Hear the Prayer of Your People

Oh, Lord my God, hear the prayer of Your servant in these days of penitence, as You heard the prayer of Your faithful people in the scriptures, of Queen Esther. You have assured us in the Gospels that You want us to ask, and we will receive, to seek and we will find, and to knock and the door will be opened to us. But You assure us as well that we need do to others as we would have them do to us. I live in a world that wants instant answers, but I need to be sure of what I am asking of You. So, confident of Your divine mercy, I rely on Your Word that You will hear my petitions. I can not grow tired of asking in my need for Your divine protection and mercy. Hear this humble prayer through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Fr. Ignatius Kissel, OSM

Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission is sold until 4 p.m. Upper Gardens close at 5 p.m.

Daily Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Recitation of the Rosary

11:30 a.m.

The recitation of the Rosary takes place each day 30 minutes before Mass.

Catholic Bible Study

3 - 4 p.m.

The Grotto Auditorium (directly below the Chapel, down one story)

All are invited to join Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM, for an hour of bible class, giving those who desire an opportunity to deepen their knowledge about the word of God in the Sunday readings. Please bring your own Bible. There is no cost for attending this class.

This class will be offered virtually, as well. Livestream Link

Priest's Office Hours

10 - 11:45 a.m.

Plaza office (located inside the Visitor Center)

Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

The Grotto Gift Shop is a great resource for all your Lenten needs. We invite you to come and enjoy a visit of discovery.