For God so loved the world
Loving Father in the gift of Jesus Christ, your Son, we see clearly the greatness of your love for all of your creation. Your love and your grace have no end and it is through your Son, Jesus Christ, that you pour out your love and grace upon us. Jesus extended his arms on the Cross in obedience to your will for our salvation. The Cross reminds us always of Jesus’ victory over sin and death through his crucifixion, death and resurrection. Our faith assures us that the Cross is an instrument of your saving love and grace. We thank you, Father, for, although we are not worthy or deserving, you loved us and sent your Son to proclaim the good news of your love and of the gift of eternal life. We praise and glorify, Father, through your Son, Jesus Christ, united in the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM
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Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Upper Gardens admission sold until 5:30 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. This includes all Masses at The Grotto.
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Daily Mass
12 noon in the Chapel of Mary
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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).
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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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Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
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Red Cross Blood Drives
Friday, Sept. 17
10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The Grotto Conference Center
Monday, Sept. 20
11 a.:45m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Grotto Conference Center
The Grotto is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to produce these blood drives.
There is a critical need for blood at this time. We thank all who participate. Each donation can save up to three lives!
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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.
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Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.
Today, enjoy the beauty of this tree, which is located outside the Monastery of Our Sorrowful Mother in the Upper Gardens.
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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, visit the shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe. This shrine is one of five shrines located on the multicultural path in the Upper Gardens.
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The Servite Friars (from left to right)
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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.
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