Seeking Safety in Jesus in a Chaotic World (Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR) | Ep. 559

In today's interview, Matt sits down with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR for his third appearance on Pints with Aquinas. The conversation focuses on prayer (particularly the Rosary), finding refuge in Jesus in the midst of a chaotic world, the division we experience today on social media, God's mercy, what religious life and the priesthood are like, plus answers to questions from Locals supporters. 📚 Get my newest book, Jesus Our Refuge, here: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Our-Refuge-Matt-Fradd/dp/1968630023/ 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? 🍺 Get episodes a week early and join exclusive live streams with me! Become an annual supporter at 👉 https://mattfradd.locals.com/support 💵 Show Sponsors: 👉 Truthly – The Catholic faith at your fingertips: https://www.truthly.ai/ 👉 Hallow – The #1 Catholic prayer app: https://hallow.com/mattfradd  💻 Follow Me on Social Media: 📌 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattfradd 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattfradd 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Pints_W_Aquinas 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@pintswithaquinas 👕 PWA Merch – Wear the Faith! Grab your favorite PWA gear here: https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com - - - - - - - - - - Time stamps: 00:00:00 – Intro and Matt’s new book 00:01:58 – The Rosary in a Year Podcast 00:08:48 – Struggles with prayer 00:20:03 – Social media 00:37:15 – Divisions within the Church and politics 00:47:25 – Safe spaces 00:58:26 – Matt’s experience of Christ 01:07:42 – Marriage is healing 01:12:55 – Bringing our brokenness to the Lord 01:32:06 – The joy of being a priest 01:39:15 – Vocations and becoming a friar 01:55:24 – What’s new with the Friars of the Renewal? 02:00:48 – Questions from viewers 02:17:15 – Best books on St. Francis of Assisi and the Rosary