Use your freedom according to its original purpose

Praise and thanks to you, Father, for this second day of Lent. Today we heard your commands, in the first reading, through Moses. By means of our freedom you gave us options to choose. Grant us the grace to use our freedom to choose life, truth and love. Most of all, help us to choose you above everything. This Season of Lent, may we choose only what good, just and right. Lastly, may we choose to love and follow you every day. Grant us the grace to let go of our sinfulness, selfishness, and our unbelief. Help us embraced the new path that leads to you. Increase our faith, hope and love of you today.

Grant all these in Jesus Name. Amen.  

St. Catherine Drexel, pray for us. 

Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, 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.

Priest's Office Hours

10 - 11:45 a.m. daily

Plaza office (located inside the Visitor Center)

Weekly Bible Class

3-4 p.m.

The Grotto Auditorium (below the Chapel of Mary)

All are invited to join Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM, for an opportunity to deepen their knowledge about the word of God in the Sunday readings, and their faith in the Lord Jesus. Please bring your own Bible. There is no cost for attending this class.

This class will be offered virtually, as well. Click here for link.

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 explore the beautiful shop.