The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) - Episodes Tagged with “Rosary”

Day 95: Moms are Special

Ascension — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -0400

Would Jesus have turned the water into wine if someone other than Mary had asked him? Fr. Mark-Mary, reading from St. Alphonsus Liguori, reflects on the point that Jesus’ initial words to Mary at the Wedding at Cana have special symbolism. This short conversation tells us that Mary is special to Jesus, and her requests are special too. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 94: No Doubt

Ascension — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -0400

Is there any room left for doubt in the mystery of the Baptism? No, say Fr. Mark-Mary and St. Ambrose, as we meditate on the confidence with which we can believe in God’s revelation. We step into the waters of the Jordan with Jesus, resting in the truth of his divine sonship. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism in the Jordan and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 93: Look Like You Love Him

Ascension — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -0400

When Mary and Joseph realized that Jesus was missing, they searched everywhere, stopping at nothing to find him. This is how love searches, Fr. Mark-Mary tells us, drawing from a reading by St. Augustine. When we feel as though Jesus is missing, we can be like Mary and Joseph, looking for him like we love him. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Finding in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 92: Waiting in the Temple

Ascension — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -0400

When Jesus was presented in the Temple, Simeon was ready to receive the long desired savior. With a reading from St. Cyril of Alexandria, Fr. Mark-Mary asks us how we’ve been preparing to receive our savior: are we waiting in our metaphorical temples, or have we become distracted by the world? To help us place ourselves in the fourth joyful mystery, Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in imaginative prayer, setting the scene for a place of prayer we can always return to. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 91: Cause For Joy

Ascension — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:15:00 -0400

Is the Nativity a cause for joy in your life? Reflecting on a sermon from St. Leo the Great, Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that sometimes when we don’t feel the joy of the Nativity, we’re actually being called deeper into our relationship with God. We meditate on the Nativity’s personal impact on our lives as we lean into deeper conversion. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 90: Consoling Mother

Ascension — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

We read from St. Alphonsus Liguori’s On the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin, recognizing that Mary’s office as Mother means that she will console us. Fr. Mark-Mary shares a prayer from St. Mother Theresa, and guides us through a reflection on Mary’s motherhood. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 89: Long Desired

Ascension — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

We move into our Saint Reflections section of Phase 3 with a reading from St. Bernard of Clairvaux’s Four Homilies in Praise of the Virgin Mother. Fr. Mark-Mary focuses on St. Bernard’s explanation of all humanity waiting on Mary’s long desired fiat. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 88: The Road of Humility

Ascension — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

Mary chose humility, waiting with confidence in the Lord and his goodness. For this, Fr. Mark-Mary says, she has been made queen of heaven and earth. In our lectio divina today, we’re encouraged to not look down upon the humble road, but to follow in Mary’s example, trusting in the goodness of God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 87: It’s All True

Ascension — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

The mystery of the Assumption reveals that everything God promised to Mary was fulfilled. Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes that we can place our hope in this: if God’s faithfulness was true for Mary, God’s faithfulness will be true for us. We, like Mary, are invited to share in the blessedness of salvation as heirs of the works of God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 86: Filled with New Wine

Ascension — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

After the descent of the Holy Spirit, those who hear the Apostles are amazed and perplexed, suggesting that perhaps the Apostles have had too much wine. On one level, the people are wrong, but on another level, Fr. Mark-Mary tells us, the Apostles are filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus has promised us the new wine in the Wedding Feast at Cana, and here in the third Glorious mystery, we see the fulfillment of his promise in the form of the Holy Spirit. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 85: The Blessing Never Stops

Ascension — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

In his glorified body, Jesus no longer has physical limitations. This is why, Fr. Mark-Mary explains, Jesus’ blessing upon the Apostles, and therefore us, never ends after he ascends to heaven. Likewise, the Apostles’ reciprocation never ends. We pray lectio divina, meditating on Jesus’ eternal blessing, and our continuous response. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 84: Do Not Be Afraid

Ascension — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

In the mystery of the Resurrection, Jesus and the angels bring the same message: do not be afraid. This is a sign of the joy and confidence with which the Father wants us to encounter life. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, encouraging us to find this hope and joy in the message of the Resurrection. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 83: Father Forgive Them

Ascension — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

In the midst of the most tragic of circumstances, his crucifixion and death, what does Jesus say? Jesus prays for all of us, asking the Father to forgive. Today, Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, focusing on these words of Jesus, thanking Jesus for his mercy and incredible love. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 82: Simon’s Choice

Ascension — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

During Jesus’ passion, the gospel tells us that a man named Simon was compelled to carry Jesus’ cross. In this moment, Simon was given a decision: to fight back against this injustice, or to make the choice to carry this cross and draw close to Jesus. We are all given difficult or even unjust crosses to carry, and Fr. Mark-Mary calls us to reflect upon how we react to these in today’s lectio divina. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 81: Behold Your King

Ascension — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

Although the Roman soldiers mockingly hail Jesus as king, Fr. Mark-Mary explains that in this mystery we see the reality of Jesus’ true kingship and dignity. In our prayer of lectio divina, we meditate on Jesus’ incredible sacrifice for us, and we receive the good news that we worship the true king. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 80: His Blood For You

Ascension — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

Jesus freely endured the suffering of the scourging because of his great love for us. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, meditating on the depth of Jesus’ love for us and how he wants us to receive the gift of his love. We allow ourselves to behold the sign of our worth: Jesus giving everything to save us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 79: Trust like Jesus

Ascension — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

When Jesus is sorrowful in the Garden of Gethsemane, he stays in relationship with the Father, trusting in the Father’s plan. Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to sit with Jesus, trusting in the Father when we are sorrowful and afraid, following the Son’s example. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 78: Given for You

Ascension — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

At the last supper, Jesus tells his disciples that he earnestly desires to eat the Passover with them. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina, meditating on Jesus’ longing, his earnest desire, to give himself to us. We place ourselves in the scene of the Last Supper and hear Jesus tell us, “this is for you.” Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 77: Have No Fear

Ascension — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

When we experience fear and doubt, we can turn to the Father’s revelation that Jesus is the one we have been looking for. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in lectio divina as we meditate on Jesus' gentle reassurance to the Apostles, telling them to rise and have no fear. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 76: The Shepherd is Shepherding

Ascension — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

The mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion reveals to us that the time is now. God is here, and he desires to shepherd you. As we pray lectio divina, Fr. Mark-Mary asks us, are we ready to allow Jesus to shepherd us? Are we ready to allow God to shape our lives? Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 75: Jesus and Mary See You

Ascension — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

At the Wedding Feast at Cana, Mary notices first that the wine has run out. Fr. Mark-Mary explains that this means Mary and Jesus are invested in us. They are looking for our areas of need, so that Jesus can give us the new wine. We pray lectio divina, meditating on the truth that we are not alone. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 74: Beloved of the Father

Ascension — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

We know Jesus is the beloved of the Father, but today Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that we too should see ourselves as beloved through the grace of our Baptisms. As we pray lectio divina, we meditate on how we are not only beloved, but can become pleasing to the Father. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism in the Jordan and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 73: Seek Him

Ascension — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 72: You Don’t Wait in Vain

Ascension — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 71: Behold God

Ascension — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 70: The Faith of Mary

Ascension — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

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

Ascension — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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

Ascension — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

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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Day 68: Fancy Friends

Ascension — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0400

Many of us have “fancy” friends in our lives, and sometimes we are the “fancy” friend: someone whose role, talents, or connections are able to help us out. However, Fr. Mark-Mary explains that we all have the best “fancy” friend in Mary, our Mother and Queen. Reading from the book of Revelation, he explores how we can have total confidence in Mary as we bring our petitions to her. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 67: He Has Promised

Ascension — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:15:00 -0400

Sometimes God asks us to do things that are unexpected or difficult. However, these times are often an opportunity for God to bless us: although we might have planned good things for ourselves, God asks us to trust that he has the best planned for us. Fr. Mark-Mary shows how Mary is the perfect example of this trust in God, and how God’s promises of goodness are fulfilled in the Assumption. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption of Mary and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 66: Wait and Pray

Ascension — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0500

What were the Apostles feeling as they waited in the upper room? Despite their trepidation, the Apostles waited and prayed with confidence, and the Holy Spirit transformed them. Fr. Mark-Mary shares a story of transformative prayer, teaching us how we can call upon the Holy Spirit. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 65: Returning Home

Ascension — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Did Jesus leave us when he ascended to heaven? Fr. Mark-Mary answers this question, leading us in a meditation on the certainty of Jesus’ perpetual presence with us in all times and places. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 64: Christ is Risen

Ascension — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0500

How do you celebrate Easter? Fr. Mark-Mary provides listeners with a challenge, reminiscing on the moment he realized just how important Easter is, and how much hope the truth that Christ is Risen can give us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 63: Even Unto Death

Ascension — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Just as the father in the parable of the prodigal son does not merely wait to welcome his son back, but pursues to meet him on the way, Fr. Mark-Mary explains that God does not wait for us to return to him but instead pursues us, even to death on the cross. At Calvary, in the Crucifixion, we see the true nature of the heart of God, a heart filled with love for us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 62: He Meets Us

Ascension — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0500

In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the father does not wait for his son to come back home, but instead descends to meet him on the way. In the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross, God our Father does not leave us to an isolated journey to death, says Fr. Mark-Mary, but instead as Jesus is ascending the mountain with the cross, God is descending to save us and bring new life. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 61: You Are Beloved

Ascension — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0500

When the devil attacks, he tries to mock us and deny our dignity. Fr. Mark-Mary continues the journey of reflecting on the passion of our Lord as it reveals the true nature of sin, revealing how meditating on the Crowning with Thorns can help us reject Satan’s lies and remember our dignity as beloved sons and daughters. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 60: Effects of Sin

Ascension — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Sometimes we don’t fully recognize or understand the effects of sin on our soul, but the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar reveals the reality of sin to us. Fr. Mark-Mary continues the journey of reflecting on the passion of our Lord as it reveals the true nature of sin and the true nature of the heart of God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 59: The Nature of Sin (2026)

Ascension — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

As we begin journeying through the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate how Jesus’ Agony in the Garden reveals humanity’s rejection of God’s gift. However, despite this rejection we find salvation in Jesus’ incredible love for us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 58: Creativity of Love (2026)

Ascension — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

When you love someone, you create a way to be with them. Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that if you love Jesus, you’ll create time to be with him. However, our love for God is a response to God’s love for us. This beautiful reciprocity means the creator of the universe has found a creative way to remain with us in all times and places, revealed through the fifth Luminous mystery, the Institution of the Eucharist. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 57: Let's Step Away (2026)

Ascension — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

To reveal his glory in the Transfiguration, Jesus took the apostles up the mountain, apart from distractions. Today, Fr. Mark-Mary asks if Jesus might be asking us to step away and go up the mountain apart with him, so that we can be moved by his brilliance. Let’s take this opportunity to join the apostles and see what we might need to step away from. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 56: Good News (2026)

Ascension — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

What is the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion really about? Fr. Mark-Mary explains the rich mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion, revealing the Good News throughout Jesus’ teachings: everything you are seeking and longing for is here. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 55: Water Into Wine (2026)

Ascension — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

In the Wedding Feast at Cana, we see Mary taking a new role: that of the initiator, asking Jesus to perform his first miracle. Fr. Mark-Mary unpacks this mystery, revealing the depth of Mary’s actions. By initiating Jesus’ public ministry, Mary is freely giving her son away, out of her great love for all of us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 54: My Beloved Son (2026)

Ascension — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

The waters of the Jordan in our lives must always precede the sands of the desert. Fr. Mark-Mary explores the mystery of Jesus’ Baptism, highlighting that Jesus’ baptism immediately precedes his temptation in the desert. We are invited to recall our own baptisms and the gifts we received as we meditate on the Rosary and face difficulties in our lives. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 53: Our Perfect Director (2026)

Ascension — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Mary and Joseph knew that they had a special role when raising Jesus, but something unexpected happens in the mystery of the Finding in the Temple. Mary may not fully understand Jesus’ explanation that he would be “in his Father’s house”, but she continues to trust in God’s plan. We have all experienced times in which we cannot visualize God’s plan for us, but Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that we have a perfect director who will make a masterpiece out of our stories. All we have to do is trust and say yes. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 52: My Eyes Have Seen Salvation (2026)

Ascension — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Simeon’s words at the Presentation of the Lord, “Now let your servant depart in peace according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation,” are said around the world every day by religious and lay people alike in Compline, also known as Night Prayer. Fr. Mark-Mary shares the story of a blind man who truly knew what it meant to see his savior with the eyes of faith, inviting us to pray our Rosary for true sight like Simeon. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 51: Moved With Awe (2026)

Ascension — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

How would we feel if we could experience the Nativity the way Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and Magi did? Fr. Mark-Mary shares the story of a visitor who truly experienced the awe and wonder of Christmas, revealing what an incredible gift Jesus is for all of us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 50: Rejoice in the Beauty (2026)

Ascension — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

God takes our ordinary and turns it into the extraordinary. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us through a meditation on the mystery of the Visitation, focusing on the Magnificat, describing how Elizabeth’s words of joy turn into song in Mary. Similarily, God enters the narratives of our lives, turning our prose into poetry and song, making our lives into something beautiful. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 49: How Can This Be? (2026)

Ascension — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

How do we move forward when we can’t see God’s plan ahead of us? Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in a meditation on the mystery of the Annunciation, explaining how Mary can show us the way. She may not have had perfect understanding, but she had perfect faith, and can teach us this faith through the Rosary. 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 48: Mother and Queen (2026)

Ascension — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

How should we venerate Mary as the Queen of Heaven, and what does being Queen of Heaven mean? Fr. Mark-Mary explains that far from detracting from our worship of God, giving due veneration to Mary actually honors Jesus, her son and our Lord. In turn, Mary has a special role as our mother and queen, and can specially intercede for us to Jesus. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 47: Mary’s Return Home (2026)

Ascension — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

What are the Biblical roots of the Assumption? Fr. Mark-Mary draws from both the Old and New Testament to explain the Biblical basis of Mary’s Assumption. Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant, and so just as David ensured the first Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, Jesus would ensure that his mother was brought home to heaven, body and soul. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption of Mary, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 46: Come Holy Spirit (2026)

Ascension — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

The Descent of the Holy Spirit makes all things new, including our way of participating in God’s life. Fr. Mark-Mary looks at Pentecost as a prayer event, the fulfilment of the promise of the Father, and as a fulfillment of the Old Testament feast of Pentecost, drawing on audiences from Pope John Paul II. As we pray the Rosary, we meditate on this new life of God at work in us through the Holy Spirit. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 45: He Parted from Them (2026)

Ascension — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

What does Jesus’ Ascension into heaven, body and soul, mean for us? Fr. Mark-Mary explains that this mystery is more than Jesus joining the Father in Heaven: the Ascension has implications for our future destiny. For the first time, humanity enters into the life of God as Jesus’ human body enters heaven. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 44: Glorified Reality (2026)

