From an Ancient Homily on Holy Saturday

“Something strange is happening—there is a great silence on earth today, a great silence and stillness. The whole earth keeps silence because the King is asleep. The earth trembled and is still because God has fallen asleep in the flesh and he has raised up all who have slept ever since the world began. God has died in the flesh and hell trembles with fear.”
Holy Saturday at The Grotto

Easter Vigil: 8:30 p.m.
Chapel of Mary
Begins in plaza outside for blessing of Fire and Preparation of Candle and Procession into Chapel

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Priest Office inside Visitor Center

The Grotto Gift Shop
9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens
9 a.m. - 6:;30 p.m.
Admission sold until 5:30 p.m., grounds close at 6:30 p.m.
Daily Prayer

"God Visited the Dead"

Lord God and loving Father, your enemies rejoice today. For they thought they won by killing Jesus. Yet, another mystery of your deepest love is revealed unto us today. That today you actually visited the dead in hell to continuously offer to them your love and life. Your love reaches even hell. How great you are, Lord. You don’t give us offering life even to those in hell. Indeed, “What god is great like our God?” Please forgive the sins of all the dead. May they also accept you love and salvation. Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on all the dead especially our loved ones, friends and enemies. Amen.  
Easter Sunday Schedule

Easter Procession
Jesus meets Mary Magdalene (Encuentro/Salubong)
Hispanic and Filipino Community (all are welcome)
6:30 a.m.
The Grotto Plaza

Easter Sunday Masses
8 a.m.
10 a.m.
12 noon
2 p.m. (Spanish Mass)
All Masses will be celebrated in the Chapel of Mary.
Light a Candle for Easter
If you are unable to visit in person, you may purchase a candle to be lighted at The Grotto. Your candle will burn for seven days in the outdoor cradles.

Your support will allow our sanctuary to continue its mission of being a place of peace, prayer and natural beauty for all.
Enjoy the flickering light of candles burning in the cradles next to the grotto.
Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Let The Grotto Gift Shop be your resource for all your Easter needs, including books, rosaries, cards, medals, jewelry and gifts.

The shop also carries a great collection of items for Confirmation and First Holy Communion.