The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)
Pray the Rosary Like Never Before
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Day 29: Something Unexpected (2026)
January 29th, 2026 | 13 mins 33 secs
faith, historical context, joy, joyful, joyful mysteries, mary, meditation annunciation, riy, rosary, rosary in a year, rosary-in-a-year
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.
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Day 28: Be Joyful, Be Free (2026)
January 28th, 2026 | 9 mins 38 secs
apostles creed, creed, eternal life, faith, forgiveness, freedom, glorious mysteries, incarnation, joy, joyful, life everlasting, resurrection, riy, rosary, rosary in a year, rosary-in-a-year, trust
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.
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Day 27: The Spirit Prepares Us (2026)
January 27th, 2026 | 10 mins 12 secs
apostles creed, creed, faith, glorious mysteries, holy spirit, incarnation, pentecost, riy, rosary, rosary in a year, rosary-in-a-year, spirit, trust
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.
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Day 26: The Room is Ours (2026)
January 26th, 2026 | 9 mins 58 secs
apostles creed, ascension, creed, faith, father’s house, glorious mysteries, heaven, incarnation, riy, rosary, rosary in a year, rosary-in-a-year, salvation, trust
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.
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Day 25: No Longer in Darkness (2026)
January 24th, 2026 | 10 mins 30 secs
apostles creed, creed, crucifixion, faith, incarnation, riy, rosary, rosary in a year, rosary-in-a-year, salvation, sorrowful mysteries, trust
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.
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Day 24: Still, Small Voice (2026)
January 24th, 2026 | 10 mins 48 secs
annunciation, apostles creed, creed, faith, incarnation, mary, riy, rosary, rosary in a year, rosary-in-a-year, salvation, trust, word made flesh
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.
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Day 23: Creator of Heaven and Earth (2026)
January 23rd, 2026 | 9 mins 9 secs
apostles creed, creation, creed, faith, job, riy, rosary, rosary in a year, rosary-in-a-year, trust
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.
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Day 17: Turn On the Light (2026)
January 17th, 2026 | 10 mins 29 secs
cross, faith, how to pray, prayer, praying, psalms, riy, rosary, rosary in a year, rosary-in-a-year, sign of the cross
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.
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Day 16: Glorify Him (2026)
January 16th, 2026 | 7 mins 55 secs
doxology, faith, praise, prayer, prayer of praise, riy, rosary, rosary in a year, rosary-in-a-year, wonder
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.
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Day 12: Thy Will Be Done (2026)
January 12th, 2026 | 8 mins 5 secs
faith, glory be, gods will, hail mary, heaven, kingdom of heaven, kingship of god, prayer, rosary in a year, the lord’s prayer, the our father, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, will of god
Fr. Mark-Mary continues meditating on the Our Father, exploring the concept of the kingdom of heaven through Matthew 18:1-4. Jesus instructs his disciples to become like children in order to enter the kingdom of heaven, and Fr. Mark-Mary shares how we can have more child-like faith in God as we pray the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.