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

Day 101: Glory and Indignity

Ascension — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -0400

Instead of a crown of glory, they imposed on him a crown of indignity, St. Thomas Aquinas writes of the Crowning with Thorns. Fr. Mark-Mary recalls a learning experience on a trip to Nebraska, explaining the true nature of indignity, and relating it to Jesus’ experience during his passion. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 81: Behold Your King

Ascension — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 41: The Victorious King (2026)

Ascension — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

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.

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Day 364: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

We are called to remain close to Jesus in moments of sorrow, learning from His choice to meet suffering with trust in the Father rather than isolation. Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on the Passion as a costly gift of love, revealing how deeply Christ desires to save and remain with us. Through perseverance in prayer, we are reminded that Jesus never stops seeking us, even when the road is heavy. At the foot of the Cross, we receive Mary as our Mother, finding consolation in her faithful and tender care. Today’s focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 360: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

We pray the Sorrowful Mysteries and enter deeply into the heart of Christ’s Passion, guided by Fr. Mark-Mary through each decade. In the Agony in the Garden, Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on Jesus’ threefold cry of “My Father,” showing how Jesus faces his suffering in relationship with the Father, inviting us to bring our own agonies to God with the same trust. The Scourging at the Pillar inspires us to meditate on the irony of the crowd choosing Barabbas, the “son of the father” in name only, over the true Son. Despite the mockery of the Crowning with Thorns, Fr. Mark-Mary shows how even here Christ’s kingship is revealed and God is silently at work for our salvation. During the Carrying of the Cross, we’re guided into a moment of imaginative prayer, placing us in the role of Simon of Cyrene. Finally, as we pray with the Crucifixion, Fr. Mark-Mary draws attention to the tearing of the temple veil and Pope Benedict XVI’s insight that symbols give way to reality: God himself has opened the way to his heart through the crucified Christ. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 357: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary guides us in a deeply contemplative Rosary, as we walk the path of the Sorrowful Mysteries with Jesus. We encounter Christ in the Agony in the Garden, reflecting on how all of Salvation history has been leading to this moment. Reverently, we witness the Scourging and Crowning with Thorns, beholding Christ’s love and kingship. We honor the cross that became the sign of our salvation as Jesus carries it with love, and conclude in a meditation on James Tissot’s painting, What Our Lord Saw from the Cross. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 353: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Guiding us through the Sorrowful Mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary ponders these mysteries through the lens of the Prodigal Son. In the Agony in the Garden, he highlights that just as the prodigal son demanded his inheritance, sinful humanity grasped at Christ, prompting us to consider the ways we, too, take matters into our own hands. During the Scourging and the Crowning with Thorns, he reveals both the cost of sin and the unshakable truth of our identity as beloved sons and daughters of the Father. As we arrive at the Carrying of the Cross and the Crucifixion, Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes the Father’s relentless pursuit of us—running toward us in our weakness and answering every doubt with unwavering love. Today’s focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 350: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

As we pray the Rosary, contemplating the sorrowful mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to draw close to Jesus. We witness the culmination of all of salvation history in the Garden of Gethsemane, we see the depths of love poured out for us with his blood, and we are invited to bring our contrition and hearts to our Lord. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 346: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

For today’s Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary shares meditations on Vincente Masip’s Jesus in Gethsemane, the parallels between Christ and Isaiah’s prophecy of the Suffering Servant, Fulton Sheen’s reflection on Pilate’s choices, and more. We walk with Christ through his passion, journeying from the Garden to the Cross. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 343: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Immersing ourselves in the Sorrowful Mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary directs us to ponder Jesus’s final moments on earth. We see through Jesus’s eyes in the Agony in the Garden as He suffers yet continues to trust the Father. We look through Mary’s perspective during the Scourging at the Pillar, entering into her sorrow and offering our own suffering alongside hers. In the Crowning with Thorns, Jesus endures mockery and pain while reminding us of our unshakeable identity as beloved sons and daughters of the Father. As He carries His Cross, Jesus feels the weight of our sins yet reveals a hope that perseveres. And at the Crucifixion, even in His final breath, Jesus is forgiving us from the cross. Today’s focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 339: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

We return to the Sorrowful Mysteries, and Fr. Mark-Mary shares meditations on the relationship between the Garden of Gethsemane and the Garden of Eden, reminding us of the relationship between sin and the Sorrowful Mysteries. As we witness Jesus crowned with thorns and carrying the cross, we’re also reminded of the glory that can be found in Christ’s passion. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 336: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 02:15:00 -0500

Congratulations! You have arrived at the last Phase of the Rosary in a Year, Phase 6: Praying Together. As we step into this final phase, we’ll begin praying a full Rosary together, and Fr. Mark-Mary will share brief meditation prompts before each decade. We will also begin praying the mysteries on the days they are traditionally prayed, beginning with the Sorrowful mysteries for Tuesday today. Fr. Mark-Mary will walk us through the full mystery of Christ’s passion, sharing meditations on communion with the Father, Simon’s choice to help Jesus carry the cross, and what Jesus’ last words on the cross mean for us. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries.

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Day 334: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.

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Day 330: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 326: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 322: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 318: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.

