The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 17: Turn On the Light (2026)
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Jan 17, 2026 Discover the profound meaning behind the Sign of the Cross as it's rooted in scripture from Matthew and Psalms. Explore how this simple prayer can illuminate our faith, allowing us to experience life through God's perspective. Learn about the significance of baptism as it grants the gift of faith and the ability to see divine mysteries clearly. Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes how ending prayers with the Sign of the Cross entrusts us to God's grace, encouraging a deeper connection in prayer.
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The Trinity As the Light
- Fr. Mark-Mary explains that praying "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" centers us on the Trinity as the source of all light.
- God is the illuminating light that reveals and gives meaning to every other mystery of faith.
St. Peter's At Night Example
- Fr. Mark-Mary uses the example of being inside St. Peter's Basilica at night to show how masterpieces need external light to be seen.
- The analogy illustrates that God's light enables us to perceive and appreciate spiritual truths and beauty.
Light That Warms And Purifies
- The light of God not only reveals but also warms and purifies because Scripture calls God a consuming fire.
- Divine illumination brings understanding, love, and the healing purification of the soul.
