The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 99: Stay in Dialogue
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Apr 9, 2025 Explore the depths of human fear and anguish through the lens of faith. A poignant story about friars facing fears—especially heights—shows how dialogue with God can guide us through our struggles. Meditate on Jesus' emotional turmoil in the Agony in the Garden as a path to confronting our own challenges. Discover how a journey in the Moab Desert becomes a transformative experience, blending physical trials with spiritual growth. Through prayer and trust, learn to navigate personal fears and find hope.
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Desert Trip Challenge
- Fr. Mark-Mary describes a challenging 21-day backpacking trip taken by Franciscan friars in training.
- The trip includes rappelling down mountains, which evokes fear in many, including the postulant director, Fr. Innocent.
Leading by Example
- Despite his fear of heights, Fr. Innocent always rappels first, demonstrating courage to the postulants.
- He remains vocal and focused on his trust in God throughout the descent.
Facing Fear with Dialogue
- Jesus, like us, experiences fear and anguish, demonstrated in the Garden of Gethsemane.
- By staying in dialogue with God, we find strength like Jesus and Fr. Innocent.
