"Return to me” — says the Lord — “return with all your heart”: not only with a few outward deeds, but from the depths of our selves. Indeed, Jesus calls us to live prayer, charity and penance with consistency and authenticity, overcoming hypocrisy. Let us embark on the journey together, as Church, by receiving Ashes — we too will become ashes — and keeping our gaze fixed on the Crucifix. He, loving us, invites us to be reconciled with God and to return to him, in order to find ourselves again - (Pope Francis' Ash Wednesday Homily, 2016)
This is a great time to start the Lenten Season with a time of silent prayer and reflection on the peaceful ground of Montserrat; an opportunity for confession; and receiving ash during the Ash Wednesday mass.
Join us on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 8:00am till 12:00pm, lead by the Jesuits of Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House by filling out the form below.
We gratefully accept donations to cover the cost of the day and further the ministry of Montserrat. Please place your offering in the basket on site on the day of reflection or consider donating to Montserrat online. Thank you for your generosity!