The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 1: Responding to God (2026)
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Jan 1, 2026 Join Fr. Mark-Mary as he begins a transformative journey through prayer. He emphasizes the importance of forming a deep relationship with God and offers practical tips for starting prayer. Learn how to raise your mind and heart to embrace His presence. He also suggests using sacred art and scripture to enrich your prayer experience. Beginners are encouraged to overcome initial awkwardness while exploring the rosary. Together, you’ll start with guided prayers, including the Our Father and Hail Marys, setting the stage for spiritual growth.
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A Six-Phase Pilgrimage
- The Rosary in a Year follows a six-phase pilgrimage to deepen relationship with Jesus and Mary.
- Fr. Mark-Mary frames the program as gradual formation from simple prayer to the full rosary.
Presence Over Prolixity
- Prayer is fundamentally about the heart being present to God rather than many words.
- Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes that fervor of soul matters more than quantity of prayers.
Slow Down And Receive
- Begin prayer by slowing down, receiving God's presence, and waiting for his greeting.
- Treat prayer as a two-person encounter, not a monologue you launch into immediately.