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Day 314: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 310: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 306: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 302: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The path of these mysteries leads from sorrow to joy, from the Cross to the empty tomb. In Christ’s Passion, we see the measure of His love. In His Resurrection, we see the promise of eternal life. These sacred moments remind us that no suffering is wasted, no darkness is final, for Christ has conquered all. As we contemplate these mysteries, we find strength to carry our own crosses, trusting that in Christ, every sorrow can be transformed by grace into glory. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 297: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today we journey through four powerful mysteries that reveal the depth of Christ’s love and the glory of his victory. We begin with the Crowning with Thorns, where Jesus endures mockery and pain with silent strength. We then follow him in the Carrying of the Cross, sharing in his burden and the weight of his sacrifice. At the Crucifixion, we stand before the Cross and contemplate the mercy poured out for our salvation. Finally, we rejoice in the Resurrection, when Christ conquers death and opens the way to eternal life. These mysteries remind us that from suffering comes redemption, and through the cross comes everlasting hope. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns, Carrying of the Cross, Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 292: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mary-Mary encourages us as we journey through the Sorrowful mysteries and conclude with the first Glorious mystery. He invites us to bring to the Lord and our Lady the suffering from our hearts, the struggles of loved ones, and the pain of the world with confidence in His ultimate victory. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 282: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We walk with Christ through His Passion into the glory of new life. In the Crowning with Thorns, He is mocked and humiliated, yet endures with silent strength. As He carries the cross, each step reveals His love and perseverance under the weight of our sins. At the Crucifixion, He hangs on the cross in the ultimate act of sacrifice for the redemption of the world. And in the Resurrection, sorrow is turned to joy, as Christ rises victorious over sin and death, bringing new life. These mysteries draw us to walk faithfully with Him in suffering, to embrace the cross with hope, and to rejoice in the triumph of His love. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 277: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today we journey through the heart of Christ’s Passion and the glory of his triumph. Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on the beauty of immediately following the Sorrowful mysteries with the Glorious. Despite the sorrow of the cross, we can surely rejoice in the Resurrection, celebrating the victory of life over death. These mysteries remind us that through the Cross comes eternal hope. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 271: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In the Sorrowful Mysteries, we behold the depth of Christ’s suffering and love for us. At the Scourging at the Pillar, His body is torn by cruel lashes. In the Crowning with Thorns, He is mocked and humiliated. As He carries the Cross, each step bears the weight of our sins. In these mysteries, we are called to accept our own sufferings with patience, to remain steadfast in faith amid trials, and to follow Christ with courage and love. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, and the Carrying of the Cross. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 264: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 258: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We conclude the Sorrowful Mysteries, entering into the final moments of Christ’s Passion. Drawing upon our mental archives, we could return to the reality of sin, revealed through the crowning with thorns and the sorrow of the prodigal son, Simon’s choice as the cross is presented to him, and Jesus’ love on the cross: asking his Father to forgive those who caused his suffering. As we pray through these three decades together, we unite our hearts to his sacrifice. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 251: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

As we meditate on the Sorrowful Mysteries, we enter into the depth of our Lord’s Passion. The Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, and the Carrying of the Cross each draw Christ nearer to the ultimate act of love—His death on the Cross. Let us unite our own trials and sufferings with His sacrifice. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, and the Carrying of the Cross. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 235: The Crowning with Thorns and the Carrying of the Cross

Ascension — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In prayer, we focus on the third Sorrowful Mystery, the Crowning with Thorns, and the fourth Sorrowful Mystery, the Carrying of the Cross. In the mockery of Jesus as King, we behold the profound humility and suffering He freely embraces. On the road to Calvary, we reflect on His encounter with Simon of Cyrene, who shares in the weight of the cross and meets salvation face to face. These mysteries draw us into deeper surrender as we say yes to carrying our own crosses each day in union with Christ. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns and the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 225: Bring It to Jesus

Ascension — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Continuing the focus on intercessory prayer, Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to bring the intentions on our hearts directly to Jesus. He encourages us to imagine the Lord drawing near—whether to rejoice with us, to comfort us, or simply to be present with love and power. With trust in Christ’s nearness and care, we are called to lay down our intentions and enter prayer with openness and faith. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns and the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 215: Here With Jesus

Ascension — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Imagine Jesus present in your everyday environment—your home, school, office, or car. While we often picture Him in distant historical settings, Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to experience Jesus coming to us in the here and now. This kind of imaginative prayer deepens our relationship with Jesus by making His love and presence tangible in the ordinary moments of our lives. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns and the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 168: Our Shared Inheritance

Ascension — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The Coronation of Mary is portrayed in Giuseppe Mattia Borgnis’s fresco, where the Trinity crowns her Queen of Heaven as saints, angels, and loved ones gaze on with joy. The presence of St. Joseph, St. Anne, and St. John the Baptist emphasizes that those who suffer with Christ also share in His glory. We are reminded that while the road of discipleship includes pain, it ultimately leads to the fulfillment of God’s promises of eternal victory and our shared inheritance in Christ. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary 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 141: Render Unto God

Ascension — Wed, 21 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

As we see the bust of Tiberius Caesar at the top of today’s painting, Christ Crowned with Thorns by Titian, the phrase “render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and render to God what is God’s” may come to mind. Fr. Mark-Mary asks us to consider whether we are rendering our worship and love unto God, or unto the world. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns 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 121: The Cost of Compromise

Ascension — Thu, 01 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Pilate tried to compromise on truth. His concern was not justice, but instead self-preservation. Fr. Mark-Mary reads from Venerable Fulton J. Sheen, emphasizing that we must not compromise on Jesus. We have to commit to the truth. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 101: Glory and Indignity

Ascension — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 81: Behold Your King

Ascension — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 41: The Victorious King

Ascension — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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