The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 244: The Sorrowful Mysteries
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Sep 1, 2025 Delve into a deeper connection with prayer as the focus shifts to the Sorrowful Mysteries. This insightful discussion highlights the benefits of concentrating on fewer decades for a more meaningful experience. Explore the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, and the Crowning with Thorns while enhancing personal reflection. With guidance on prayers for each mystery, you'll strengthen both personal spirituality and communal bonds. Prepare to cultivate a richer meditative practice!
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Grow Prayer By Increasing Depth
- Building prayer length gradually helps deepen meditation and focus.
- Fr. Mark-Mary says reducing new input lets prayer bear the fruit of prior meditations.
Practice What You’ve Already Learned
- Back up on new instruction to focus on practicing what you've already received.
- Use existing meditations rather than seeking constant new commentary to strengthen concentration.
Train Your Concentration Muscle
- Strengthen your 'concentration muscle' by practicing longer, slower prayer.
- Progress gradually from shorter to more extended decades to improve attention.