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The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)

Day 299: The Joyful Mysteries

The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)

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 with the Annunciation, when Mary humbly accepts God’s call to bear His Son. We then move to the Visitation, reflecting on her loving service to Elizabeth and the joy that fills their encounter. Next, we celebrate the Nativity, rejoicing in the birth of Christ, the Light of the world. Finally, we meditate on the Presentation in the Temple, where Mary and Joseph offer Jesus to the Father, fulfilling the law with faith and devotion. These mysteries invite us to enter into Mary’s trust, her obedience, and the deep joy that comes from saying yes to God. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, and the Presentation in the Temple. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary. For the complete prayer plan, visit https://ascensionpress.com/riy.

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Religion & Spirituality • Christianity
Religion & Spirituality • Spirituality

About Podcast

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.