Ascension — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

In the Resurrection we are given an opportunity to see the glorified reality that is our destiny and our hope. Fr. Mark-Mary pulls from Pope Benedict XVI’s writings to explain glorified reality and what is spiritually occurring in the mystery of the Resurrection. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 43: The Veil is Torn (2026)

Ascension — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Are Jesus’ last words on the cross from Psalm 22, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me,” a cry of despair, or a revelation of hope? Fr. Mark-Mary shares a meditation on God’s response to Jesus in the mystery of the Crucifixion, expressing the certainty of salvation that we too can hope to share in. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 42: Sent into Exile (2026)

Ascension — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

In the Old Testament, the scapegoat was led outside of the city, bearing the sins of the people. In a striking parallel, the fourth Sorrowful mystery of the Rosary features Jesus being led outside of the city, bearing the people’s sins. Fr. Mark-Mary dives into this parallel, leading us in a meditation for our Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 41: The Victorious King (2026)

Ascension — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

In the mystery of the Crowing with Thorns, we see both the effects of sin on the world, but also the truth that Jesus is conquering death. Fr. Mark-Mary continues drawing connections between the prophecy of the Suffering Servant from Isaiah and the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 40: Suffering Servant (2026)

Ascension — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary explains the historical context behind the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar, and reveals how this mystery fulfills prophecies within the Old Testament book of Isaiah. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 39: In the Garden (2026)

Ascension — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Through obedience to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemene, in the mystery of the Agony in the Garden, Jesus will repair the damage caused by Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden. Fr. Mark-Mary explores the significance of the Agony in the Garden through the book of Hebrews and the Catechism. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 38: Food for the Journey (2026)

Ascension — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

In the institution of the Holy Eucharist Jesus is revealed as the Bread of Life that sustains us to the promised land. Fr. Mark-Mary draws upon the Old Testament to reveal how this mystery was foreshadowed, and what salvation history can tell us about Jesus and the Eucharist. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 37: To Be Transfigured (2026)

Ascension — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

The mystery of the Transfiguration is a glimpse of heaven, giving us an image of the home Jesus has prepared for us. Fr. Mark-Mary takes us on a journey in the book of Exodus as we explore Jesus’ fulfillment of the Old Testament. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 36: The Kingdom and the Gospel (2026)

Ascension — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

The Lord is here and he is at work! Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that we don’t have to save ourselves: Jesus is proclaiming the Good News and acting for good in our lives, just as he acts in this third Luminous Mystery of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 35: Divine Bridegroom (2026)

Ascension — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Sometimes we can feel like we’ve run out of wine, we’ve run out of sweetness in our lives. However, as the Divine Bridegroom, Jesus will provide the wine. Fr. Mark-Mary explains the spiritual significance of the miracle at the Wedding Feast at Cana and meditates on the depth of Jesus’ love. Today’s focus is the mystery of The Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 34: The Anointed One (2026)

Ascension — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Each of the Luminous mysteries reveal an aspect of Jesus’ nature and mission. Fr. Mark-Mary draws on the history of the Jordan River and the Jewish Day of Atonement, historical details that reveal Jesus as Messiah and sacrifice in this mystery of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of The Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 33: Lost and Found (2026)

Ascension — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Why does Jesus leave Mary and Joseph to remain in the temple in Jerusalem? Fr. Mark-Mary unpacks the spiritual significance of the Finding in the Temple, teaching us about filial obedience and how we can understand our own journeys through this mystery of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 32: A Total Offering (2026)

Ascension — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 03:15:00 -0500

The Mystery of Jesus’ Presentation signifies an important moment of fulfillment between the Old and New Covenant. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us through this mystery, pointing out parallels between Simeon’s words to Mary and Old Testament prophecies in Isaiah, giving us a meditation on entrusting our lives to God through the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 31: No Other Savior (2026)

Ascension — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Sometimes it’s difficult to see how God can work through the hard situations in our lives. In the Mystery of the Nativity, the Holy Family was faced with an incredibly hard situation: traveling 90 miles to participate in a Roman census right before Jesus’ birth. However, Fr. Mark-Mary explains how God was working with these struggles to fulfill an Old Testament prophecy, reading from the book of Micah. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

Day 30: The New Ark (2026)

Ascension — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

In the Old Testament, God met his people, dwelt with them, and brought them victory through the Arc of the Covenant. As we explore the Biblical roots of the Mysteries of the Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary reveals how Mary is the new Arc of the Covenant, drawing parallels between the Visitation and the book of 2 Samuel. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

Day 29: Something Unexpected (2026)

Ascension — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

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.

Day 28: Be Joyful, Be Free (2026)

Ascension — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

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.

Day 27: The Spirit Prepares Us (2026)

Ascension — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

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.

Day 26: The Room is Ours (2026)

Ascension — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

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.

Day 25: No Longer in Darkness (2026)

Ascension — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

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.

Day 24: Still, Small Voice (2026)

Ascension — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

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.

Day 23: Creator of Heaven and Earth (2026)

Ascension — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

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.

Day 22: Lead Souls to Heaven (2026)

Ascension — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

The Fatima Prayer, said at the end of each decade of the Rosary, was given to us in the Marian apparition at Fatima. Fr. Mark-Mary draws from Romans 8:28, balancing between gravitas and hope, explaining how we can reflect on both of these concepts as we pray the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy, ” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

Day 21: Show Unto Us (2026)

Ascension — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

When we call upon Mary, what does she say to us? As we pray the Rosary and ask Mary to show Jesus unto us, we hear her response through the story of the Wedding Feast at Cana in the Gospel of John. If you feel like you’re at the wedding and out of wine, Fr. Mark-Mary says, turn to Mary in the Rosary, and she will advocate for you to Jesus. Today’s focus is “Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, one Glory Be, and the Hail Holy Queen.

Day 20: Eyes of Mercy (2026)

Ascension — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

You are enough for God. Fr. Mark-Mary contemplates Mary’s Magnificat, reminding us that Mary and Jesus look upon us with eyes of mercy, rejoicing in our offerings of love to them, no matter how small we think they are. As we slowly build up our Rosary, prayer by prayer, these sincere acts of love are pleasing offerings to God. Today’s focus is “Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

Day 19: Valley of Tears (2026)

Ascension — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

We may be in a valley of tears, but we are never alone. Fr. Mark-Mary reads from the Gospel of John, revealing that the Blessed Mother has shared in our sufferings, and in the Rosary, is always with us. We are blessed to have Mary, who knew both suffering and the hope of God’s promises, as a perfect mother who will always love us. Today’s focus is “To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears,,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

Day 18: Our Sweetness, Our Hope (2026)

Ascension — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Jesus gives us not only what we need, but in his abundance, gives us more than what we need so that we might have joy. Fr. Mark-Mary meditates on the Hail Holy Queen, exploring the relationship between the Eucharist and Mary, the mother of God, to help us meditate during the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Hail Holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

Day 17: Turn On the Light (2026)

Ascension — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

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.

Day 16: Glorify Him (2026)

Ascension — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

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 14: As We Forgive (2026)

Ascension — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

We are to forgive as we have been forgiven. Today, Fr. Mark Mary leads us in a meditation upon the forgiveness described in the Our Father, taking inspiration from a parable in Matthew 18 and a personal experience with a delicious plate of nachos. As we come to the Lord in prayer today, Fr. Mark Mary invites us to allow God’s mercy to flow through us. Today’s focus is “and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

Day 13: Daily Bread (2026)

Ascension — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

What is the “daily bread” we pray for in the Our Father? Fr. Mark-Mary provides Biblical examples from the Gospels and Exodus to reveal how God is always providing daily bread for his people. The manna in Exodus and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew illustrate what “daily bread” can look like for the modern Christian. Today’s focus is “Give us this day our daily bread” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

Day 11: Our Father in Heaven (2026)

Ascension — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

How do you approach God when you pray the Rosary? Fr. Mark-Mary begins exploring the Biblical Roots of the Our Father by comparing the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 32 to Jesus’ words to his Father as he teaches us the Lord’s Prayer. Understanding how we can approach God will give us a strong foundation for praying the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Our Father who art in heaven” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

Day 10: Blessed Are You (2026)

Ascension — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Everytime we say the Hail Mary, we express a cry of joy in honor of the Blessed Mother. Fr. Mark-Mary reveals the Biblical celebration at the center of the Hail Mary that we too can participate in, sharing a story of the Franciscan Friars delight in God’s creation that we can emulate as we pray the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

Day 9: Blessed Are You (2026)

Ascension — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 8: Full of Grace (2026)

Ascension — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

As we pray the rosary, we can focus on the words of the prayers we’re saying, especially the words of the Hail Mary. Fr. Mark-Mary explains the Biblical roots of the Hail Mary, leading us in a meditation of love for Mary. Today’s focus is “Hail Mary, full of grace,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

Day 7: Grace Will Overflow (2026)

Ascension — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Praying the Rosary is not just for ourselves! Fr. Mark-Mary reveals how your prayers of the Rosary are a powerful action that God can use to create an overflowing of grace into your relationships, your family, and our world. Today’s focus is on prayer as a source of grace and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 6: Prayer is a Battle (2026)

Ascension — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

How is prayer a battle, and what role does the rosary serve in this fight? Fr. Mark-Mary explains the various struggles we may experience while trying to grow our prayer life, and how we can use the Rosary as a weapon to defeat temptation. Today’s focus is on prayer as a battle and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 5: A Garden of Rest (2026)

Ascension — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

When we’re with Mary, we don't have to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. Fr. Mark-Mary looks into the history of the Rosary and shares a meditation to help us rest with Mary in the garden of the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Mary, mother inviolate,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 4: Prayer With Mary (2026)

Ascension — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

The Rosary is a Marian prayer, which means we can deepen our experience of prayer through meditating on Mary’s life and virtues. Follow along with Fr. Mark-Mary as he explains how Mary mirrors God the Father’s love, and shares a meditation on how we can experience the loving face of Mary in our prayer of the Rosary today. Today’s focus is “Mary, the mirror of justice,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 3: Heart of Jesus (2026)

Ascension — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

What do you feel when you are in the presence of Jesus? Freedom and comfort, or is there some apprehension or anxiety? Today, we journey with Fr. Mark-Mary to Jesus’ workshop, practicing imaginative meditation to use when we pray the Rosary. Today’s focus is “Heart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 2: The King Knows You (2026)

Ascension — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

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.

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Day 1: Responding to God (2026)

Ascension — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:15:00 -0500

Welcome to Day 1 of the Rosary in a Year! Today we begin our journey with Fr. Mark-Mary, as he leads us in a guided meditation to help us find the presence of God as we pray. This first phase, Forming the Relationship, will set the stage for your rosaries all year as we begin deepening our relationship with Jesus and Mary in prayer. Today’s focus is on finding the presence of God, and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 365: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

We conclude our Rosary in a Year journey with the Glorious Mysteries, thanking God for all of his gifts and blessings, both throughout Salvation history and our own lives. Fr. Mark-Mary shares his farewell message of thanks and emphasizes that while our 365 episodes of Rosary in a Year have come to an end, our journeys of prayer and drawing closer to God should continue on. We bring our “loaves and fish,” our prayer, commitment, and perseverance to Mary and Jesus today, confident that they will multiply our efforts. Today's focus is the Glorious Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 364: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

We are called to remain close to Jesus in moments of sorrow, learning from His choice to meet suffering with trust in the Father rather than isolation. Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on the Passion as a costly gift of love, revealing how deeply Christ desires to save and remain with us. Through perseverance in prayer, we are reminded that Jesus never stops seeking us, even when the road is heavy. At the foot of the Cross, we receive Mary as our Mother, finding consolation in her faithful and tender care. Today’s focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 363: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

As we come together to pray the Joyful Mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary calls us to place our lives before the Lord with the same trust and openness shown by Mary. He reflects on how God brings life to what feels empty or lifeless, choosing humble hearts as His dwelling place. We are encouraged to persevere in prayer, to seek Jesus with renewed desire, and to allow Him to gather our scattered hearts into a deeper love for the Father. Today’s focus is the Joyful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 362: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Inviting us to encounter the risen Jesus, Fr. Mark-Mary focuses on the deep joy that comes from loving Christ and rejoicing in His victory, a joy meant to shape our daily lives. As we pray, we ask the Holy Spirit to fill us with awe before God’s greatness and to renew our hearts. We also place our hopes and struggles into the care of Mary, our Queen and Mother, trusting in her loving intercession. Today’s focus is the Glorious Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 361: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Today, Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to bring our worries, our smallness, and our longing into God’s presence with confidence that nothing is impossible for Him. He reflects on the way God is drawn to humility, lifting us where we cannot lift ourselves, and in the quiet peace that comes from beholding Christ with a childlike heart. Even moments of spiritual dryness, he notes, can lead us into deeper relationship as we seek the Lord anew. Today’s focus is the Joyful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 360: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

We pray the Sorrowful Mysteries and enter deeply into the heart of Christ’s Passion, guided by Fr. Mark-Mary through each decade. In the Agony in the Garden, Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on Jesus’ threefold cry of “My Father,” showing how Jesus faces his suffering in relationship with the Father, inviting us to bring our own agonies to God with the same trust. The Scourging at the Pillar inspires us to meditate on the irony of the crowd choosing Barabbas, the “son of the father” in name only, over the true Son. Despite the mockery of the Crowning with Thorns, Fr. Mark-Mary shows how even here Christ’s kingship is revealed and God is silently at work for our salvation. During the Carrying of the Cross, we’re guided into a moment of imaginative prayer, placing us in the role of Simon of Cyrene. Finally, as we pray with the Crucifixion, Fr. Mark-Mary draws attention to the tearing of the temple veil and Pope Benedict XVI’s insight that symbols give way to reality: God himself has opened the way to his heart through the crucified Christ. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 359: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

We reflect on the moments in Jesus’ ministry that reveal his identity and invite our response of faith as we pray the Luminous mysteries. We revisit several of our Saint reflections as Fr. Mark-Mary highlights St. Ambrose’s teaching on the Father’s voice proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, and St. Alphonsus Liguori’s reflection on Mary’s unique intercessory role. As we continue through the mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on James Tissot’s depiction of the grateful leper as a symbol of the Proclamation of the Kingdom, the disciples’ mountaintop experience in the Transfiguration, and Jesus washing the disciples’ feet at the Last Supper. Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 358: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

We begin the Glorious Mysteries, returning to St. Augustine’s reflection on the Resurrection: a doorway to new life was opened in the Resurrection, that we ourselves share in through our baptism. Just as we enter into the Resurrection through our Baptisms, the Ascension too is a promise about our future destiny, as Fr. Mark-Mary explains Jesus is giving us the promise we’re meant to join him in heaven. In the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Jesus sends us the Spirit to accompany us, and sends us another promise in the form of Mary’s Assumption. Finally, Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on the beautiful love of God revealed in Mary’s coronation. Today's focus is the Glorious Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 357: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary guides us in a deeply contemplative Rosary, as we walk the path of the Sorrowful Mysteries with Jesus. We encounter Christ in the Agony in the Garden, reflecting on how all of Salvation history has been leading to this moment. Reverently, we witness the Scourging and Crowning with Thorns, beholding Christ’s love and kingship. We honor the cross that became the sign of our salvation as Jesus carries it with love, and conclude in a meditation on James Tissot’s painting, What Our Lord Saw from the Cross. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 356: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

