A Quiet Place for Prayer

O Lord, my God, give me the grace today to find a quiet place with You amid the hustle and business of my life, and to turn away from the numerous voices and distractions of my life to seek Your voice. Jesus found Your voice in today’s Gospel on the Mount of Olives. Noise and distractions were silenced in that place for Him and other Jews who looked to know Your will. This connection with You helped Him to focus on His divine mission You gave Him. I believe Jesus showed me the need to find a time and place to retreat to and pray. Give me the grace today to find my place to spend with You in silence and prayer. It may well be the time I need to know Your will for me in my life. Amen.

Fr. Ignatius Kissel, OSM

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

Upper Gardens admission is sold until 5:30 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

10-11:30 a.m.

Plaza office (located inside the Visitor Center)

Lenten Recollection Series

10-11:30 a.m.

The Grotto Conference Center

Topic: The Washing of the Feet: Foundation of Christian Service

(The Theology of Holy Thursday)

Speaker: Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM

Recitation of the Rosary

11:30 a.m.

Chapel of Mary

Recitation of the Rosary takes place each day 30 minutes before Mass

St. Peregrine Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

This Mass is celebrate on the first Saturday of each month. At this Mass, those who wish may receive a blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine.

You can always find a quiet place to pray at The Grotto.

Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

The Grotto Gift Shop is a great resource for all your Lenten needs. It offers a wide selection of books, rosaries, medals, cards, jewelry, home accessories and more.