Rosary are offered, including the Hail Holy Queen and the concluding Rosary prayer.
Notable Line:

“Thanks so much 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, [29:56 – 30:04]

Memorable Quotes

On Dealing with Sorrow:

“Jesus doesn’t just try and do it all by himself. Instead, he comes to the Father, expressing his heart to him and trusting in him.”
—Fr. Mark-Mary, [03:24]
On the Meaning of the Scourging:

“He underwent such evil because of love—love of his Father and because he sees something good in us.”
—Fr. Mark-Mary, [08:15]
A Personal Prayer in Suffering:

“You are my king. You are my Lord. I love you. Thank you, Jesus.”
—Fr. Mark-Mary, [13:33 – 13:51]
On Jesus’s Perseverance:

“Behold how your Lord and God has pursued you. Behold how your Lord and God has fought for you.”
—Fr. Mark-Mary, [19:19 – 19:44]
On Mary’s Care:

“Let us take Mary into our home. Let us love her and honor her in obedience to Jesus’ desire expressed on the cross.”
—Fr. Mark-Mary, [24:43 – 24:53]

Timestamps for Major Segments

Opening and Introductory Prayers: [00:56]
1st Sorrowful Mystery – Agony in the Garden: [03:18]
2nd Sorrowful Mystery – Scourging at the Pillar: [07:40]
3rd Sorrowful Mystery – Crowning with Thorns: [12:20]
4th Sorrowful Mystery – Carrying of the Cross: [17:34]
5th Sorrowful Mystery – Crucifixion: [23:25]
Concluding Prayers and Blessing: [28:36 – 30:04]

Tone and Style

Gentle, prayerful, reflective, and encouraging.
Directs listeners toward meditative prayer and fosters intimacy with Jesus and Mary.
Invites personal relationship with God and practical perseverance in daily spiritual life.

Summary Takeaway

Day 364 of The Rosary in a Year podcast centers on the Sorrowful Mysteries, inviting listeners to meditate deeply on Christ’s suffering love, the comfort of Mary’s presence, and the call to perseverance in prayer. Through scriptural reflection, imaginative contemplation, and heartfelt prayer, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames offers a profound encounter with the core of the Christian mystery—Christ crucified and resurrected out of love for us all.