We journey again through the Joyful Mysteries, stopping to meditate with Jan van Eyck’s depiction of the Annunciation and its reminder to keep in conversation with God. Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us of St. Joseph’s essential role in the Nativity. We meditate on Mary’s sacrifice revealed in the Presentation in the Temple, and the call to turn to God in the Finding in the Temple. Today's focus is the Joyful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 355: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary draws us into the Glorious Mysteries, reflecting first on the Resurrection as the definitive victory over death. He then considers the Ascension as the culmination of Christ’s self-emptying, urging us to imitate his humility. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit’s fire becomes a source of renewal for hearts grown weary. The Assumption highlights Mary’s childlike trust, which becomes a powerful defense against evil. Finally, in the Coronation, Mary’s unique grace as Queen and Mother strengthens us to do the Father’s will. Today's focus is the Glorious Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 354: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Today, Fr. Mark-Mary prays with the Joyful Mysteries, beginning with the Annunciation and the beautiful tension St. Bernard describes as all of heaven awaiting Mary’s “yes.” In the Visitation, he reminds us that although we don’t know every detail of our future, God gives enough light for each step. At the Nativity, he encourages us to bring our whole hearts—joys and sorrows alike—to the newborn Christ. He then reflects on the Presentation through Anna’s long waiting and God’s tender gaze. Finally, in the Finding in the Temple, we learn from Mary’s calm, confident pondering as she receives everything in love. Today’s focus is the Joyful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 353: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Guiding us through the Sorrowful Mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary ponders these mysteries through the lens of the Prodigal Son. In the Agony in the Garden, he highlights that just as the prodigal son demanded his inheritance, sinful humanity grasped at Christ, prompting us to consider the ways we, too, take matters into our own hands. During the Scourging and the Crowning with Thorns, he reveals both the cost of sin and the unshakable truth of our identity as beloved sons and daughters of the Father. As we arrive at the Carrying of the Cross and the Crucifixion, Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes the Father’s relentless pursuit of us—running toward us in our weakness and answering every doubt with unwavering love. Today’s focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 352: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary shares insights on the Luminous Mysteries. In the Baptism of Jesus, he reminds us that the light of Christ shines even in the shadow of the cross, and at the Wedding at Cana, we see Mary noticing our needs and interceding with tender care. He meditates on Jesus’ proclamation of the Kingdom and His call to a deeper, more generous love, and on the Transfiguration as the moment when Christ reveals His radiant divinity. Finally, we are called to marvel at the “creativity of love” in the Eucharist, where Jesus remains with us in every place and circumstance. Today’s focus is the Luminous Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 351: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

For today’s Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on the hidden beauty of the Resurrection, the longing for heaven stirred within us by the Ascension, and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit revealed at Pentecost. He invites us to contemplate Mary’s Assumption as a sign of the glory prepared for those who trust in the Lord and her Coronation as the fruit of a life lived in humility. Today’s focus is the Glorious Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 350: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

As we pray the Rosary, contemplating the sorrowful mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to draw close to Jesus. We witness the culmination of all of salvation history in the Garden of Gethsemane, we see the depths of love poured out for us with his blood, and we are invited to bring our contrition and hearts to our Lord. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 349: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

We return to Fra Angelico’s painting of The Annunciation and Giulio Campi’s fresco of the Presentation in the Temple as Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in meditation on the reverence and faith revealed in the Joyful Mysteries. Our prayer explores themes of humility, God’s love for us, and the importance of keeping our eyes on Jesus. Today's focus is the Joyful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 348: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in the Rosary, centering our meditations around hope. We’re reminded of the message both Christ and the Angel share: to not be afraid, the Apostles’ assiduous prayer of hope before Pentecost, and the promise revealed in Mary’s Assumption. Today's focus is the Glorious Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 347: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Our meditations for today’s Rosary remind us of how God so often moves in unexpected ways. Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us of the prophecy shared with Zechariah and Elizabeth, concurrent with the Annunciation. Instead of the Messiah coming to a priest in the Temple, the Messiah is given to a hidden, lowly woman. Similarly, the Holy Family’s journey to Bethlehem was surely difficult, yet God was working through this to fulfill Micah 5:2. Today's focus is the Joyful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 346: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

For today’s Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary shares meditations on Vincente Masip’s Jesus in Gethsemane, the parallels between Christ and Isaiah’s prophecy of the Suffering Servant, Fulton Sheen’s reflection on Pilate’s choices, and more. We walk with Christ through his passion, journeying from the Garden to the Cross. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 345: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Gathering in prayer, we turn to the Luminous Mysteries as Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to rediscover our identity as the Father’s beloved children in the light of Jesus’ Baptism. At the Wedding at Cana, we reflect on Mary’s courageous willingness to offer her Son for the sake of God’s plan and the good of the world. Jesus proclaims the Kingdom and calls us to open our hearts, and during the Transfiguration, He reveals a glory that draws us beyond our distractions and into deeper wonder. In the Eucharist, we encounter the burning desire of Jesus’ heart for communion with us. Today’s focus is the Luminous Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.
Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 344: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary prays through the Glorious Mysteries, inviting us to trust more deeply in Jesus’ nearness and mercy. While meditating on the Resurrection, we look to Caravaggio’s Incredulity of St. Thomas and see Christ meeting our doubts with tenderness. In the Ascension, He becomes even more present to us without spatial limitations. At Pentecost, Jean Restout’s depiction of Mary steady beneath the tongues of fire inspires us to welcome the Holy Spirit with renewed boldness. We contemplate Mary as the New Ark of the Covenant in her Assumption and rejoice in her loving intercession as Queen in her Coronation. Today’s focus is the Glorious Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 343: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Immersing ourselves in the Sorrowful Mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary directs us to ponder Jesus’s final moments on earth. We see through Jesus’s eyes in the Agony in the Garden as He suffers yet continues to trust the Father. We look through Mary’s perspective during the Scourging at the Pillar, entering into her sorrow and offering our own suffering alongside hers. In the Crowning with Thorns, Jesus endures mockery and pain while reminding us of our unshakeable identity as beloved sons and daughters of the Father. As He carries His Cross, Jesus feels the weight of our sins yet reveals a hope that perseveres. And at the Crucifixion, even in His final breath, Jesus is forgiving us from the cross. Today’s focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 342: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

As we enter into today’s meditation, Fr. Mark-Mary guides us through the Joyful Mysteries with reflections on grace, trust, and the hidden beauty of God’s work in our lives. We reflect on Mary’s humble courage at the Annunciation, the transforming joy of her encounter with Elizabeth, and the gentle invitation to draw close to Christ in the Nativity. We’re called to seek Jesus with the same relentless love shown by Mary and Joseph in the Finding in the Temple. God meets us in our littleness and invites us into deeper trust and wonder. Today’s focus is the Joyful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 341: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Together with Fr. Mark-Mary, we meditate on the Glorious Mysteries, drawing inspiration from St. Augustine and Mother Teresa. We contemplate the triumph of Christ and the joy of Heaven, reflect on what it means to hold fast to Jesus through charity, and give thanks for the “new wine” of the Holy Spirit poured into our hearts. We’re also reminded of Mary’s powerful and tender care as Queen who watches over her children. Today’s focus is the Glorious Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 340: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Journeying through the Joyful Mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary shares meditations on Mary’s yes to a person, not a plan, the sheer joy of the Nativity, and the importance of seeking Jesus. The Joyful Mysteries can remind us of God’s faithfulness to his promises, revealed through Mary’s Visitation, Simeon and Anna in the Temple, and the finding of Jesus. Today's focus is the Joyful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 339: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

We return to the Sorrowful Mysteries, and Fr. Mark-Mary shares meditations on the relationship between the Garden of Gethsemane and the Garden of Eden, reminding us of the relationship between sin and the Sorrowful Mysteries. As we witness Jesus crowned with thorns and carrying the cross, we’re also reminded of the glory that can be found in Christ’s passion. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries, and we’ll be praying the full Rosary.

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Day 338: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

As we pray the Luminous mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary shares reflections on the relationship between Jesus’ baptism and ours, an encouragement to climb the mountain with Jesus, and we’re invited to greater trust and surrender to the Father. We’re reminded of the new wine offered to us at Cana, and briefly return to Rembrant’s painting, Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee. Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries.

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Day 337: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in the Rosary, guiding our meditations on the Glorious mysteries. We’re reminded of Pope Benedict XVI’s teachings on the Resurrection, the Apostle’s experience of Pentecost, and God’s faithfulness to Mary. Today's focus is the Glorious Mysteries.

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Day 336: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 02:15:00 -0500

Congratulations! You have arrived at the last Phase of the Rosary in a Year, Phase 6: Praying Together. As we step into this final phase, we’ll begin praying a full Rosary together, and Fr. Mark-Mary will share brief meditation prompts before each decade. We will also begin praying the mysteries on the days they are traditionally prayed, beginning with the Sorrowful mysteries for Tuesday today. Fr. Mark-Mary will walk us through the full mystery of Christ’s passion, sharing meditations on communion with the Father, Simon’s choice to help Jesus carry the cross, and what Jesus’ last words on the cross mean for us. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries.

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Bonus: Introduction to Phase Six: “Praying Together”

Ascension — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary is joined by Jackie and Bobby Angel as they discuss 54-Day Rosary Novenas, the role of the Rosary in community prayer life, and praying the Rosary as a family. Jackie shares the impact of the Rosary in her personal story, and Bobby shares insights on persevering in prayer. Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on the importance of praying in community for development in the spiritual life.

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Day 335: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Glorious Mysteries: the Resurrection, the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the Assumption, and the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth.

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Day 334: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.

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Day 333: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries: the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding Feast at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist.

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Day 332: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation in the Temple, and the Finding in the Temple.

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Day 331: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 330: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.

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

Day 329: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries: the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding Feast at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist.

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Day 328: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation in the Temple, and the Finding in the Temple.

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Day 327: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 326: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.

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

Day 325: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries: the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding Feast at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist.

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Day 324: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation in the Temple, and the Finding in the Temple.

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Day 323: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 322: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.

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

Day 321: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries: the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding Feast at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist.

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

Day 320: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation in the Temple, and the Finding in the Temple.

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

Day 319: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 318: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.

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

Day 317: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries: the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding Feast at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist.

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

Day 316: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation in the Temple, and the Finding in the Temple.

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

Day 315: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 314: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.

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

Day 313: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries: the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding Feast at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist.

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

Day 312: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation in the Temple, and the Finding in the Temple.

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

Day 311: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 310: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.

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

Day 309: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries: the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding Feast at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist.

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Day 308: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation in the Temple, and the Finding in the Temple.

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Day 307: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 306: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0500

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.

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Day 305: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries: the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding Feast at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist.

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Day 304: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today we begin praying five mysteries, our final step of building up the decades before we move to the full rosary. As we walk through each set of mysteries, we use our now-strengthened meditation muscles, moving from one mystery to the next, following the story of Jesus’ childhood and Mary’s fiat. Today’s focus is the Joyful Mysteries. We will be praying five decades of the Rosary.

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Day 303: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

These Glorious Mysteries reveal the fullness of God’s promise. Christ reigns in glory, the Spirit strengthens His people, and Mary shares in her Son’s victory as our Mother and Queen. We are reminded that our true home is in heaven, where love endures and joy is everlasting. May these mysteries renew our hope and draw us closer to the heart of God. 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.

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Day 302: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The path of these mysteries leads from sorrow to joy, from the Cross to the empty tomb. In Christ’s Passion, we see the measure of His love. In His Resurrection, we see the promise of eternal life. These sacred moments remind us that no suffering is wasted, no darkness is final, for Christ has conquered all. As we contemplate these mysteries, we find strength to carry our own crosses, trusting that in Christ, every sorrow can be transformed by grace into glory. 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.

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Day 301: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

These Luminous and Sorrowful mysteries draw us from the divine light of Christ to the depth of His compassion. They reveal a love that shines in glory and endures in suffering, a faithfulness that never falters. In contemplating these mysteries, we come to understand that God’s will leads to peace, suffering can bear fruit in grace, and our faith unites us with Christ. 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.

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Day 300: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The flow from the Finding in the Temple into the Luminous mysteries puts emphasis on Jesus’ identity and mission as the Son of God. We begin with the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, where his wisdom and obedience to the Father are made clear even in his youth. Moving to his Baptism in the Jordan, Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son and then begins his public ministry at the Wedding at Cana, where we witness his first miracle. Finally, we meditate on the Proclamation of the Kingdom, where Jesus’ actions as God, ministering to his people, are revealed. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding in the Temple, the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding at Cana, and the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 299: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today we pray through four Joyful Mysteries that draw us into the beauty of God’s plan unfolding through Mary and the early life of Jesus. We begin with the Annunciation, when Mary humbly accepts God’s call to bear His Son. We then move to the Visitation, reflecting on her loving service to Elizabeth and the joy that fills their encounter. Next, we celebrate the Nativity, rejoicing in the birth of Christ, the Light of the world. Finally, we meditate on the Presentation in the Temple, where Mary and Joseph offer Jesus to the Father, fulfilling the law with faith and devotion. These mysteries invite us to enter into Mary’s trust, her obedience, and the deep joy that comes from saying yes to God. 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.

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Day 298: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with four of the Glorious Mysteries. We begin with the Ascension of Jesus, who returns to the Father and invites us to live with eyes fixed on eternity. We then reflect on the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the powerful moment when God’s Spirit is poured out upon the Church. Next, we celebrate the Assumption of Mary, rejoicing that she is taken body and soul into heaven as a sign of the promise that awaits us. Finally, we honor her Coronation as Queen of Heaven and earth, a reminder of her intercession and maternal care for us. Together, these mysteries invite us to live with faith, joy, and confidence in God’s saving plan. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Ascension, Descent of the Holy Spirit, Assumption, Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 297: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today we journey through four powerful mysteries that reveal the depth of Christ’s love and the glory of his victory. We begin with the Crowning with Thorns, where Jesus endures mockery and pain with silent strength. We then follow him in the Carrying of the Cross, sharing in his burden and the weight of his sacrifice. At the Crucifixion, we stand before the Cross and contemplate the mercy poured out for our salvation. Finally, we rejoice in the Resurrection, when Christ conquers death and opens the way to eternal life. These mysteries remind us that from suffering comes redemption, and through the cross comes everlasting hope. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns, Carrying of the Cross, Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 296: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today we pray through four mysteries that reveal both the glory and the suffering of Christ. We begin with the Transfiguration, when Jesus is revealed in radiant glory before His disciples, strengthening their faith for what is to come. We then reflect on the Institution of the Eucharist, where He offers His Body and Blood as the everlasting sign of His love and presence. From there, we enter into the Agony in the Garden, joining Jesus in His deep prayer and surrender to the Father’s will. Finally, we meditate on the Scourging at the Pillar, recalling His courage, obedience, and unfathomable love even in the face of cruelty. Together, these mysteries draw us closer to the heart of Jesus, who unites divine majesty with humble sacrifice for our salvation. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Transfiguration, Institution of the Eucharist, Agony in the Garden, and Scourging at the Pillar. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 295: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteriese

Ascension — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 294: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The Joyful Mysteries reveal the nearness of God’s love. Mary’s faith and obedience open the way for the Savior. Through her service, joy spreads from one heart to another. Because of her humility and perseverance, our Savior is born. And in her devotion, the promise of redemption begins to unfold. May we, like Mary, open our hearts to God’s will and share His light with the world. 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.

