Friday of the First Week of Advent

Bible Verse of the Day: The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27:1)

During this Advent season, we move toward the longest night of the year. With the length of days shortening, and nights lengthening, one could be disheartened. With the Birth of Christ we celebrate the Light of the World. A light that dispels all darkness.

How can I dispel the darkness (loneliness, grief, suffering, despair) within another today?

Let us Pray

Ever-living God,

Enlighten me today with your loving presence. Save me from my bad habits and my efforts to distract myself from the needs of others. May I shine your light today.

Amen.

Garden Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 2:30 p.m.

Holy Hour of Mercy

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Chapel of Mary

Please join us on the first Friday of each month for a Holy Hour of Mercy, including Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at this time.

Recitation of the Rosary

11:30 a.m.

Chapel of Mary

Daily Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Priest Office Hours & Sacrament of Reconciliation

10 - 11:45 a.m. and

2 - 3:30 p.m.

A priest is available during office hours for the blessing of items, spiritual direction, and confession. The office is located next to The Grotto Interpretive Center.

Christmas Festival of Lights Hours: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Grounds close at 10 p.m.

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

Festival Hours

5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Grounds close at 10 p.m.)

Celebrating the True Meaning of Christmas

Join us nightly as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with music, lights and joy.

Known as the world's largest Christmas Choral Festival, more than 150 choirs will perform over the course of 31 nights in the Chapel of Mary, known for its cathedral-like acoustics. 

There are nightly puppet shows and caroling in the pavilion tent, and don't forget the millions of lights, including our walk-thru Christmas tree!

Get your tickets now and consider taking advantage of our value nights Monday through Thursday of next week. There will be limited admission on busy nights, so make sure to get your tickets early.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap.

Thank You to Our Festival Sponsors