The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)
Pray the Rosary Like Never Before
Displaying Episode 11 - 20 of 86 in total of The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) with the tag “imaginative prayer”.
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Day 285: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries
October 12th, 2025 | 17 mins 15 secs
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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.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 284: The Joyful Mysteries
October 11th, 2025 | 17 mins 45 secs
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We enter the Joyful Mysteries, rejoicing in the wonder of the Incarnation. At the Annunciation, Mary receives the angel’s message and responds with her humble “yes,” and the Word becomes flesh within her. In the Visitation, she carries Christ to Elizabeth, and His presence brings joy and blessing even before His birth. At the Nativity, the Savior is born in humility yet shines forth as the Light of the World. In the Presentation at the Temple, Mary and Joseph offer the Child to the Father, and Simeon and Anna rejoice to see God’s promise fulfilled. They invite us to welcome Christ with faith, to proclaim His joy, and to live each day as an offering to the Father. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, and the Presentation in the Temple. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 283: The Glorious Mysteries
October 10th, 2025 | 17 mins 38 secs
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Praying with the Ascension, Descent of the Holy Spirit, Assumption of Mary, and Coronation of Mary, we lift our hearts to the triumph of Christ and the glory shared with His Mother. Together, these mysteries reveal the fullness of God’s saving plan: Christ exalted at the Father’s right hand, the Spirit poured out upon the Church, and Mary sharing already in the glory promised to all the faithful. They call us to live in hope, to walk in the Spirit, and to trust Mary’s intercession as she leads us closer to her Son. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the Assumption of Mary, and the Coronation of Mary. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 282: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
October 9th, 2025 | 17 mins 20 secs
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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.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 281: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
October 8th, 2025 | 16 mins 58 secs
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The Transfiguration, the Institution of the Eucharist, the Agony in the Garden, and the Scourging at the Pillar reveal Christ’s glory, His self-giving love, and His willing embrace of suffering for our salvation. Together, these mysteries trace the passage from glory to sacrifice, showing Christ as both radiant Son of God and suffering Servant. They call us to behold His glory, to receive His gift in the Eucharist, to surrender to God’s will in our trials, and to carry our sufferings with faith united to His. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Transfiguration, the Institution of the Eucharist, the Agony in the Garden, and the Scourging at the Pillar. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 280: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries
October 7th, 2025 | 16 mins 42 secs
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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.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 279: The Joyful Mysteries
October 6th, 2025 | 17 mins 2 secs
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Fr. Mark-Mary leads us through the first four Joyful Mysteries. As we pray through the Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, and Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, the mystery of the Incarnation and God’s promises are fulfilled. These Joyful Mysteries reveal the humility of God made man, the faith and obedience of Mary, and the joy that Christ’s presence brings. They invite us to say “yes” to God’s will, to bring Christ to others, to welcome Him with open hearts, and to dedicate our lives to the Father in faith and love. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, and the Presentation in the Temple. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 278: The Glorious Mysteries
October 5th, 2025 | 17 mins 21 secs
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We pray through four Glorious Mysteries that draw us into the hope and joy of Christ’s victory and Mary’s share in it. These mysteries remind us of God’s promise of eternal life and the powerful intercession of Our Lady, as we delve into our meditative archive, drawing on our memories. Mary is truly our greatest intercessor, and a great friend, mother, and queen. Her journey emulates the route which we one day hope to follow. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the Assumption of Mary, and Mary’s Coronation. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 277: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
October 4th, 2025 | 17 mins 28 secs
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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.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 276: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
October 3rd, 2025 | 17 mins 35 secs
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In today's episode, we pray through mysteries that draw us into both the glory and the suffering of Christ. We begin with the Transfiguration, where Jesus reveals His divine majesty to Peter, James, and John on the mountain. We then move to the Institution of the Eucharist, contemplating the gift of His Body and Blood given for us at the Last Supper. From there, we enter the sorrowful hours of His Passion, beginning with the Agony in the Garden, where Jesus surrenders to the Father’s will in the face of suffering. Finally, we reflect on the Scourging at the Pillar, remembering His profound endurance and love even in the midst of violence and humiliation. These mysteries invite us to hold together both the glory of Christ’s divinity and the depth of His sacrifice, strengthening our faith and drawing us deeper into His love. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Transfiguration, the Institution of the Eucharist, the Agony in the Garden, and the Scourging at the Pillar. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.