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Day 293: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In the Glorious Mysteries, we celebrate the everlasting joy of God’s love and the hope of eternal life. Christ ascends to the Father, opening heaven to all who believe, and the Holy Spirit descends to fill our hearts with faith and courage. Mary, who remained faithful to her Son in all things, is taken into the joy of heaven and crowned as our Queen and Mother. These mysteries remind us that our journey does not end in sorrow, but in glory—that through Christ, we are called to share in the life and joy of heaven. 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.

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Day 292: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mary-Mary encourages us as we journey through the Sorrowful mysteries and conclude with the first Glorious mystery. He invites us to bring to the Lord and our Lady the suffering from our hearts, the struggles of loved ones, and the pain of the world with confidence in His ultimate victory. 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.

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Day 291: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We trace the path from Christ’s divinity revealed to His willing surrender as we pray with the final Luminous Mysteries and move into the Sorrowful Mysteries. In the Transfiguration, we glimpse His heavenly majesty. In the Eucharist, we receive His eternal gift of love. In the Garden, we witness His prayerful obedience. At the pillar, we see His patient endurance. Through these mysteries, we learn to trust God’s will, to find strength in suffering, and to walk with Christ in faith and 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.

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Day 290: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary offers a reflection on the ordinary and hidden nature of the beginning of Jesus’ life. As we pray today, there is an eighteen year gap between the Finding in the Temple, and the Baptism of Jesus. We’re encouraged to ponder and pray with those hidden, quiet years of the holy family. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding in the Temple, the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding Feast at Cana, and the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 289: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary offers us a word of encouragement, reminding us to continue to draw our prior meditation topics into our prayer of the Rosary, grounding ourselves in true meditation from our mental archives. Beginning again with the Joyful mysteries, we walk through the beginning of Jesus’ life and the story of the holy family. The Joyful mysteries provide us a beautiful foundation of joy for our lives, teaching us how to journey through all of our mysteries, luminous, sorrowful, and joyful. 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.

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Day 288: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today we reflect on four Glorious Mysteries that fill us with hope and lift our hearts toward heaven. Beginning with the Ascension of Jesus, we can meditate on the place he has prepared for us in heaven, and then the gift of the Spirit he has sent in the Descent of the Holy Spirit. We conclude with the Assumption and Coronation of Mary, celebrating her share in Christ’s victory as she is taken body and soul into heaven. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the Assumption, and the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 287: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today we journey through the depths of Christ’s Passion into the glory of his triumph, remembering the humility, suffering, and sacrifice of our Lord for the salvation of the world. In these mysteries we are invited to remain with him in his pain and to unite our own struggles to his redeeming love, and then walk forwards into the joy of his Resurrection. 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.

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Day 286: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary explains that sometimes, praying the mysteries of the Rosary in a different order can open us up to different insights. Today, we witness the continuity of Jesus’ sonship, as his Father reveals him in the Transfiguration and as Jesus turns to his Father in the Agony in the Garden. Although these moments are very different in tone, we see the truths of the Father’s love for Jesus, and for us. 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.

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Day 285: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 284: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 283: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 282: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 281: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 280: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 279: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 278: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 277: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 276: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 275: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We move through a set of mysteries that span both the Joyful and Luminous moments of Christ’s life. Beginning with the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, Mary and Joseph discover Jesus among the teachers, revealing His deep union with the Father’s will even as a child. Entering into the Baptism in the Jordan, we witness Jesus humbly step into the waters as he is revealed as the beloved Son. Next, we reflect on the Wedding at Cana, where Christ performs His first public miracle at Mary’s request, transforming water into wine. Finally, we pray with the Proclamation of the Kingdom, remembering how Jesus announced the Good News and called all people to conversion and faith. Together, these mysteries invite us to grow in trust, obedience, and a renewed openness to the transforming power of God’s grace. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding at Cana, and the Proclamation of the Kingdom. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.

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Day 274: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:15:00 -0400

As we continue to move through our slow build, today we begin praying four mysteries of the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary draws the connection between our pace, and the pace of communal prayer, reminding us that as we listen, we pray together with the community of believers, those praying through the Rosary in a Year, religious orders who pray the Rosary in community, and all Catholics praying the Rosary. 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.

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Day 273: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Together with Fr. Mark-Mary, we pray the final Glorious Mysteries and rejoice in the triumph of God’s grace. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descends upon the Apostles, filling them with courage and strengthening the Church for its mission. In the Assumption, Mary is taken body and soul into the fullness of heaven. In the Coronation, Mary is exalted as Queen of Heaven and Earth, crowned with glory by the Blessed Trinity. These mysteries invite us to live in the Spirit, to trust in the life to come, and to place ourselves under Mary’s loving care as she leads us closer to her Son. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the Assumption of Mary, and the Coronation of Mary. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 272: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension reveal the fullness of God’s saving plan. In the Crucifixion, suffering is transformed into victory; in the Resurrection, death is overcome by life; and in the Ascension, humanity is lifted into communion with God. In these mysteries, we are called to embrace the Cross, to rejoice in the triumph of life, and to live each day with the hope of eternal glory. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, and the Ascension. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 271: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In the Sorrowful Mysteries, we behold the depth of Christ’s suffering and love for us. At the Scourging at the Pillar, His body is torn by cruel lashes. In the Crowning with Thorns, He is mocked and humiliated. As He carries the Cross, each step bears the weight of our sins. In these mysteries, we are called to accept our own sufferings with patience, to remain steadfast in faith amid trials, and to follow Christ with courage and love. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, and the Carrying of the Cross. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 270: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Concluding the Luminous mysteries, we recall Our Lord’s divinity as he is transfigured on the mountain and shares himself, body, blood, soul, and divinity with us in the Eucharist. Stepping into the Sorrowful mysteries, after the Last Supper we have just mediated upon, we witness his agony in preparation to offer himself up for our salvation. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Transfiguration, the Institution of the Eucharist, and the Agony in the Garden. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 269: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In today’s Rosary, we pray the first three Luminous mysteries, meditating on the revelation of the person of Jesus in his ministry. As his ministry begins in his Baptism, we hear God’s words, calling his beloved son, and are reminded that we too are beloved sons and daughters of God. The Wedding Feast at Cana promises us that not only does Jesus want us to have the new wine, but he wants it to be good. Finally the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Repentance is a tangible sign of the shepherd among us, shepherding his people. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding Feast at Cana, and the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Repentance. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 268: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Concluding the Joyful mysteries, we witness the complexity of joy in the Christian life. The Nativity brings us the joy of the Incarnation, as God becomes man, born to bring us salvation. In the Presentation and Finding in the Temple, we see the price of salvation foreshadowed, as Mary is told Simeon’s prophecy, and as Jesus is lost for three days, to be found in his father’s house. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Nativity, the Presentation, and the Finding in the Temple. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 267: The Glorious and Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Continuing our meditative journey, we complete the glorious mysteries, returning to the beginning of the story within the joyful mysteries. Beginning our meditation with the glory of Mary’s coronation of Queen of Heaven and Earth, we then recall her humble beginnings in the Annunciation and Visitation, walking the “royal road of humility”. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Coronation of Mary, the Annunciation, and the Visitation. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 266: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We pray with three of the Glorious mysteries, meditating on the glory that awaits us. As we sift through our mental archive, we can recall Jesus’ promise that the blessing never ends: his Ascension allows him to be even more present with us each personally. In the Descent of the Holy Spirit, he shares with us the spirit we need to bring his word to all people, and finally in the Assumption, we receive the promise that we too can be taken to heaven to join him and Mary one day. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy Spirit, and the Assumption. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 265: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection reveal the path of Christ’s Passion leading to new life. As Jesus carries the Cross, we walk beside Him, witnessing His perseverance under the weight of suffering and His quiet strength. At the Crucifixion, we kneel at the foot of the Cross, where Christ’s arms are outstretched in the ultimate act of love, offering His life for the redemption of the world. Finally, the silence of the tomb is broken by the glory of the Resurrection, where sin and death are conquered and the promise of eternal life is fulfilled. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 264: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 263: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Praying with the Luminous Mysteries, we see Christ reveal the fullness of His mission. In the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion, Jesus announces the Good News, heals the sick, forgives sins, and invites all to turn their hearts back to God. In the Transfiguration, we behold His radiant glory and a glimpse of the Resurrection. In the Institution of the Eucharist, Christ offers His Body and Blood as the lasting gift of His love and the source of eternal life. Let us hear His Word, be transformed by His presence, and live in communion with Him. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 261: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

As we continue with the Joyful Mysteries, we celebrate the saving presence of Christ among us. In the Visitation, Mary carries the Savior to Elizabeth, and His presence brings joy and blessing. In the Nativity, Christ is born in poverty yet shines forth as the Light of the World. In the Presentation in the Temple, Mary and Joseph offer Jesus to the Father, and the promise of salvation is proclaimed. In these mysteries, we are called to bring Christ joyfully to others, to welcome Him with humble hearts, and to dedicate our lives to the will of God. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Visitation, the Nativity, and the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 260: The Glorious and Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We pray through a beautiful sequence that bridges the Glorious and Joyful Mysteries. Drawing upon our mental archive, we could return with the Assumption to the promise that “it’s all true,” as we dwell in Mary’s magnificat fulfilled in her assumption. Recalling Mary’s title, Queen of Angels, we see her crowned as Queen of the angelic host, ready to defend us, her children. Finally, as we return to the Annunciation, we remember that Mary is a human just like us, who made the choice to say yes to God’s plan. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Assumption, the Coronation of Mary, and the Annunciation. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 259: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today, we begin the Glorious Mysteries, turning our hearts from the sorrow of the Passion to the joy and triumph of Christ’s victory. We pray the Resurrection, rejoicing in the Risen Lord who conquers sin and death. We move to the Ascension, where Jesus returns to the Father, preparing a place for us and commissioning us to share the Gospel. Finally, we enter into the Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, reflecting on the gift of the Spirit who empowers and guides the Church. These mysteries can fill us with hope and renew our commitment to live as witnesses of Christ’s love in the world. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Resurrection, Ascension, and Descent of the Holy Spirit. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 258: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We conclude the Sorrowful Mysteries, entering into the final moments of Christ’s Passion. Drawing upon our mental archives, we could return to the reality of sin, revealed through the crowning with thorns and the sorrow of the prodigal son, Simon’s choice as the cross is presented to him, and Jesus’ love on the cross: asking his Father to forgive those who caused his suffering. As we pray through these three decades together, we unite our hearts to his sacrifice. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 257: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We journey from the Luminous mysteries into the Sorrowful, reminding us of the connection between Jesus’ ministry and his passion. Moments after Jesus institutes the sacrament of the Eucharist, he enters into his Agony, the first sorrowful mystery. Just as his upcoming passion is interwoven among the Luminous mysteries, we can still see the light of God’s beloved son shining through the Sorrowful as he offers his life for ours. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Institution of the Eucharist, the Agony in the Garden, and the Scourging at the Pillar. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 256: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today, we pray and meditate on the Luminous mysteries. We can draw on our mental archive, reminded of Jesus and Mary’s awareness of the couple’s needs at the Wedding Feast at Cana, and therefore our needs. In the Proclamation of the Kingdom, we’re reminded that God is here, and he is acting in the world. Finally, we can think back to the glory of the Transfiguration, God’s light visible, shining through Jesus. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Wedding at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Repentance, and the Transfiguration. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 255: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Concluding the Joyful Mysteries and entering into the Luminous Mysteries, we follow the unfolding revelation of Christ’s identity. In the Presentation at the Temple, the Infant Jesus is offered to the Father, fulfilling the Law and shining forth as the promised Savior. In the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, we behold the young Jesus in His Father’s house, revealing divine wisdom and reminding us that He is always about His Father’s work. In the Baptism of Jesus, we witness the beginning of His public ministry, as the Holy Spirit descends and the Father proclaims Jesus as His beloved Son. In these mysteries, we are called to dedicate ourselves to God, to seek Him with faithful hearts, and to embrace our identity as beloved children of the Father. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Presentation in the Temple, the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, and the Baptism of Jesus. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 254: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The Annunciation, Visitation, and Nativity are at the heart of today’s prayer. Together, they tell the story of God’s saving love entering the world through Mary’s faithful “yes” and the birth of Jesus. They reveal the humility of God becoming man, the joy that His presence brings, and the hope fulfilled in His coming. In these Joyful Mysteries, we are invited to meditate on Mary’s openness to God’s will, her loving service to others, and her joy in the gift of Christ. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Annunciation, the Visitation, and the Nativity. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 253: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Lifting up our hearts to the final Glorious Mysteries, we rejoice in the Descent of the Holy Spirit, who fills the Apostles with courage and ignites the Church with divine power. We then behold the Assumption of Mary, taken body and soul into heavenly glory, a sign of the promise awaiting all who are faithful to Christ. Finally, we celebrate the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth, where she reigns beside her Son, interceding for us with a mother’s love. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the Assumption of Mary, and the Coronation of Mary. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 252: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We journey through the heart of our faith as we pray the final Sorrowful Mystery and enter the Glorious Mysteries. We behold the Crucifixion, where Christ’s boundless love is poured out upon the Cross for the redemption of the world. We rejoice in the Resurrection, where sin and death are conquered and life is made new. We gaze toward the Ascension, where Christ returns to the Father, preparing a place for us in the glory of heaven. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, and the Ascension. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 251: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

As we meditate on the Sorrowful Mysteries, we enter into the depth of our Lord’s Passion. The Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, and the Carrying of the Cross each draw Christ nearer to the ultimate act of love—His death on the Cross. Let us unite our own trials and sufferings with His sacrifice. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, and the Carrying of the Cross. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 250: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Beginning our decades with the Luminous Mysteries, we contemplate the Transfiguration and the Institution of the Eucharist. In these events, Christ points toward His Passion and prepares His disciples for the trials to come. We then enter the Sorrowful Mysteries, where His Passion unfolds with the Agony in the Garden. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Transfiguration, Institution of the Eucharist, and the Agony in the Garden. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 249: The Luminous Mysteries

Ascension — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Our focus today is on the Luminous Mysteries—the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding Feast at Cana, and the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God. These moments mark the beginning of Christ’s public ministry and reveal His glory. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding Feast at Cana and the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 248: The Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We continue to immerse ourselves in the Joyful Mysteries. Today, we meditate on the birth and early life of Jesus through three mysteries: the Nativity, the Presentation in the Temple, and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. These mysteries draw us into the wonder of the Incarnation and the humble, hidden years of Christ’s life, while foreshadowing his Passion. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Nativity, the Presentation, and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 247: The Glorious and Joyful Mysteries

Ascension — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today we begin our three decades by meditating on the Coronation of Mary, honoring her as Queen of Heaven and earth. Moving into the Joyful Mysteries, we meditate on the Annunciation and the Visitation. These moments in Mary’s life invite us to contemplate her openness to God’s will and her generous heart in serving others. As we continue praying three decades each day, we are drawn deeper into relationship with God. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Coronation of Mary, the Annunciation, and the Visitation. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 246: The Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We’re invited to lift our hearts in joyful hope as we pray the Glorious mysteries. We reflect on the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the dignity and destiny of our Blessed Mother. As we settle into this rhythm of praying three decades each day, this daily offering not only shapes our interior life but also becomes a channel of grace for the world. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy Spirit, and the Assumption of Mary. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 245: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries

Ascension — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We continue to build spiritual endurance through the rhythm of daily prayer. Meditating first on the carrying of the cross and the crucifixion and death of Jesus, we enter deeply into his suffering and sacrifice. Then, we transition into hope as we pray the first Glorious Mystery, the Resurrection of our Lord. This movement from sorrow to triumph invites us to reflect on both the cost of redemption and the promise of eternal life. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 244: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Ascension — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 03:15:00 -0400

As we begin praying three decades together, Fr. Mark-Mary shares insight on why we’re moving into a focus on prayer in this phase of the Rosary in a Year podcast. We’re encouraged to lean into our meditation archive, drawing on the depth of the mysteries we’ve been dwelling on. By strengthening our focus and attention, we grow in our ability to remain present in prayer.
Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, and the Crowning with Thorns. We will be praying three decades of the Rosary.

