{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)","home_page_url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/json","description":"In Ascension’s Rosary in a Year podcast, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, guides listeners in a step-by-step journey that will change the way you pray – no matter where you are in your spiritual life.\r\n\r\nBy starting small and adding on over time, listeners will find themselves falling more in love with this powerful Marian devotion, becoming a source of grace for the whole world.\r\n\r\nListen to discover….\r\nHow to build a daily habit of prayer\r\nHow to form a relationship with Jesus and Mary\r\nThe Biblical foundations of the Rosary\r\nHow to meditate with sacred art (visio divina), saint writings, and scripture (lectio divina)\r\nThe power of Mary’s influence in your life\r\n…and more. \r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Pray the Rosary Like Never Before","pubdate":"2025-03-29T03:15:00.000-04:00","explicit":false,"owner":"Ascension","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/f/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/cover.jpg?v=4"},"items":[{"id":"12a773ca-a57d-40bb-8718-a10a21167689","title":"Day 88: The Road of Humility","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day88-2025","content_text":"Mary chose humility, waiting with confidence in the Lord and his goodness. For this, Fr. Mark-Mary says, she has been made queen of heaven and earth. In our lectio divina today, we’re encouraged to not look down upon the humble road, but to follow in Mary’s example, trusting in the goodness of God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMary chose humility, waiting with confidence in the Lord and his goodness. For this, Fr. Mark-Mary says, she has been made queen of heaven and earth. In our lectio divina today, we’re encouraged to not look down upon the humble road, but to follow in Mary’s example, trusting in the goodness of God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Mary chose humility, waiting with confidence in the Lord and his goodness. For this, Fr. Mark-Mary says, she has been made queen of heaven and earth. In our lectio divina today, we’re encouraged to not look down upon the humble road, but to follow in Mary’s example, trusting in the goodness of God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-29T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/12a773ca-a57d-40bb-8718-a10a21167689.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15893346,"duration_in_seconds":993}]},{"id":"a2b40e83-0a6a-46e5-8c92-44509b9bbe98","title":"Day 87: It’s All True","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day87-2025","content_text":"The mystery of the Assumption reveals that everything God promised to Mary was fulfilled. Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes that we can place our hope in this: if God’s faithfulness was true for Mary, God’s faithfulness will be true for us. We, like Mary, are invited to share in the blessedness of salvation as heirs of the works of God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe mystery of the Assumption reveals that everything God promised to Mary was fulfilled. Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes that we can place our hope in this: if God’s faithfulness was true for Mary, God’s faithfulness will be true for us. We, like Mary, are invited to share in the blessedness of salvation as heirs of the works of God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The mystery of the Assumption reveals that everything God promised to Mary was fulfilled. Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes that we can place our hope in this: if God’s faithfulness was true for Mary, God’s faithfulness will be true for us. We, like Mary, are invited to share in the blessedness of salvation as heirs of the works of God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-28T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/a2b40e83-0a6a-46e5-8c92-44509b9bbe98.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14169683,"duration_in_seconds":885}]},{"id":"e3d64444-17ac-4c83-a04a-1b0183ca0a79","title":"Day 86: Filled with New Wine","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day86-2025","content_text":"After the descent of the Holy Spirit, those who hear the Apostles are amazed and perplexed, suggesting that perhaps the Apostles have had too much wine. On one level, the people are wrong, but on another level, Fr. Mark-Mary tells us, the Apostles are filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus has promised us the new wine in the Wedding Feast at Cana, and here in the third Glorious mystery, we see the fulfillment of his promise in the form of the Holy Spirit. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAfter the descent of the Holy Spirit, those who hear the Apostles are amazed and perplexed, suggesting that perhaps the Apostles have had too much wine. On one level, the people are wrong, but on another level, Fr. Mark-Mary tells us, the Apostles are filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus has promised us the new wine in the Wedding Feast at Cana, and here in the third Glorious mystery, we see the fulfillment of his promise in the form of the Holy Spirit. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"After the descent of the Holy Spirit, those who hear the Apostles are amazed and perplexed, suggesting that perhaps the Apostles have had too much wine. On one level, the people are wrong, but on another level, Fr. Mark-Mary tells us, the Apostles are filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus has promised us the new wine in the Wedding Feast at Cana, and here in the third Glorious mystery, we see the fulfillment of his promise in the form of the Holy Spirit. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-27T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/e3d64444-17ac-4c83-a04a-1b0183ca0a79.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17610323,"duration_in_seconds":1100}]},{"id":"81b41772-ea62-42e2-834c-35407a491417","title":"Day 85: The Blessing Never Stops","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day85-2025","content_text":"In his glorified body, Jesus no longer has physical limitations. This is why, Fr. Mark-Mary explains, Jesus’ blessing upon the Apostles, and therefore us, never ends after he ascends to heaven. Likewise, the Apostles’ reciprocation never ends. We pray lectio divina, meditating on Jesus’ eternal blessing, and our continuous response. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn his glorified body, Jesus no longer has physical limitations. This is why, Fr. Mark-Mary explains, Jesus’ blessing upon the Apostles, and therefore us, never ends after he ascends to heaven. Likewise, the Apostles’ reciprocation never ends. We pray lectio divina, meditating on Jesus’ eternal blessing, and our continuous response. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In his glorified body, Jesus no longer has physical limitations. This is why, Fr. Mark-Mary explains, Jesus’ blessing upon the Apostles, and therefore us, never ends after he ascends to heaven. Likewise, the Apostles’ reciprocation never ends. We pray lectio divina, meditating on Jesus’ eternal blessing, and our continuous response. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-26T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/81b41772-ea62-42e2-834c-35407a491417.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15604537,"duration_in_seconds":975}]},{"id":"46636c70-9faf-4fff-8dec-7743ecd21557","title":"Day 84: Do Not Be Afraid","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day84-2025","content_text":"In the mystery of the Resurrection, Jesus and the angels bring the same message: do not be afraid. This is a sign of the joy and confidence with which the Father wants us to encounter life. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, encouraging us to find this hope and joy in the message of the Resurrection. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the mystery of the Resurrection, Jesus and the angels bring the same message: do not be afraid. This is a sign of the joy and confidence with which the Father wants us to encounter life. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, encouraging us to find this hope and joy in the message of the Resurrection. 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Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-25T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/46636c70-9faf-4fff-8dec-7743ecd21557.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16945350,"duration_in_seconds":1059}]},{"id":"35a10bf4-07fc-4d60-81a7-6a116283aeff","title":"Day 83: Father Forgive Them","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day83-2025","content_text":"In the midst of the most tragic of circumstances, his crucifixion and death, what does Jesus say? Jesus prays for all of us, asking the Father to forgive. Today, Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, focusing on these words of Jesus, thanking Jesus for his mercy and incredible love. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the midst of the most tragic of circumstances, his crucifixion and death, what does Jesus say? Jesus prays for all of us, asking the Father to forgive. Today, Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, focusing on these words of Jesus, thanking Jesus for his mercy and incredible love. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the midst of the most tragic of circumstances, his crucifixion and death, what does Jesus say? Jesus prays for all of us, asking the Father to forgive. Today, Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, focusing on these words of Jesus, thanking Jesus for his mercy and incredible love. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-24T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/35a10bf4-07fc-4d60-81a7-6a116283aeff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15653438,"duration_in_seconds":978}]},{"id":"1a045759-9e5d-4cbb-ab71-acfd2593e076","title":"Day 82: Simon’s Choice","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day82-2025","content_text":"During Jesus’ passion, the gospel tells us that a man named Simon was compelled to carry Jesus’ cross. In this moment, Simon was given a decision: to fight back against this injustice, or to make the choice to carry this cross and draw close to Jesus. We are all given difficult or even unjust crosses to carry, and Fr. Mark-Mary calls us to reflect upon how we react to these in today’s lectio divina. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDuring Jesus’ passion, the gospel tells us that a man named Simon was compelled to carry Jesus’ cross. In this moment, Simon was given a decision: to fight back against this injustice, or to make the choice to carry this cross and draw close to Jesus. We are all given difficult or even unjust crosses to carry, and Fr. Mark-Mary calls us to reflect upon how we react to these in today’s lectio divina. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"During Jesus’ passion, the gospel tells us that a man named Simon was compelled to carry Jesus’ cross. In this moment, Simon was given a decision: to fight back against this injustice, or to make the choice to carry this cross and draw close to Jesus. We are all given difficult or even unjust crosses to carry, and Fr. Mark-Mary calls us to reflect upon how we react to these in today’s lectio divina. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-23T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/1a045759-9e5d-4cbb-ab71-acfd2593e076.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15159828,"duration_in_seconds":947}]},{"id":"4da89511-683e-41aa-afcb-a94aecf11282","title":"Day 81: Behold Your King","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day81-2025","content_text":"Although the Roman soldiers mockingly hail Jesus as king, Fr. Mark-Mary explains that in this mystery we see the reality of Jesus’ true kingship and dignity. In our prayer of lectio divina, we meditate on Jesus’ incredible sacrifice for us, and we receive the good news that we worship the true king. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough the Roman soldiers mockingly hail Jesus as king, Fr. Mark-Mary explains that in this mystery we see the reality of Jesus’ true kingship and dignity. In our prayer of lectio divina, we meditate on Jesus’ incredible sacrifice for us, and we receive the good news that we worship the true king. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Although the Roman soldiers mockingly hail Jesus as king, Fr. Mark-Mary explains that in this mystery we see the reality of Jesus’ true kingship and dignity. In our prayer of lectio divina, we meditate on Jesus’ incredible sacrifice for us, and we receive the good news that we worship the true king. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-22T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/4da89511-683e-41aa-afcb-a94aecf11282.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14953774,"duration_in_seconds":934}]},{"id":"854c9816-3088-493f-a7ba-941343acbda6","title":"Day 80: His Blood For You","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day80-2025","content_text":"Jesus freely endured the suffering of the scourging because of his great love for us. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, meditating on the depth of Jesus’ love for us and how he wants us to receive the gift of his love. We allow ourselves to behold the sign of our worth: Jesus giving everything to save us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJesus freely endured the suffering of the scourging because of his great love for us. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, meditating on the depth of Jesus’ love for us and how he wants us to receive the gift of his love. We allow ourselves to behold the sign of our worth: Jesus giving everything to save us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jesus freely endured the suffering of the scourging because of his great love for us. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, meditating on the depth of Jesus’ love for us and how he wants us to receive the gift of his love. We allow ourselves to behold the sign of our worth: Jesus giving everything to save us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-21T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/854c9816-3088-493f-a7ba-941343acbda6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14449715,"duration_in_seconds":903}]},{"id":"cbd57b20-df91-4798-bb8d-a866fe66fc19","title":"Day 79: Trust like Jesus","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day79-2025","content_text":"When Jesus is sorrowful in the Garden of Gethsemane, he stays in relationship with the Father, trusting in the Father’s plan. Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to sit with Jesus, trusting in the Father when we are sorrowful and afraid, following the Son’s example. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Jesus is sorrowful in the Garden of Gethsemane, he stays in relationship with the Father, trusting in the Father’s plan. Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to sit with Jesus, trusting in the Father when we are sorrowful and afraid, following the Son’s example. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"When Jesus is sorrowful in the Garden of Gethsemane, he stays in relationship with the Father, trusting in the Father’s plan. Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to sit with Jesus, trusting in the Father when we are sorrowful and afraid, following the Son’s example. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-20T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/cbd57b20-df91-4798-bb8d-a866fe66fc19.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15066205,"duration_in_seconds":941}]},{"id":"00be5461-b7e6-4982-9281-928de0bfc644","title":"Day 78: Given for You","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day78-2025","content_text":"At the last supper, Jesus tells his disciples that he earnestly desires to eat the Passover with them. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, meditating on Jesus’ longing, his earnest desire, to give himself to us. We place ourselves in the scene of the Last Supper and hear Jesus tell us, “this is for you.” Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAt the last supper, Jesus tells his disciples that he earnestly desires to eat the Passover with them. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, meditating on Jesus’ longing, his earnest desire, to give himself to us. We place ourselves in the scene of the Last Supper and hear Jesus tell us, “this is for you.” Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"At the last supper, Jesus tells his disciples that he earnestly desires to eat the Passover with them. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, meditating on Jesus’ longing, his earnest desire, to give himself to us. We place ourselves in the scene of the Last Supper and hear Jesus tell us, “this is for you.” Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-19T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/00be5461-b7e6-4982-9281-928de0bfc644.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14857226,"duration_in_seconds":928}]},{"id":"582f418c-bb66-4bcf-8b9b-d3f6e2c94c1b","title":"Day 77: Have No Fear","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day77-2025","content_text":"When we experience fear and doubt, we can turn to the Father’s revelation that Jesus is the one we have been looking for. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina as we meditate on Jesus' gentle reassurance to the Apostles, telling them to rise and have no fear. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhen we experience fear and doubt, we can turn to the Father’s revelation that Jesus is the one we have been looking for. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina as we meditate on Jesus\u0026#39; gentle reassurance to the Apostles, telling them to rise and have no fear. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"When we experience fear and doubt, we can turn to the Father’s revelation that Jesus is the one we have been looking for. Fr. 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Mark-Mary asks us, are we ready to allow Jesus to shepherd us? Are we ready to allow God to shape our lives? Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion reveals to us that the time is now. God is here, and he desires to shepherd you. As we pray lectio divina, Fr. Mark-Mary asks us, are we ready to allow Jesus to shepherd us? Are we ready to allow God to shape our lives? Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion reveals to us that the time is now. God is here, and he desires to shepherd you. As we pray lectio divina, Fr. Mark-Mary asks us, are we ready to allow Jesus to shepherd us? Are we ready to allow God to shape our lives? Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-17T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/67742443-9a8e-44fc-b938-4c373149b4f3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12419688,"duration_in_seconds":776}]},{"id":"27d397e1-4b2a-4239-ada5-7d20a63097a8","title":"Day 75: Jesus and Mary See You","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day75-2025","content_text":"At the Wedding Feast at Cana, Mary notices first that the wine has run out. Fr. Mark-Mary explains that this means Mary and Jesus are invested in us. They are looking for our areas of need, so that Jesus can give us the new wine. We pray lectio divina, meditating on the truth that we are not alone. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAt the Wedding Feast at Cana, Mary notices first that the wine has run out. Fr. Mark-Mary explains that this means Mary and Jesus are invested in us. They are looking for our areas of need, so that Jesus can give us the new wine. We pray lectio divina, meditating on the truth that we are not alone. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"At the Wedding Feast at Cana, Mary notices first that the wine has run out. Fr. Mark-Mary explains that this means Mary and Jesus are invested in us. They are looking for our areas of need, so that Jesus can give us the new wine. We pray lectio divina, meditating on the truth that we are not alone. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-16T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/27d397e1-4b2a-4239-ada5-7d20a63097a8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15006437,"duration_in_seconds":937}]},{"id":"3193d3d6-cdd5-41a1-b693-beb98741f934","title":"Day 74: Beloved of the Father","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day74-2025","content_text":"We know Jesus is the beloved of the Father, but today Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that we too should see ourselves as beloved through the grace of our Baptisms. As we pray lectio divina, we meditate on how we are not only beloved, but can become pleasing to the Father. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism in the Jordan and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe know Jesus is the beloved of the Father, but today Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that we too should see ourselves as beloved through the grace of our Baptisms. As we pray lectio divina, we meditate on how we are not only beloved, but can become pleasing to the Father. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism in the Jordan and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We know Jesus is the beloved of the Father, but today Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that we too should see ourselves as beloved through the grace of our Baptisms. As we pray lectio divina, we meditate on how we are not only beloved, but can become pleasing to the Father. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism in the Jordan and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-15T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/3193d3d6-cdd5-41a1-b693-beb98741f934.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14848031,"duration_in_seconds":927}]},{"id":"ade88754-472a-492a-9894-6d5015e39bdb","title":"Day 73: Seek Him","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day73-2025","content_text":"How are we seeking Jesus? Are we aware that as we seek Jesus, he too is seeking us? Fr. Mark-Mary asks us the words Jesus asks Mary when she finds him in the Temple, “how is it that you sought me,” as we pray lectio divina, inspiring us to consider how we look for Jesus. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Finding in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHow are we seeking Jesus? Are we aware that as we seek Jesus, he too is seeking us? Fr. Mark-Mary asks us the words Jesus asks Mary when she finds him in the Temple, “how is it that you sought me,” as we pray lectio divina, inspiring us to consider how we look for Jesus. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Finding in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"How are we seeking Jesus? Are we aware that as we seek Jesus, he too is seeking us? Fr. Mark-Mary asks us the words Jesus asks Mary when she finds him in the Temple, “how is it that you sought me,” as we pray lectio divina, inspiring us to consider how we look for Jesus. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Finding in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-14T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/ade88754-472a-492a-9894-6d5015e39bdb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14366960,"duration_in_seconds":897}]},{"id":"ac57cd14-f605-4581-9325-54b3cf4551bb","title":"Day 72: You Don’t Wait in Vain","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day72-2025","content_text":"Simeon and Anna spent their entire lives waiting in the Temple for the savior. We might feel like Simeon and Anna, waiting for God and his promises in our own lives. Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that the Presentation is a sign of hope for all of us: just as Simeon and Anna saw salvation, we too do not wait in vain. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSimeon and Anna spent their entire lives waiting in the Temple for the savior. We might feel like Simeon and Anna, waiting for God and his promises in our own lives. Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that the Presentation is a sign of hope for all of us: just as Simeon and Anna saw salvation, we too do not wait in vain. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Simeon and Anna spent their entire lives waiting in the Temple for the savior. We might feel like Simeon and Anna, waiting for God and his promises in our own lives. Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that the Presentation is a sign of hope for all of us: just as Simeon and Anna saw salvation, we too do not wait in vain. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-13T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/ac57cd14-f605-4581-9325-54b3cf4551bb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14315969,"duration_in_seconds":894}]},{"id":"95a25912-3710-4819-85e2-3162cbc5d4ff","title":"Day 71: Behold God","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day71-2025","content_text":"What was the experience of the shepherds, called by angels to the birth of God? How would we react to seeing the newborn Christ? Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, drawing us into the experience of the Nativity, as we behold the innocence and humility of the baby Jesus. We ask for the grace to not be afraid to draw close to God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat was the experience of the shepherds, called by angels to the birth of God? How would we react to seeing the newborn Christ? Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, drawing us into the experience of the Nativity, as we behold the innocence and humility of the baby Jesus. We ask for the grace to not be afraid to draw close to God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What was the experience of the shepherds, called by angels to the birth of God? How would we react to seeing the newborn Christ? Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in Lectio Divina, drawing us into the experience of the Nativity, as we behold the innocence and humility of the baby Jesus. We ask for the grace to not be afraid to draw close to God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-12T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/95a25912-3710-4819-85e2-3162cbc5d4ff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15804739,"duration_in_seconds":987}]},{"id":"f6d55f3f-fbc5-440a-90cb-c62c0eb47129","title":"Day 70: The Faith of Mary","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day70-2025","content_text":"In the Visitation, God is revealing that he keeps his promises. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, meditating on finding blessedness in our faith in God, like Mary who believed in God’s promises. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Visitation, God is revealing that he keeps his promises. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, meditating on finding blessedness in our faith in God, like Mary who believed in God’s promises. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the Visitation, God is revealing that he keeps his promises. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, meditating on finding blessedness in our faith in God, like Mary who believed in God’s promises. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.\r\n","date_published":"2025-03-11T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/f6d55f3f-fbc5-440a-90cb-c62c0eb47129.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14061013,"duration_in_seconds":878}]},{"id":"8f98d141-1564-4b4d-987f-45d26aff9b06","title":"Day 69: Nothing is Impossible","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day69-2025","content_text":"Congratulations! You have made it to Phase 3 of the Rosary in a Year: Meditating on the Mysteries. We begin lectio divina with Fr. Mark-Mary, meditating on Mary’s yes to a person, not a plan. We’re reminded that even if we don’t understand God’s plan, we can fully trust in his goodness. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCongratulations! You have made it to Phase 3 of the Rosary in a Year: Meditating on the Mysteries. We begin lectio divina with Fr. Mark-Mary, meditating on Mary’s yes to a person, not a plan. We’re reminded that even if we don’t understand God’s plan, we can fully trust in his goodness. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Congratulations! You have made it to Phase 3 of the Rosary in a Year: Meditating on the Mysteries. We begin lectio divina with Fr. Mark-Mary, meditating on Mary’s yes to a person, not a plan. We’re reminded that even if we don’t understand God’s plan, we can fully trust in his goodness. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-10T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/8f98d141-1564-4b4d-987f-45d26aff9b06.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18595453,"duration_in_seconds":1162}]},{"id":"d98c4753-79ab-4a52-b14b-002bd6617e84","title":"Bonus: Introduction to Phase Three: “Meditating with the Mysteries”","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-bonus3-2025","content_text":"How do we really dive into meditation while we pray the rosary? In this special bonus episode, Fr. Mark-Mary is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss Franciscan and Dominican prayer, accessing grace through the rosary, and the much debated question: “If you fall asleep in the middle of prayer, does your guardian angel finish the rosary?”\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHow do we really dive into meditation while we pray the rosary? In this special bonus episode, Fr. Mark-Mary is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss Franciscan and Dominican prayer, accessing grace through the rosary, and the much debated question: “If you fall asleep in the middle of prayer, does your guardian angel finish the rosary?”