The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 3: Heart of Jesus
Jan 3, 2026
What emotions arise when in Jesus' presence? Explore the contrasting feelings of freedom and anxiety during imaginative meditation. Fr. Mark-Mary takes you to Jesus' workshop, guiding you through a creative experience of making candlesticks. Reflect on Jesus' patient and merciful heart while navigating your own feelings. Discover how to embrace the freedom of being a beginner in prayer and apply these insights to your rosary practice.
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Prayer Is An Encounter
- Prayer is an encounter with the living God, not a one-way monologue or speaking to a statue.
- Fr. Mark-Mary Ames urges starting prayer with the reality that Jesus sees, hears, and loves you.
Working With Jesus In The Workshop
- Fr. Mark-Mary Ames invites listeners into Jesus' workshop in Nazareth to imagine making candlesticks with him.
- He describes the tools, sunlight, Jesus' hands, and the student-teacher dynamic to ground meditation.
Jesus Models While You Learn
- In the workshop Jesus models mastery while we remain awkward and learning, revealing his patient presence.
- The reality is that Jesus' heart is patient and full of mercy, not critical or accusatory.