The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)
Pray the Rosary Like Never Before
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Day 241: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus
August 29th, 2026 | 10 mins 41 secs
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Many of us struggle with distraction in prayer. Fr. Mark-Mary offers encouragement for cultivating a more focused and peaceful prayer life by examining the noise we allow into our daily routines. He shares a quote from St. Charles Borromeo to illustrate how a distracted life often leads to distracted prayer, suggesting practical ways to foster inner stillness and effective meditative prayer. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 231: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus
August 19th, 2026 | 11 mins 5 secs
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Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer by drawing our hearts to two powerful scenes in the life of Christ. We are invited to ponder the mystery of Jesus being found in the temple and His baptism at the Jordan, both moments filled with identity, purpose, and divine love. As we meditate on these events, we are reminded of our own call to draw near to the Father and live in the light of His presence. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 221: Words of an Angel
August 9th, 2026 | 12 mins 39 secs
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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.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 211: Presence of the Holy Spirit
July 30th, 2026 | 13 mins 33 secs
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We have an opportunity to deepen our relationship with the Holy Spirit through todays meditative prayer and the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to personally engage with the Holy Spirit by offering areas of our hearts that need healing, courage, or comfort. He reminds us to see the Holy Spirit not merely as a symbol, but as a divine person who listens, responds, and loves. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 194: Beloved Sons and Daughters
July 13th, 2026 | 14 mins 6 secs
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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.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 174: Living Our Baptism
June 23rd, 2026 | 16 mins 29 secs
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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.
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.
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Day 241: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus
August 29th, 2025 | 10 mins 41 secs
ascension, baptism, building, building up the decades, catholic church, catholic faith, contemplative prayer, decades, distracted, distraction, father mark mary, father mark-mary, finding in the temple, finding of jesus in the temple, focus, fr. mark mary, fr. mark-mary, imaginative prayer, intercessory prayer, jordan, joyful, joyful mysteries, joyful mystery, luminous, luminous mysteries, luminous mystery, meditating, meditative prayer, poco a poco, prayer, prayer tips, relational prayer, riy, rosary, rosary in a year, rosary-in-a-year, st. charles borromeo, temple, the baptism in the jordan, the baptism of jesus, two decades
Many of us struggle with distraction in prayer. Fr. Mark-Mary offers encouragement for cultivating a more focused and peaceful prayer life by examining the noise we allow into our daily routines. He shares a quote from St. Charles Borromeo to illustrate how a distracted life often leads to distracted prayer, suggesting practical ways to foster inner stillness and effective meditative prayer. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 231: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus
August 19th, 2025 | 11 mins 5 secs
ascension, baptism, building, building up the decades, catholic church, catholic faith, contemplative prayer, decades, father mark mary, father mark-mary, finding in the temple, finding of jesus in the temple, fr. mark mary, fr. mark-mary, imaginative prayer, intercessory prayer, jordan, joyful, joyful mysteries, joyful mystery, luminous, luminous mysteries, luminous mystery, meditating, meditative prayer, poco a poco, prayer, relational prayer, riy, rosary, rosary in a year, rosary-in-a-year, temple, the baptism in the jordan, the baptism of jesus, two decades
Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer by drawing our hearts to two powerful scenes in the life of Christ. We are invited to ponder the mystery of Jesus being found in the temple and His baptism at the Jordan, both moments filled with identity, purpose, and divine love. As we meditate on these events, we are reminded of our own call to draw near to the Father and live in the light of His presence. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 221: Words of an Angel
August 9th, 2025 | 12 mins 39 secs
angel gabriel, annunciation, ascension, baptism, building, building up the decades, catholic church, catholic faith, contemplative prayer, decades, father mark mary, father mark-mary, finding in the temple, finding of jesus in the temple, fr. mark mary, fr. mark-mary, hail full of grace, hail mary, imaginative prayer, jordan, joyful, joyful mysteries, joyful mystery, luminous, luminous mysteries, luminous mystery, mary, meditating, meditative prayer, poco a poco, prayer, relational prayer, riy, rosary, rosary in a year, rosary-in-a-year, temple, the baptism in the jordan, the baptism of jesus, two decades
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.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Day 211: Presence of the Holy Spirit
July 30th, 2025 | 13 mins 33 secs
ascension, baptism, building, building up the decades, catholic church, catholic faith, contemplative prayer, decades, father mark mary, father mark-mary, finding in the temple, finding of jesus in the temple, fr. mark mary, fr. mark-mary, holy spirit, imaginative prayer, jordan, joyful, joyful mysteries, joyful mystery, luminous, luminous mysteries, luminous mystery, meditating, meditative prayer, poco a poco, prayer, relational prayer, riy, rosary, rosary in a year, rosary-in-a-year, temple, the baptism in the jordan, the baptism of jesus, two decades
We have an opportunity to deepen our relationship with the Holy Spirit through todays meditative prayer and the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to personally engage with the Holy Spirit by offering areas of our hearts that need healing, courage, or comfort. He reminds us to see the Holy Spirit not merely as a symbol, but as a divine person who listens, responds, and loves. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying two decades of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.