Repentance: A Journey into the Mercy of God
Ash Wednesday Reflection
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Noel Terranova
We often think of repentance as a negative and difficult process. It is uncomfortable to see ourselves as sinful. We do not want to imagine that we have come up short, missed the mark, or been in the wrong. It is almost impossible to start the journey of repentance when we are stuck in that feeling. But the destination of the journey of repentance is God’s love and healing mercy. If we can see the destination, it is easier to get started on the journey. And once we begin, we find that God’s mercy was not as far away as it seemed. Ash Wednesday calls us to begin that journey together.
The day of reflection will be offered in-person only and include a presentation, Reconciliation, lunch, and Mass. The same program will be offered in the evening, in-person and online via Zoom, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Offering: $50
Presenter Profile
Noel Terranova
Noel Terranova is a retreat team member at Holy Family. He studied theology and liberal arts as an undergraduate at Villanova University and holds a Master of Theological Studies degree from Notre Dame. Before joining the retreat team in 2021, Noel served as the editor of the online publication FaithND and as a residence hall rector at the University of Notre Dame. He also worked as the university liturgist in the Office of Campus Ministry at Villanova. He is currently completing a Ph.D. in theology, also from Notre Dame, with a concentration in Liturgical Studies. His research focuses on Catholic sacramental theology after Vatican II and contemporary continental philosophy.
Dietary restrictions? Holy Family is committed to making your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, and to that end, we can accommodate most dietary needs. Please email Marianne, our Dining Room Manager, at mbrady@holyfamilyretreat.org, if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, so that we may make preparations in advance of your retreat.