Prayer to Your Guardian Angel

Angel of God,
my guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here,
Ever this day (night),
be at my side,
to light and guard,
to rule and guide.

Amen.

"From infancy to death human life is surrounded by their (the angels) watchful care and intercession. Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading them to life. Already here on earth the Christian life shares by faith in the blessed company of angels and people united to God." (Catechism of Catholic Church, #336)

Amen.

Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM
38th Annual Blessing of the Animals

TOMORROW
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.
The Grotto's Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 5:30 p.m.
St. Peregrine Mass

12 noon in the Chapel of Mary

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

To learn more about St. Peregrine, the patron saint of those with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, please click here.
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).
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.
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit

The Grotto is honored to host an exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles in The Grotto Conference Center.

The 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.)
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, the kneeling angels in the Upper Gardens grace the path to St. Anne's 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, St. Anne's Chapel and the Statue of Mary, Our Mother can be seen through the early morning fog.

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