The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)
Episodes
Day 355: The Glorious Mysteries
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mark-Mary draws us into the Glorious Mysteries, reflecting first on the Resurrection as the definitive victory over death. He then considers the A...
Day 354: The Joyful Mysteries
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Fr. Mark-Mary prays with the Joyful Mysteries, beginning with the Annunciation and the beautiful tension St. Bernard describes as all of heaven...
Day 353: The Sorrowful Mysteries
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guiding us through the Sorrowful Mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary ponders these mysteries through the lens of the Prodigal Son. In the Agony in the Garden, he...
Day 352: The Luminous Mysteries
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mark-Mary shares insights on the Luminous Mysteries. In the Baptism of Jesus, he reminds us that the light of Christ shines even in the shadow of ...
Day 351: The Glorious Mysteries
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary reflects on the hidden beauty of the Resurrection, the longing for heaven stirred within us by the Ascension, and ...
Day 350: The Sorrowful Mysteries
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we pray the Rosary, contemplating the sorrowful mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to draw close to Jesus. We witness the culmination of all of...
Day 349: The Joyful Mysteries
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We return to Fra Angelico’s painting of The Annunciation and Giulio Campi’s fresco of the Presentation in the Temple as Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in ...
Day 348: The Glorious Mysteries
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in the Rosary, centering our meditations around hope. We’re reminded of the message both Christ and the Angel share: to not b...
Day 347: The Joyful Mysteries
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our meditations for today’s Rosary remind us of how God so often moves in unexpected ways. Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us of the prophecy shared with Zech...
Day 346: The Sorrowful Mysteries
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary shares meditations on Vincente Masip’s Jesus in Gethsemane, the parallels between Christ and Isaiah’s prophecy...
Day 345: The Luminous Mysteries
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gathering in prayer, we turn to the Luminous Mysteries as Fr. Mark-Mary invites us to rediscover our identity as the Father’s beloved children in th...
Day 344: The Glorious Mysteries
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mark-Mary prays through the Glorious Mysteries, inviting us to trust more deeply in Jesus’ nearness and mercy. While meditating on the Resurrect...
Day 343: The Sorrowful Mysteries
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Immersing ourselves in the Sorrowful Mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary directs us to ponder Jesus’s final moments on earth. We see through Jesus’s eyes in ...
Day 342: The Joyful Mysteries
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter into today’s meditation, Fr. Mark-Mary guides us through the Joyful Mysteries with reflections on grace, trust, and the hidden beauty of...
Day 341: The Glorious Mysteries
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Together with Fr. Mark-Mary, we meditate on the Glorious Mysteries, drawing inspiration from St. Augustine and Mother Teresa. We contemplate the trium...
Day 340: The Joyful Mysteries
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Journeying through the Joyful Mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary shares meditations on Mary’s yes to a person, not a plan, the sheer joy of the Nativity, and ...
Day 339: The Sorrowful Mysteries
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We return to the Sorrowful Mysteries, and Fr. Mark-Mary shares meditations on the relationship between the Garden of Gethsemane and the Garden of Eden...
Day 338: The Luminous Mysteries
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we pray the Luminous mysteries, Fr. Mark-Mary shares reflections on the relationship between Jesus’ baptism and ours, an encouragement to climb t...
Day 337: The Glorious Mysteries
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in the Rosary, guiding our meditations on the Glorious mysteries. We’re reminded of Pope Benedict XVI’s teachings on the Re...
Day 336: The Sorrowful Mysteries
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations! You have arrived at the last Phase of the Rosary in a Year, Phase 6: Praying Together. As we step into this final phase, we’ll begi...
Bonus: Introduction to Phase Six: “Praying Together”
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mark-Mary is joined by Jackie and Bobby Angel as they discuss 54-Day Rosary Novenas, the role of the Rosary in community prayer life, and praying ...
Day 335: The Glorious Mysteries
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 334: The Sorrowful Mysteries
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 333: The Luminous Mysteries
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 332: The Joyful Mysteries
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 331: The Glorious Mysteries
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 330: The Sorrowful Mysteries
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 329: The Luminous Mysteries
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 328: The Joyful Mysteries
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 327: The Glorious Mysteries
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 326: The Sorrowful Mysteries
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 325: The Luminous Mysteries
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 324: The Joyful Mysteries
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 323: The Glorious Mysteries
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 322: The Sorrowful Mysteries
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 321: The Luminous Mysteries
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 320: The Joyful Mysteries
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 319: The Glorious Mysteries
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 318: The Sorrowful Mysteries
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description 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 t...
Day 317: The Luminous Mysteries
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 316: The Joyful Mysteries
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 315: The Glorious Mysteries
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 314: The Sorrowful Mysteries
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 313: The Luminous Mysteries
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 312: The Joyful Mysteries
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 311: The Glorious Mysteries
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 310: The Sorrowful Mysteries
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 309: The Luminous Mysteries
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 308: The Joyful Mysteries
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 307: The Glorious Mysteries
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 306: The Sorrowful Mysteries
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 305: The Luminous Mysteries
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 304: The Joyful Mysteries
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we begin praying five mysteries, our final step of building up the decades before we move to the full rosary. As we walk through each set of mys...
Day 303: The Glorious Mysteries
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
These Glorious Mysteries reveal the fullness of God’s promise. Christ reigns in glory, the Spirit strengthens His people, and Mary shares in her Son...