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[00:00]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Foreign.
[00:05]
Intro Announcer
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.
[00:15]
Prayer Leader
A source of grace for the whole world.
[00:16]
Intro Announcer
The Rosary in the Year is brought to you by Ascension.
[00:19]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
This is day 364.
[00:23]
Intro Announcer
To download the prayer plan for Rosary in a year, visit ascensionpress.comrosaryinayear 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 this podcast is in the Ascension app. There are special features built just for this podcast and also recordings of the full rosary with myself and other friars. No matter what app you're listening in, remember to tap, follow or subscribe for your daily notifications.
[00:53]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Today we will be praying the Sorrowful Mysteries.
[00:57]
Friar
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, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under.
[01:14]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to hell.
[01:19]
Friar
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.
[01:33]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of.
[01:40]
Friar
The body, and life everlasting.
[01:43]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Amen for our Holy Father's health and intentions.
[01:48]
Friar
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
[01:56]
Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread.
[01:59]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[02:09]
Friar
Amen. For an increase in the theological virtues.
[02:12]
Prayer Participant 1
Of faith, hope and charity.
[02:15]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[02:16]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[02:19]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[02:21]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:23]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:26]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[02:31]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[02:33]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[02:36]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[02:38]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:41]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[02:44]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[02:48]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Amen.
[02:49]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[02:51]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[02:54]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[02:56]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[02:59]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[03:02]
Friar
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.
[03:16]
Prayer Participant 1
Amen.
[03:18]
Friar
The first sorrowful mystery is the agony in the garden. As with really all of Jesus's life, here in the Agony in the garden.
[03:25]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
We see a model of Christian living. In this moment of sorrow, sorrow even to death. Jesus doesn't just try and do it all by himself. Instead, he comes to the Father, expressing his heart to him and trusting in him. If there's anything we're having sorrow in or difficulty in, like let's not let it lead us to isolation, to a.
[03:51]
Friar
Place of trying to do it all by ourselves.
[03:53]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
But first and foremost, can we bring it to our Father as Jesus does?
[04:01]
Friar
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
[04:08]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
On earth as it is in heaven.
[04:10]
Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread.
[04:12]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
And forgive us our trespasses as we.
[04:15]
Prayer Leader
Forgive those who trespass against us.
[04:18]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
And lead us not into temptation, but.
[04:21]
Prayer Leader
Deliver us from evil.
[04:22]
Friar
Amen.
[04:24]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:26]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[04:29]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:31]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:33]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:36]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[04:40]
Prayer Participant 2
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
[04:43]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[04:45]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[04:47]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[04:50]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[04:53]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[04:58]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:00]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[05:03]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:05]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:08]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:11]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:14]
Prayer Participant 2
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[05:21]
Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[05:23]
Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:27]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:30]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[05:34]
Prayer Participant 1
Amen.
[05:36]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:38]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[05:40]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[05:42]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[05:45]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[05:48]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[05:53]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[05:55]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[05:57]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:00]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:02]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:05]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[06:11]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:12]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[06:15]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:17]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:20]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[06:23]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[06:28]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:30]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[06:33]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:35]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:38]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:40]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[06:43]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Amen.
[06:46]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[06:47]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[06:50]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[06:52]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[06:55]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[06:58]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[07:04]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[07:05]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[07:08]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[07:10]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[07:12]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy, Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray.
[07:15]
Friar
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[07:19]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Amen.
[07:21]
Prayer Leader
Glory be to the Father and to.
[07:22]
Friar
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.
[07:34]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
[07:37]
Friar
Those in most need of thy mercy.
[07:40]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The second sorrowful mystery is the scourging at the pillar. In Jesus being scourged at the pillar, there is certainly a provocation to see.
[07:51]
Friar
The reality of sin.
[07:52]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
There's also an invitation.
[07:56]
Prayer Leader
To receive this.
[07:58]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Most precious of gifts, this most costly of gifts. Jesus in his passion and his scourging is a sure sign of his love for us. He underwent such evil because of love.
[08:14]
Friar
Of his Father and because he sees.
[08:16]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Something good in us.
[08:19]
Prayer Participant 3
Something that he.
[08:20]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Desires to save, something that he desires.
[08:23]
Prayer Leader
To be with for eternity.
[08:28]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Jesus, help us to receive this gift, the sure sign of your love for us, the sure sign of our value in your eyes.
[08:43]
Friar
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
[08:49]
Prayer Leader
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.
[08:59]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
[09:04]
Friar
Amen.
[09:06]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:08]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[09:10]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:12]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:15]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[09:18]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[09:23]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:25]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[09:28]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:30]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:33]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[09:36]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:39]
Prayer Participant 2
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
[09:43]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is With the blessed art.
[09:46]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[09:48]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[09:50]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[09:53]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[09:56]
Prayer Participant 1
Amen.
[09:59]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:00]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[10:03]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:05]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:08]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:11]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:14]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Amen.
[10:17]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[10:20]
Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[10:22]
Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:26]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:28]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:32]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Amen.
[10:34]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:36]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[10:38]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:41]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[10:43]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[10:46]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[10:50]
Prayer Leader
Amen.
[10:52]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[10:53]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[10:56]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[10:59]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:01]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:04]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[11:09]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[11:11]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
[11:13]
Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[11:15]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:18]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:21]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
[11:24]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Amen.
[11:26]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[11:30]
Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[11:33]
Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:36]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, holy pray.
[11:39]
Friar
For us sinners now and at the.
[11:41]
Prayer Leader
Hour of our death.
[11:42]
Friar
Amen.
[11:44]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
[11:46]
Prayer Leader
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
[11:49]
Prayer Participant 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[11:53]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[11:56]
Friar
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.
[12:14]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
[12:16]
Friar
Those in most need of thy mercy.
[12:21]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
The third sorrowful mystery is the crowning with thorns. I'll invite you to call to mind to your imagination if you can. Jesus crowned with thorns. You can relook at one of the paintings we use. Perhaps it's already in your memory. Or use your imagination. We see Jesus crowned with thorns.
[12:46]
Prayer Leader
With.
[12:46]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