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Day 243: The Transfiguration and Institution of the Eucharist

Ascension — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

How do we recognize God’s voice in prayer? Fr. Mark-Mary teaches that the most certain way is through Scripture, where God’s word speaks clearly and consistently. As we regularly read and pray with the Bible, we become more familiar with His voice and more receptive to it in mental prayer. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Transfiguration and Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 242: The Wedding Feast at Cana and Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion

Ascension — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Are you feeling bored in your prayer life? Many experience a sense of spiritual dryness during mental prayer or while praying the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that love often calls for perseverance, encouraging us to remain faithful in prayer even when it lacks emotional sweetness. He suggests exploring new approaches—such as meditating on sacred art, Scripture, or Church teachings—as fresh ways to reconnect with the mysteries and the Lord. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Wedding Feast at Cana and Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 241: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus

Ascension — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 240: The Nativity and the Presentation

Ascension — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We dive back into the joyful mysteries of the Nativity and the Presentation, drawing upon our mental archive and praying with Fr. Mark-Mary. Fr. Mark-Mary also explores distraction in prayer and how we can handle distractions while praying the rosary. With simplicity and encouragement, we return to the basics: surrendering, refocusing, and letting the repetition of prayer shape us from the inside out. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Nativity and the Presentation and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 239: The Annunciation and the Visitation

Ascension — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to dive deeper into our meditation while we pray with the Annunciation and the Visitation. As we revisit these familiar moments, we’re invited to take a new angle each time, meditating on different details, characters, or movements of the Spirit. Whether it’s Mary’s yes, the angel’s greeting, or Elizabeth’s joyful welcome, each prayer opens the door to new graces. We deepen our rhythm of prayer, asking God to help us fall in love with these mysteries all over again. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Annunciation and the Visitation and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 238: The Assumption and Coronation of Mary

Ascension — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today we pray with the Fourth and Fifth Glorious Mysteries: the Assumption of Mary and her Coronation as Queen of Heaven and Earth. Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that in the Assumption, we witness God’s faithfulness to Mary, and we renew our hope that, by the Holy Spirit, we too are destined for eternal glory. Her Magnificat becomes our pattern: rejoicing in what God has done, and trusting in what He will do. As we meditate on her Coronation, we honor Mary as both Queen and Mother, who prays that we might receive the grace to persevere in faith and echo her unwavering yes to God. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Assumption and the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 237: The Ascension and the Descent of the Holy Spirit

Ascension — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We pray with the Second and Third Glorious Mysteries: the Ascension of Jesus and the Descent of the Holy Spirit. As Jesus ascends into heaven, we reflect on the mystery of his closeness, how his union with the Father makes him even more present to each of us. Then, with Mary and the disciples in the Upper Room, we await the coming of the Holy Spirit in prayerful hope. The fire of Pentecost renews and transforms the fearful into bold proclaimers of the Gospel. We pray these decades of the rosary with them, asking for that same courage and renewal in our own lives. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Ascension and the Descent of the Holy Spirit and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 236: The Crucifixion and the Resurrection

Ascension — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We pray with the fifth Sorrowful Mystery, the Crucifixion and Death of Jesus, and the first Glorious Mystery, his Resurrection. At the Cross, we witness Christ’s total self-gift, his mercy toward the repentant thief, and the sorrow of Mary who remains faithfully at His side. Then we move to the empty tomb, where light bursts from darkness and Jesus, risen and still bearing his wounds, offers hope that God is working for good even through suffering. These mysteries invite us to deeper trust in Jesus’ victory over death. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 235: The Crowning with Thorns and the Carrying of the Cross

Ascension — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In prayer, we focus on the third Sorrowful Mystery, the Crowning with Thorns, and the fourth Sorrowful Mystery, the Carrying of the Cross. In the mockery of Jesus as King, we behold the profound humility and suffering He freely embraces. On the road to Calvary, we reflect on His encounter with Simon of Cyrene, who shares in the weight of the cross and meets salvation face to face. These mysteries draw us into deeper surrender as we say yes to carrying our own crosses each day in union with Christ. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns and the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 234: The Agony in the Garden and the Scourging at the Pillar

Ascension — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

As we enter into the sorrowful mysteries of Christ’s Passion, we reflect on His agony in the garden and His scourging at the pillar. We see Jesus pleading with the Father in solitude, embracing the Father’s will despite the weight of sorrow, and freely choosing to suffer for our salvation. Through these mysteries, we are called to receive His sacrifice not with indifference, but with grateful hearts open to the transforming gift of His love. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Agony in the Garden and the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 233: The Transfiguration and Institution of the Eucharist

Ascension — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Leading us in prayer, Fr. Mark-Mark reflects on the Transfiguration and the gift of the Eucharist as these moments reveal Jesus’ divine identity and His enduring presence. We witness Jesus revealed in glory before the apostles on the mountain, affirmed by the voice of the Father and flanked by Moses and Elijah as the fulfillment of the law and prophets. Then, at the Last Supper, we behold the depth of His love as He gives Himself entirely in the Eucharist. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Transfiguration and Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 232: The Wedding Feast at Cana and Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion

Ascension — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary invites us into a prayerful meditation on Jesus’ miracle at the Weeding in Cana and His proclamation of the Kingdom of God. At the wedding, we reflect on Mary’s attentiveness and Jesus’ willingness to act, stepping into His public ministry with generous love. As we hear the call to conversion, we’re reminded that Jesus Himself is the Kingdom made visible, drawing us closer through His words, His presence, and His saving work. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Wedding Feast at Cana and Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 231: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus

Ascension — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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.

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Day 230: The Nativity and the Presentation

Ascension — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In today’s episode, we continue praying simply and slowly with the mysteries themselves. Fr. Mark-Mary guides us in reflecting on the birth of Jesus, God made flesh, wrapped in swaddling clothes, and the joy and warmth surrounding the Nativity. We then turn to the Presentation in the Temple, where Simeon and Anna recognize the Messiah and Mary hears the first prophecy of her coming sorrow. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Nativity and the Presentation, and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 229: The Annunciation and the Visitation

Ascension — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today, we begin moving into meditation with the mysteries of the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary gently reminds us of the major themes of the Annunciation and the Visitation, inviting us to draw upon our mental meditation archive as we pray. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Annunciation and the Visitation, and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 228: Lifted Up With Mary

Ascension — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We entrust our intentions, someone else’s need or a situation outside of ourselves, to Our Lady. Fr. Mark-Mary guides us to imagine her with us at home, in your car, or wherever you are, receiving your intention with maternal tenderness. We pray our decades of the Rosary focused on sharing the needs of our heart and those we’re interceding for with Mary. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Assumption and the Coronation of Mary, and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 227: Shared with the Trinity

Ascension — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today we share our intentions with not just one Person of the Trinity, but with the full Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, an eternal exchange of love. Whatever intention you’re carrying, whatever person, situation, or need, bring it fully to the heart of this divine communion. We entrust everything today to the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Ascension and the Descent of the Holy Spirit, and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 226: Entrusted to the Spirit

Ascension — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to pray, bringing our hearts and intentions to the Holy Spirit, asking to be overshadowed by the same Spirit who came upon Mary at the Annunciation. We entrust our intentions to the Spirit, reminded that nothing is impossible for God. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crucifixion and Resurrection, and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 225: Bring It to Jesus

Ascension — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Continuing the focus on intercessory prayer, Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to bring the intentions on our hearts directly to Jesus. He encourages us to imagine the Lord drawing near—whether to rejoice with us, to comfort us, or simply to be present with love and power. With trust in Christ’s nearness and care, we are called to lay down our intentions and enter prayer with openness and faith. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns and the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 224: Intentions to the Father

Ascension — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary enriches our time of prayer by inviting us to practice intercessory prayer, where we can bring before the Lord all that weighs on our hearts and minds. He invites us to imagine offering our intentions to God the Father, trusting that He sees, receives, and responds with love. With confidence in His goodness and power, let us entrust every intention to Him. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Agony in the Garden and the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 223: Now and at Death

Ascension — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Focusing on the final petition in the Hail Mary, Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that we are pilgrims on a journey, accompanied by Mary who lovingly intercedes for our salvation. He encourages us to invoke the Holy Spirit and practice attentiveness to each word we pray. This habit of focused prayer helps root us more deeply in God’s presence. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Transfiguration and Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 222: Elizabeth’s Greeting

Ascension — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Contemplate Elizabeth’s joyful greeting: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” Fr. Mark-Mary leads us with prayerful attentiveness to recognize the sacred wonder of Christ’s presence and mission revealed through Mary, His bearer. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we are invited to enter more deeply into the words of prayer, allowing them to shape our hearts in gratitude and ongoing conversion. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Wedding Feast at Cana and Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Wedding Feast at Cana and Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 221: Words of an Angel

Ascension — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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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Day 220: Lingering in the Words

Ascension — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to pray with attentiveness to the words of the prayers and let the repetition become a space for deeper reverence, presence, and meditation. Resting in the words, we discover how they can carry us, form us, and lead us into a quiet intimacy with the mysteries of Christ. We focus on the intentions within the Our Father: Our Father, God’s revelation of himself as Father, thy will be done, thy kingdom come, daily bread, and deliver us. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Nativity and the Presentation, and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 219: The Gift of Prayer

Ascension — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We begin meditating on the words of the prayers as we pray our decades of the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to focus on the words of the Our Father, recalling the gift of this prayer that Jesus gave to his disciples in Matthew 6:9. In these words, we sit with Jesus as he teaches us to pray, leading us to the Father. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Annunciation and the Visitation, and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 218: Walking With Mary

Ascension — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In this final episode of our series on relational prayer with the Rosary, we turn our hearts toward Our Lady, inviting her not only into our imagination but into the very moments of our day, whether in prayer, work, or rest. Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to be with Mary wherever we are: beside us in the chapel, in the car, at the kitchen sink, or on a prayer walk. Let her love you, shelter you, and intercede for you. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Assumption and the Coronation of Mary, and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 217: Resting With the Trinity

Ascension — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

As we continue focusing our decades of the Rosary on the persons we’re praying to, Fr. Mark-Mary shares some insight on how to pray to the Trinity. We’re invited to sit at the table with the Trinity, offer them praise and adoration, or simply share in their exchange of love. Our meditation is guided by a quote from St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, whose longing to dwell wholly in God is echoed in today’s reflection. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Ascension and the Descent of the Holy Spirit, and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 216: Overshadowed by the Spirit

Ascension — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We continue our review of relational prayer with the Trinity, turning our hearts to the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mark-Mary shares various aspects of the Spirit to start our meditation, inviting us to contemplate the promise of the Father, the fire of Pentecost, the breath of boldness, and the cloud of divine intimacy. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection, and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 215: Here With Jesus

Ascension — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Imagine Jesus present in your everyday environment—your home, school, office, or car. While we often picture Him in distant historical settings, Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to experience Jesus coming to us in the here and now. This kind of imaginative prayer deepens our relationship with Jesus by making His love and presence tangible in the ordinary moments of our lives. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns and the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 214: Trusting the Father

Ascension — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We are invited to enter into prayer with a deep awareness of the Heavenly Father’s presence through Fr. Mark-Mary’s meditative reflection. Drawing from Jesus’ prayers before Lazarus’ tomb and His teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes that God sees, hears, and knows us intimately. This reflection reminds us of the Father’s love and His desire to give us every good gift. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Agony in the Garden and the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 213: Advocate, Queen, and Mother

Ascension — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to build a personal, relational prayer life by connecting intimately with the Blessed Virgin Mary. He invites us to imagine ourselves stepping into St. John’s home, sitting at a simple table with Mary, and resting in a space filled with love, comfort, and open conversation. Mary is not a distant or silent figure, but a present and responsive mother who offers encouragement, guidance, and compassion through God's grace. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Transfiguration and Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 212: Eternal Exchange of Love

Ascension — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Opening with prayerful reflection, Father Mark-Mary invites listeners to contemplate the Holy Trinity not as an abstract concept but as a living communion of love—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Drawing from the Catechism, he highlights that God’s innermost secret is His very being as love, revealed through Christ and the Holy Spirit. We are personally invited to enter and share in this love. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Wedding Feast at Cana and Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 211: Presence of the Holy Spirit

Ascension — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We have an opportunity to deepen our relationship with the Holy Spirit through today's 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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Day 210: Relationship With the Son

Ascension — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We continue deepening our practice of relational prayer, focusing on Jesus the Son. We place ourselves in his presence not abstractly, but intimately, as we step into the moment with him. This prayer time is not only for today’s encounter, but also for forming the habit of being with Christ so that in future decades, you can return to this space, this awareness, this relationship. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Nativity and Presentation and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Day 209: Praying With the Father

Ascension — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today we begin Phase 5: Building Up the Decades. We begin to deepen not only the quantity but especially the quality of our prayer. This next phase is all about growing our capacity for contemplative, relational prayer, poco a poco, little by little. We pray two decades of the Joyful Mysteries, with a special focus on our relationship with God the Father who has made himself known to us, not through a visible face, but through his heart: the one who sees in secret, who hears us, delights in us, and is always with us. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Annunciation and Visitation and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.

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Phase 5 Bonus: Introduction to Phase Five: “Building Up the Decades”

Ascension — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary is joined by Dr. Edward Sri as they discuss practical tips for growing your devotion to the rosary and persevering through dry periods in prayer. Dr. Sri shares inspiring stories about Pope Saint John Paul II's Rosary devotion and discusses how modern distractions challenge our ability to pray, while offering advice on creating more spaces of prayer in everyday life. As a husband and father, Dr. Sri describes how he incorporates the Rosary in family life, and shares some suggestions for anyone to become more focused in prayer.

