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 250: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
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Beginning our decades with the Luminous Mysteries, we contemplate the Transfiguration and the Institution of the Eucharist. In these events, Christ points toward His Pass
Sep 7 13 min
Day 249: The Luminous Mysteries
Our focus today is on the Luminous Mysteries—the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding Feast at Cana, and the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God. These moments mark the beginning
Sep 6 13 min
Day 248: The Joyful Mysteries
We continue to immerse ourselves in the Joyful Mysteries. Today, we meditate on the birth and early life of Jesus through three mysteries: the Nativity, the Presentation
Sep 5 13 min
Day 247: The Glorious and Joyful Mysteries
Today we begin our three decades by meditating on the Coronation of Mary, honoring her as Queen of Heaven and earth. Moving into the Joyful Mysteries, we meditate on the
Sep 4 13 min
Day 246: The Glorious Mysteries
We’re invited to lift our hearts in joyful hope as we pray the Glorious mysteries. We reflect on the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and
Sep 3 13 min
Day 245: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
We continue to build spiritual endurance through the rhythm of daily prayer. Meditating first on the carrying of the cross and the crucifixion and death of Jesus, we ente
Sep 2 13 min
Day 244: The Sorrowful Mysteries
As we begin praying three decades together, Fr. Mark-Mary shares insight on why we’re moving into a focus on prayer in this phase of the Rosary in a Year podcast. We’re e
Sep 1 14 min
Day 243: The Transfiguration and Institution of the Eucharist
How do we recognize God’s voice in prayer? Fr. Mark-Mary teaches that the most certain way is through Scripture, where God’s word speaks clearly and consistently. As we r
Aug 31 11 min
Day 242: The Wedding Feast at Cana and Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion
Are you feeling bored in your prayer life? Many experience a sense of spiritual dryness during mental prayer or while praying the Rosary. Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that lo
Aug 30 11 min
Day 241: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus
Many of us struggle with distraction in prayer. Fr. Mark-Mary offers encouragement for cultivating a more focused and peaceful prayer life by examining the noise we allow
Aug 29 10 min
Day 240: The Nativity and the Presentation
We dive back into the joyful mysteries of the Nativity and the Presentation, drawing upon our mental archive and praying with Fr. Mark-Mary. Fr. Mark-Mary also explores d
Aug 28 11 min
Day 239: The Annunciation and the Visitation
Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to dive deeper into our meditation while we pray with the Annunciation and the Visitation. As we revisit these familiar moments, we’re invited to
Aug 27 10 min
Day 238: The Assumption and Coronation of Mary
Today we pray with the Fourth and Fifth Glorious Mysteries: the Assumption of Mary and her Coronation as Queen of Heaven and Earth. Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that in the A
Aug 26 12 min
Day 237: The Ascension and the Descent of the Holy Spirit
We pray with the Second and Third Glorious Mysteries: the Ascension of Jesus and the Descent of the Holy Spirit. As Jesus ascends into heaven, we reflect on the mystery o
Aug 25 11 min
Day 236: The Crucifixion and the Resurrection
We pray with the fifth Sorrowful Mystery, the Crucifixion and Death of Jesus, and the first Glorious Mystery, his Resurrection. At the Cross, we witness Christ’s total se
Aug 24 12 min
Day 235: The Crowning with Thorns and the Carrying of the Cross
In prayer, we focus on the third Sorrowful Mystery, the Crowning with Thorns, and the fourth Sorrowful Mystery, the Carrying of the Cross. In the mockery of Jesus as King
Aug 23 11 min
Day 234: The Agony in the Garden and the Scourging at the Pillar
As we enter into the sorrowful mysteries of Christ’s Passion, we reflect on His agony in the garden and His scourging at the pillar. We see Jesus pleading with the Father
Aug 22 11 min
Day 233: The Transfiguration and Institution of the Eucharist
Leading us in prayer, Fr. Mark-Mark reflects on the Transfiguration and the gift of the Eucharist as these moments reveal Jesus’ divine identity and His enduring presence
Aug 21 10 min
Day 232: The Wedding Feast at Cana and Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion
Fr. Mark-Mary invites us into a prayerful meditation on Jesus’ miracle at the Weeding in Cana and His proclamation of the Kingdom of God. At the wedding, we reflect on Ma
Aug 20 10 min
Day 231: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple and Baptism of Jesus
Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer by drawing our hearts to two powerful scenes in the life of Christ. We are invited to ponder the mystery of Jesus being found in the temp
Aug 19 11 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.
HeartlandHomeboy · Jan 2026
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