Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Loving God,

We thank You because You gave the Church the example of holy life through Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Their righteousness and their respected lives helped our Blessed Virgin Mother, Mary, to be a woman of faith in You, O Lord, grew while she lived in the house of Joachim and Anne. What a privilege it must be for Joachim and Anne knowing that Mary was chosen to be the Mother of God’s Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ. What a joy it must be for them knowing that the Messiah came into the world through their family.

Lord Jesus, it’s also a privilege for us knowing that You and the Blessed Mother Mary want to come into our lives and into our homes. It’s a great joy knowing that Mother Mary will always intercede for us whenever we come to her and ask her intercession and prayer and that You, Lord, come to our lives to save us and to love us unconditionally. As we receive You and Your love into our life, may we be strengthen to share that love with everyone around us.

Lord Jesus, may your love live in us now and forever.

Amen.

Fr. Leo Hambur, OSM
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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.
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Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, July 28
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.
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Today, view the beautiful Upper Gardens at The Grotto, including St. Anne's Chapel, the great lawn, and the statue of Mary, Our Mother.

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, enjoy the sights and sounds of Servite St. Philip Benizi's Retreat.

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.