Day 302: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The path of these mysteries leads from sorrow to joy, from the Cross to the empty tomb. In Christ’s Passion, we see the measure of His love. In His ...
Day 301: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
These Luminous and Sorrowful mysteries draw us from the divine light of Christ to the depth of His compassion. They reveal a love that shines in glory...
Day 300: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The flow from the Finding in the Temple into the Luminous mysteries puts emphasis on Jesus’ identity and mission as the Son of God. We begin with th...
Day 299: The Joyful Mysteries
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we pray through four Joyful Mysteries that draw us into the beauty of God’s plan unfolding through Mary and the early life of Jesus. We begin ...
Day 298: The Glorious Mysteries
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mark-Mary leads us in prayer with four of the Glorious Mysteries. We begin with the Ascension of Jesus, who returns to the Father and invites us ...
Day 297: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we journey through four powerful mysteries that reveal the depth of Christ’s love and the glory of his victory. We begin with the Crowning wit...
Day 296: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we pray through four mysteries that reveal both the glory and the suffering of Christ. We begin with the Transfiguration, when Jesus is revealed...
Day 295: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteriese
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In these mysteries, we witness the beginning of Christ’s mission and the revelation of His love. He is found in the Temple, teaching with divine wis...
Day 294: The Joyful Mysteries
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Joyful Mysteries reveal the nearness of God’s love. Mary’s faith and obedience open the way for the Savior. Through her service, joy spreads f...
Day 293: The Glorious Mysteries
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the Glorious Mysteries, we celebrate the everlasting joy of God’s love and the hope of eternal life. Christ ascends to the Father, opening heaven...
Day 292: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mary-Mary encourages us as we journey through the Sorrowful mysteries and conclude with the first Glorious mystery. He invites us to bring to the ...
Day 291: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We trace the path from Christ’s divinity revealed to His willing surrender as we pray with the final Luminous Mysteries and move into the Sorrowful ...
Day 290: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 289: The Joyful Mysteries
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 288: The Glorious Mysteries
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 me...
Day 287: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we journey through the depths of Christ’s Passion into the glory of his triumph, remembering the humility, suffering, and sacrifice of our Lor...
Day 286: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 witnes...
Day 285: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Day 284: The Joyful Mysteries
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We enter the Joyful Mysteries, rejoicing in the wonder of the Incarnation. At the Annunciation, Mary receives the angel’s message and responds with ...
Day 283: The Glorious Mysteries
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Day 282: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Day 281: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Transfiguration, the Institution of the Eucharist, the Agony in the Garden, and the Scourging at the Pillar reveal Christ’s glory, His self-givi...
Day 280: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Day 279: The Joyful Mysteries
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mark-Mary leads us through the first four Joyful Mysteries. As we pray through the Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, and Presentation of Jesus i...
Day 278: The Glorious Mysteries
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Day 277: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Day 276: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 J...
Day 275: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Templ...
Day 274: The Joyful Mysteries
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pac...
Day 273: The Glorious Mysteries
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Day 272: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension reveal the fullness of God’s saving plan. In the Crucifixion, suffering is transformed into victory; in...
Day 271: The Sorrowful Mysteries
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 las...
Day 270: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Concluding the Luminous mysteries, we recall Our Lord’s divinity as he is transfigured on the mountain and shares himself, body, blood, soul, and di...
Day 269: The Luminous Mysteries
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Rosary, we pray the first three Luminous mysteries, meditating on the revelation of the person of Jesus in his ministry. As his ministry ...
Day 268: The Joyful Mysteries
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Concluding the Joyful mysteries, we witness the complexity of joy in the Christian life. The Nativity brings us the joy of the Incarnation, as God bec...
Day 267: The Glorious and Joyful Mysteries
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our meditative journey, we complete the glorious mysteries, returning to the beginning of the story within the joyful mysteries. Beginning ...
Day 266: The Glorious Mysteries
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We pray with three of the Glorious mysteries, meditating on the glory that awaits us. As we sift through our mental archive, we can recall Jesus’ pr...
Day 265: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection reveal the path of Christ’s Passion leading to new life. As Jesus carries the Cross...
Day 264: The Sorrowful Mysteries
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Day 263: The Luminous Mysteries
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Praying with the Luminous Mysteries, we see Christ reveal the fullness of His mission. In the Proclamation of the Kingdom and Call to Conversion, Jesu...
Day 262: The Joyful and Luminous Mysteries
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Closing out the Joyful Mysteries and moving into the Luminous Mysteries, we behold Christ revealed as the beloved Son of the Father. The Finding of Je...
Day 261: The Joyful Mysteries
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue with the Joyful Mysteries, we celebrate the saving presence of Christ among us. In the Visitation, Mary carries the Savior to Elizabeth...
Day 260: The Glorious and Joyful Mysteries
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We pray through a beautiful sequence that bridges the Glorious and Joyful Mysteries. Drawing upon our mental archive, we could return with the Assumpt...
Day 259: The Glorious Mysteries
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we begin the Glorious Mysteries, turning our hearts from the sorrow of the Passion to the joy and triumph of Christ’s victory. We pray the Re...
Day 258: The Sorrowful Mysteries
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude the Sorrowful Mysteries, entering into the final moments of Christ’s Passion. Drawing upon our mental archives, we could return to the r...
Day 257: The Luminous and Sorrowful Mysteries
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We journey from the Luminous mysteries into the Sorrowful, reminding us of the connection between Jesus’ ministry and his passion. Moments after Jes...