Be caught by God

Loving God, your love always caught us but never imprisoned us. You always respect our freedom. Thank you for your free love. Free us from our human and calculative love. Make our love boundless and endless like yours. Grant us true freedom. Liberate us from selfishness inspired by shallow ideology. You are always generous and just. May we always imitate you in your kindness and love. We thank you and praise you, through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, in the Holy Spirit.

Amen.
 
St. Ingrid of Sweden, pray for us. 

Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM
Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 7:30 p.m.

Updated Mask Mandate: Under orders from the governor, properly-worn masks are required in all indoor spaces at The Grotto, as well as outdoor spaces where people 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.
Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Holy Hour of Mercy

Please join us on the first Friday of each month for a Holy Hour of Mercy.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction

Friday, Sept. 3
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at time.

Recitation of the Rosary takes place 30 minutes before Mass at 12 noon.
Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, Sept. 3
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Grotto Conference Center

There is a critical shortage of blood at this time. Please donate blood if you can. Each donation can save up to three lives.
Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.

Today, look up at the amazing view of the Meditation Chapel, perched atop the cliff, and the bell tower of the Chapel of Mary, nestled within the tall evergreens.

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, view the beautiful sunset from outside the Meditation Chapel, which is located in the Upper Gardens.

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.