"The Kingdom of God is at hand"

God, King of the universe, we honor you for you goodness is immeasurable. You created the universe with your goodness and announced everything good. Lord, “the harvest is abundant but the laborers are few,” so we ask you to send more laborers, our brothers and sisters, to your field and help them to be ready to harvest for your kingdom. Help them with your spirit to welcome your peace into their hearts and make them the heralds of your good news that “your kingdom is at hand,” where you live and reign forever and ever.

Amen.

Fr. Leo Hambur, OSM
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit Opens Tomorrow

The Grotto will host an exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles from around the world beginning this Friday, Oct. 1, in The Grotto Conference Center.

The exhibit will open with a blessing by Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector of The Grotto, at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1. The blessing will be followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel of Mary from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

The exhibit consists of illustrations and descriptions of 48 miracles from around the world since the 3rd century.

The exhibit will be open Oct. 1-17. All are welcome. There is no charge to view the exhibit.

Exhibit Hours

Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
Saturday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
38th Annual Blessing of the Animals This Sunday

Sunday, Oct. 3
3 p.m.
The Grotto Plaza

All are welcome to join us for the 38th Annual Blessing of the Animals. Bring your pets, properly restrained, to The Grotto Plaza on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m.

People and pets of all faiths are welcome to join us for this special blessing.
Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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

Updated Mask Mandate: Under orders from the governor, properly-worn masks are required in all indoor spaces at The Grotto, as well as outdoor spaces where people are gathered or social distancing cannot be maintained. This includes all Masses at The Grotto.
Daily Mass

12 noon in the Chapel of Mary
Recitation of the Rosary

Daily recitation of the Rosary at The Grotto will take place everyday, one half hour before each Mass. On Friday's, we pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary (Servite Rosary).
Priest's Office Hours

Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The Servite Friars gladly await your request for confession, spiritual guidance and blessing of articles. You may also set up an appointment for a blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine. The office is located at the Visitor Center.
Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.

Today, view the lush vegetation that grows the base of the cliff which separates the lower level with the Upper Gardens at The Grotto.

Join Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector of The Grotto, for a daily stroll through the garden.

Each day, enjoy photos and videos taken by Father Vidal, often during hours when the grounds are closed.

Today, view the beautiful shrine to Our Lady of Lavang, the Vietnamese shrine at The Grotto. This shrine is one of five multicultural shrines located on the shrine path in the Upper Gardens.

The Servite Friars (from left to right)

Father Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector: FatherVidal@thegrotto.org
Father Ignatius Kissel, OSM: FatherIgnatius@thegrotto.org
Father Leo Hambur, OSM: FatherLeo@thegrotto.org
Father Edgar Benedi-an, OSM: FatherEdgar@thegrotto.org
Bible Study Livestream

Saturdays: 9:15-10 a.m.

All are welcome to the weekly Bible Study Livestream with Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM. For more information, please click the button below.