Be a builder of love

Father and intelligent builder and sustainer of everything that is good, thank you for the beauty of your creation. Must of all, thank you for the gift of life and health. Thank you also for the family and friends, though imperfect, surely, they become perfect and beautiful instruments where we can build loving relationships while still here on earth. Sustain us in your perfect love. For only in your love will we become indestructible and inseparable.
     
We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen. 
 
St. Callistus, pope and martyr, pray for us

Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM
The Grotto's Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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

Following state guidelines, masks must be worn in all indoor spaces at The Grotto, and outdoors where crowds are gathered or social distancing cannot be maintained.
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.
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit

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

The exhibit will be open through Oct. 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.)
The Grotto Gift Shop: 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, enjoy the patterns the breeze creates on the reflecting pools outside the Meditation Chapel.

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 Peace Garden, as autumn colors are beginning to appear.

The Peace Garden is located in the Upper Gardens and features scenic pathways, ponds and streams, the Mysteries of the Rosary, the labyrinth, and numerous spots to sit, relax, and reflect.

Delightful in all seasons, we invite you all to come and take a relaxing stroll through the Peace Garden.
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.