The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)
Ascension
In Ascension’s Rosary in a Year podcast, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, guides listeners in a step-by-step journey that will change the way you pray – no matter where you are in your spiritual life.
By starting small and adding on over time, listeners will find themselves falling more in love with this powerful Marian devotion, becoming a source of grace for the whole world.
Listen to discover….
How to build a daily habit of prayer
How to form a relationship with Jesus and Mary
The Biblical foundations of the Rosary
How to meditate with sacred art (visio divina), saint writings, and scripture (lectio divina)
The power of Mary’s influence in your life
…and more.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
By starting small and adding on over time, listeners will find themselves falling more in love with this powerful Marian devotion, becoming a source of grace for the whole world.
Listen to discover….
How to build a daily habit of prayer
How to form a relationship with Jesus and Mary
The Biblical foundations of the Rosary
How to meditate with sacred art (visio divina), saint writings, and scripture (lectio divina)
The power of Mary’s influence in your life
…and more.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 2, 2026 • 11min
Day 33: Lost and Found (2026)
Why does Jesus leave Mary and Joseph to remain in the temple in Jerusalem? Fr. Mark-Mary unpacks the spiritual significance of the Finding in the Temple, teaching us about filial obedience and how we can understand our own journeys through this mystery of the Rosary. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Finding of Jesus in the Temple and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
Feb 1, 2026 • 14min
Day 32: A Total Offering (2026)
A reflection on the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and its fulfillment of Old Covenant laws. Discussion of purification, firstborn redemption, and Mary and Joseph’s obedience. Stories of Simeon and Anna recognizing the Messiah and links to Isaiah. A meditation on joy, foretold suffering, and entrusting one’s life to the Savior through prayer.
Jan 31, 2026 • 13min
Day 31: No Other Savior (2026)
A reflection on the Nativity story, reading Luke 2 and the angels' proclamation. A look at Caesar Augustus, the Roman census, and why Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem. A discussion of Micah's prophecy and how divine providence works through history. An invitation to trust God and surrender amid hardship, followed by short prayers for the Nativity.
5 snips
Jan 30, 2026 • 13min
Day 30: The New Ark (2026)
A lively exploration of the Visitation and its scriptural roots. The Ark of the Covenant is examined as God’s dwelling, victory, and presence in Israel. Parallel scenes from David bringing the ark highlight travel, joy, and sacred hospitality. The idea of Mary as the new Ark is unpacked alongside reflections on joy, the Eucharist, and short vocal prayers for the mystery.
5 snips
Jan 29, 2026 • 14min
Day 29: Something Unexpected (2026)
A lively look at the Annunciation and how Jesus arrives in surprising, world-changing ways. Historical and biblical context reframes Mary as a new tabernacle for God's presence. Comparisons with John the Baptist highlight the unexpected nature of Christ's mission. Listeners are invited to adopt Mary’s receptive yes and join a short guided prayer.
6 snips
Jan 28, 2026 • 10min
Day 28: Be Joyful, Be Free (2026)
A reflection on believing and living in the forgiveness of sins. Scenes from the Prodigal Son explore how God lifts burdens and restores freedom. Calls to stand tall, smile, and let go of imaginary weights. A short prayer practice centered on mercy, resurrection, and life everlasting.
5 snips
Jan 27, 2026 • 10min
Day 27: The Spirit Prepares Us (2026)
A personal testimony about how the Holy Spirit moves and prepares hearts. Reflections on John 14 and the Spirit as teacher and giver of peace. Discussion of baptism, scripture as living word, and the Spirit revealing the Eucharist. Honest talk about failures, reconciliation, and vocational nudges. A call to invite the Holy Spirit for renewal, love, and hope.
5 snips
Jan 26, 2026 • 10min
Day 26: The Room is Ours (2026)
Reflection on Christ’s resurrection, ascension, and final judgment. A meditation on John 14’s image of Jesus preparing a room for us in the Father’s house. Thoughts on how communion with Christ gives a present taste of heaven amid suffering. Imaginative prayer prompts inviting a personal, face-to-face encounter with Jesus in our eternal home.
6 snips
Jan 24, 2026 • 11min
Day 25: No Longer in Darkness (2026)
Reflection on the Creed’s line about suffering under Pontius Pilate and what that reveals about creation and a broken world. Exploration of Mary as the prepared dwelling for light amid darkness. Connections between personal and collective sin and Christ’s torment, with an emphasis on hope through the resurrection. Guided prayers including the Our Father, three Hail Marys, and Glory Be.
4 snips
Jan 24, 2026 • 11min
Day 24: Still, Small Voice (2026)
Reflection on how God speaks in quiet, ordinary moments. A look at the Incarnation as a hidden movement of the Holy Spirit in Nazareth. Discussion of sacraments as ordinary yet powerful signs of the Spirit at work. An invitation to trust, cultivate intimacy, and offer gratitude for God's gentle presence. Guided short prayers focusing on the mystery of conception and the Spirit's subtle action.
