The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)
Pray the Rosary Like Never Before
Displaying Episode 231 - 240 of 241 in total of The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) with the tag “father mark-mary”.
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Day 73: Seek Him
March 14th, 2025 | 14 mins 57 secs
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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.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 72: You Don’t Wait in Vain
March 13th, 2025 | 14 mins 54 secs
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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.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 71: Behold God
March 12th, 2025 | 16 mins 27 secs
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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.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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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.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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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.
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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?”
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.