The Lila Rose Show E277: How a Rosary Podcast Beat Joe Rogan w/Fr Mark-Mary | E277 Lila Rose Show | Lila Rose Show
Dec 23, 2025
Fr Mark-Mary, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal and creator of the Rosary in a Year podcast, shares insights into his journey of faith and leadership. He discusses the transformative power of the rosary and its history, even explaining how it outperformed Joe Rogan's podcast. The conversation delves into handling abuse in relationships, the importance of personal mentorship in spiritual growth, and practical pro-life actions. Hear his heartfelt reflections on humility and the need for celebration in one's vocation.
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Rosary As Relational Prayer
- Fr Mark-Mary frames the rosary as a practical, relational prayer that helps people enter into a deeper relationship with Jesus through Mary.
- He emphasizes it's not apologetics but an accessible devotional bridge for many Christians.
Conversion Over Boxed Wine
- Fr Mark-Mary describes his conversion as a sudden conviction that faith must shape his whole life after a late-night college conversation.
- That moment led him to give Jesus a 'blank check' and eventually to the Franciscans.
Treat Spiritual Direction Like A Job
- Actively seek spiritual direction and treat finding a director like a job search: knock on doors and persist until you find a good fit.
- Consider lay spiritual directors or mentors if priests are unavailable.