The mission of the Ponder and Magnify Podcast is to seek an encounter with Jesus through praying the rosary, relying on the grace of the Holy Spirit and the intercession of Mary. In this episode, John and Jessica introduce Fr. Hecktor, a priest in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri. Throughout Season Four, John, Jessica, and Fr. Hecktor will be diving into the Scripture of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary together. In this episode, in addition to giving a glimpse into the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, Fr. Hecktor shares about his relationship with Mary and Mary's role in our salvation. Praise be to God!