The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)

Day 24: Still, Small Voice (2026)

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Jan 24, 2026
Reflection on how God speaks in quiet, ordinary moments. A look at the Incarnation as a hidden movement of the Holy Spirit in Nazareth. Discussion of sacraments as ordinary yet powerful signs of the Spirit at work. An invitation to trust, cultivate intimacy, and offer gratitude for God's gentle presence. Guided short prayers focusing on the mystery of conception and the Spirit's subtle action.
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INSIGHT

God Works Through Quiet Moments

  • Fr. Mark-Mary highlights that God often reveals his glory in quiet, hidden moments rather than loud signs.
  • The Incarnation occurred in Nazareth as a still, small movement of the Spirit that was simple and almost imperceptible.
ANECDOTE

The Annunciation’s Quiet Intimacy

  • Fr. Mark-Mary recounts the Annunciation: Gabriel speaks to Mary in Nazareth and she says yes.
  • The Holy Spirit overshadows her and the Word becomes flesh in a quiet, intimate way.
INSIGHT

Sacraments Reveal Hidden Transformations

  • The speaker connects baptism, the Eucharist, and confession as examples where the Spirit works invisibly through simple signs.
  • These sacraments show profound spiritual change despite ordinary, imperceptible outward forms.
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