St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Pray for Us

Dearest Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth. Your trust in God was complete. Pray that God may increase our trust and confidence in his goodness and mercy.
Pray for us that we, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that we may live our lives in union with God’s plan for us and may we one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.
St. Thérèse, you were faithful to God up until the moment of your death. Pray for us that we may be faithful to our loving God. May our lives bring peace and love to the world through faithful endurance of our love for God, our loving Father.

Amen.

Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit Opens Today

The Grotto will host an exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles from around the world beginning today in The Grotto Conference Center.

The exhibit will open with a blessing by Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector of The Grotto, today at 10 a.m. The blessing will be followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel of Mary from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

The exhibit consists of illustrations and descriptions of 48 miracles from around the world since the 3rd century.

The exhibit will be open Oct. 1-17. All are welcome. There is no charge to view the exhibit.

Exhibit Hours

Monday - Friday 10 a.m - 3 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
Saturday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 5:30 p.m.
Daily Mass

12 noon in the Chapel of Mary
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
 
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
 
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at time.
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).
Red Cross Blood Drive

10 - 3:30 p.m.
The Grotto Auditorium

There is a critical need for blood at this time. If you are unable to donate blood at this drive, we invite you to donate at one of our future drives. Just click the link below to sign up for any of our dates.
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. - 6:30 p.m.
38th Annual Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, Oct. 3
3 p.m.
The Grotto Plaza

All are welcome to join us for the 38th Annual Blessing of the Animals. Bring your pets, properly restrained, to The Grotto Plaza on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m.

People and pets of all faiths are welcome to join us for this special blessing.
Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.

Today, enjoy the peaceful sounds of the reflecting pools outside the Meditation Chapel.

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, take a walk in the Upper Gardens to the statue of St. Francis of Assisi.

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.