Love/God is the foundation of tradition

Loving Father, thank you for your boundless love. Make us today the instrument of that love so that we may be able to show consideration and respect to the weakness and short comings of others. Let us follow your love, the kind of love that never fades and changes but grows all the more. May your love be the only source and basis of any tradition we establish here on earth to help strengthen our relationship with you, with one another and with all your creation. We ask this through Jesus Christ, in the Holy Spirit.  

Amen.

Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM
Red Cross Blood Drives This Week

Tuesday, August 31
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Grotto Conference Center

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

There is a critical shortage of blood at this time. Please donate blood if you can. Each donation can save up to three lives.
Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 7:30 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.
Sunday Masses

8 a.m. in the Chapel of Mary
10 a.m. in The Grotto Plaza
12 noon in The Grotto Plaza
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, the tall evergreens have grown around the Christus Statue since it was installed in 1931.

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, view the beautiful statue of the Assumption of Mary, which stands in the middle of the Rose Garden. This garden is located in the Upper Gardens in front of the Monastery of Our Sorrowful Mother.

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.