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

Day 70: The Faith of Mary

March 11th, 2025  |  14 mins 38 secs

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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.

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Day 69: Nothing is Impossible

March 10th, 2025  |  19 mins 22 secs

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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.

For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.

Bonus: Introduction to Phase Three: “Meditating with the Mysteries”

March 9th, 2025  |  30 mins 11 secs

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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?”

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Bonus: Introduction to Phase Two: “Biblical Roots of the Rosary”

January 8th, 2025  |  31 mins 41 secs

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How can praying the Rosary help you dive deeper into Scripture? In this special bonus episode, Fr. Mark-Mary is joined by Jeff Cavins to discuss the Scriptural basis of the Rosary. Jeff Cavins explains the Biblical roots of Mary as queen mother, the Hail Mary, and the incredible experience of Mary as our partner in prayer, taking us through her son’s life.

For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.

Day 2: The King Knows You

January 2nd, 2025  |  12 mins 40 secs

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Jesus, 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.

For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.

Bonus: Introduction to Phase One “Forming the Relationship”

December 31st, 2024  |  17 mins 56 secs

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Are you getting ready to pray the Rosary in a Year? In this special pre-launch episode, Fr. Mark-Mary is joined by Fr. Mike Schmitz to explore why prayer is so essential to our relationship with God and how we can truly pray instead of simply saying the words of the Rosary. Fr. Mike shares how he first started praying the Rosary, and gives advice for anyone who wants to make the Rosary part of their daily life.

For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.

Bonus: Preparing for the Rosary in a Year

December 17th, 2024  |  16 mins 33 secs

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What is the Rosary in a Year Podcast? Fr. Mark-Mary is joined by Fr. Mike Schmitz to discuss The Rosary in a Year Podcast and share their personal experiences with the Rosary. Fr. Mike and Fr. Mark-Mary explore the relationships between Rosary in a Year, Bible in a Year, and Catechism in a Year, and share their thoughts on cultivating a relationship with God through prayer.

For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.

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

October 25th, 2024  |  10 mins 53 secs

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The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR) from Ascension will be launching on January 1st, 2025!