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Day 208: Mary is With Us

Ascension — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In the mystery of Mary’s coronation, we dive into the depths of Mary’s role as queen and mother. Fr. Mark-Mary reviews some of the many layers of this mystery: Mary’s role as an intercessor, her love for us as a protector and defender, and God’s profound love represented in the gifts he has given Mary. We ask for Mary’s intercession as we seek God’s grace through prayer. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 207: Fiat by Fiat

Ascension — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Those of us who wish to experience the fulfillment of God's promises in our lives are called to make the journey through life to heaven just like Mary did: fiat by fiat. Fr. Mark-Mary walks through our meditation archive, reminding us that the Assumption reveals how God will fulfill his promises and inspires us to our homecoming in heaven. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 206: Promise of the Father

Ascension — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In Pentecost, the Church receives the promise of the Father: the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in meditation with the Holy Spirit, focusing on Pentecost as a prayer event, the Apostle’s reception of the New Wine, and Mary’s confidence in the overshadowing of the Spirit. We drink deeply of this new wine as we pray our decade of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 205: With Us Always

Ascension — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary explains that the Ascension is not Christ’s departure, but the perfection of His presence with us. No longer limited by time or space, Jesus is now intimately present to each of us in a divine way. Through acts of charity and love, we follow in His footsteps and are drawn into deeper union with Him. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 204: Transcending Death

Ascension — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The Resurrection was a transformation of life that transcended death, bringing hope, healing, and renewal to all of creation. Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes that this new reality is not just a return from death but a glorified existence that calls us into deeper trust and faith. Through this mystery, we can be confident in Christ’s pursuit of our hearts and His power to bring light even into our darkest moments. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 203: God’s Relentless Pursuit

Ascension — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Christ’s cry from the cross reveals not despair, but a prayer that carries the weight of human suffering to the heart of the Father. Fr. Mark-Mary draws connections to the prodigal son and the good thief, illustrating God’s relentless pursuit to bring His children home. The crucifixion becomes the fulfillment of God’s covenant, declaring that death, sorrow, and injustice will not have the final word, but life, mercy, and resurrection will. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 202: Scapegoat and Savior

Ascension — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary connects Jesus carrying His cross to Christ as the new scapegoat, freely taking on the exile, rejection, and sins of all humanity and carrying them to His place of crucifixion. Simon of Cyrene had the opportunity to let his suffering draw him closer to Jesus—an invitation extended to each of us in our own crosses of loss, illness, or pain. When we unite our suffering with His, our crosses too can become salvific, glorified, and trophies of shared victory in Christ. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 201: Thorns for Love

Ascension — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Mocked and spat upon, Christ crowned with thorns fulfills the image of the suffering servant—humble in agony, yet still the King, still victorious. Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to behold Him, as Pilate once did, and examine our own heart. Are we offering our worship and loyalty to the Lord or to the world? Are we burdened by sins of indifference or misplaced priorities? Let us respond with renewed fidelity, offering our whole selves to the King. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 200: Glory Hidden in Suffering

Ascension — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We follow the trajectory of the Scourging, beginning with sorrow as we behold the results of sin in Jesus scourged, are encouraged to respond by consoling Jesus as he suffers, and finally contemplate that despite man’s betrayal of Jesus, nothing can extinguish his glory. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us to see Jesus’ victory in the Passion and stay with Jesus in his suffering. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 199: What the Garden Reveals

Ascension — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The Agony in the Garden reveals deep truths, shared by Fr. Mark-Mary, as we return to three prior meditation topics. The nature of sin is unveiled, as we draw the connection to the prodigal son. Jesus sets an example for us, staying in dialogue with the Father despite his suffering. And finally, through the example of Judas, we’re reminded that Jesus is always calling us back, no matter how dim we think our halos are. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony of the Garden and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 198: The Love of Jesus

Ascension — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The Holy Eucharist is one of the greatest signs of Jesus’ love. With Fr. Mark-Mary, we return to the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist, diving into the creativity of love and the abyss of love revealed at the Last Supper. Finally, we experience Jesus’ peace, given to us through the Eucharist. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 197: Mystery of Light

Ascension — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We’re invited to faithfulness in prayer and a journey to the mountaintop in the Transfiguration. Returning to this mystery, Fr. Mark-Mary meditates on the theme of Jesus’ revelation of himself, our contemplation on the mountaintop, and our reading from St. Anastasius of Sinai. As we pray our decade of the rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary leads us into a mountaintop experience, and then as we descend, invites us to bring this grace to the world. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 196: Invited to the Kingdom

Ascension — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We review our meditations focused on the Proclamation of the Kingdom, recalling Jesus’ call to us, asking us to become residents of the kingdom of heaven. Revisiting Rembrant’s Storm of the Sea of Galilee and St. Augustine’s writing, Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer of a decade of the rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 195: New Wine, New Life

Ascension — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

“Do whatever He tells you.” Mary’s powerful words at the Wedding Feast at Cana urge us to trust Jesus wholeheartedly. This moment reveals Jesus as the divine bridegroom who brings transformation, joy, and new life into our lives. We are reminded that Jesus and Mary see our needs and respond with deep love and care, even when we do not realize it. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 194: Beloved Sons and Daughters

Ascension — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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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Day 193: Faith in the Silence

Ascension — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Our guided meditation on the fifth Joyful Mystery, the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, highlights the faith and trust of Mary and Joseph when faced with unexpected events and limited understanding. The quiet transition of leadership within the Holy Family, as Joseph’s protective role gives way to Jesus' revelation of His divine mission is also emphasized. Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to seek God with love and confidence, even in times of apparent silence, viewing such moments as a call to deeper trust in God’s presence. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 192: A Renewed “Yes”

Ascension — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Through storytelling and scripture, Fr. Mark-Mary explores the sacrificial freedom expressed by both Jesus and Mary during the Presentation in the Temple. Mary’s renewed “yes” is a powerful witness to steadfast faith. We are reminded to remain anchored in Christ with unwavering trust. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 191: Unworthy Yet Welcomed

Ascension — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on the Nativity, emphasizing the overwhelming joy and sense of unworthiness that can accompany encountering the gift of Jesus. We are invited to contemplate the transformative love offered through the birth of Christ. Using Scripture, sacred imagery, and prayer, we are drawn into an intimate encounter with Jesus, who offers not only salvation but also warmth and affection. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 190: Returning to the Visitation

Ascension — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We continue practicing meditation with our mental archive, returning to Mary as the Ark of the Covenant, understanding the Visitation as our invitation to song, and Mary’s charity and love towards us. With Fr. Mark-Mary, we pray through the “four R’s,” asking God to reveal his grace to us through the mystery. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 189: Beginning Our Meditation

Ascension — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We begin Phase 4: Finding Focus today, reviewing several topics for meditation on the Annunciation. Putting the mental meditation archive we’ve been building into practice, Fr. Mark-Mary leads us through prayer prompts and a decade of the rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Bonus: Introduction to Phase Four: “Finding Focus”

Ascension — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

What’s the difference between a commitment and a devotion? How can we grow in love for the rosary? In this special bonus episode, Fr. Mark-Mary is joined by Sr. Miriam James Heidland SOLT, to discuss prayer quality over quantity, overcoming discouragement in prayer, and the beauty of Mary and her motherhood.

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Day 188: Gifts for Mary

Ascension — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In our final visio divina episode, we meditate on a fresco entitled Mary, Help of Christians, by Giuseppe Rollini. Mary is surrounded by rows and rows of saints, from all backgrounds and professions, and yet there is still more space in Jesus’ house. With Fr. Mark-Mary, we bring the gift of our prayer and present it to Mary, our Queen. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

All of the Sacred Art we’ll be meditating with can be found in the Rosary in a Year Prayer Guide, for free linked in the complete prayer plan, or in the Ascension App. For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.

Day 187: God is Never Outdone

Ascension — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Jesus took flesh from Mary and glorified it, says St. Augustine. As we meditate on the Assumption through a stained glass depiction, Fr. Mark-Mary explains how Mary’s generosity to Jesus is given back to her as he shares his divine nature with her. The creature, he says, will never best the generosity of the creator. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 186: Power From On High

Ascension — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In anticipation of Pentecost, Jesus tells his disciples to wait until the Father sends them power from on high. Fr. Mark-Mary tells us, considering the painting of Pentecost, attributed to Simone Peterzano, that we can trust and wait on the Lord. We may be in a place of poverty, but our strength is found in waiting for God’s power and graces. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 185: Proclaiming Christ

Ascension — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Each of us is called to share the Gospel boldly through our witness, words, and love. Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on this mission through Duccio’s Appearance on the Mountain in Galilee, where Christ blesses and commissions his disciples before ascending. We are reminded that Jesus remains present with us, empowering our unique roles in building the Kingdom through prayer, service, and faithful proclamation. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 184: Beyond the Tomb

Ascension — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

What if the first person to witness the Resurrection was Mary, the mother of Jesus? Fr. Mark-Mary explores this possibility through prayerful reflection on Annibale Carracci’s painting The Holy Women at Christ’s Tomb, highlighting the emotional depth and symbolism in the women's encounter with the angel. Drawing from Pope John Paul II’s insights, he invites us to imagine a tender, intimate reunion between the risen Christ and His mother, filled with healing, tears, and joy. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 183: Love Poured Out

Ascension — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on the Crucifixion through Rubens’ painting, The Descent from the Cross, emphasizing the raw humanity of Jesus as He is lovingly lowered by His followers. He meditates on the mystical union between Christ the bridegroom and the Church, inviting us to find rest in Christ’s pierced side, the source of love, mercy, and life. Finally, he focuses on Mary’s sorrowful but hope-filled presence, encouraging us to bring our own losses to her while clinging to the promise of resurrection and redemption. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 182: Shared Sacrifice

Ascension — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Inspired by Raphael’s painting depicting the Carrying of the Cross, Fr. Mark-Mary focuses on the profound spiritual offering made by both Jesus and Mary. He emphasizes how Jesus willingly embraced his suffering out of love and obedience to the Father, and how Mary also offered her son with grace and faith. Their shared sacrifice is presented as an act of profound love and salvation. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 181: Grace Amid Thorns

Ascension — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Witnessing Christ crowned with thorns reveals a striking contrast between worldly might and divine strength and humility. Through the lens of Anthony van Dyck’s dramatic painting and the words of scripture and Pope John Paul II, Fr. Mark-Mary’s meditation unveils the redemptive power found in suffering. We are invited to see our own suffering as a means to draw nearer to Christ and receive His transforming grace. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

All of the Sacred Art we’ll be meditating with can be found in the Rosary in a Year Prayer Guide, for free linked in the complete prayer plan, or in the Ascension App. For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.

Day 180: The God Who Bleeds

Ascension — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary draws us in to an overwhelming realization while meditating on The Flagellation of Our Lord Jesus Christ by William-Adolphe Bouguereau: our God is a God who bleeds. We observe Jesus in his pain and suffering, reflecting on the incredible amount of love he has to pursue our souls regardless of his suffering. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 179: Discouragement, Distraction, Despair

Ascension — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Today’s painting, The Arrest of Christ by Giotto di Bondone can be somewhat unsettling. Giotto di Bondone captures the moment of Judas' betrayal with intense emotion, reminding Fr. Mark-Mary that any of us could be in Judas’ place. Supplemented by a quote from St. Augustine, we meditate on the realization that all of us have the capacity to be great sinners or great saints. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 178: Open the Door

Ascension — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In Tanner’s painting, Christ and the Disciples Before the Last Supper, we see Jesus and a few disciples before they enter the upper room to eat the Passover. In moments, the institution of the Eucharist will occur. Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to experience the incredible love Jesus is inviting them into before they enter and share the Passover meal. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 177: Earthen Vessels

Ascension — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary introduces us to the spiritual background of icons as we pray with an icon of the Transfiguration. We consider how our transformation in Christ takes a lifetime, revealed through Peter’s journey from the mountain, through shadows and valleys, and back to Jesus’ mercy and love. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 176: Jesus is in the Boat

Ascension — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Mark chapter 5 doesn’t shrink back from the danger of the storm. The apostles’ boat is filling with water and they are in immediate danger. Rembrandt’s painting, Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee, shows us how real this threat is. And yet, Jesus’ response is to urge the apostles to have faith in him. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Gospel and Call to Conversion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 175: Calling Through the Noise

Ascension — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary draws unique comparisons when meditating on Paolo Veronese’s The Wedding at Cana. The depiction of Christ’s quiet centrality amid worldly distraction mirrors how people often overlook Jesus, just as museumgoers miss this massive artwork while focused on the Mona Lisa. As well as the parallel between the statue of Atlas outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the image of Christ at Mass, contrasting the burden of self-reliance with the peace found in surrendering to God. Through this reflection, we are invited to entrust our struggles to Jesus, who alone can transform and uplift us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 174: Living Our Baptism

Ascension — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Through Alexander Ivanov’s painting, The Appearance of Christ Before the People, Fr. Mark-Mary contemplates the baptism of Jesus and the profound humility of John the Baptist, who recognizes Christ and directs his followers to Him. The artwork and Gospel text together highlight John’s deep spiritual freedom and his role in preparing the way for the Messiah. We are encouraged to live out our own baptismal calling by pointing others to Jesus through humble witness, love, and trust in God’s will. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 173: Rooted in Identity

Ascension — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary contemplates the courage required of 12-year-old Jesus speaking in the temple, as depicted in William Holman Hunt’s vivid painting, The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple. He contrasts this with his own childhood experiences of shyness and public speaking, drawing insight into how true meekness flows from knowing one’s identity. We are empowered to speak and live truthfully even in intimidating situations by cultivating spiritual confidence rooted in God’s love. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 172: Heart of Prayer

Ascension — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Meditating on Mary’s presence in the Presentation scene, painted by Aert de Gelder, reveals a woman who prays not only with words, but with her entire being. In the glow of the Christ Child, she models how to receive mystery, pain, and promise with unwavering faith. Her example reminds us that holiness begins not with full understanding, but with trustful reception of all things in and through Christ. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 171: Worship the Newborn King

Ascension — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Caravaggio’s Nativity with Saint Francis and Saint Lawrence offers a tender and grounded depiction of Christ’s birth, surrounded not only by the Holy Family but also by saints known for their deep love of poverty. Fr. Mark-Mary uses this scene to lead into the Praises of God by St. Francis, lifting our gaze from the humble manger to the majesty of the One who was born there. We’re invited into deeper awe, love, and surrender by recognizing the greatness of God who chose such lowliness. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 170: Grit and Grace

Ascension — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Mary’s journey to visit Elizabeth is brought to life through Antonio Barluzzi’s mosaic, where Mary travels by donkey through rugged hills, accompanied by angels who walk beside her rather than carry her. This powerful detail highlights Mary’s strength and humility. She is a model of self-giving love, reminding us that holiness often unfolds through perseverance and sacrifice. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 169: The Faithful “Yes”

Ascension — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

What does it mean to say “yes” to God with complete trust? Reflecting on Jan van Eyck’s painting of the Annunciation, Fr. Mark-Mary explores how Mary’s faithful response marks the fulfillment of the Old Testament and invites us to a similar surrender. We are called to recognize God’s presence in all circumstances and to keep our focus and trust rooted in Him. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 168: Our Shared Inheritance