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"How do we really dive into meditation while we pray the rosary? In this special bonus episode, Fr. Mark-Mary is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss Franciscan and Dominican prayer, accessing grace through the rosary, and the much debated question: “If you fall asleep in the middle of prayer, does your guardian angel finish the rosary?”\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-03-09T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/d98c4753-79ab-4a52-b14b-002bd6617e84.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28988426,"duration_in_seconds":1811}]},{"id":"3de13917-460d-4282-b7c4-bfb9e982b8ab","title":"Day 68: Fancy Friends","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day68-2025","content_text":"Many of us have “fancy” friends in our lives, and sometimes we are the “fancy” friend: someone whose role, talents, or connections are able to help us out. However, Fr. Mark-Mary explains that we all have the best “fancy” friend in Mary, our Mother and Queen. Reading from the book of Revelation, he explores how we can have total confidence in Mary as we bring our petitions to her. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMany of us have “fancy” friends in our lives, and sometimes we are the “fancy” friend: someone whose role, talents, or connections are able to help us out. However, Fr. Mark-Mary explains that we all have the best “fancy” friend in Mary, our Mother and Queen. Reading from the book of Revelation, he explores how we can have total confidence in Mary as we bring our petitions to her. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Many of us have “fancy” friends in our lives, and sometimes we are the “fancy” friend: someone whose role, talents, or connections are able to help us out. However, Fr. Mark-Mary explains that we all have the best “fancy” friend in Mary, our Mother and Queen. Reading from the book of Revelation, he explores how we can have total confidence in Mary as we bring our petitions to her. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-03-09T03:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/3de13917-460d-4282-b7c4-bfb9e982b8ab.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10255313,"duration_in_seconds":640}]},{"id":"cf8fb590-f19e-4075-858d-a92583d87855","title":"Day 67: He Has Promised","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day67-2025","content_text":"Sometimes God asks us to do things that are unexpected or difficult. However, these times are often an opportunity for God to bless us: although we might have planned good things for ourselves, God asks us to trust that he has the best planned for us. Fr. Mark-Mary shows how Mary is the perfect example of this trust in God, and how God’s promises of goodness are fulfilled in the Assumption. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption of Mary and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes God asks us to do things that are unexpected or difficult. However, these times are often an opportunity for God to bless us: although we might have planned good things for ourselves, God asks us to trust that he has the best planned for us. Fr. Mark-Mary shows how Mary is the perfect example of this trust in God, and how God’s promises of goodness are fulfilled in the Assumption. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption of Mary and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Sometimes God asks us to do things that are unexpected or difficult. However, these times are often an opportunity for God to bless us: although we might have planned good things for ourselves, God asks us to trust that he has the best planned for us. Fr. Mark-Mary shows how Mary is the perfect example of this trust in God, and how God’s promises of goodness are fulfilled in the Assumption. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption of Mary and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-03-08T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/cf8fb590-f19e-4075-858d-a92583d87855.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11550751,"duration_in_seconds":721}]},{"id":"0bffc117-1909-4072-82bd-e62a85c53408","title":"Day 66: Wait and Pray","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day66-2025","content_text":"What were the Apostles feeling as they waited in the upper room? Despite their trepidation, the Apostles waited and prayed with confidence, and the Holy Spirit transformed them. Fr. Mark-Mary shares a story of transformative prayer, teaching us how we can call upon the Holy Spirit. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat were the Apostles feeling as they waited in the upper room? Despite their trepidation, the Apostles waited and prayed with confidence, and the Holy Spirit transformed them. Fr. Mark-Mary shares a story of transformative prayer, teaching us how we can call upon the Holy Spirit. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What were the Apostles feeling as they waited in the upper room? Despite their trepidation, the Apostles waited and prayed with confidence, and the Holy Spirit transformed them. Fr. Mark-Mary shares a story of transformative prayer, teaching us how we can call upon the Holy Spirit. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-03-07T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/0bffc117-1909-4072-82bd-e62a85c53408.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11717315,"duration_in_seconds":732}]},{"id":"d5dd9a18-219d-4739-b9dd-ef4820e5d82d","title":"Day 65: Returning Home","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day65-2025","content_text":"Did Jesus leave us when he ascended to heaven? Fr. Mark-Mary answers this question, leading us in a meditation on the certainty of Jesus’ perpetual presence with us in all times and places. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDid Jesus leave us when he ascended to heaven? Fr. Mark-Mary answers this question, leading us in a meditation on the certainty of Jesus’ perpetual presence with us in all times and places. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Did Jesus leave us when he ascended to heaven? Fr. Mark-Mary answers this question, leading us in a meditation on the certainty of Jesus’ perpetual presence with us in all times and places. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-03-06T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/d5dd9a18-219d-4739-b9dd-ef4820e5d82d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9413807,"duration_in_seconds":588}]},{"id":"7248cead-3cfd-495b-983d-4464e6f19490","title":"Day 64: Christ is Risen","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day64-2025","content_text":"How do you celebrate Easter? Fr. Mark-Mary provides listeners with a challenge, reminiscing on the moment he realized just how important Easter is, and how much hope the truth that Christ is Risen can give us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHow do you celebrate Easter? Fr. Mark-Mary provides listeners with a challenge, reminiscing on the moment he realized just how important Easter is, and how much hope the truth that Christ is Risen can give us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"How do you celebrate Easter? Fr. Mark-Mary provides listeners with a challenge, reminiscing on the moment he realized just how important Easter is, and how much hope the truth that Christ is Risen can give us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-03-05T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/7248cead-3cfd-495b-983d-4464e6f19490.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10214864,"duration_in_seconds":638}]},{"id":"0c0265ae-7067-469c-a351-fc191c01da9d","title":"Day 63: Even Unto Death","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day63-2025","content_text":"Just as the father in the parable of the prodigal son does not merely wait to welcome his son back, but pursues to meet him on the way, Fr. Mark-Mary explains that God does not wait for us to return to him but instead pursues us, even to death on the cross. At Calvary, in the Crucifixion, we see the true nature of the heart of God, a heart filled with love for us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJust as the father in the parable of the prodigal son does not merely wait to welcome his son back, but pursues to meet him on the way, Fr. Mark-Mary explains that God does not wait for us to return to him but instead pursues us, even to death on the cross. At Calvary, in the Crucifixion, we see the true nature of the heart of God, a heart filled with love for us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Just as the father in the parable of the prodigal son does not merely wait to welcome his son back, but pursues to meet him on the way, Fr. Mark-Mary explains that God does not wait for us to return to him but instead pursues us, even to death on the cross. At Calvary, in the Crucifixion, we see the true nature of the heart of God, a heart filled with love for us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-03-04T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/0c0265ae-7067-469c-a351-fc191c01da9d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10588079,"duration_in_seconds":661}]},{"id":"b2297a5e-af6b-4c86-b07f-0ff30226945c","title":"Day 62: He Meets Us","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day62-2025","content_text":"In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the father does not wait for his son to come back home, but instead descends to meet him on the way. In the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross, God our Father does not leave us to an isolated journey to death, says Fr. Mark-Mary, but instead as Jesus is ascending the mountain with the cross, God is descending to save us and bring new life. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the parable of the Prodigal Son, the father does not wait for his son to come back home, but instead descends to meet him on the way. In the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross, God our Father does not leave us to an isolated journey to death, says Fr. Mark-Mary, but instead as Jesus is ascending the mountain with the cross, God is descending to save us and bring new life. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the father does not wait for his son to come back home, but instead descends to meet him on the way. In the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross, God our Father does not leave us to an isolated journey to death, says Fr. Mark-Mary, but instead as Jesus is ascending the mountain with the cross, God is descending to save us and bring new life. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-03-03T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/b2297a5e-af6b-4c86-b07f-0ff30226945c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9887936,"duration_in_seconds":617}]},{"id":"49fc383b-3739-4934-adaa-ba9a4c048174","title":"Day 61: You Are Beloved","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day61-2025","content_text":"When the devil attacks, he tries to mock us and deny our dignity. Fr. Mark-Mary continues the journey of reflecting on the passion of our Lord as it reveals the true nature of sin, revealing how meditating on the Crowning with Thorns can help us reject Satan’s lies and remember our dignity as beloved sons and daughters. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the devil attacks, he tries to mock us and deny our dignity. Fr. Mark-Mary continues the journey of reflecting on the passion of our Lord as it reveals the true nature of sin, revealing how meditating on the Crowning with Thorns can help us reject Satan’s lies and remember our dignity as beloved sons and daughters. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"When the devil attacks, he tries to mock us and deny our dignity. Fr. Mark-Mary continues the journey of reflecting on the passion of our Lord as it reveals the true nature of sin, revealing how meditating on the Crowning with Thorns can help us reject Satan’s lies and remember our dignity as beloved sons and daughters. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-03-02T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/49fc383b-3739-4934-adaa-ba9a4c048174.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8899635,"duration_in_seconds":556}]},{"id":"eb15c0b9-59b9-48fc-b84f-67d4e1e9c50f","title":"Day 60: Effects of Sin","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day60-2025","content_text":"Sometimes we don’t fully recognize or understand the effects of sin on our soul, but the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar reveals the reality of sin to us. Fr. Mark-Mary continues the journey of reflecting on the passion of our Lord as it reveals the true nature of sin and the true nature of the heart of God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes we don’t fully recognize or understand the effects of sin on our soul, but the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar reveals the reality of sin to us. Fr. Mark-Mary continues the journey of reflecting on the passion of our Lord as it reveals the true nature of sin and the true nature of the heart of God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Sometimes we don’t fully recognize or understand the effects of sin on our soul, but the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar reveals the reality of sin to us. Fr. Mark-Mary continues the journey of reflecting on the passion of our Lord as it reveals the true nature of sin and the true nature of the heart of God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-03-01T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/eb15c0b9-59b9-48fc-b84f-67d4e1e9c50f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6810258,"duration_in_seconds":425}]},{"id":"5c5d6248-eb20-401b-bea5-941dc2c26954","title":"Day 59: The Nature of Sin","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day59-2025","content_text":"As we begin journeying through the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate how Jesus’ Agony in the Garden reveals humanity’s rejection of God’s gift. However, despite this rejection we find salvation in Jesus’ incredible love for us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs we begin journeying through the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate how Jesus’ Agony in the Garden reveals humanity’s rejection of God’s gift. However, despite this rejection we find salvation in Jesus’ incredible love for us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"As we begin journeying through the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate how Jesus’ Agony in the Garden reveals humanity’s rejection of God’s gift. However, despite this rejection we find salvation in Jesus’ incredible love for us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-28T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/5c5d6248-eb20-401b-bea5-941dc2c26954.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9922547,"duration_in_seconds":620}]},{"id":"497180a1-98d4-4291-b99a-0fa8b47e0d0b","title":"Day 58: Creativity of Love","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day58-2025","content_text":"When you love someone, you create a way to be with them. Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that if you love Jesus, you’ll create time to be with him. However, our love for God is a response to God’s love for us. This beautiful reciprocity means the creator of the universe has found a creative way to remain with us in all times and places, revealed through the fifth Luminous mystery, the Institution of the Eucharist. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you love someone, you create a way to be with them. Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that if you love Jesus, you’ll create time to be with him. However, our love for God is a response to God’s love for us. This beautiful reciprocity means the creator of the universe has found a creative way to remain with us in all times and places, revealed through the fifth Luminous mystery, the Institution of the Eucharist. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"When you love someone, you create a way to be with them. Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that if you love Jesus, you’ll create time to be with him. However, our love for God is a response to God’s love for us. This beautiful reciprocity means the creator of the universe has found a creative way to remain with us in all times and places, revealed through the fifth Luminous mystery, the Institution of the Eucharist. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-27T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/497180a1-98d4-4291-b99a-0fa8b47e0d0b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9806204,"duration_in_seconds":612}]},{"id":"1c575e5b-03ea-4a9d-89ae-aab7fd774b81","title":"Day 57: Let's Step Away","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day57-2025","content_text":"To reveal his glory in the Transfiguration, Jesus took the apostles up the mountain, apart from distractions. Today, Fr. Mark-Mary asks if Jesus might be asking us to step away and go up the mountain apart with him, so that we can be moved by his brilliance. Let’s take this opportunity to join the apostles and see what we might need to step away from. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTo reveal his glory in the Transfiguration, Jesus took the apostles up the mountain, apart from distractions. Today, Fr. Mark-Mary asks if Jesus might be asking us to step away and go up the mountain apart with him, so that we can be moved by his brilliance. Let’s take this opportunity to join the apostles and see what we might need to step away from. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"To reveal his glory in the Transfiguration, Jesus took the apostles up the mountain, apart from distractions. Today, Fr. Mark-Mary asks if Jesus might be asking us to step away and go up the mountain apart with him, so that we can be moved by his brilliance. Let’s take this opportunity to join the apostles and see what we might need to step away from. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-26T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/1c575e5b-03ea-4a9d-89ae-aab7fd774b81.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10627277,"duration_in_seconds":664}]},{"id":"827038f5-9bf6-43cf-9d19-3b9d98ea2b28","title":"Day 56: Good News","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day56-2025","content_text":"What is the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion really about? Fr. Mark-Mary explains the rich mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion, revealing the Good News throughout Jesus’ teachings: everything you are seeking and longing for is here. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion really about? Fr. Mark-Mary explains the rich mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion, revealing the Good News throughout Jesus’ teachings: everything you are seeking and longing for is here. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What is the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion really about? Fr. Mark-Mary explains the rich mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion, revealing the Good News throughout Jesus’ teachings: everything you are seeking and longing for is here. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-25T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/827038f5-9bf6-43cf-9d19-3b9d98ea2b28.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7433891,"duration_in_seconds":464}]},{"id":"dccade80-e525-4a46-956f-96712e5bdf9a","title":"Day 55: Water Into Wine","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day55-2025","content_text":"In the Wedding Feast at Cana, we see Mary taking a new role: that of the initiator, asking Jesus to perform his first miracle. Fr. Mark-Mary unpacks this mystery, revealing the depth of Mary’s actions. By initiating Jesus’ public ministry, Mary is freely giving her son away, out of her great love for all of us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Wedding Feast at Cana, we see Mary taking a new role: that of the initiator, asking Jesus to perform his first miracle. Fr. Mark-Mary unpacks this mystery, revealing the depth of Mary’s actions. By initiating Jesus’ public ministry, Mary is freely giving her son away, out of her great love for all of us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the Wedding Feast at Cana, we see Mary taking a new role: that of the initiator, asking Jesus to perform his first miracle. Fr. Mark-Mary unpacks this mystery, revealing the depth of Mary’s actions. By initiating Jesus’ public ministry, Mary is freely giving her son away, out of her great love for all of us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-24T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/dccade80-e525-4a46-956f-96712e5bdf9a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11778956,"duration_in_seconds":736}]},{"id":"8f53d39a-f347-46ba-adbc-1ef785c19110","title":"Day 54: My Beloved Son","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day54-2025","content_text":"The waters of the Jordan in our lives must always precede the sands of the desert. Fr. Mark-Mary explores the mystery of Jesus’ Baptism, highlighting that Jesus’ baptism immediately precedes his temptation in the desert. We are invited to recall our own baptisms and the gifts we received as we meditate on the Rosary and face difficulties in our lives. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe waters of the Jordan in our lives must always precede the sands of the desert. Fr. Mark-Mary explores the mystery of Jesus’ Baptism, highlighting that Jesus’ baptism immediately precedes his temptation in the desert. We are invited to recall our own baptisms and the gifts we received as we meditate on the Rosary and face difficulties in our lives. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The waters of the Jordan in our lives must always precede the sands of the desert. Fr. Mark-Mary explores the mystery of Jesus’ Baptism, highlighting that Jesus’ baptism immediately precedes his temptation in the desert. We are invited to recall our own baptisms and the gifts we received as we meditate on the Rosary and face difficulties in our lives. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-23T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/8f53d39a-f347-46ba-adbc-1ef785c19110.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10165658,"duration_in_seconds":635}]},{"id":"1e4fc604-c725-4067-af02-134e5d9192aa","title":"Day 53: Our Perfect Director","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day53-2025","content_text":"Mary and Joseph knew that they had a special role when raising Jesus, but something unexpected happens in the mystery of the Finding in the Temple. Mary may not fully understand Jesus’ explanation that he would be “in his Father’s house”, but she continues to trust in God’s plan. We have all experienced times in which we cannot visualize God’s plan for us, but Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that we have a perfect director who will make a masterpiece out of our stories. All we have to do is trust and say yes. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMary and Joseph knew that they had a special role when raising Jesus, but something unexpected happens in the mystery of the Finding in the Temple. Mary may not fully understand Jesus’ explanation that he would be “in his Father’s house”, but she continues to trust in God’s plan. We have all experienced times in which we cannot visualize God’s plan for us, but Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that we have a perfect director who will make a masterpiece out of our stories. All we have to do is trust and say yes. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Mary and Joseph knew that they had a special role when raising Jesus, but something unexpected happens in the mystery of the Finding in the Temple. Mary may not fully understand Jesus’ explanation that he would be “in his Father’s house”, but she continues to trust in God’s plan. We have all experienced times in which we cannot visualize God’s plan for us, but Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that we have a perfect director who will make a masterpiece out of our stories. All we have to do is trust and say yes. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-22T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/1e4fc604-c725-4067-af02-134e5d9192aa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8662373,"duration_in_seconds":541}]},{"id":"b289ebc6-5aa0-4c12-836e-8ba8f31eea6c","title":"Day 52: My Eyes Have Seen Salvation","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day52-2025","content_text":"Simeon’s words at the Presentation of the Lord, “Now let your servant depart in peace according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation,” are said around the world every day by religious and lay people alike in Compline, also known as Night Prayer. Fr. Mark-Mary shares the story of a blind man who truly knew what it meant to see his savior with the eyes of faith, inviting us to pray our Rosary for true sight like Simeon. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSimeon’s words at the Presentation of the Lord, “Now let your servant depart in peace according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation,” are said around the world every day by religious and lay people alike in Compline, also known as Night Prayer. Fr. Mark-Mary shares the story of a blind man who truly knew what it meant to see his savior with the eyes of faith, inviting us to pray our Rosary for true sight like Simeon. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Simeon’s words at the Presentation of the Lord, “Now let your servant depart in peace according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation,” are said around the world every day by religious and lay people alike in Compline, also known as Night Prayer. Fr. Mark-Mary shares the story of a blind man who truly knew what it meant to see his savior with the eyes of faith, inviting us to pray our Rosary for true sight like Simeon. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-21T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/b289ebc6-5aa0-4c12-836e-8ba8f31eea6c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10105193,"duration_in_seconds":631}]},{"id":"3618ad53-7945-4fd6-9d26-d0b634b01c42","title":"Day 51: Moved With Awe","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day51-2025","content_text":"How would we feel if we could experience the Nativity the way Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and Magi did? Fr. Mark-Mary shares the story of a visitor who truly experienced the awe and wonder of Christmas, revealing what an incredible gift Jesus is for all of us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHow would we feel if we could experience the Nativity the way Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and Magi did? Fr. Mark-Mary shares the story of a visitor who truly experienced the awe and wonder of Christmas, revealing what an incredible gift Jesus is for all of us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"How would we feel if we could experience the Nativity the way Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and Magi did? Fr. Mark-Mary shares the story of a visitor who truly experienced the awe and wonder of Christmas, revealing what an incredible gift Jesus is for all of us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-20T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/3618ad53-7945-4fd6-9d26-d0b634b01c42.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12527129,"duration_in_seconds":782}]},{"id":"850b4a06-3fcd-448b-a899-0a7c7abfb871","title":"Day 50: Rejoice in the Beauty","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day50-2025","content_text":"God takes our ordinary and turns it into the extraordinary. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us through a meditation on the mystery of the Visitation, focusing on the Magnificat, describing how Elizabeth’s words of joy turn into song in Mary. Similarily, God enters the narratives of our lives, turning our prose into poetry and song, making our lives into something beautiful. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eGod takes our ordinary and turns it into the extraordinary. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us through a meditation on the mystery of the Visitation, focusing on the Magnificat, describing how Elizabeth’s words of joy turn into song in Mary. Similarily, God enters the narratives of our lives, turning our prose into poetry and song, making our lives into something beautiful. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"God takes our ordinary and turns it into the extraordinary. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us through a meditation on the mystery of the Visitation, focusing on the Magnificat, describing how Elizabeth’s words of joy turn into song in Mary. Similarily, God enters the narratives of our lives, turning our prose into poetry and song, making our lives into something beautiful. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-19T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/850b4a06-3fcd-448b-a899-0a7c7abfb871.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9168194,"duration_in_seconds":573}]},{"id":"ac3fb36a-bc8e-4c40-b876-44f7a0d75acd","title":"Day 49: How Can This Be?","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day49-2025","content_text":"How do we move forward when we can’t see God’s plan ahead of us? Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in a meditation on the mystery of the Annunciation, explaining how Mary can show us the way. She may not have had perfect understanding, but she had perfect faith, and can teach us this faith through the Rosary.  Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete reading plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHow do we move forward when we can’t see God’s plan ahead of us? Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in a meditation on the mystery of the Annunciation, explaining how Mary can show us the way. She may not have had perfect understanding, but she had perfect faith, and can teach us this faith through the Rosary.  Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete reading plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"How do we move forward when we can’t see God’s plan ahead of us? Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in a meditation on the mystery of the Annunciation, explaining how Mary can show us the way. She may not have had perfect understanding, but she had perfect faith, and can teach us this faith through the Rosary.  Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-18T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/ac3fb36a-bc8e-4c40-b876-44f7a0d75acd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10842449,"duration_in_seconds":677}]},{"id":"3e7b6279-415c-4aeb-b2b3-3ce18d07a716","title":"Day 48: Mother and Queen","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day48-2025","content_text":"How should we venerate Mary as the Queen of Heaven, and what does being Queen of Heaven mean? Fr. Mark-Mary explains that far from detracting from our worship of God, giving due veneration to Mary actually honors Jesus, her son and our Lord. In turn, Mary has a special role as our mother and queen, and can specially intercede for us to Jesus. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHow should we venerate Mary as the Queen of Heaven, and what does being Queen of Heaven mean? Fr. Mark-Mary explains that far from detracting from our worship of God, giving due veneration to Mary actually honors Jesus, her son and our Lord. In turn, Mary has a special role as our mother and queen, and can specially intercede for us to Jesus. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"How should we venerate Mary as the Queen of Heaven, and what does being Queen of Heaven mean? Fr. Mark-Mary explains that far from detracting from our worship of God, giving due veneration to Mary actually honors Jesus, her son and our Lord. In turn, Mary has a special role as our mother and queen, and can specially intercede for us to Jesus. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-02-17T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/3e7b6279-415c-4aeb-b2b3-3ce18d07a716.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10445048,"duration_in_seconds":652}]},{"id":"f9f4ccf1-c94e-4588-8285-ce35f217e47a","title":"Day 47: Mary’s Return Home","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day47-2025","content_text":"What are the Biblical roots of the Assumption? Fr. Mark-Mary draws from both the Old and New Testament to explain the Biblical basis of Mary’s Assumption. Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant, and so just as David ensured the first Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, Jesus would ensure that his mother was brought home to heaven, body and soul. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption of Mary, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat are the Biblical roots of the Assumption? Fr. Mark-Mary draws from both the Old and New Testament to explain the Biblical basis of Mary’s Assumption. Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant, and so just as David ensured the first Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, Jesus would ensure that his mother was brought home to heaven, body and soul. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption of Mary, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What are the Biblical roots of the Assumption? Fr. Mark-Mary draws from both the Old and New Testament to explain the Biblical basis of Mary’s Assumption. Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant, and so just as David ensured the first Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, Jesus would ensure that his mother was brought home to heaven, body and soul. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption of Mary, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-02-16T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/f9f4ccf1-c94e-4588-8285-ce35f217e47a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12097619,"duration_in_seconds":756}]},{"id":"d3ae9a59-7763-4af2-99d3-ddb5d08ddd61","title":"Day 46: Come Holy Spirit","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day46-2025","content_text":"The Descent of the Holy Spirit makes all things new, including our way of participating in God’s life. Fr. Mark-Mary looks at Pentecost as a prayer event, the fulfilment of the promise of the Father, and as a fulfillment of the Old Testament feast of Pentecost, drawing on audiences from Pope John Paul II. As we pray the Rosary, we meditate on this new life of God at work in us through the Holy Spirit. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Descent of the Holy Spirit makes all things new, including our way of participating in God’s life. Fr. Mark-Mary looks at Pentecost as a prayer event, the fulfilment of the promise of the Father, and as a fulfillment of the Old Testament feast of Pentecost, drawing on audiences from Pope John Paul II. As we pray the Rosary, we meditate on this new life of God at work in us through the Holy Spirit. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Descent of the Holy Spirit makes all things new, including our way of participating in God’s life. Fr. Mark-Mary looks at Pentecost as a prayer event, the fulfilment of the promise of the Father, and as a fulfillment of the Old Testament feast of Pentecost, drawing on audiences from Pope John Paul II. As we pray the Rosary, we meditate on this new life of God at work in us through the Holy Spirit. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-02-15T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/d3ae9a59-7763-4af2-99d3-ddb5d08ddd61.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11516321,"duration_in_seconds":719}]},{"id":"16af2de0-8eee-4cb5-8c14-d10dc4cdad20","title":"Day 45: He Parted from Them","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day45-2025","content_text":"What does Jesus’ Ascension into heaven, body and soul, mean for us? Fr. Mark-Mary explains that this mystery is more than Jesus joining the Father in Heaven: the Ascension has implications for our future destiny. For the first time, humanity enters into the life of God as Jesus’ human body enters heaven. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat does Jesus’ Ascension into heaven, body and soul, mean for us? Fr. Mark-Mary explains that this mystery is more than Jesus joining the Father in Heaven: the Ascension has implications for our future destiny. For the first time, humanity enters into the life of God as Jesus’ human body enters heaven. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What does Jesus’ Ascension into heaven, body and soul, mean for us? Fr. Mark-Mary explains that this mystery is more than Jesus joining the Father in Heaven: the Ascension has implications for our future destiny. For the first time, humanity enters into the life of God as Jesus’ human body enters heaven. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-02-14T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/16af2de0-8eee-4cb5-8c14-d10dc4cdad20.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9173198,"duration_in_seconds":573}]},{"id":"7f1244d4-ff5a-4f73-a26a-e266b26925c0","title":"Day 44: Glorified Reality","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day44-2025","content_text":"In the Resurrection we are given an opportunity to see the glorified reality that is our destiny and our hope. Fr. Mark-Mary pulls from Pope Benedict XVI’s writings to explain glorified reality and what is spiritually occurring in the mystery of the Resurrection. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Resurrection we are given an opportunity to see the glorified reality that is our destiny and our hope. Fr. Mark-Mary pulls from Pope Benedict XVI’s writings to explain glorified reality and what is spiritually occurring in the mystery of the Resurrection. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the Resurrection we are given an opportunity to see the glorified reality that is our destiny and our hope. Fr. Mark-Mary pulls from Pope Benedict XVI’s writings to explain glorified reality and what is spiritually occurring in the mystery of the Resurrection. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-13T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/7f1244d4-ff5a-4f73-a26a-e266b26925c0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11751926,"duration_in_seconds":734}]},{"id":"182527a3-bcda-4471-9c60-61076210d86f","title":"Day 43: The Veil is Torn","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day43-2025","content_text":"Are Jesus’ last words on the cross from Psalm 22, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me,” a cry of despair, or a revelation of hope? Fr. Mark-Mary shares a meditation on God’s response to Jesus in the mystery of the Crucifixion, expressing the certainty of salvation that we too can hope to share in. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAre Jesus’ last words on the cross from Psalm 22, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me,” a cry of despair, or a revelation of hope? Fr. Mark-Mary shares a meditation on God’s response to Jesus in the mystery of the Crucifixion, expressing the certainty of salvation that we too can hope to share in. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Are Jesus’ last words on the cross from Psalm 22, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me,” a cry of despair, or a revelation of hope? Fr. Mark-Mary shares a meditation on God’s response to Jesus in the mystery of the Crucifixion, expressing the certainty of salvation that we too can hope to share in. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-02-12T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/182527a3-bcda-4471-9c60-61076210d86f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9357929,"duration_in_seconds":584}]},{"id":"8e11b45c-344d-441c-b761-29f8660a8156","title":"Day 42: Sent into Exile","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day42-2025","content_text":"In the Old Testament, the scapegoat was led outside of the city, bearing the sins of the people. In a striking parallel, the fourth Sorrowful mystery of the Rosary features Jesus being led outside of the city, bearing the people’s sins. Fr. Mark-Mary dives into this parallel, leading us in a meditation for our Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Old Testament, the scapegoat was led outside of the city, bearing the sins of the people. In a striking parallel, the fourth Sorrowful mystery of the Rosary features Jesus being led outside of the city, bearing the people’s sins. Fr. Mark-Mary dives into this parallel, leading us in a meditation for our Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the Old Testament, the scapegoat was led outside of the city, bearing the sins of the people. In a striking parallel, the fourth Sorrowful mystery of the Rosary features Jesus being led outside of the city, bearing the people’s sins. Fr. Mark-Mary dives into this parallel, leading us in a meditation for our Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-02-11T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/8e11b45c-344d-441c-b761-29f8660a8156.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9423815,"duration_in_seconds":588}]},{"id":"f11e5495-eb79-4836-a283-c41e810581a4","title":"Day 41: The Victorious King","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day41-2025","content_text":"In the mystery of the Crowing with Thorns, we see both the effects of sin on the world, but also the truth that Jesus is conquering death. Fr. Mark-Mary continues drawing connections between the prophecy of the Suffering Servant from Isaiah and the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the mystery of the Crowing with Thorns, we see both the effects of sin on the world, but also the truth that Jesus is conquering death. Fr. Mark-Mary continues drawing connections between the prophecy of the Suffering Servant from Isaiah and the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the mystery of the Crowing with Thorns, we see both the effects of sin on the world, but also the truth that Jesus is conquering death. Fr. Mark-Mary continues drawing connections between the prophecy of the Suffering Servant from Isaiah and the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-10T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/f11e5495-eb79-4836-a283-c41e810581a4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7438061,"duration_in_seconds":464}]},{"id":"869264cf-4cbc-48e9-9caf-ce4a1de7a016","title":"Day 40: Suffering Servant","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day40-2025","content_text":"Fr. Mark-Mary explains the historical context behind the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar, and reveals how this mystery fulfills prophecies within the Old Testament book of Isaiah. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFr. Mark-Mary explains the historical context behind the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar, and reveals how this mystery fulfills prophecies within the Old Testament book of Isaiah. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Fr. Mark-Mary explains the historical context behind the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar, and reveals how this mystery fulfills prophecies within the Old Testament book of Isaiah. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-09T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/869264cf-4cbc-48e9-9caf-ce4a1de7a016.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9899195,"duration_in_seconds":618}]},{"id":"6f8d9076-a60f-4ce4-997a-e8b65ab72077","title":"Day 39: In the Garden","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day39-2025","content_text":"Through obedience to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemene, in the mystery of the Agony in the Garden, Jesus will repair the damage caused by Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden. Fr. Mark-Mary explores the significance of the Agony in the Garden through the book of Hebrews and the Catechism. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThrough obedience to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemene, in the mystery of the Agony in the Garden, Jesus will repair the damage caused by Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden. Fr. Mark-Mary explores the significance of the Agony in the Garden through the book of Hebrews and the Catechism. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Through obedience to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemene, in the mystery of the Agony in the Garden, Jesus will repair the damage caused by Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden. Fr. Mark-Mary explores the significance of the Agony in the Garden through the book of Hebrews and the Catechism. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-08T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/6f8d9076-a60f-4ce4-997a-e8b65ab72077.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13120103,"duration_in_seconds":820}]},{"id":"4aa8c1ba-2c50-40ff-ad06-d56f7d2ad5da","title":"Day 38: Food for the Journey","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day38-2025","content_text":"In the institution of the Holy Eucharist Jesus is revealed as the Bread of Life that sustains us to the promised land. Fr. Mark-Mary draws upon the Old Testament to reveal how this mystery was foreshadowed, and what salvation history can tell us about Jesus and the Eucharist. