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
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Nov 26, 2025 • 19min
Day 330: The Sorrowful Mysteries
Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
Nov 25, 2025 • 20min
Day 329: The Luminous Mysteries
Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Luminous Mysteries: the Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding Feast at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
8 snips
Nov 24, 2025 • 20min
Day 328: The Joyful Mysteries
Join Fr. Mark-Mary for a reflective journey through the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Experience the profound moments of the Annunciation and Visitation, evoking deep spiritual connection. Delve into the Nativity, celebrating the birth of Christ, and the Presentation in the Temple, highlighting significance in faith. Finally, explore the Finding in the Temple, a treasure of wisdom and discovery. Each meditation reinforces the power of prayer and offers resources for deeper reflection.
Nov 23, 2025 • 20min
Day 327: The Glorious Mysteries
Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Glorious Mysteries: the Resurrection, the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the Assumption, and the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
Nov 22, 2025 • 20min
Day 326: The Sorrowful Mysteries
Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
8 snips
Nov 21, 2025 • 20min
Day 325: The Luminous Mysteries
Fr. Mark-Mary guides listeners through the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, emphasizing key moments like Jesus' baptism and the transformative Wedding at Cana. Each decade invites deep reflection on faith and Jesus' teachings, including His proclamation of the Kingdom and the divine revelation of the Transfiguration. As he leads the final decade, the focus shifts to the profound significance of the Eucharist at the Last Supper, connecting past events to present faith.
Nov 20, 2025 • 21min
Day 324: The Joyful Mysteries
Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation in the Temple, and the Finding in the Temple.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
7 snips
Nov 19, 2025 • 20min
Day 323: The Glorious Mysteries
Join Fr. Mark-Mary as he leads a captivating journey through the Glorious Mysteries. Discover the profound significance of Christ's Resurrection and His triumphant Ascension. Experience the descent of the Holy Spirit during Pentecost, celebrating empowerment and inspiration. Reflect on Mary's Assumption into heaven and her crowning as Queen of Heaven. Each decade deepens your meditation, making it a spiritually enriching time. It’s a perfect blend of prayer, positive reflection, and engaging insights.
Nov 18, 2025 • 21min
Day 322: The Sorrowful Mysteries
Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with five decades of the Rosary, as we utilize the meditation "muscles" we've built up in each phase of the Rosary in a Year. You can find more resources for meditation on each of the mysteries, including Sacred Art, Saint Reflections, and Bible Verses under each episode in the Ascension App, to aid in your meditation. Today's focus is the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
Nov 17, 2025 • 20min
Day 321: The Luminous Mysteries
Fr. Mark-Mary guides listeners through five decades of the Rosary, focusing on the powerful Luminous Mysteries. Experience the significance of the Baptism in the Jordan and the joy of the Wedding Feast at Cana. Delve into Jesus' call to conversion with the Proclamation of the Kingdom. Reflect on the profound moment of the Transfiguration, and explore the Institution of the Eucharist. This journey enhances meditation and deepens the connection to these sacred events.