Ascension — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The Coronation of Mary is portrayed in Giuseppe Mattia Borgnis’s fresco, where the Trinity crowns her Queen of Heaven as saints, angels, and loved ones gaze on with joy. The presence of St. Joseph, St. Anne, and St. John the Baptist emphasizes that those who suffer with Christ also share in His glory. We are reminded that while the road of discipleship includes pain, it ultimately leads to the fulfillment of God’s promises of eternal victory and our shared inheritance in Christ. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 167: Glory Awaits the Faithful

Ascension — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on the Assumption of Mary through Cesare Mariani’s 1863 fresco, which depicts Our Lady rising in glory, surrounded by angels, saints, and the faithful. This meditation reminds us that in Christ, the victory is already won—and all who remain faithful will share in that eternal triumph with Him and Our Lady. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 166: Ordinary, Yet Called

Ascension — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Titian’s Renaissance painting, Pentecost, focuses on St. Peter kneeling beside Mary with the keys of the Kingdom in hand. Fr. Mark-Mark contemplates Peter’s transformation from a flawed man to the first pope to highlight the power of the Holy Spirit working through ordinary people. We are reminded that despite our limitations, each of us carries a mission and is invited to entrust it to the Holy Spirit. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 165: Following in His Footsteps

Ascension — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Exploring the mystery of the Ascension, Fr. Mark-Mary meditates on Jesus’ enduring presence through the symbol of His footprints, as depicted in Bernardino Gandino’s Baroque painting. This image becomes a powerful reminder of Christ’s continued presence and an invitation to follow Him not just in spirit, but step by step, through Scripture, the sacraments, and the life of the Church. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 164: Guided by His Hand

Ascension — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on St. Thomas not as doubting and resistant, but as someone honestly expressing his need to see and believe because he is aware that if the Resurrection is true, everything must change. Caravaggio’s The Incredulity of St. Thomas captures this moment of intimate encounter, as the risen Jesus gently leads Thomas to touch His side, revealing a love that welcomes doubt and transforms it into belief. We are encouraged to acknowledge our own need for grace and trust that Christ will meet us there. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 163: Through His Eyes

Ascension — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

What did Jesus see when He looked down from the cross? And what does He see in us now? Fr. Mark-Mary contemplates James Tissot’s painting, What Our Lord Saw from the Cross, which invites reflection on what Jesus might have seen and felt as He gave His life. Fr. Mark-Mary contrasts the indifference and mockery of some in the crowd with the sorrowful devotion of Mary, St. John, and Mary Magdalene. We are invited to place ourselves at Calvary and examine how we respond to Christ's sacrifice. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 162: Carrying the Cross Together

Ascension — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Orazio Gentileschi’s painting, Christ Carrying the Cross, captures the profound strength and inner peace of Jesus’ suffering—His body straining beneath the weight of the cross, yet His face is calm. Fr. Mark-Mary contrasts the visible burden of the cross with Jesus’ promise of a “light burden”. He invites us to consider that what lightens the load is not its removal, but the strength that comes from perfect trust in the Father. We are encouraged to seek not just relief, but faith that rests in God’s presence and power, even when our cross feels anything but light. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 161: Sharing Eternal Victory

Ascension — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Christ is depicted in Caravaggio’s Ecce Homo with quiet dignity amid humiliation, as He is crowned with thorns and presented to the crowd. Fr. Mark-Mary encourages a prayerful examination of conscience, recognizing our personal role in Christ’s Passion while holding fast to the light and hope that remains even in darkness. Through repentance and faith, we are called not only to witness His suffering but to share in His rising and ultimate victory. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 160: Choose Your Side

Ascension — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We are in a war with darkness, and we must choose to take up the side as sons and daughters of God. Fr. Mark-Mary describes Caravaggio’s painting, The Flagellation of Christ, relating each of Jesus’ assailants to a personification of sin. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 159: Surrender Your Suffering

Ascension — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

As we meditate with the painting entitled Prayer of Jesus in Gethsemane Garden by Alessandro Maganza, Fr. Mark-Mary notices that all of the movement, lines, and action in the painting points towards Jesus. Sharing a story about one of his fellow friars, Fr. Mark-Mary explains how we can direct ourselves to Jesus and surrender our fears, worries, and pain. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 158: Wash All of Me

Ascension — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Jesus gives himself totally to us in the Eucharist, body, blood, soul, and divinity. Today’s art, The Last Supper, by Juan de Juanes (Vicente Juan Masip) includes the bowl and urn used for the washing of feet, reminding us of Peter’s request that Jesus wash him entirely. This is the attitude, Fr. Mark-Mary says, that we should bring as we receive the Eucharist. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 157: We Have Authority

Ascension — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary notices that The Transfiguration, painted by Raphael, contains a very interesting Biblical reference. Raphael has chosen to depict the beginning of Jesus’ exorcism of a demon in Matthew 17 alongside the Transfiguration. This parallel reveals the truth that Jesus can give us all spiritual authority to resist temptation, through our faith in him. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 156: I Do Not Condemn You

Ascension — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In Lorenzo Lotto’s painting, The Adulterous Woman, we are presented with an unforgettable moment from the Gospels. A group of accusers try to trap Jesus by asking for his judgement of a woman caught in sin. However, Fr. Mark-Mary explains, Jesus’ incredible response to the accusers and the woman is a response to all of us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Gospel and Call to Conversion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 155: More than Meets the Eye

Ascension — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Jesus is a divine multitasker, intentionally and perfectly. Fr. Mark-Mary explains that while we might struggle to multitask, God works on multiple levels at all times. As Jesus turns water into wine in Gérard David’s painting, The Wedding at Cana, he is both continuing the joy of the celebration and revealing himself as the divine bridegroom. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 154: I Am Not Worthy

Ascension — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

When Jesus approaches John to be baptized, John initially resists, insisting that he is not worthy. John is troubled, explains Fr. Mark-Mary, and yet, when Jesus reassures him, he obeys with confidence and trust. Andrea del Verrocchio and Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, The Baptism of Christ guides our meditation on humility. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism in the Jordan and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 153: From St. Joseph to Jesus

Ascension — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Concluding our focus on St. Joseph, we reflect on the quiet but powerful transition of Mary’s care from St. Joseph to Jesus in the Holy Family. God's constant provision for Mary is evident as we see how Jesus steps into his role as protector and provider for his mother. The reflection is anchored in a 17th-century painting of The Finding in the Temple, located at St. Nicholas Church in Brussels. Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that even when God's plan requires letting go, His attentive love never leaves us abandoned. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 152: St. Joseph’s Offering

Ascension — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We continue our series focusing on St. Joseph’s presence with the Presentation in the Temple. In today’s art, we see Joseph offering the turtle doves, artistically representing what also is happening interiorly, Fr. Mark-Mary says. St. Joseph’s heart was surely sorrowful when Simeon prophesied that a sword would pierce Mary’s heart, and yet he said yes to the Father alongside her. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 151: St. Joseph’s Protection

Ascension — Sat, 31 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

If St. Joseph had not been present at the Nativity, could the adoration of the shepherds have happened? Fr. Mark-Mary continues our focus on St. Joseph’s role, highlighting the goodness of God in bringing Mary and Joseph together to raise the Savior. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 150: God Will Provide

Ascension — Fri, 30 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Mary was not the only one who received an angelic visitor. Joseph too was directed by an angel to take Mary, his wife, into his home. Fr. Mark-Mary, meditating on Joseph’s presence at the Visitation, shares this as an example of God’s providential care towards Mary and towards all his children. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 149: Littleness Before the Lord

Ascension — Thu, 29 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Henry Ossawa Tanner’s depiction of the Annunciation is distinctly unique. Fr. Mark-Mary directs our meditation to an observation of Mary’s youth and littleness before the Lord, contrasted with her complete trust and confidence. This, he says, can help us trust God despite our own littleness. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 148: Daughter, Mother, Spouse

Ascension — Wed, 28 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The Coronation of Mary can be seen in a distinctly Trinitarian sense, highlighted in Diego Velázquez’s painting, The Coronation of the Virgin. Fr. Mark-Mary explains Mary’s relationships to each member of the Trinity as daughter, mother, and spouse. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 147: Fullness of Victory

Ascension — Tue, 27 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Mary, through her Immaculate Conception, shares in the fullness of Christ’s victory. Fr. Mark-Mary, meditating on The Immaculate Conception, a fresco in the Church of Santa Maria dell’Orto, in Rome, explains the intrinsic connection between the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

All of the Sacred Art we’ll be meditating with can be found in the Rosary in a Year Prayer Guide, for free linked in the complete prayer plan, or for free in the Ascension App. For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.

Day 146: My Soul Thirsts

Ascension — Mon, 26 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

At Pentecost, the Apostles may have been filled with a reasonable amount of fear, as wind shook the upper room and fire descended. However, Jean Restout’s painting, Pentecost, draws our attention to someone who is unafraid: Mary, who has already experienced the overshadowing of the Spirit. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 145: He Must Increase

Ascension — Sun, 25 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

St. John the Baptist said in John 3:30, “he must increase, I must decrease”. In today’s mosaic of the Ascension, Fr. Mark-Mary draws our attention to St. John the Baptist and Mary, who in turn direct our attention to Christ. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 144: Done in Secret

Ascension — Sat, 24 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Repeatedly in the Gospels, Jesus goes off alone to pray to the Father, telling us, “pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” While meditating on today’s painting, The Resurrection of Christ by Annibale Carracci, Fr. Mark-Mary draws out the hidden nature of the Resurrection. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 143: Fulfillment of the Promise

Ascension — Fri, 23 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In the Old Testament, God sent Noah the sign of the rainbow to promise he would never flood the earth again. Pietro Gagliardi’s fresco of the Crucifixion also depicts a rainbow above this sorrowful scene, signifying that this is the fulfillment of God’s promise. As we meditate, Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that this symbolism can remind us that death will not have the last word. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 142: Truly the Son of God

Ascension — Thu, 22 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Pieter Bruegel’s painting, The Procession to Calvary, is distinctly filled with Roman soldiers. Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in a meditation focusing on the Roman soldiers observing the carrying of the cross, and relates it to his modern day experience of different reactions to Jesus in New York. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 141: Render Unto God

Ascension — Wed, 21 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

As we see the bust of Tiberius Caesar at the top of today’s painting, Christ Crowned with Thorns by Titian, the phrase “render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and render to God what is God’s” may come to mind. Fr. Mark-Mary asks us to consider whether we are rendering our worship and love unto God, or unto the world. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 140: His Glory Remains

Ascension — Tue, 20 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

St. Paul’s letter to the Romans tells us, “if God is for us, who is against us?” Reflecting on a fresco of the Scourging, Fr. Mark-Mary draws our attention to Jesus’ strength and glory shining through despite his suffering. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 139: Gold in Our Halos

Ascension — Mon, 19 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In today’s painting by Vicente Masip, Judas is pictured with a gold and black halo. Even as Judas leads the soldiers to arrest Jesus, Fr. Mark-Mary explains that this halo shows Judas has the chance to return to Jesus. We too can always return to Jesus, seeking his forgiveness as Peter does. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 138: Rest in All Things

Ascension — Sun, 18 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Even at the Last Supper, anticipating his passion, Jesus is at peace, as depicted in today’s mosaic by Giacomo Raffaelli. Jesus can be at peace because he knows who he is and he knows who his Father is. In this mystery, we’re invited to find rest in Jesus through trust and surrender to the Father. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 137: Medium Reveals Meaning

Ascension — Sat, 17 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Jesus is the light of the world, shown so clearly through the mystery of the Transfiguration. Fr. Mark-Mary draws on the symbolism found in today’s art medium, stained glass, to meditate on Jesus who illuminates the world for us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 136: We Must Receive

Ascension — Fri, 16 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In today’s painting, The Healing of the Lepers at Capernum, Jesus has healed ten lepers, but only one returns to give thanks. In this mystery, the Kingdom of God is proclaimed to us, but just like the lepers, we have the option to receive and return with thanks or to ignore Jesus’ proclamation. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 135: Miracles of Love

Ascension — Thu, 15 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Why does Jesus perform miracles? Fr. Mark-Mary, meditating with help from a painting by Carl Bloch, says that Jesus doesn’t just do miracles as a sign or as a magician. Jesus does miracles as acts of love, motivated by true compassion. We take a moment to rest in this sign of love at the Wedding Feast with Jesus and Mary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 134: Shadow of the Cross

Ascension — Wed, 14 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The first Luminous mystery is a mystery of profound joy, but a fresco of Jesus’ Baptism, featured in the Church of San Benedetto in Padua, reveals that the cross is never far from Christ. Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that Jesus’ “yes” at his Baptism, is also a “yes” to his passion. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 133: Respond with Grace

Ascension — Tue, 13 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

How would you react if you saw 12-year old Jesus preaching in the temple? Fr. Mark-Mary points out the varied reactions of onlookers in the mosaic of the Finding in the Temple in the Rosary Basilica at Lourdes. Those surrounding Jesus react with human admiration, amazement, curiosity, and even rejection. Yet Mary looks upon him filled with divine grace. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Finding in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 132: Eyes on Jesus

Ascension — Mon, 12 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Giulio Campi’s fresco of The Presentation in the Temple, is filled with people and commotion. Two women converse, a child looks towards the viewer, Simeon leans backwards, his eyes closed. Yet in all this chaos, Fr. Mark-Mary notices, Mary’s eyes remain focused on the child Jesus. We meditate on fixing our own eyes on Jesus. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 131: Worship and Warmth

Ascension — Sun, 11 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

What will be true in heaven is already true in the manger at Bethlehem. Already, heaven and earth bend the knee in worship of Jesus to the glory of God the Father. Fr. Mark-Mary draws our attention to the gaze of Mary, Joseph, and the angels, fixed on Jesus, in Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini’s painting of the Nativity. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 130: Joy in the Darkness

Ascension — Sat, 10 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

So often, our futures are shrouded in mystery and darkness. It can be hard to see where God’s plan is leading. Fr. Mark-Mary highlights the dynamics of light and darkness in Rembrandt’s painting, The Visitation, revealing two women who may not see every step of God’s plan, but trust in him regardless. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 129: A Disposition of Reverence

Ascension — Fri, 09 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Fr. Mark-Mary begins our visio divina episodes with a meditation on The Annunciation by Fra Angelico. We contemplate the reverence and solemnity depicted in Mary and the Angel, and consider the parallels to Genesis shown in the mystery of the Annunciation. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

Day 128: Queen of Angels

Ascension — Thu, 08 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Mary is the general of an angelic army, and her aim is fighting for us, protecting us from harm. Fr. Mark-Mary, with help from St. John Henry Neumann, explores the authority vested in Mary’s title of Queen of Heaven and Earth. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 127: Reunion into Heaven

Ascension — Wed, 07 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

What was it like in heaven the day Mary was assumed? St. Bernard of Clairvaux describes the incredible joy that must have occurred, and Fr. Mark-Mary shares a story of Mother Theresa that mimics the joy of reunion to help us meditate on the mystery of the Assumption. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 126: Fire of Love

