A Prayer to Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, C.Ss.R. God of strength, we cry out to you in this time of doubt and fear as we face the Coronavirus epidemic. But even during this epidemic, still we praise you O Lord, for the witness of your servant, Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, who ministered to the needs of the sick and suffering during the yellow fever epidemic in New Orleans. He overcame his own fear so that he might offer to others your loving care. Give to us, O Lord, his courage. By the help of his prayers, sustain all doctors, nurses and hospital staff in their ministry of care to those afflicted with the virus. Protect them as they answer the call to serve their sisters and brothers. May his loving compassion for victims of sickness be ours. May we, like him, search and find you in those who suffer during this time of crisis. Grant that we may they learn from the example of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos and gain comfort from his patient endurance, hope amid suffering and joy in the practice of the kingdom, where you Father, Son and Holy Spirit reign for ever and ever. Amen. Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM

The Grotto's Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Upper Gardens admission sold until 5:30 p.m.

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).

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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. Online Shop

Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary. Today, the fall leaves sway in the breeze in the Upper Gardens during this beautiful time of year.  Click here to view entire series.

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, enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest in the fall.  Click here to view entire series.

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

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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.

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