The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 341: The Glorious Mysteries
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Dec 7, 2025 Explore the Glorious Mysteries through vivid meditations on the Resurrection, focusing on Christ's triumph. Reflect on St. Augustine's call to love and charity as pathways to divine connection. Experience the joy of Pentecost with the imagery of the Holy Spirit, the 'new wine' enriching the Church. Contemplate Mary's Assumption and the heavenly joy she embodies as Queen. Each decade of prayer deepens the relationship with God, culminating in a heartfelt closing prayer and thanks.
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Start The Rosary Intentionally
- Begin the Rosary by entering into the mysteries with prayerful liturgy: the Sign of the Cross, Creed, Our Father, and Hail Marys.
- Use the structured opening to build habit and deepen relationship with Jesus and Mary as Fr. Mark-Mary models.
Paschal Candle Revelation
- Fr. Mark-Mary recalls trying to make a Paschal candle on Holy Saturday and learning its deep liturgical significance.
- He uses the Paschal candle as imagery to meditate on Christ's victory over death and the enduring light of the Resurrection.
Ascend By Charity
- St. Augustine's counsel invites us to 'ascend by charity' and cling to Christ through love and service to others.
- Fr. Mark-Mary frames the Ascension as a call to descend with Jesus into practical charity for neighbors.