Christian Generation

Loving Father, we constant struggle in our human frailty and weakness. Many of us sometimes doubt your existence because of what others say. They rather listen to unbelievers than to us believers. Grant us patience in order to accompany others, those who wish to hear the wisdom of Jesus, the wisdom that truly liberates us from pride and arrogance. May, like “the queen of the south,” we always seek and remain with the Lord Jesus, the eternal Wisdom of the Father, so that in every choice and decision we make is pleasing to God and always for the good of all.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

St. John XXIII, pope, 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.
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, listen to the tranquil sounds of the fountain beneath the Statue of the Assumption of Mary, located in the Upper Gardens next to the Monastery.

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, on a misty morning, look out a window of the Monastery toward the Rose Garden and the Statue of the the Assumption of Mary.

In the summer, over 200 rose bushes bloom in this 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.