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.
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Day 290: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries
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Fr. Mark-Mary offers a reflection on the ordinary and hidden nature of the beginning of Jesus’ life. As we pray today, there is an eighteen year gap between the Finding i
Oct 17 17 min
Day 289: The Joyful Mysteries
Fr. Mark-Mary offers us a word of encouragement, reminding us to continue to draw our prior meditation topics into our prayer of the Rosary, grounding ourselves in true m
Oct 16 17 min
Day 288: The Glorious Mysteries
Today we reflect on four Glorious Mysteries that fill us with hope and lift our hearts toward heaven. Beginning with the Ascension of Jesus, we can meditate on the place
Oct 15 16 min
Day 287: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
Today we journey through the depths of Christ’s Passion into the glory of his triumph, remembering the humility, suffering, and sacrifice of our Lord for the salvation of
Oct 14 17 min
Day 286: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
Fr. Mark-Mary explains that sometimes, praying the mysteries of the Rosary in a different order can open us up to different insights. Today, we witness the continuity of
Oct 13 18 min
Day 285: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries
Together, we pray and follow Christ as His mission is revealed. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple, the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding at Cana, and the Proclamation of the
Oct 12 17 min
Day 284: The Joyful Mysteries
We enter the Joyful Mysteries, rejoicing in the wonder of the Incarnation. At the Annunciation, Mary receives the angel’s message and responds with her humble “yes,” and
Oct 11 17 min
Day 283: The Glorious Mysteries
Praying with the Ascension, Descent of the Holy Spirit, Assumption of Mary, and Coronation of Mary, we lift our hearts to the triumph of Christ and the glory shared with
Oct 10 17 min
Day 282: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
We walk with Christ through His Passion into the glory of new life. In the Crowning with Thorns, He is mocked and humiliated, yet endures with silent strength. As He carr
Oct 9 17 min
Day 281: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
The Transfiguration, the Institution of the Eucharist, the Agony in the Garden, and the Scourging at the Pillar reveal Christ’s glory, His self-giving love, and His willi
Oct 8 16 min
Day 280: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries
We conclude the Joyful Mysteries and follow into the Luminous Mysteries as Christ’s mission is revealed. In the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, He shows Himself to be abo
Oct 7 16 min
Day 279: The Joyful Mysteries
Fr. Mark-Mary leads us through the first four Joyful Mysteries. As we pray through the Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, and Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, the my
Oct 6 17 min
Day 278: The Glorious Mysteries
We pray through four Glorious Mysteries that draw us into the hope and joy of Christ’s victory and Mary’s share in it. These mysteries remind us of God’s promise of etern
Oct 5 17 min
Day 277: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
Today we journey through the heart of Christ’s Passion and the glory of his triumph. Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on the beauty of immediately following the Sorrowful mysteries
Oct 4 17 min
Day 276: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
In today's episode, we pray through mysteries that draw us into both the glory and the suffering of Christ. We begin with the Transfiguration, where Jesus reveals His div
Oct 3 17 min
Day 275: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries
We move through a set of mysteries that span both the Joyful and Luminous moments of Christ’s life. Beginning with the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, Mary and Joseph dis
Oct 2 17 min
Day 274: The Joyful Mysteries
As we continue to move through our slow build, today we begin praying four mysteries of the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary draws the connection between our pace, and the pace of c
Oct 1 18 min
Day 273: The Glorious Mysteries
Together with Fr. Mark-Mary, we pray the final Glorious Mysteries and rejoice in the triumph of God’s grace. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descends upon the Apostles, fil
Sep 30 13 min
Day 272: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
The Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension reveal the fullness of God’s saving plan. In the Crucifixion, suffering is transformed into victory; in the Resurrection, dea
Sep 29 14 min
Day 271: The Sorrowful Mysteries
In the Sorrowful Mysteries, we behold the depth of Christ’s suffering and love for us. At the Scourging at the Pillar, His body is torn by cruel lashes. In the Crowning w
Sep 28 14 min
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So glad I found Fr. Mark’s daily rosary prayer. It’s my daily go to. Every morning as I get ready I pray with Fr. Mark. Love his daily reflections.
AM25* · Jan 2026
I took as a resolution to grow closer to Jesus. I struggled through my relationship with Mary but I open myself to this podcast. I have seen prayers answered, I have felt peace and now look for this part of my life. There is no judgment and if I need a reset, I know I can come back to this podcast. Highly recommend it. Thank you!
geigngoshwog · Jan 2026
All I can say is Thank you Ascension and Fr. Mark-Mary Ames for producing this podcast. My mother used to say a daily rosary for as long has she could but sadly I did not follow her example . . . until now. The images of the Sacred Art are especially helpful to me.
Wren Whisperer · Jan 2026
I’m incredibly grateful for the Rosary in a Year podcast. The different phases throughout the year have led me to have a deeper understanding, appreciation for the rosary. The art and meditation on the different mysteries of the rosary changed my outlook and made the rosary come to life as never before. Most recently, the last phase has been my favorite praying the full rosary with incredible meditation and reflection. Specifically, the meditation about Christ’s crucifixion beholding Mary, as our mother, and having her behold me, as her son. Thank you Father for sharing your love and devotion to Our Lady. I will miss praying with you , but will keep praying for you.
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