Being in love with God

Father of infinite love, keep us in your Love. Thank you for showing to us the true essence and meaning of life. That eternal life cannot be attained by any human mastery or expertise, but by humbly accepting you into our lives as Lord and guide to a more meaningful and fruitful life. Grant us, therefore, the courage and determination to renounce anything that hinders us from being your true, credible and reliable children. Make us more generous and just to our brothers and sisters who are less fortunate than our selves. Make us truly rich in love, mercy, understanding and forgiveness.

All these we ask through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Mary Help of Christians, intercede and pray for us.

Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM
Coffee Tasting Today

The Grotto Gift Shop is pleased to introduce St. Drogo Coffee - The Grotto Blend, available now in the shop and online.

Come taste this special blend today in The Grotto Gift Shop, which is open daily from 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

St. Drogo is the patron saint of coffee.
The Grotto's Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 5:30 p.m.


Following state orders, masks are required in all indoor spaces at The Grotto.
Sunday Masses

8 a.m.
10 a.m.
12 noon

All Masses are celebrated in the Chapel of Mary. Masks are required.

Spanish Mass

2 p.m. in the Chapel of Mary

This Mass is celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of each month.
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).
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.)
Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.

Today, view the beautiful setting of St. Joseph's Grove 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, the Chapel tower is seen through the trees.

The Chapel of Mary was restored earlier this year. We invite all of you to come and see the beautiful murals and listen to the amazing acoustics.
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
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.
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.