Closer my Lord to You

Oh, Lord my God, in today’s Gospel Jesus eats with sinners, and he is criticized by the Pharisees. Sometimes I can be like them and judge others too harshly, and sometimes even myself. I see today in this reading the kindness, compassion and mercy, even when I may not deserve it. Allow me to have the desire to be like Him in being just, loving and merciful. Allow me to use this year’s Lenten Season to get closer to Jesus, making time in my schedule to quiet down and put myself in His presence, and in this way to become closer to Jesus and more like Jesus in my attitudes, thinking and compassion for those I live with, as well as with others. I ask this grace of You today in His name, Jesus Christ, my order.

Amen.

Fr. Ignatius Kissel, OSM

Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission is sold until 4 p.m. Upper Gardens close at 5 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

9 - 11:30 a.m.

Plaza office (located inside the Visitor Center)

Recitation of the Rosary

11:30 a.m.

The recitation of the Rosary takes place each day 30 minutes before Mass.

St. Peregrine Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

At this Mass, those who wish may receive a blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine. To learn more about Servite St. Peregrine, please click here.

Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

The Grotto Gift Shop has a wide variety of items relating to St. Peregrine. It is also a great resource for all your Lenten needs. We invite you to come and explore the beautiful shop.