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the institution of the Holy Eucharist Jesus is revealed as the Bread of Life that sustains us to the promised land. Fr. Mark-Mary draws upon the Old Testament to reveal how this mystery was foreshadowed, and what salvation history can tell us about Jesus and the Eucharist. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the institution of the Holy Eucharist Jesus is revealed as the Bread of Life that sustains us to the promised land. Fr. Mark-Mary draws upon the Old Testament to reveal how this mystery was foreshadowed, and what salvation history can tell us about Jesus and the Eucharist. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-02-07T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/4aa8c1ba-2c50-40ff-ad06-d56f7d2ad5da.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14265602,"duration_in_seconds":891}]},{"id":"0c8ec39d-e221-4794-9eb3-7496c8163b77","title":"Day 37: To Be Transfigured","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day37-2025","content_text":"The mystery of the Transfiguration is a glimpse of heaven, giving us an image of the home Jesus has prepared for us. Fr. Mark-Mary takes us on a journey in the book of Exodus as we explore Jesus’ fulfillment of the Old Testament. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe mystery of the Transfiguration is a glimpse of heaven, giving us an image of the home Jesus has prepared for us. Fr. Mark-Mary takes us on a journey in the book of Exodus as we explore Jesus’ fulfillment of the Old Testament. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The mystery of the Transfiguration is a glimpse of heaven, giving us an image of the home Jesus has prepared for us. Fr. Mark-Mary takes us on a journey in the book of Exodus as we explore Jesus’ fulfillment of the Old Testament. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-06T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/0c8ec39d-e221-4794-9eb3-7496c8163b77.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10573901,"duration_in_seconds":660}]},{"id":"85a40f55-5d09-4832-8536-ba8a04be5ecc","title":"Day 36: The Kingdom and the Gospel","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day36-2025","content_text":"The Lord is here and he is at work! Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that we don’t have to save ourselves: Jesus is proclaiming the Good News and acting for good in our lives, just as he acts in this third Luminous Mystery of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lord is here and he is at work! Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that we don’t have to save ourselves: Jesus is proclaiming the Good News and acting for good in our lives, just as he acts in this third Luminous Mystery of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Lord is here and he is at work! Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that we don’t have to save ourselves: Jesus is proclaiming the Good News and acting for good in our lives, just as he acts in this third Luminous Mystery of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-05T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/85a40f55-5d09-4832-8536-ba8a04be5ecc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9756581,"duration_in_seconds":609}]},{"id":"b640589c-938e-4d98-a613-66e11ad64b73","title":"Day 35: Divine Bridegroom","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day35-2025","content_text":"Sometimes we can feel like we’ve run out of wine, we’ve run out of sweetness in our lives. However, as the Divine Bridegroom, Jesus will provide the wine. Fr. Mark-Mary explains the spiritual significance of the miracle at the Wedding Feast at Cana and meditates on the depth of Jesus’ love. Today’s focus is the mystery of The Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes we can feel like we’ve run out of wine, we’ve run out of sweetness in our lives. However, as the Divine Bridegroom, Jesus will provide the wine. Fr. Mark-Mary explains the spiritual significance of the miracle at the Wedding Feast at Cana and meditates on the depth of Jesus’ love. Today’s focus is the mystery of The Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Sometimes we can feel like we’ve run out of wine, we’ve run out of sweetness in our lives. However, as the Divine Bridegroom, Jesus will provide the wine. Fr. Mark-Mary explains the spiritual significance of the miracle at the Wedding Feast at Cana and meditates on the depth of Jesus’ love. Today’s focus is the mystery of The Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\r\n\r\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","date_published":"2025-02-04T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/b640589c-938e-4d98-a613-66e11ad64b73.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11553851,"duration_in_seconds":722}]},{"id":"6e26f873-78b5-48a4-ad38-e2b75ffe3e0d","title":"Day 34: The Anointed One","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day34-2025","content_text":"Each of the Luminous mysteries reveal an aspect of Jesus’ nature and mission. Fr. Mark-Mary draws on the history of the Jordan River and the Jewish Day of Atonement, historical details that reveal Jesus as Messiah and sacrifice in this mystery of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of The Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEach of the Luminous mysteries reveal an aspect of Jesus’ nature and mission. Fr. Mark-Mary draws on the history of the Jordan River and the Jewish Day of Atonement, historical details that reveal Jesus as Messiah and sacrifice in this mystery of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of The Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Each of the Luminous mysteries reveal an aspect of Jesus’ nature and mission. Fr. Mark-Mary draws on the history of the Jordan River and the Jewish Day of Atonement, historical details that reveal Jesus as Messiah and sacrifice in this mystery of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of The Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-03T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/6e26f873-78b5-48a4-ad38-e2b75ffe3e0d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12938708,"duration_in_seconds":808}]},{"id":"cf59f032-5dc6-4383-822b-b41f5271fdc4","title":"Day 33: Lost and Found","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day33-2025","content_text":"Why does Jesus leave Mary and Joseph to remain in the temple in Jerusalem? Fr. Mark-Mary unpacks the spiritual significance of the Finding in the Temple, teaching us about filial obedience and how we can understand our own journeys through this mystery of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhy does Jesus leave Mary and Joseph to remain in the temple in Jerusalem? Fr. Mark-Mary unpacks the spiritual significance of the Finding in the Temple, teaching us about filial obedience and how we can understand our own journeys through this mystery of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Why does Jesus leave Mary and Joseph to remain in the temple in Jerusalem? Fr. Mark-Mary unpacks the spiritual significance of the Finding in the Temple, teaching us about filial obedience and how we can understand our own journeys through this mystery of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-02T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/cf59f032-5dc6-4383-822b-b41f5271fdc4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10326620,"duration_in_seconds":645}]},{"id":"a08502a9-a73c-4c29-8083-1b90a206f9ae","title":"Day 32: A Total Offering","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day32-2025","content_text":"The Mystery of Jesus’ Presentation signifies an important moment of fulfillment between the Old and New Covenant. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us through this mystery, pointing out parallels between Simeon’s words to Mary and Old Testament prophecies in Isaiah, giving us a meditation on entrusting our lives to God through the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete reading plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mystery of Jesus’ Presentation signifies an important moment of fulfillment between the Old and New Covenant. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us through this mystery, pointing out parallels between Simeon’s words to Mary and Old Testament prophecies in Isaiah, giving us a meditation on entrusting our lives to God through the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete reading plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Mystery of Jesus’ Presentation signifies an important moment of fulfillment between the Old and New Covenant. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us through this mystery, pointing out parallels between Simeon’s words to Mary and Old Testament prophecies in Isaiah, giving us a meditation on entrusting our lives to God through the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-02-01T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/a08502a9-a73c-4c29-8083-1b90a206f9ae.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13664705,"duration_in_seconds":854}]},{"id":"8dbd275b-02b7-489f-babf-a56839d6f654","title":"Day 31: No Other Savior","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day31-2025","content_text":"Sometimes it’s difficult to see how God can work through the hard situations in our lives. In the Mystery of the Nativity, the Holy Family was faced with an incredibly hard situation: traveling 90 miles to participate in a Roman census right before Jesus’ birth. However, Fr. Mark-Mary explains how God was working with these struggles to fulfill an Old Testament prophecy, reading from the book of Micah. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete reading plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes it’s difficult to see how God can work through the hard situations in our lives. In the Mystery of the Nativity, the Holy Family was faced with an incredibly hard situation: traveling 90 miles to participate in a Roman census right before Jesus’ birth. However, Fr. Mark-Mary explains how God was working with these struggles to fulfill an Old Testament prophecy, reading from the book of Micah. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete reading plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Sometimes it’s difficult to see how God can work through the hard situations in our lives. In the Mystery of the Nativity, the Holy Family was faced with an incredibly hard situation: traveling 90 miles to participate in a Roman census right before Jesus’ birth. However, Fr. Mark-Mary explains how God was working with these struggles to fulfill an Old Testament prophecy, reading from the book of Micah. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-31T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/8dbd275b-02b7-489f-babf-a56839d6f654.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12385766,"duration_in_seconds":774}]},{"id":"e2b203b4-27a0-4753-919d-0de8f614c705","title":"Day 30: The New Ark","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day30-2025","content_text":"In the Old Testament, God met his people, dwelt with them, and brought them victory through the Ark of the Covenant. As we explore the Biblical roots of the Mysteries of the Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary reveals how Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant, drawing parallels between the Visitation and the book of 2 Samuel. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete reading plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Old Testament, God met his people, dwelt with them, and brought them victory through the Ark of the Covenant. As we explore the Biblical roots of the Mysteries of the Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary reveals how Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant, drawing parallels between the Visitation and the book of 2 Samuel. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete reading plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the Old Testament, God met his people, dwelt with them, and brought them victory through the Ark of the Covenant. As we explore the Biblical roots of the Mysteries of the Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary reveals how Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant, drawing parallels between the Visitation and the book of 2 Samuel. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-30T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/e2b203b4-27a0-4753-919d-0de8f614c705.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12233144,"duration_in_seconds":764}]},{"id":"49fe0811-417f-41e0-9750-3ccb6c585e36","title":"Day 29: Something Unexpected","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day29-2025","content_text":"All of Jesus’ story was unexpected, as a very different Messiah than the people anticipated. Fr. Mark-Mary walks us through the historical and Biblical context of the mystery of the Annunciation, revealing how this mystery of the Rosary is something new, different, and deeper than we might expect. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete reading plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAll of Jesus’ story was unexpected, as a very different Messiah than the people anticipated. Fr. Mark-Mary walks us through the historical and Biblical context of the mystery of the Annunciation, revealing how this mystery of the Rosary is something new, different, and deeper than we might expect. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete reading plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"All of Jesus’ story was unexpected, as a very different Messiah than the people anticipated. Fr. Mark-Mary walks us through the historical and Biblical context of the mystery of the Annunciation, revealing how this mystery of the Rosary is something new, different, and deeper than we might expect. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-29T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/49fe0811-417f-41e0-9750-3ccb6c585e36.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13020023,"duration_in_seconds":813}]},{"id":"7794d6ee-4217-4bd6-b3b0-bec890cebe7e","title":"Day 28: Be Joyful, Be Free","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day28-2025","content_text":"Do you fully believe in the forgiveness of sins professed in the Creed? Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that so often we receive forgiveness but continue to carry the internal burden of sin. Drawing from the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to recall that we have been freed from sin. In praying the Rosary, we can set down our burdens as the Father accepts us into his home. Today’s focus is “The forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDo you fully believe in the forgiveness of sins professed in the Creed? Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that so often we receive forgiveness but continue to carry the internal burden of sin. Drawing from the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to recall that we have been freed from sin. In praying the Rosary, we can set down our burdens as the Father accepts us into his home. Today’s focus is “The forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Do you fully believe in the forgiveness of sins professed in the Creed? Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that so often we receive forgiveness but continue to carry the internal burden of sin. Drawing from the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to recall that we have been freed from sin. In praying the Rosary, we can set down our burdens as the Father accepts us into his home. Today’s focus is “The forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-28T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/7794d6ee-4217-4bd6-b3b0-bec890cebe7e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9253262,"duration_in_seconds":578}]},{"id":"bbf25698-edda-4f86-9af6-7b9034986281","title":"Day 27: The Spirit Prepares Us","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day27-2025","content_text":"Fr. Mark-Mary shares his personal testimony on the Holy Spirit’s influence in his life and encourages us to look for the Holy Spirit’s presence in our own lives. He explains how meditating on the words of the Creed and the mysteries of the Rosary can lead us to greater understanding and faith as the Holy Spirit works through us. Today’s focus is “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church,  the communion of saints,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFr. Mark-Mary shares his personal testimony on the Holy Spirit’s influence in his life and encourages us to look for the Holy Spirit’s presence in our own lives. He explains how meditating on the words of the Creed and the mysteries of the Rosary can lead us to greater understanding and faith as the Holy Spirit works through us. Today’s focus is “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church,  the communion of saints,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Fr. Mark-Mary shares his personal testimony on the Holy Spirit’s influence in his life and encourages us to look for the Holy Spirit’s presence in our own lives. He explains how meditating on the words of the Creed and the mysteries of the Rosary can lead us to greater understanding and faith as the Holy Spirit works through us. Today’s focus is “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-27T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/bbf25698-edda-4f86-9af6-7b9034986281.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9799532,"duration_in_seconds":612}]},{"id":"1ba51ac1-2eac-4b4d-8753-f0145885a9ff","title":"Day 26: The Room is Ours","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day26-2025","content_text":"Jesus has already prepared a room for us in the Father’s house. Fr. Mark-Mary reveals that not only will we be able to join Jesus in heaven someday, but each time we pray the Rosary, we have a moment with Jesus in our eternal home. Already we draw close to heaven, and heaven draws close to us while we meditate on the Creed. Today’s focus is “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,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJesus has already prepared a room for us in the Father’s house. Fr. Mark-Mary reveals that not only will we be able to join Jesus in heaven someday, but each time we pray the Rosary, we have a moment with Jesus in our eternal home. Already we draw close to heaven, and heaven draws close to us while we meditate on the Creed. Today’s focus is “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,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jesus has already prepared a room for us in the Father’s house. Fr. Mark-Mary reveals that not only will we be able to join Jesus in heaven someday, but each time we pray the Rosary, we have a moment with Jesus in our eternal home. Already we draw close to heaven, and heaven draws close to us while we meditate on the Creed. Today’s focus is “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,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-26T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/1ba51ac1-2eac-4b4d-8753-f0145885a9ff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9576854,"duration_in_seconds":598}]},{"id":"c1284c8f-22dd-4664-98a8-a9c0b3c0ed12","title":"Day 25: No Longer in Darkness","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day25-2025","content_text":"By the grace of Jesus Christ, there is no longer total darkness. Fr. Mark-Mary explains how we can maintain hope while meditating on the crucifixion, a necessary prelude for the Sorrowful Mysteries. Drawing from the Catechism and the Good Friday liturgy, we continue our meditation on the Creed and Jesus’ incredible love for us. Today’s focus is “He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day, he rose again from the dead,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBy the grace of Jesus Christ, there is no longer total darkness. Fr. Mark-Mary explains how we can maintain hope while meditating on the crucifixion, a necessary prelude for the Sorrowful Mysteries. Drawing from the Catechism and the Good Friday liturgy, we continue our meditation on the Creed and Jesus’ incredible love for us. Today’s focus is “He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day, he rose again from the dead,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"By the grace of Jesus Christ, there is no longer total darkness. Fr. Mark-Mary explains how we can maintain hope while meditating on the crucifixion, a necessary prelude for the Sorrowful Mysteries. Drawing from the Catechism and the Good Friday liturgy, we continue our meditation on the Creed and Jesus’ incredible love for us. Today’s focus is “He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day, he rose again from the dead,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-25T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/c1284c8f-22dd-4664-98a8-a9c0b3c0ed12.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10080173,"duration_in_seconds":630}]},{"id":"b1b18ae9-87c7-4b92-8c97-b56772d63e47","title":"Day 24: Still, Small Voice","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day24-2025","content_text":"The Holy Spirit chooses to do his greatest works and reveal his glory in still and quiet moments. While reflecting on the Apostles’ Creed, Fr. Mark-Mary uncovers the Incarnation as one of these silent movements of the Spirit: a pivotal event in salvation history that unfolded in the humble, quiet town of Nazareth. As we meditate on the prayers of the Rosary, this episode draws our attention to the quiet moments in which the Holy Spirit works in our lives. Today’s focus is “Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Holy Spirit chooses to do his greatest works and reveal his glory in still and quiet moments. While reflecting on the Apostles’ Creed, Fr. Mark-Mary uncovers the Incarnation as one of these silent movements of the Spirit: a pivotal event in salvation history that unfolded in the humble, quiet town of Nazareth. As we meditate on the prayers of the Rosary, this episode draws our attention to the quiet moments in which the Holy Spirit works in our lives. Today’s focus is “Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Holy Spirit chooses to do his greatest works and reveal his glory in still and quiet moments. While reflecting on the Apostles’ Creed, Fr. Mark-Mary uncovers the Incarnation as one of these silent movements of the Spirit: a pivotal event in salvation history that unfolded in the humble, quiet town of Nazareth. As we meditate on the prayers of the Rosary, this episode draws our attention to the quiet moments in which the Holy Spirit works in our lives. Today’s focus is “Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-24T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/b1b18ae9-87c7-4b92-8c97-b56772d63e47.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10382915,"duration_in_seconds":648}]},{"id":"43a5f33c-a1ce-454e-9ae4-a9a576f82cc9","title":"Day 23: Creator of Heaven and Earth","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day23-2025","content_text":"Were you there when he laid the foundation of the Earth? Fr. Mark-Mary brings us this pertinent question from the book of Job as we reflect on the Apostles Creed that we pray every Rosary. He explains that this question, far from being accusatory, is a promise of care from the Lord, a promise that we can trust in God to be God. Today’s focus is “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord, ” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWere you there when he laid the foundation of the Earth? Fr. Mark-Mary brings us this pertinent question from the book of Job as we reflect on the Apostles Creed that we pray every Rosary. He explains that this question, far from being accusatory, is a promise of care from the Lord, a promise that we can trust in God to be God. Today’s focus is “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord, ” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Were you there when he laid the foundation of the Earth? Fr. Mark-Mary brings us this pertinent question from the book of Job as we reflect on the Apostles Creed that we pray every Rosary. He explains that this question, far from being accusatory, is a promise of care from the Lord, a promise that we can trust in God to be God. Today’s focus is “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord, ” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-23T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/43a5f33c-a1ce-454e-9ae4-a9a576f82cc9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8784554,"duration_in_seconds":549}]},{"id":"ee832ee2-a8fd-4264-8239-33246fbf984b","title":"Day 22: Lead Souls to Heaven","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day22-2025","content_text":"The Fatima Prayer, said at the end of each decade of the Rosary, was given to us in the Marian apparition at Fatima. Fr. Mark-Mary draws from Romans 8:28, balancing between gravitas and hope, explaining how we can reflect on both of these concepts as we pray the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy, ” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fatima Prayer, said at the end of each decade of the Rosary, was given to us in the Marian apparition at Fatima. Fr. Mark-Mary draws from Romans 8:28, balancing between gravitas and hope, explaining how we can reflect on both of these concepts as we pray the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy, ” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Fatima Prayer, said at the end of each decade of the Rosary, was given to us in the Marian apparition at Fatima. Fr. Mark-Mary draws from Romans 8:28, balancing between gravitas and hope, explaining how we can reflect on both of these concepts as we pray the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy, ” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-22T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/ee832ee2-a8fd-4264-8239-33246fbf984b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8850857,"duration_in_seconds":553}]},{"id":"c0d0457e-e0a4-42c5-a35b-21cb7c590452","title":"Day 21: Show Unto Us","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day21-2025","content_text":"When we call upon Mary, what does she say to us? As we pray the Rosary and ask Mary to show Jesus unto us, we hear her response through the story of the Wedding Feast at Cana in the Gospel of John. If you feel like you’re at the wedding and out of wine, Fr. Mark-Mary says, turn to Mary in the Rosary, and she will advocate for you to Jesus. Today’s focus is “ And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Oh, Clement. Oh, loving. Oh, sweet Virgin Mary,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, one Glory Be, and the Hail Holy Queen.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhen we call upon Mary, what does she say to us? As we pray the Rosary and ask Mary to show Jesus unto us, we hear her response through the story of the Wedding Feast at Cana in the Gospel of John. If you feel like you’re at the wedding and out of wine, Fr. Mark-Mary says, turn to Mary in the Rosary, and she will advocate for you to Jesus. Today’s focus is “ And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Oh, Clement. Oh, loving. Oh, sweet Virgin Mary,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, one Glory Be, and the Hail Holy Queen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"When we call upon Mary, what does she say to us? As we pray the Rosary and ask Mary to show Jesus unto us, we hear her response through the story of the Wedding Feast at Cana in the Gospel of John. If you feel like you’re at the wedding and out of wine, Fr. Mark-Mary says, turn to Mary in the Rosary, and she will advocate for you to Jesus. Today’s focus is “And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Oh, Clement. Oh, loving. Oh, sweet Virgin Mary,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, one Glory Be, and the Hail Holy Queen.","date_published":"2025-01-21T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/c0d0457e-e0a4-42c5-a35b-21cb7c590452.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9089798,"duration_in_seconds":568}]},{"id":"76c1b39f-a098-4ac4-944f-658d1ed96251","title":"Day 20: Eyes of Mercy","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day20-2025","content_text":"You are enough for God. Fr. Mark-Mary contemplates Mary’s Magnificat, reminding us that Mary and Jesus look upon us with eyes of mercy, rejoicing in our offerings of love to them, no matter how small we think they are. As we slowly build up our Rosary, prayer by prayer, these sincere acts of love are pleasing offerings to God. Today’s focus is “Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eYou are enough for God. Fr. Mark-Mary contemplates Mary’s Magnificat, reminding us that Mary and Jesus look upon us with eyes of mercy, rejoicing in our offerings of love to them, no matter how small we think they are. As we slowly build up our Rosary, prayer by prayer, these sincere acts of love are pleasing offerings to God. Today’s focus is “Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"You are enough for God. Fr. Mark-Mary contemplates Mary’s Magnificat, reminding us that Mary and Jesus look upon us with eyes of mercy, rejoicing in our offerings of love to them, no matter how small we think they are. As we slowly build up our Rosary, prayer by prayer, these sincere acts of love are pleasing offerings to God. Today’s focus is “Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-20T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/76c1b39f-a098-4ac4-944f-658d1ed96251.