The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 318: The Sorrowful Mysteries
Nov 14, 2025
Fr. Mark-Mary guides us through the Sorrowful Mysteries, each offering profound meditation. The journey begins with the Agony in the Garden, followed by reflections on the Scourging at the Pillar. He gently transitions into the Crowning with Thorns, inviting deeper contemplation. The fourth mystery focuses on the heavy burden of Carrying the Cross, culminating in the solemn meditations of the Crucifixion. Each segment is enriched with Hail Mary prayers, fostering a deep connection to Christ's suffering and sacrifice.
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Use The App And Prayer Guide
- Use the Ascension app and the Rosary in a Year prayer guide to access readings, saint reflections, and sacred art.
- Download the prayer plan from ascensionpress.com/rosaryinayear or text R-I to 33777 to track progress.
The Rosary Builds Spiritual 'Muscles'
- The Rosary strengthens relationship with Jesus and Mary and becomes a source of grace for the world.
- Repeated prayer cultivates meditation muscles developed throughout the Rosary in a Year plan.
Pray The Sorrowful Mysteries Intentionally
- Begin the Rosary with the Sorrowful Mysteries to meditate on Christ's passion and draw deeper into prayer.
- Use the Our Father, Hail Marys, Glory Be, and the Fatima prayer as structured aids during each decade.