A purple robe wrapped around him, mockingly, a reed in his hand. And we hear the mocking, we see the spitting.
[13:00]
Prayer Participant 3
And it's a scene, rightly we want to flee from.
[13:03]
Prayer Leader
It's just so ugly, so dark.
[13:09]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
But I'LL invite you to kneel before our Lord, crowned with thorns, to seek his eyes and to whisper to him.
[13:21]
Friar
To mouth to him.
[13:24]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Words that the.
[13:25]
Prayer Leader
Rest of the crowd be able to hear.
[13:27]
Friar
They won't be able to see.
[13:30]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
You are my king.
[13:33]
Friar
You are my king. You are Lord.
[13:42]
Prayer Leader
I love you.
[13:45]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Thank you, Jesus. You are my king.
[13:48]
Friar
You are my Lord.
[13:49]
Prayer Leader
I love you.
[13:52]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Thank you, Jesus.
[13:55]
Friar
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
[14:02]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
On earth as it is in heaven.
[14:04]
Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread.
[14:06]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
And forgive us our trespasses as we.
[14:09]
Prayer Leader
Forgive those who trespass against us.
[14:12]
Fr. Mike Schmitz
And lead us not into temptation, but.
[14:15]
Prayer Leader
Deliver us from evil.
[14:16]
Friar
Amen.
[14:19]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[14:21]
Prayer Leader
Is with the blessed art thou among.
[14:24]
Prayer Participant 4
Women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[14:28]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[14:31]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Prayer Leader
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Prayer Leader
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Prayer Leader
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord.
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Prayer Leader
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 1
Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Prayer Leader
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[16:51]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 1
Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[17:09]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 3
Amen.
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Friar
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.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The fourth Sorrowful Mystery is the carrying of the cross. A theme we've touched on really repeatedly through the journey. Here has been this admonition or this invitation. More than an invitation. The necessity of praying with perseverance, seeking.
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Prayer Leader
The Lord with perseverance.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
It's been a theme with Our lady.
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Friar
And the fifth Joyful Mystery and the.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Presentation with Simeon and Anna Pentecost. This waiting, this patience, persevering in prayer.
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Prayer Leader
And I think it's important to always.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Frame our call like as it is a response to what Jesus has already done, how he has first loved us. And in the fourth Sorrowful Mystery, we see Jesus arrested, mocked, scourged, crowned, now carrying his cross step by step, under the burden of this heavy cross, seeking you, seeking me. Look how Jesus perseveres in choosing us.
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Prayer Participant 1
And we in our prayer.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
We have the promise and the surety.
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Friar
That the Father will come.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
He will keep his promises. He will reveal Himself. Jesus perseveres in seeking all souls, some of whom may not receive the gift.
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Friar
Of what he's doing.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Yet look at him carry his cross step by belabored step. He may fall, but he gets up. Behold. Behold how your Lord and God has pursued you. Behold how your Lord and God has fought for, for you.
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Friar
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
On earth as it is in heaven.
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Prayer Leader
Give us this day our daily bread.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
And forgive us our trespasses as we.
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Prayer Leader
Forgive those who trespass against us.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
And lead us not into temptation, but.
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Prayer Leader
Deliver us from evil.
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Friar
Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the Blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[20:53]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[20:56]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[21:31]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[21:38]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[21:56]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[22:07]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[22:14]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Holy Mary, mother of God, pray.
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Friar
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[22:43]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[22:50]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
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Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[22:57]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[23:05]
Prayer Leader
Glory be to the Father and to.
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Friar
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.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The fifth sorrowful mystery is the crucifixion. Jesus, crucified on the cross, looks down, beholds his mother and beholds his beloved disciple. And in beholding John here, I think we can safely say he sees all of us.
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Friar
He sees you right now.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
And he looks at Mary and says.
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Prayer Participant 2
Woman.
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Prayer Leader
Behold your son.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
He says, son, behold your mother.
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Prayer Leader
And I really believe that we've always.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Kind of Read this lens of this moment being a time for us to take Mary into our home and for Mary to take us into her care.
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Prayer Participant 2
And these are Jesus words.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
On the cross moments before he breathes his last. Let us take Mary into our home. Let us love her.
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Prayer Participant 1
And honor her.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
In obedience to Jesus desire expressed on the cross. Here.
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Friar
And then we may we find.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
The most profound of consolations and comforts and even joys. And that Mary has taken it upon herself to love us and to care for us as her own sons and daughters.
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Friar
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.
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Prayer Leader
On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we.
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Friar
Forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but.
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Prayer Leader
Deliver us from evil.
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Prayer Participant 1
Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Prayer Leader
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, holy pray.
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Friar
For us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Prayer Leader
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[26:06]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
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Prayer Leader
Is with the blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[26:42]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[26:45]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 4
Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[26:53]
Prayer Leader
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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Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
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Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[27:07]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
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Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the blessed art.
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Prayer Participant 3
Thou among women, and blessed is the.
[27:14]
Prayer Participant 4
Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[27:16]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[27:20]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Prayer Participant 2
Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
[27:29]
Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[27:32]
Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[27:35]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[27:38]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[27:43]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord.
[27:46]
Prayer Leader
Is with the Blessed art thou among.
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Prayer Participant 4
Women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[27:52]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for.
[27:56]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with thee.
[28:05]
Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
[28:08]
Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[28:11]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[28:14]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[28:19]
Prayer Participant 2
Hail Mary, full of grace.
[28:21]
Prayer Leader
The Lord is with the.
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Prayer Participant 3
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed.
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Prayer Participant 4
Is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
[28:29]
Prayer Participant 1
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for.
[28:32]
Friar
Us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
[28:37]
Prayer Leader
Glory be to the Father, and to.
[28:39]
Friar
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.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
And lead all souls to heaven, especially.
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Friar
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.
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Prayer Leader
To thee do we send up our.
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Friar
Sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Of mercy towards us.
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Friar
And after this, our exile, show unto.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Friar
O Clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary, pray for us, most Holy Mother.
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Prayer Participant 1
Of God, that we may be made.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Worthy of the promises of Christ.
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Prayer Leader
Let us pray.
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Prayer Participant 3
O God, whose only begotten Son, by.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
His life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life.
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Friar
Grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
These mysteries of the most holy rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may.
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Friar
Imitate what they contain and obtain what.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
They promise through the same Christ our Lord.
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Friar
Amen.
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Prayer Participant 1
In the name of the Father and.
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Friar
Of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Thanks so much for joining me and.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Praying with me today.
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Friar
I look forward to continuing this journey with you again tomorrow. Poco a poco.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
Friends. God bless y'. All.