“Go to my Bothers.”

Lord our God, we thank you for your gift of eternal life. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead was the proof that love triumphs over sin and death.

As we celebrate today the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, called the apostle to the apostles, may we always become the modern witnesses of your resurrection. May our faith be strengthened in the midst of countless discouraging. Like Mary Magdalene, may we also come to a clearer vision of seeing you as the One true God.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus, your Son, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.

Amen.

Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM
Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 7:30 p.m.
Red Cross Blood Drives

Thursday, July 22
The Grotto Conference Center
10 a.m - 3:30 p.m

Upcoming Drives
Friday, July 23
Wednesday, July 28

There is a critical shortage of blood at this time. Please donate blood if you can. . Each donation can save up to three lives.
Daily Mass

12 noon in the Chapel of Mary
Daily 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. - 8:30 p.m.
Upper Garden Tours

The Grotto is offering guided tours this Saturday, July 24. Purchase your admission prior to meeting your tour guide and enjoy a lovely summer stroll through the gardens while learning about The Grotto's history.

Sign up for one of the designated times by clicking the link below. For more information, please contact events@thegrotto.org.

Space is limited. Stay tuned for additional tour dates in the upcoming months.
Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.

Today, watch this beautiful flower dance in the breeze in the Rose Garden, located by the Monastery in the Upper Gardens.

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, a squirrel enjoys a snack high up in a tree.

The Grotto is 62 acres of gardens and forest in the middle of the city. It offers a home to much wildlife.

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.