The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 234: The Agony in the Garden and the Scourging at the Pillar
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Aug 22, 2025 Dive into the sorrowful mysteries of Christ’s Passion, exploring Jesus's emotional turmoil in the garden and His intense suffering during the scourging. The discussion emphasizes surrendering to God's will and the profound sorrow that enveloped both Jesus and His disciples. Listeners are invited to reflect on the themes of forgiveness and salvation, encouraging a deeper meditation on Jesus' sacrifice. Through these powerful moments, the podcast calls for an open heart to embrace the transformative nature of His love.
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Scourging As Redemptive Suffering
- The scourging presents Jesus as the innocent Lamb, beaten for the world's offenses.
- His physical suffering is an invitation to spiritual transformation and sanctification.
Cost Of Saying Yes
- Fr. Mark-Mary highlights Jesus' repeated prayer in the garden, pleading yet submitting to the Father's will.
- This reveals the heavy cost and free choice Jesus made for our salvation.
Solitude Deepens Sorrow
- The added sorrow of Peter, James, and John falling asleep intensifies Jesus' solitude in prayer.
- Their weakness contrasts with Christ's costly, solitary obedience to the Father's will.