Introducing The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR)
Oct 25, 2024
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Embark on a transformative journey with the Rosary, designed to deepen your prayer life over a year. Discover structured plans that enrich personal relationships with God. Emphasize meditation on the lives of Jesus and Mary. Make the Rosary a daily ritual and enhance your spiritual practices. Join to experience a profound connection through prayer like never before.
The Rosary in a Year program emphasizes a structured approach to deepen one's prayer life through gradual meditation on the mysteries of Jesus and Mary.
Participants will engage in community prayer sessions that enhance both individual understanding and shared experiences, fostering spiritual growth for all levels of practitioners.
Deep dives
The Structure of the Rosary in a Year
The Rosary in a Year program is designed to provide a comprehensive experience of praying the rosary over the course of 365 days. It will involve six distinct phases that guide participants from forming a relationship with God to fully praying the rosary together by the end of the year. Each phase emphasizes different aspects of the rosary, including understanding the biblical roots of the prayers and mysteries, as well as focusing on specific mysteries and their spiritual significance. This structure allows individuals, regardless of their experience level with the rosary, to deepen their connection and devotion progressively.
Deepening the Experience of Prayer
The initiative aims to move beyond the routine of merely reciting prayers by fostering a richer, more reflective approach to the rosary. In particular, the program encourages participants to take their time with specific mysteries, akin to spending more time admiring a piece of art rather than rushing through it. This slow, contemplative practice provides an opportunity for deeper meditation, helping individuals to gather insights and memories that enhance their prayer experience. By focusing on quality over quantity, this approach seeks to transform individual prayer lives and foster genuine engagement with the mysteries of faith.
Practical Components and Resources
Participants will have access to a prayer plan that outlines the journey through the rosary, providing guidance and structure throughout the year. This plan includes elements such as daily prayers and reflections from saints, along with exploration of sacred art related to the mysteries of the rosary. Community participation is emphasized, culminating in collective prayer sessions where everyone can apply what they’ve learned. This shared experience is expected to create a supportive environment for both beginners and those with more advanced prayer practices, fostering growth in their spiritual lives.
Welcome to The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR) from Ascension. In 365 days, Fr. Mark-Mary will take Catholics on a journey into deeper prayer and greater love for the Rosary. Form a lasting habit of prayer and enter more deeply into mediation on the lives of Jesus and Mary through the Rosary.
This year, make the Rosary your resolution and enter into prayer like never before. The first episode will launch on January 1st, 2025!