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    <title>The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) - Episodes Tagged with “Jordan”</title>
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    <description>In Ascension’s Rosary in a Year podcast, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, guides listeners in a step-by-step journey that will change the way you pray – no matter where you are in your spiritual life.
By starting small and adding on over time, listeners will find themselves falling more in love with this powerful Marian devotion, becoming a source of grace for the whole world.
Listen to discover….
How to build a daily habit of prayer
How to form a relationship with Jesus and Mary
The Biblical foundations of the Rosary
How to meditate with sacred art (visio divina), saint writings, and scripture (lectio divina)
The power of Mary’s influence in your life
…and more. 
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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    <itunes:subtitle>Pray the Rosary Like Never Before</itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>In Ascension’s Rosary in a Year podcast, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, guides listeners in a step-by-step journey that will change the way you pray – no matter where you are in your spiritual life.
By starting small and adding on over time, listeners will find themselves falling more in love with this powerful Marian devotion, becoming a source of grace for the whole world.
Listen to discover….
How to build a daily habit of prayer
How to form a relationship with Jesus and Mary
The Biblical foundations of the Rosary
How to meditate with sacred art (visio divina), saint writings, and scripture (lectio divina)
The power of Mary’s influence in your life
…and more. 
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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  <title>Day 295: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteriese</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In these mysteries, we witness the beginning of Christ’s mission and the revelation of His love. He is found in the Temple, teaching with divine wisdom. He is baptized in the Jordan, revealing His identity as the beloved Son of the Father. He turns water into wine at Cana, showing His glory and generosity. He proclaims the Kingdom, calling all to conversion and new life. May we open our hearts to His call, trust in His mercy, and live as faithful witnesses to His saving love. 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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  <itunes:duration>17:12</itunes:duration>
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For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy. 
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<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In these mysteries, we witness the beginning of Christ’s mission and the revelation of His love. He is found in the Temple, teaching with divine wisdom. He is baptized in the Jordan, revealing His identity as the beloved Son of the Father. He turns water into wine at Cana, showing His glory and generosity. He proclaims the Kingdom, calling all to conversion and new life. May we open our hearts to His call, trust in His mercy, and live as faithful witnesses to His saving love. 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.</p>

<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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  <title>Day 285: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries </title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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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For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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  <title>Day 280: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>16:42</itunes:duration>
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For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.  
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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  <title>Day 241: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Many of us struggle with distraction in prayer. Fr. Mark-Mary offers encouragement for cultivating a more focused and peaceful prayer life by examining the noise we allow into our daily routines. He shares a quote from St. Charles Borromeo to illustrate how a distracted life often leads to distracted prayer, suggesting practical ways to foster inner stillness and effective meditative prayer. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy. </itunes:subtitle>
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For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.  
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    <![CDATA[<p>Many of us struggle with distraction in prayer. Fr. Mark-Mary offers encouragement for cultivating a more focused and peaceful prayer life by examining the noise we allow into our daily routines. He shares a quote from St. Charles Borromeo to illustrate how a distracted life often leads to distracted prayer, suggesting practical ways to foster inner stillness and effective meditative prayer. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.</p>

<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Many of us struggle with distraction in prayer. Fr. Mark-Mary offers encouragement for cultivating a more focused and peaceful prayer life by examining the noise we allow into our daily routines. He shares a quote from St. Charles Borromeo to illustrate how a distracted life often leads to distracted prayer, suggesting practical ways to foster inner stillness and effective meditative prayer. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.</p>

<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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  <title>Day 231: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer by drawing our hearts to two powerful scenes in the life of Christ. We are invited to ponder the mystery of Jesus being found in the temple and His baptism at the Jordan, both moments filled with identity, purpose, and divine love. As we meditate on these events, we are reminded of our own call to draw near to the Father and live in the light of His presence. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy. 
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  <itunes:duration>11:05</itunes:duration>
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For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.  
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer by drawing our hearts to two powerful scenes in the life of Christ. We are invited to ponder the mystery of Jesus being found in the temple and His baptism at the Jordan, both moments filled with identity, purpose, and divine love. As we meditate on these events, we are reminded of our own call to draw near to the Father and live in the light of His presence. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.</p>

<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer by drawing our hearts to two powerful scenes in the life of Christ. We are invited to ponder the mystery of Jesus being found in the temple and His baptism at the Jordan, both moments filled with identity, purpose, and divine love. As we meditate on these events, we are reminded of our own call to draw near to the Father and live in the light of His presence. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.</p>

<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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  <title>Day 221: Words of an Angel</title>
  <link>https://rosaryinayear.fireside.fm/riy-day221-2025</link>
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  <itunes:subtitle>By reflecting on the angel Gabriel’s greeting to Mary from Luke 1:28, we are guided through the opening words of the Hail Mary with renewed attentiveness. Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to enter into a practice of focused prayer, gently strengthening our capacity for meditation and contemplation. This steady, grace-filled approach helps us grow in spiritual intimacy with God. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.  
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<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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  <title>Day 211: Presence of the Holy Spirit</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>We have an opportunity to deepen our relationship with the Holy Spirit through todays meditative prayer and the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to personally engage with the Holy Spirit by offering areas of our hearts that need healing, courage, or comfort. He reminds us to see the Holy Spirit not merely as a symbol, but as a divine person who listens, responds, and loves. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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  <itunes:duration>13:33</itunes:duration>
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For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.  
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<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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  <title>Day 194: Beloved Sons and Daughters</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Reflecting on the Baptism of Jesus, Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes that our own baptism equips us with the identity and strength needed to face spiritual trials. Drawing from Scripture and the works of St. Ambrose, he underscores the Father's declaration of Jesus as His beloved Son as a source of assurance in faith and personal identity. He also reminds us that while the path of discipleship includes the cross, it is ultimately a journey toward resurrection and eternal life. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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  <itunes:duration>14:06</itunes:duration>
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For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.  
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<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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<p>For the complete prayer plan, visit <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/riy" rel="nofollow">https://ascensionpress.com/riy</a>. </p>]]>
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