Lord Jesus, in today’s gospel you challenge us to put your words into action. Help me to be mindful today of your words about forgiveness, compassion, and generosity. Guide me throughout this day to act and speak with a forgiving, compassionate, and generous heart. Amen.

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is back and will continue nightly through Dec. 30 (except Christmas Day). This annual event celebrates the true meaning of Christmas with music, lights and joy.

More than 150 choirs will perform over the course of 35 nights in the Chapel of Mary, with its cathedral-like acoustics. 

There are nightly puppet shows and caroling in the pavilion tent, and music all around the grounds. And don't forget the millions of lights! New this year - a giant, walk-thru Christmas tree.

So get your tickets now, and consider taking advantage of our value night pricing tonight. Tickets are sold in advance. No cash sales at the door.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap.

Volunteers Needed for Festival

The Festival would not take place without our wonderful volunteers. We have both indoor and outdoor positions available. Most shifts last approximately three hours. Click the link below for more information or to sign up. Thank you for your support of The Grotto.

Today's Hours of Operation

Grounds and Chapel: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Gift Shop: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Upper Gardens: Last admission sold at 2:30 p.m.

Christmas Festival of Lights: 5 - 9:30 p.m. (grounds close at 10 p.m.)

Daily Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Complete Mass Schedule

Daily Recitation of the Rosary

Daily recitation of the Rosary at The Grotto will take place everyday, one half hour before each Mass.

Bible Class

 3-4 p.m. livestream

Join Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM, for an hour of bible class via livestream, giving those who desire an opportunity to deepen their knowledge about the word of God in the Sunday readings.

Click here for the link to the livestream.

There is no cost for attending this class.

30 Seconds of Peace

Enjoy the peaceful beauty of a mossy rock, one of many found on the lower level at The Grotto.