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

Day 221: Words of an Angel

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Aug 9, 2025
Explore the angel Gabriel's greeting to Mary and deepen your prayer life with focused meditation. Discover the mysteries of Jesus found in the Temple and His Baptism, enhancing your spiritual intimacy with God. Engage in reflective recitation of the Hail Mary, connecting its biblical roots to your practice. This approach gradually expands your prayer journey, inviting joy and contemplation into your faith.
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ADVICE

Build Prayer Muscle Gradually

  • Start with two decades to build focused prayer and concentration.
  • Add decades gradually as your capacity for meditation strengthens.
ADVICE

Focus On The Words

  • During the Hail Mary, focus on the opening words as a center for meditation.
  • Pay attention to each phrase to strengthen contemplative capacity.
INSIGHT

Angel's Greeting Shapes The Hail Mary

  • The Hail Mary's opening words come from Gabriel's greeting in Luke 1:28.
  • Linger on 'Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you' to deepen prayer.
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