Triduum in Honor of St. Philip Benizi, Servant of Mary
 
Day 3

St. Philip Benizi: Man of Reconciliation and Peace

Blessed are you, Lord God of peace. In Your merciful goodness, you gave Saint Philip to the family of Servants as a model of reconciliation and an apostle of peace. A humble servant of the Blessed Virgin, for his brothers and sisters he was a bond of love and a sign of unity. A faithful disciple of Christ, he responded to violence with gentleness, conquered hatred with love and overcame personal offences with pardon. In cities torn by war and families divided by misunderstanding, he preached the Gospel of reconciliation and peace. He was a sign of your mercy and an instrument of your forgiveness.

Father, grant that our lives reflect gentleness and pardon, friendship and harmony, justice, love and peace.

Amen.

Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM
Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

Under orders from the governor, properly-worn masks are required in all indoor spaces at The Grotto.
Sunday Masses

8 a.m. in the Chapel of Mary
10 a.m. in The Grotto Plaza
12 noon in The Grotto Plaza
Spanish Mass

2 p.m. in the Chapel of Mary
 
This Mass is celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of each month.
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).
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, view the beauty of St. Philip Benizi's Retreat, located on the lower level at The Grotto.

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, we look up at the statue of Servite St. Philip Benizi.

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
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.
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.