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
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May 2, 2025 • 13min
Day 122: Trophy of Victory
In this discussion, the focus is on transforming sufferings into symbols of glory, much like the cross carried by Jesus. Fr. Mark-Mary explores how this act, initially seen as dishonor, reveals profound victory. Drawing from St. Thomas Aquinas, he emphasizes the importance of uniting personal struggles with Christ's journey. Though immediate victory may not be apparent, faith in Jesus' promise of triumph offers hope. A decade of the Rosary is prayed, connecting listeners deeper to this transformative understanding of suffering.
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May 1, 2025 • 15min
Day 121: The Cost of Compromise
Pilate tried to compromise on truth. His concern was not justice, but instead self-preservation. Fr. Mark-Mary reads from Venerable Fulton J. Sheen, emphasizing that we must not compromise on Jesus. We have to commit to the truth. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Crowning with Thorns and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 16min
Day 120: Be the One
Jesus suffered tremendously to show his love for us and to win us for himself. And yet, many of us don't receive this gift and continue to live our lives as if Jesus’ passion never happened. Fr. Mark-Mary reads from St. Faustina, who tells us that Jesus found consolation in her sincere sorrow for his passion. Today, we are called to be like St. Faustina, to be the one who remembers the depths of Jesus’ love. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Apr 29, 2025 • 14min
Day 119: Till The End
In the final moments before his arrest, Jesus is praying for the apostles. This is the movement of love when it encounters suffering and difficulty, says Fr. Mark-Mary. Drawing from St. Hilary of Poitiers, we meditate on bringing our suffering to the Father, so that it might become a grace for others. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Apr 28, 2025 • 16min
Day 118: Partake of God
Explore the mystery of the Eucharist and the concept of transubstantiation as explained by St. Cyril of Jerusalem. Discover how the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ, countering symbolic interpretations. Delve into the transformative power of the sacraments, emphasizing their importance in personal faith. Finally, embrace the Holy Eucharist as a source of strength and spiritual transformation, capped off with a communal prayer to deepen your relationship with God.
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Apr 27, 2025 • 16min
Day 117: Come Down, Peter
The mystery of the Transfiguration begins with ascent to the heavenly mountain, but ends with descent, back to the world. As much as Peter would like to remain atop the mountain, Jesus calls him to persevere in life of charity, a holy life in the world. Fr. Mark-Mary, with help from St. Augustine, reflects on living out the balance of our call to the mountain and our call to live lives of charity in the world. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Transfiguration and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Apr 26, 2025 • 13min
Day 116: Continued Through You
Exploring the transformative power of Jesus in our lives, the discussion highlights how sacraments like baptism and the Eucharist enable us to fulfill His divine mission. Fr. Mark-Mary emphasizes the need for personal conversion through the third luminous mystery, urging listeners to center their lives around Jesus. The importance of proclaiming the kingdom in our daily lives is also addressed, underscoring the collective nature of faith in a shared journey. A decade of the Rosary is included, enhancing the connection to Jesus and Mary.
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Apr 25, 2025 • 13min
Day 115: Wedding of the Lamb
Join the exploration of the Wedding Feast at Cana, where Jesus performs His first miracle, transforming water into wine. Discover the deep connections between St. John Henry Newman’s writings and the significance of Jesus as the divine bridegroom. The discussion highlights themes of love, commitment, and spiritual transitions in Jesus' ministry. Engage in contemplative prayer and reflect on the eternal wedding banquet, connecting the divine to our everyday lives. It's a heartfelt blend of theology and communal reflection.
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Apr 24, 2025 • 13min
Day 114: Baptized with Him
St. Gregory of Nazianzus offers us a reading on Christ’s baptism, full of scriptural references to the Old Testament and the Trinity. Fr. Mark-Mary provides us with historical information on St. Gregory’s teachings on the Trinity, and a meditation on the person of Jesus and our baptism into his mystical body as the means of salvation. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Baptism of Jesus and we will be praying one decade of the Rosary.
For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 12min
Day 113: Spoiler Alert
Discover the captivating moment of Jesus being found in the temple, an early revelation of His divine identity. Insights from St. Cyril of Alexandria offer fresh perspectives and encourage a bias-free approach to understanding biblical narratives. The discussion emphasizes the significance of prayer in building a relationship with Jesus and Mary. Reflect on how this moment resonates with both first-century audiences and modern believers, culminating in a prayer that deepens faith and understanding.
