A Place of Sanctuary
Bringing The Grotto to You
Day 60: A Seat Waiting for You
Here I Sit
 
Gracious God,

You have called my name and daily I try to follow. I am tired, Lord.

I listen to your words in Scripture. I seek you in the hustle and bustle of my day. You call me to come to you - to bring my worries, my regrets, my hopes and cares. I am tired, Lord.

You call me to come and sit with you a while - in a church, under a tree, or on a bench outdoors.

Here I sit, Lord - tired, worried, burdened and afraid.

I take a deep breath and exhale ...

Sitting here, surrounded by the quiet, I can really listen. I can reflect and contemplate.

With each breath I take in, and each beat of my heart, I feel invigorated, inspired, renewed.

Thank you for the ways that you create in me. Thank you for the gift of salvation through your Son, Jesus. And thank you for the inspiration that your Holy Spirit brings.

Amen.
A seat waiting for you

We hope you all to make your way to The Grotto, a place of peace, prayer and natural beauty.

Until then, we have a seat waiting for you ...
A place to sit and reflect
A place to sit among nature
A place to sit and relax
A place to sit and pray
A place to sit and hope
A place to sit in awe
A place to sit and respect
A place to sit and rest
A place to sit in solitude
A place to sit along the way
A place to sit and unwind
A place to sit and watch
A place to sit and meditate
A place to sit and remember
A place to sit and enjoy
A place to sit in peace
A place to sit and refresh
A place to sit and learn
A place to sit and praise
A place to sit in the sun
A place to sit in the rain
A place to sit and be thankful
A place to sit and listen
A place to sit and prepare
A place to sit with loved ones
A place to sit and celebrate
The Grotto
The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother

NE 85th & Sandy Blvd.
Portland, Oregon

503-254-7371