The Kingdom of heaven is like …

Lord Jesus,

We thank you for your constant reminder of heaven as our final destination.

Thank you especially for reminding us that heaven starts now and right here if we are willing to sacrifice anything and everything for the sake of Your Kingdom. Today, we may ask this question, “What is the Kingdom of heaven like for me and for my community?”

Renew in us, Lord Jesus, the authenticity of the discipleship that we may continue to be the real images of God who created us and called us to build his Kingdom on earth. May nothing hinder our faith journey to make your Kingdom known throughout the world. For you live and reign forever and ever.

Amen.

Fr. Leo Hambur, OSM
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Upper Gardens admission sold until 7:30 p.m.
Red Cross Blood Drive Today

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

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

Today, the trees in the forest surrounding St. Joseph's Grove dance in the breeze. This garden is located 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 sun shines through the trees which surround The Grotto's scenic gardens.

The Grotto is a 62-acre sanctuary in the middle of a busy city and is a habitat for much wildlife.

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.