Ascension — Tue, 06 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

God desires the fire of his love to burn always in our hearts, says St. Alphonsus Liguori. Fr. Mark-Mary explains that we can kindle this fire of the Holy Spirit through the wood of the cross and the oxygen of prayer. We meditate on the Holy Spirit’s ability to transform us and growing our receptivity to his love. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 125: Hold Fast to Christ

Ascension — Mon, 05 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

As Jesus ascends to heaven, St. Augustine tells us to hold fast to Christ. Fr. Mark-Mary explains that we can do this through works of charity, using Matthew 25 and a personal anecdote to share how everyone can hold fast to Christ. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 124: Newness of Life

Ascension — Sun, 04 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

We were buried with Christ by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead, we too might walk in newness of life. Fr. Mark-Mary, with a reading by St. Augustine, explains the integral connection between baptism and the mystery of the Resurrection. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 123: She Magnifies Him

Ascension — Sat, 03 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

St. Bridget's Revelations tells us of the crucifixion through Mary’s eyes. Fr. Mark-Mary explains that by meditating through Mary, we see Our Lord’s passion magnified, expressing the true depth of the sorrow in this moment. However, not only is our sorrow magnified, but our gratitude too can be magnified as we see through Mary’s eyes. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 122: Trophy of Victory

Ascension — Fri, 02 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Carrying the cross was meant to be a dishonor, but Jesus carried his cross as a sign of his glory, as a victory carries his trophy. Fr. Mark-Mary reveals how we too can turn our sufferings into trophies of glory, as he reads from St. Thomas Aquinas. We may not experience the victory immediately, but we can trust that Jesus will bring victory. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 121: The Cost of Compromise

Ascension — Thu, 01 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Pilate tried to compromise on truth. His concern was not justice, but instead self-preservation. Fr. Mark-Mary reads from Venerable Fulton J. Sheen, emphasizing that we must not compromise on Jesus. We have to commit to the truth. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 120: Be the One

Ascension — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Jesus suffered tremendously to show his love for us and to win us for himself. And yet, many of us don't receive this gift and continue to live our lives as if Jesus’ passion never happened. Fr. Mark-Mary reads from St. Faustina, who tells us that Jesus found consolation in her sincere sorrow for his passion. Today, we are called to be like St. Faustina, to be the one who remembers the depths of Jesus’ love. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 119: Till The End

Ascension — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

In the final moments before his arrest, Jesus is praying for the apostles. This is the movement of love when it encounters suffering and difficulty, says Fr. Mark-Mary. Drawing from St. Hilary of Poitiers, we meditate on bringing our suffering to the Father, so that it might become a grace for others. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 118: Partake of God

Ascension — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

How does transubstantiation happen, and what do we receive when we receive the Eucharist? Fr. Mark-Mary shares some catechesis on the Eucharist, drawing from St. Cyril of Jerusalem, who is sometimes referred to as the doctor of catechesis. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 117: Come Down, Peter

Ascension — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The mystery of the Transfiguration begins with ascent to the heavenly mountain, but ends with descent, back to the world. As much as Peter would like to remain atop the mountain, Jesus calls him to persevere in life of charity, a holy life in the world. Fr. Mark-Mary, with help from St. Augustine, reflects on living out the balance of our call to the mountain and our call to live lives of charity in the world. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 116: Continued Through You

Ascension — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Jesus has a plan for your life, a plan to continue his divine mission through you. Fr. Mark-Mary shares a reading from St. John Eudes, explaining how we can continue to proclaim the kingdom in our own lives, continuing Jesus’ mission. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 115: Wedding of the Lamb

Ascension — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Two weddings are being celebrated at the wedding feast at Cana. As the divine bridegroom, Jesus’ relationship to his bride, the Church, changes here. Fr. Mark-Mary reads from St. John Newman, revealing the similarities of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and the wedding happening in Cana. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Wedding Feast at Cana and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 114: Baptized with Him

Ascension — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

St. Gregory of Nazianzus offers us a reading on Christ’s baptism, full of scriptural references to the Old Testament and the Trinity. Fr. Mark-Mary provides us with historical information on St. Gregory’s teachings on the Trinity, and a meditation on the person of Jesus and our baptism into his mystical body as the means of salvation. 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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Day 113: Spoiler Alert

Ascension — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Spoiler alert: Jesus is Lord! While the mystery of the Finding in the Temple is not the climax of Jesus’ story, for the first century man or woman, this is an attention grabbing moment. Fr. Mark-Mary, reading from St. Cyril of Alexandria, reminds us that this is when Jesus first begins to reveal his divinity. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 112: All My Time is Free

Ascension — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Mary gave consent to Jesus’ sacrifice in the mystery of the Annunciation, but in the mystery of the Presentation, God asks her to recommit to this solemn sacrifice. Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that in every moment, God is asking us to recommit ourselves to him and be faithful, as Mary does at Jesus’ Presentation. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 111: Manifest in Humility

Ascension — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

God so profoundly wants us to have confidence to approach him, that he veils his glory and clothes himself in humble humanity, saying, “Come to Me.” Fr. Mark-Mary meditates on a reading from St. Bernard, observing the grandeur of God’s creation and the humility of his Incarnation. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Nativity and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 110: Greater Seeks Lesser

Ascension — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

God doesn’t just stay in heaven and wait for us to approach him. Instead, as reflected in the mystery of the Visitation, God comes in search of us. Fr. Mark-Mary tells us, reading from St. Ambrose, that not only does Mary, the mother of God, seek out Elizabeth, but she even greets her first. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 109: The Gift of Wonder

Ascension — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

St. Gregory Thaumaturgus means St. Gregory the “wonder worker,” Fr. Mark-Mary tells us. Leading us through a reading from St. Gregory, Fr. Mark-Mary directs us to meditate on the true wonder of the Annunciation. God has come to save his people, wanting them to experience forgiveness and freedom. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Annunciation and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 108: Heights of Holiness

Ascension — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

A Queen is set apart, but Mary, as Queen of Heaven and Earth is set apart so that as our mother she can draw us up to her son. When we are too little to reach the heights of holiness, she lifts us up, says Fr. Mark-Mary, reading from St. John Damascene. We ask Our Lady to help us echo her fiat and do the Father’s will. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Coronation of Mary and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 107: Beauty Which Never Fades

Ascension — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

The mystery of the Assumption reveals to us that true beauty lies not in earthly appearances, but heavenly things, in heaven, our true home. Fr. Mark-Mary reads from Venerable Fulton Sheen, meditating on the Assumption lifting us out of earthly despair to heavenly joy. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Assumption and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 106: He Sends His Spirit

Ascension — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Sometimes it feels like Jesus gets more attention than the Holy Spirit. Fr. Mark-Mary, with help from a reading by St. Ambrose, dives into the role of the Holy Spirit in our prayer, and how we ought to worship the third person of the Blessed Trinity. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 105: Love Draws Us Up

Ascension — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Heaven is more than just a theological reality. Heaven can be a personal truth we approach with profound love, longing to join Jesus in heaven. Fr. Mark-Mary reads from St. Thomas Aquinas, leading us in meditation on the mystery of the Ascension. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Ascension and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 104: Where is Your Sting?

Ascension — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Meditating on a reading from St. John Chrysostom, we recall that Jesus’ victory over death is eternal. Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to take comfort in keeping eternal things eternal and temporary things temporary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Resurrection and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 103: Pilgrimage of Faith

Ascension — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Mary was preserved by special grace from sin, but Mary was also human, requiring her to journey on the same spiritual pilgrimage we all undertake. Here, on Calvary, we see Mary reach the conclusion of her pilgrimage of faith, as we are led by a reading from St. Alphonsus Liguori. Fr. Mark-Mary tells us that at this moment, Mary fully understands her son’s mission. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crucifixion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 102: Carried with Love

Ascension — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

On the day of the crucifixion, three crosses were carried. Yet, there’s only one cross that we honor, only one cross that is featured as a mystery of the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary reads from St. Josemaría Escrivá, meditating on how Jesus’ cross was carried freely with love, making it the throne of the King of love. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Carrying of the Cross and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 101: Glory and Indignity

Ascension — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Instead of a crown of glory, they imposed on him a crown of indignity, St. Thomas Aquinas writes of the Crowning with Thorns. Fr. Mark-Mary recalls a learning experience on a trip to Nebraska, explaining the true nature of indignity, and relating it to Jesus’ experience during his passion. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 100: Always Her Son

Ascension — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Drawing upon St. Bridget of Sweden’s work, Revelations, we meditate on the Scourging at the Pillar from Mary’s perspective. Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that this is the fulfillment of Simeon’s prophecy to Mary, as she witnesses her son undergo his Passion. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 99: Stay in Dialogue

Ascension — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

When we experience real, deep, human fear and anguish, we can draw hope from the fact that Jesus has experienced these things before us. Fr. Mark-Mary shares a story of one of his fellow friars guiding new friars through their fear of heights, highlighting that by staying in dialogue with the Father, we find our hope beyond fear. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 98: An Abyss of Love

Ascension — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Aided by a meditation from St. Catherine of Siena’s Dialogue, we reflect on the profound gift of the Eucharist. Jesus tells each and every one of us how deeply he loves us as he says, ”I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you,” a love we partake of each time we approach the Eucharist. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Institution of the Eucharist and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 96: A New Love

Ascension — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

Jesus is raising the stakes during his ministry and proclamation of the kingdom. St. Augustine tells us that there’s a new kingdom, a new law, and a new love. Fr. Mark-Mary explains what these new teachings mean, how they impact us, and how we can respond with our new love. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.

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Day 95: Moms are Special

Ascension — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 94: No Doubt

Ascension — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 93: Look Like You Love Him

Ascension — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 92: Waiting in the Temple

Ascension — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 91: Cause For Joy

Ascension — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 90: Consoling Mother

Ascension — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 89: Long Desired

Ascension — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 88: The Road of Humility

Ascension — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 87: It’s All True

Ascension — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 86: Filled with New Wine

Ascension — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 85: The Blessing Never Stops

Ascension — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 84: Do Not Be Afraid

Ascension — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 83: Father Forgive Them

Ascension — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 82: Simon’s Choice

Ascension — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 81: Behold Your King

Ascension — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 80: His Blood For You

Ascension — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 79: Trust like Jesus

Ascension — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 78: Given for You

Ascension — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 77: Have No Fear

Ascension — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 76: The Shepherd is Shepherding

Ascension — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 75: Jesus and Mary See You

Ascension — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 74: Beloved of the Father

Ascension — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 73: Seek Him

Ascension — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 72: You Don’t Wait in Vain

Ascension — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 71: Behold God

Ascension — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 70: The Faith of Mary

Ascension — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 69: Nothing is Impossible

Ascension — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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

Ascension — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400

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Day 68: Fancy Friends

Ascension — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0400

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Day 67: He Has Promised

Ascension — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 66: Wait and Pray

Ascension — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 65: Returning Home

Ascension — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 64: Christ is Risen

Ascension — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 63: Even Unto Death

Ascension — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 62: He Meets Us

Ascension — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 61: You Are Beloved

Ascension — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 60: Effects of Sin

Ascension — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 59: The Nature of Sin

Ascension — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 58: Creativity of Love

Ascension — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 57: Let's Step Away

Ascension — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 56: Good News

Ascension — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 55: Water Into Wine

Ascension — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 54: My Beloved Son

Ascension — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 53: Our Perfect Director

Ascension — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 52: My Eyes Have Seen Salvation

Ascension — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 51: Moved With Awe

Ascension — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 50: Rejoice in the Beauty

Ascension — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 49: How Can This Be?

Ascension — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 48: Mother and Queen

Ascension — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 47: Mary’s Return Home

Ascension — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 46: Come Holy Spirit

Ascension — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 45: He Parted from Them

Ascension — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 44: Glorified Reality

Ascension — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 43: The Veil is Torn

Ascension — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 42: Sent into Exile

Ascension — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 41: The Victorious King

Ascension — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 40: Suffering Servant

Ascension — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 39: In the Garden

Ascension — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 38: Food for the Journey

Ascension — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 37: To Be Transfigured

Ascension — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 36: The Kingdom and the Gospel

Ascension — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 35: Divine Bridegroom

Ascension — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 34: The Anointed One

Ascension — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 33: Lost and Found

Ascension — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 32: A Total Offering

Ascension — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 31: No Other Savior

Ascension — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 30: The New Ark

Ascension — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

In the Old Testament, God met his people, dwelt with them, and brought them victory through the Ark of the Covenant. As we explore the Biblical roots of the Mysteries of the Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary reveals how Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant, drawing parallels between the Visitation and the book of 2 Samuel. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Visitation and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 29: Something Unexpected

Ascension — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 28: Be Joyful, Be Free

Ascension — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 27: The Spirit Prepares Us

Ascension — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 26: The Room is Ours

Ascension — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 25: No Longer in Darkness

Ascension — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 24: Still, Small Voice

Ascension — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 23: Creator of Heaven and Earth

Ascension — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 22: Lead Souls to Heaven

Ascension — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 21: Show Unto Us

Ascension — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

When we call upon Mary, what does she say to us? As we pray the Rosary and ask Mary to show Jesus unto us, we hear her response through the story of the Wedding Feast at Cana in the Gospel of John. If you feel like you’re at the wedding and out of wine, Fr. Mark-Mary says, turn to Mary in the Rosary, and she will advocate for you to Jesus. Today’s focus is “ And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Oh, Clement. Oh, loving. Oh, sweet Virgin Mary,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, one Glory Be, and the Hail Holy Queen.

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Day 20: Eyes of Mercy

Ascension — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 19: Valley of Tears

Ascension — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 18: Our Sweetness, Our Hope

Ascension — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 17: Turn On the Light

Ascension — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 15: Mother of God

Ascension — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

You know the Mother of God. Fr. Mark-Mary contemplates this amazing gift, drawing from Biblical examples of the special relationship between mothers and children that is present in Mary’s relationship to Jesus. We meditate on the Rosary as a personal conversation with the mother of God, making it an incredible intercessory prayer. Today’s focus is “Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death,” and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

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Day 14: Blessed Are You

Ascension — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 13: Full of Grace

Ascension — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 10: Daily Bread

Ascension — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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

Ascension — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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Day 7: Grace Will Overflow

Ascension — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 6: Prayer is a Battle

Ascension — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 5: A Garden of Rest

Ascension — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 4: Prayer With Mary

Ascension — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 3: Heart of Jesus

Ascension — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Day 2: The King Knows You

Ascension — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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.

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Day 1: Responding to God

Ascension — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 03:15:00 -0500

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Bonus: Introduction to Phase One “Forming the Relationship”

Ascension — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -0500

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

Ascension — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -0500

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)

Ascension — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:15:00 -0400

Welcome to The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR) from Ascension. In 365 days, Fr. Mark-Mary will take Catholics on a journey into deeper prayer and greater love for the Rosary. Form a lasting habit of prayer and enter more deeply into mediation on the lives of Jesus and Mary through the Rosary.

This year, make the Rosary your resolution and enter into prayer like never before. The first episode will launch on January 1st, 2025!

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

The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR) is brought to you by Ascension.