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9385034,"duration_in_seconds":586}]},{"id":"95249c76-7148-4138-8def-52c5a96531bc","title":"Day 19: Valley of Tears","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day19-2025","content_text":"We may be in a valley of tears, but we are never alone. Fr. Mark-Mary reads from the Gospel of John, revealing that the Blessed Mother has shared in our sufferings, and in the Rosary, is always with us. We are blessed to have Mary, who knew both suffering and the hope of God’s promises, as a perfect mother who will always love us. Today’s focus is “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,,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe may be in a valley of tears, but we are never alone. Fr. Mark-Mary reads from the Gospel of John, revealing that the Blessed Mother has shared in our sufferings, and in the Rosary, is always with us. We are blessed to have Mary, who knew both suffering and the hope of God’s promises, as a perfect mother who will always love us. Today’s focus is “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,,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We may be in a valley of tears, but we are never alone. Fr. Mark-Mary reads from the Gospel of John, revealing that the Blessed Mother has shared in our sufferings, and in the Rosary, is always with us. We are blessed to have Mary, who knew both suffering and the hope of God’s promises, as a perfect mother who will always love us. Today’s focus is “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,,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-19T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/95249c76-7148-4138-8def-52c5a96531bc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8505164,"duration_in_seconds":531}]},{"id":"cff2f817-8c7d-43e7-be9c-c8e17c94a2c1","title":"Day 18: Our Sweetness, Our Hope","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day18-2025","content_text":"Jesus gives us not only what we need, but in his abundance, gives us more than what we need so that we might have joy. Fr. Mark-Mary meditates on the Hail Holy Queen, exploring the relationship between the Eucharist and Mary, the mother of God, to help us meditate during the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Hail Holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJesus gives us not only what we need, but in his abundance, gives us more than what we need so that we might have joy. Fr. Mark-Mary meditates on the Hail Holy Queen, exploring the relationship between the Eucharist and Mary, the mother of God, to help us meditate during the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Hail Holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jesus gives us not only what we need, but in his abundance, gives us more than what we need so that we might have joy. Fr. Mark-Mary meditates on the Hail Holy Queen, exploring the relationship between the Eucharist and Mary, the mother of God, to help us meditate during the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Hail Holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-18T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/cff2f817-8c7d-43e7-be9c-c8e17c94a2c1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7101542,"duration_in_seconds":443}]},{"id":"668687d7-0dd4-4731-bf3b-a85a300d192d","title":"Day 17: Turn On the Light","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day17-2025","content_text":"Catholics may be very familiar with the Sign of the Cross, but this short prayer has deep significance. Fr. Mark-Mary shares the Biblical origins of the Sign of the Cross, reading from Matthew’s Gospel and the book of Psalms to explain how this prayer can allow us to see life as God does and proclaim our Faith as we say the Rosary.  Today’s focus is “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCatholics may be very familiar with the Sign of the Cross, but this short prayer has deep significance. Fr. Mark-Mary shares the Biblical origins of the Sign of the Cross, reading from Matthew’s Gospel and the book of Psalms to explain how this prayer can allow us to see life as God does and proclaim our Faith as we say the Rosary.  Today’s focus is “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Catholics may be very familiar with the Sign of the Cross, but this short prayer has deep significance. Fr. Mark-Mary shares the Biblical origins of the Sign of the Cross, reading from Matthew’s Gospel and the book of Psalms to explain how this prayer can allow us to see life as God does and proclaim our Faith as we say the Rosary.  Today’s focus is “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-17T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/668687d7-0dd4-4731-bf3b-a85a300d192d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10073084,"duration_in_seconds":629}]},{"id":"48bc9377-cf89-44f6-8069-136aac83dcf8","title":"Day 16: Glorify Him","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day16-2025","content_text":"How often do we pray a prayer of purely praise and adoration to God? Fr. Mark-Mary explains how the Rosary and the Glory Be can be said as a prayer of praise, drawing from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Psalms, leading us to enter into adoration of God. Today’s focus is “Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHow often do we pray a prayer of purely praise and adoration to God? Fr. Mark-Mary explains how the Rosary and the Glory Be can be said as a prayer of praise, drawing from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Psalms, leading us to enter into adoration of God. Today’s focus is “Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"How often do we pray a prayer of purely praise and adoration to God? Fr. Mark-Mary explains how the Rosary and the Glory Be can be said as a prayer of praise, drawing from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Psalms, leading us to enter into adoration of God. Today’s focus is “Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-16T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/48bc9377-cf89-44f6-8069-136aac83dcf8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7609031,"duration_in_seconds":475}]},{"id":"7c6317a9-a652-41d8-80d3-9ad98a45d711","title":"Day 15: Mother of God","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day15-2025","content_text":"You know the Mother of God. Fr. Mark-Mary contemplates this amazing gift, drawing from Biblical examples of the special relationship between mothers and children that is present in Mary’s relationship to Jesus. We meditate on the Rosary as a personal conversation with the mother of God, making it an incredible intercessory prayer. Today’s focus is “Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eYou know the Mother of God. Fr. Mark-Mary contemplates this amazing gift, drawing from Biblical examples of the special relationship between mothers and children that is present in Mary’s relationship to Jesus. We meditate on the Rosary as a personal conversation with the mother of God, making it an incredible intercessory prayer. Today’s focus is “Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"You know the Mother of God. Fr. Mark-Mary contemplates this amazing gift, drawing from Biblical examples of the special relationship between mothers and children that is present in Mary’s relationship to Jesus. We meditate on the Rosary as a personal conversation with the mother of God, making it an incredible intercessory prayer. Today’s focus is “Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-15T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/7c6317a9-a652-41d8-80d3-9ad98a45d711.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8402582,"duration_in_seconds":525}]},{"id":"a8ca3539-897d-43c1-94cc-d175b8bfb9f7","title":"Day 14: Blessed Are You","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day14-2025","content_text":"Everytime we say the Hail Mary, we express a cry of joy in honor of the Blessed Mother. Fr. Mark-Mary reveals the Biblical celebration at the center of the Hail Mary that we too can participate in, sharing a story of the Franciscan Friars delight in God’s creation that we can emulate as we pray the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEverytime we say the Hail Mary, we express a cry of joy in honor of the Blessed Mother. Fr. Mark-Mary reveals the Biblical celebration at the center of the Hail Mary that we too can participate in, sharing a story of the Franciscan Friars delight in God’s creation that we can emulate as we pray the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Everytime we say the Hail Mary, we express a cry of joy in honor of the Blessed Mother. Fr. Mark-Mary reveals the Biblical celebration at the center of the Hail Mary that we too can participate in, sharing a story of the Franciscan Friars delight in God’s creation that we can emulate as we pray the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-14T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/a8ca3539-897d-43c1-94cc-d175b8bfb9f7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7970987,"duration_in_seconds":498}]},{"id":"b5d66563-550d-4347-8070-36a42452c91b","title":"Day 13: Full of Grace","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day13-2025","content_text":"As we pray the rosary, we can focus on the words of the prayers we’re saying, especially the words of the Hail Mary. Fr. Mark-Mary explains the Biblical roots of the Hail Mary, leading us in a meditation of love for Mary. Today’s focus is “Hail Mary, full of grace,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAs we pray the rosary, we can focus on the words of the prayers we’re saying, especially the words of the Hail Mary. Fr. Mark-Mary explains the Biblical roots of the Hail Mary, leading us in a meditation of love for Mary. Today’s focus is “Hail Mary, full of grace,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"As we pray the rosary, we can focus on the words of the prayers we’re saying, especially the words of the Hail Mary. Fr. Mark-Mary explains the Biblical roots of the Hail Mary, leading us in a meditation of love for Mary. Today’s focus is “Hail Mary, full of grace,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-13T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/b5d66563-550d-4347-8070-36a42452c91b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8301668,"duration_in_seconds":518}]},{"id":"ac0e568f-78a5-46db-841c-97aaaa743e39","title":"Day 12: Deliver Us From Evil","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day12-2025","content_text":"We conclude our meditations on the Our Father with Fr. Mark-Mary delving into the parable of the Good Shepherd, the Fall in Genesis, and Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, helping build our mental library as we pray the Rosary. As we pray these lines of the Our Father, we’ll have an opportunity to rejoice in the goodness of God. Today’s focus is “and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe conclude our meditations on the Our Father with Fr. Mark-Mary delving into the parable of the Good Shepherd, the Fall in Genesis, and Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, helping build our mental library as we pray the Rosary. As we pray these lines of the Our Father, we’ll have an opportunity to rejoice in the goodness of God. Today’s focus is “and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We conclude our meditations on the Our Father with Fr. Mark-Mary delving into the parable of the Good Shepherd, the Fall in Genesis, and Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, helping build our mental library as we pray the Rosary. As we pray these lines of the Our Father, we’ll have an opportunity to rejoice in the goodness of God. Today’s focus is “and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.","date_published":"2025-01-12T03:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f09029d8-40eb-49b0-a479-054c0ac20726/ac0e568f-78a5-46db-841c-97aaaa743e39.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7438061,"duration_in_seconds":464}]},{"id":"55e57e4b-76c5-467c-a8d8-e1d7304a8fc1","title":"Day 11: As We Forgive","url":"https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day11-2025","content_text":"We are to forgive as we have been forgiven. Today, Fr. Mark Mary leads us in a meditation upon the forgiveness described in the Our Father, taking inspiration from a parable in Matthew 18 and a personal experience with a delicious plate of nachos. As we come to the Lord in prayer today, Fr. Mark Mary invites us to allow God’s mercy to flow through us. Today’s focus is “and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe are to forgive as we have been forgiven. Today, Fr. Mark Mary leads us in a meditation upon the forgiveness described in the Our Father, taking inspiration from a parable in Matthew 18 and a personal experience with a delicious plate of nachos. As we come to the Lord in prayer today, Fr. Mark Mary invites us to allow God’s mercy to flow through us. Today’s focus is “and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We are to forgive as we have been forgiven. Today, Fr. Mark Mary leads us in a meditation upon the forgiveness described in the Our Father, taking inspiration from a parable in Matthew 18 and a personal experience with a delicious plate of nachos. As we come to the Lord in prayer today, Fr. Mark Mary invites us to allow God’s mercy to flow through us. 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Today’s focus is “Mary, mother inviolate,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhen we’re with Mary,  we don\u0026#39;t have to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. Fr. Mark-Mary looks into the history of the Rosary and shares a meditation to help us rest with Mary in the garden of the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Mary, mother inviolate,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"When we’re with Mary,  we don't have to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. Fr. Mark-Mary looks into the history of the Rosary and shares a meditation to help us rest with Mary in the garden of the Rosary. 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Today’s focus is “Mary, the mirror of justice,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.\n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rosary is a Marian prayer, which means we can deepen our experience of prayer through meditating on Mary’s life and virtues. Follow along with Fr. Mark-Mary as he explains how Mary mirrors God the Father’s love, and shares a meditation on how we can experience the loving face of Mary in our prayer of the Rosary today. 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Today’s focus is “Jesus, King and center of all hearts” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be. \n\nFor the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJesus, the eternal king, knows your name. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in a meditation on the presence of Jesus to assist us in our prayer of the Rosary, expressing the truth that the king of the universe personally knows and loves you. Today’s focus is “Jesus, King and center of all hearts” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete prayer plan, visit \u003ca href=\"https://ascensionpress.com/riy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ascensionpress.com/riy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jesus, the eternal king, knows your name. Fr. 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