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

Day 274: The Joyful Mysteries

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Oct 1, 2025
Explore the beauty of the Joyful Mysteries as communal prayer comes to life. Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes the importance of intentional pacing in prayer and its impact on individual reflection. Dive into the mysteries of the Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, and Presentation in the Temple, guided through each decade with prayerful insights. Each segment fosters a deeper connection among believers, uniting voices in a rhythm of faith. Experience the power of collective spirituality in a thoughtful, meditative journey.
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ADVICE

Pace Up As You Add Decades

  • Increase your rosary pace gradually as you add decades to maintain stamina and focus.
  • Match a steady communal rhythm rather than rushing or lingering on each prayer.
INSIGHT

Communal Rhythm Guides Private Prayer

  • Communal prayer sets a reference pace that shapes individual prayer rhythm.
  • Fr. Mark-Mary links the podcast pace to the friary's steady communal rhythm for consistency.
ANECDOTE

Personal Pace From Friary Practice

  • Fr. Mark-Mary describes praying slower when alone and matching a steadier rhythm in community.
  • He shares the friary communal rosary as his pace reference for listeners.
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