St. Teresa of Jesus

“Even the hairs of your head have all been counted … You are worth more than many sparrows.”
 
God, our Creator,

You allowed St. Teresa of Jesus to experience a deep intimacy and union with Christ. You also gave her the courage that she needed to speak out during the Reformation and Counter Reformation of her time. We are grateful that you allow us to celebrate her remembrance and her example. May, like St. Teresa, we also continue to seek things of heaven and to be in union with Christ all our life. May St. Teresa of Jesus help us with her intercession and prayer that we may be worthy in the presence of our Creator, who lives and reigns now and forever.

Amen.

Fr. Leo Hambur, OSM
Celebrate the Return of the Christmas Festival of Lights!

ONLINE TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW
(SATURDAY, OCT. 16)

For more information about this year's Festival, including Covid-19 safety protocol, please click here.

We can't wait to welcome you back.
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 Final Weekend

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 beautiful Peace Garden.

The Grotto strives to be a sanctuary of peace for all people.

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, take a walk to the labyrinth, which is designed after the one in the Cathedral at Chartes, France.

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.