The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 268: The Joyful Mysteries
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Sep 25, 2025 Explore the complexities of joy in the Christian life through the lens of the Joyful Mysteries. Delve into the Nativity, where God becomes man and brings salvation. Experience the profound moment of Jesus' Presentation in the Temple, foreshadowing the cost of our salvation. Reflect on the intriguing story of Jesus' three-day absence, culminating in His discovery in the Temple. Join in prayer as these mysteries unfold, deepening your understanding of joy and faith.
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Incarnation As Source Of Joy
- The third Joyful Mystery, the Nativity, celebrates God becoming man to bring salvation.
- Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes that the Incarnation is the foundational source of Christian joy and hope.
Pray The Nativity Decade Deliberately
- Pray the Rosary decades focused on the Nativity to enter its joy and mystery.
- Use the scripted prayers Fr. Mark-Mary recites to guide meditation and deepen relationship with Jesus and Mary.
Simeon's Prophecy And Redemption
- The Presentation foreshadows the cost of salvation through Simeon's prophecy.
- Fr. Mark-Mary links Mary’s presentation of Jesus to the sorrow entwined with redeeming joy.