The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 353: The Sorrowful Mysteries
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Dec 19, 2025 Fr. Mark-Mary explores the Sorrowful Mysteries, connecting the Agony in the Garden to the Prodigal Son's longing for control. He discusses the consequences of sin exposed through the scourging and emphasizes our identity as beloved children of the Father. The reflection on Christ's crucifixion reveals the Father's unwavering love and pursuit of us. The podcast encourages listeners to embrace repentance and the mercy that comes from recognizing our connection to God, culminating in a heartfelt prayer for healing and restoration.
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Sin As Grasping The Beloved Son
- Sin is portrayed as grabbing the beloved Son and taking him into our own hands instead of remaining a child of the Father.
- Fr. Mark-Mary compares this to the Prodigal Son demanding his inheritance and squandering it, revealing how we seize control rather than trust God.
Repent And Surrender Control
- Repent of the ways you take matters into your own hands and surrender to the Lord's timing.
- Fr. Mark-Mary invites trusting God to give us our share of the inheritance through patient surrender.
Scourging Reveals The Fruit Of Sin
- The scourging unveils the fruit of sin as death that poisons and kills the life of God in the soul.
- Fr. Mark-Mary asks listeners to behold this reality so it fosters deeper contrition and repentance.