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Pray with Us: The Franciscan Crown Rosary

Fr. Mark-Mary and Brother Seamus invite you to pray the Franciscan Crown Rosary, meditating on the Seven Joys of Mary:

❤️ The Annunciation ❤️ The Visitation ❤️ The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ ❤️ The Adoration of the Magi ❤️ The Finding of Jesus in the Temple ❤️ The Resurrection ❤️ The Assumption of Mary

Pocket Guide to the Rosary

Want to pray a better Rosary? Consider adding “A Pocket Guide to the Rosary” by Matt Fradd to your prayer arsenal:

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Meet Fr. Mark-Mary

Father Mark-Mary was ordained as a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal (CFR) in 2018 and lives at a friary in the Bronx.

The mission of the CFRs is to wholeheartedly embrace Jesus through fidelity to the Church and her Sacraments. Paired with their commitment to prayer, contemplation, and study of Sacred Scripture, the CFRs serve those around them, especially the poor, in the footsteps of Christ.

Discover beautiful music from the CFRs and Fr. Mark-Mary’s book Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Spiritual Progress, both available from Ascension. 

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