Loving God,

As the light of Advent grows brighter on this second Tuesday, may the splendor of your glory dawn in our hearts, scattering the shadows of doubt and weariness.

We await with longing the coming of your Son, Jesus Christ, who brings good news to the poor and healing to the contrite. Strengthen us to walk as children of light, sharing your mercy and salvation with all in need.

Amen.

Daily Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Rosary

30 minutes before Mass

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

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

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.

Priest Office Hours & Sacrament of Reconciliation

10-11:45 a.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.

Enjoy the Festival in the rain. Some of the greatest photographs of the lights are shot on rainy evenings. The reflections on the wet pathways are a feast for the eyes.

Festival Hours

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

Value Nights Continue Tonight 

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 32 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!

Tonight through Thursday, take advantage of our value nights. Get your tickets now. 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.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Friday, Dec. 12

The Grotto Plaza & Chapel of Mary

5:30 a.m.: Aztec Dancers

6 a.m.: Mañanitas

6:30 a.m.: Rosary

7 a.m.: Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe

All are welcome at this special event.

Thank You to our Festival Sponsors