The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) - Episodes Tagged with “Baptism In The Jordan”

Day 94: No Doubt

Ascension — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -0400

Is there any room left for doubt in the mystery of the Baptism? No, say Fr. Mark-Mary and St. Ambrose, as we meditate on the confidence with which we can believe in God’s revelation. We step into the waters of the Jordan with Jesus, resting in the truth of his divine sonship. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism in the Jordan and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 74: Beloved of the Father

Ascension — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 359: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

We reflect on the moments in Jesus’ ministry that reveal his identity and invite our response of faith as we pray the Luminous mysteries. We revisit several of our Saint reflections as Fr. Mark-Mary highlights St. Ambrose’s teaching on the Father’s voice proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, and St. Alphonsus Liguori’s reflection on Mary’s unique intercessory role. As we continue through the mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on James Tissot’s depiction of the grateful leper as a symbol of the Proclamation of the Kingdom, the disciples’ mountaintop experience in the Transfiguration, and Jesus washing the disciples’ feet at the Last Supper. Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 352: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary shares insights on the Luminous Mysteries. In the Baptism of Jesus, he reminds us that the light of Christ shines even in the shadow of the cross, and at the Wedding at Cana, we see Mary noticing our needs and interceding with tender care. He meditates on Jesus’ proclamation of the Kingdom and His call to a deeper, more generous love, and on the Transfiguration as the moment when Christ reveals His radiant divinity. Finally, we are called to marvel at the “creativity of love” in the Eucharist, where Jesus remains with us in every place and circumstance. Today’s focus is the Luminous Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 345: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Gathering in prayer, we turn to the Luminous Mysteries as Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to rediscover our identity as the Father’s beloved children in the light of Jesus’ Baptism. At the Wedding at Cana, we reflect on Mary’s courageous willingness to offer her Son for the sake of God’s plan and the good of the world. Jesus proclaims the Kingdom and calls us to open our hearts, and during the Transfiguration, He reveals a glory that draws us beyond our distractions and into deeper wonder. In the Eucharist, we encounter the burning desire of Jesus’ heart for communion with us. Today’s focus is the Luminous Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.
Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 338: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

As we pray the Luminous mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary shares reflections on the relationship between Jesus’ baptism and ours, an encouragement to climb the mountain with Jesus, and we’re invited to greater trust and surrender to the Father. We’re reminded of the new wine offered to us at Cana, and briefly return to Rembrant’s painting, Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee. Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries.

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Day 295: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteriese

Ascension — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In these mysteries, we witness the beginning of Christ’s mission and the revelation of His love. He is found in the Temple, teaching with divine wisdom. He is baptized in the Jordan, revealing His identity as the beloved Son of the Father. He turns water into wine at Cana, showing His glory and generosity. He proclaims the Kingdom, calling all to conversion and new life. May we open our hearts to His call, trust in His mercy, and live as faithful witnesses to His saving love. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding at Cana, and the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 285: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Together, we pray and follow Christ as His mission is revealed. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple, the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding at Cana, and the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion invite us to trust Him more deeply, to receive His Word with open hearts, and to follow faithfully in His footsteps. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding at Cana, and the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 280: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We conclude the Joyful Mysteries and follow into the Luminous Mysteries as Christ’s mission is revealed. In the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, He shows Himself to be about His Father’s work. At the Baptism in the Jordan, the Spirit descends and the Father proclaims Him as the beloved Son. At the Wedding at Cana, He performs His first miracle, revealing His glory. In the Proclamation of the Kingdom, He announces the Good News and calls all to conversion. These mysteries encourage us to seek Him with faith, to listen to His Word, and to follow Him more closely each day. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding at Cana, and the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 275: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We move through a set of mysteries that span both the Joyful and Luminous moments of Christ’s life. Beginning with the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, Mary and Joseph discover Jesus among the teachers, revealing His deep union with the Father’s will even as a child. Entering into the Baptism in the Jordan, we witness Jesus humbly step into the waters as he is revealed as the beloved Son. Next, we reflect on the Wedding at Cana, where Christ performs His first public miracle at Mary’s request, transforming water into wine. Finally, we pray with the Proclamation of the Kingdom, remembering how Jesus announced the Good News and called all people to conversion and faith. Together, these mysteries invite us to grow in trust, obedience, and a renewed openness to the transforming power of God’s grace. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding at Cana, and the Proclamation of the Kingdom. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 255: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Concluding the Joyful Mysteries and entering into the Luminous Mysteries, we follow the unfolding revelation of Christ’s identity. In the Presentation at the Temple, the Infant Jesus is offered to the Father, fulfilling the Law and shining forth as the promised Savior. In the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, we behold the young Jesus in His Father’s house, revealing divine wisdom and reminding us that He is always about His Father’s work. In the Baptism of Jesus, we witness the beginning of His public ministry, as the Holy Spirit descends and the Father proclaims Jesus as His beloved Son. In these mysteries, we are called to dedicate ourselves to God, to seek Him with faithful hearts, and to embrace our identity as beloved children of the Father. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Presentation in the Temple, the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, and the Baptism of Jesus. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 249: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Our focus today is on the Luminous Mysteries—the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding Feast at Cana, and the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God. These moments mark the beginning of Christ’s public ministry and reveal His glory. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding Feast at Cana and the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 154: I Am Not Worthy

Ascension — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

When Jesus approaches John to be baptized, John initially resists, insisting that he is not worthy. John is troubled, explains Fr. Mark-Mary, and yet, when Jesus reassures him, he obeys with confidence and trust. Andrea del Verrocchio and Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, The Baptism of Christ guides our meditation on humility. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism in the Jordan and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

All of the Sacred Art we’ll be meditating with can be found in the Rosary in a Year Prayer Guide, for free linked in the complete prayer plan, or in the Ascension App. For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.

Day 134: Shadow of the Cross

Ascension — Wed, 14 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The first Luminous mystery is a mystery of profound joy, but a fresco of Jesus’ Baptism, featured in the Church of San Benedetto in Padua, reveals that the cross is never far from Christ. Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that Jesus’ “yes” at his Baptism, is also a “yes” to his passion. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

All of the Sacred Art we’ll be meditating with can be found in the Rosary in a Year Prayer Guide, for free linked in the complete prayer plan, or for free in the Ascension App. For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.

Day 114: Baptized with Him

Ascension — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

St. Gregory of Nazianzus offers us a reading on Christ’s baptism, full of scriptural references to the Old Testament and the Trinity. Fr. Mark-Mary provides us with historical information on St. Gregory’s teachings on the Trinity, and a meditation on the person of Jesus and our baptism into his mystical body as the means of salvation. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 94: No Doubt

Ascension — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 74: Beloved of the Father

Ascension — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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