Lord God,

Today you revealed to us the truth, that you are not just the son of David with regards to you human and Jewish origin, but you revealed as well that you are more than that, that you are greater than king David.

Help us grow in knowing and loving you and our brothers and sisters daily.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus, your Son, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.

Amen.

Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM
Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 7:30 p.m.
St. Peregrine Mass

12 noon
Chapel of Mary

At this monthly Mass, those who wish may receive a blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine.

To learn more about St. Peregrine, the patron saint of those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases, please click here.

Filipino Mass

2 p.m.
Chapel of Mary
Daily Recitation of the Rosary

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

Saturdays: 9:15-10 a.m.

All are welcome to the weekly Bible Study Livestream with Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM. For more information, please click the button below.
Priest's Office Hours

Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The Servite Friars gladly await your request for confession, spiritual guidance and blessing of articles. You may also set up an appointment for a blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine. The office is located at the Visitor Center. Masks required.
Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The Grotto Gift Shop features dozens of items related to St. Peregrine.
Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.

Today, the wind sends ripples across the reflecting pool outside the Meditation Chapel in the Upper Gardens.

Join Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector of The Grotto, for a daily stroll through the garden.

Each day, enjoy photos and videos taken by Father Vidal, often during hours when the grounds are closed.

Today, enjoy just a couple of the thousands of blooms which are scattered all over The Grotto.

Remembering a year ago:
Bringing The Grotto to You

One year ago, in response to the growing pandemic, we began a series of daily emails called "A Place of Sanctuary: Bringing The Grotto to You." We closed completely a short time later, and that closure lasted for months.

The "Bringing The Grotto to You" series highlighted a feature at (or about) The Grotto each day. The series lasted for 88 days, the length of our closure.

We hope you enjoy this feature, "Looking Back", where we will share a piece of those emails every day for 88 days. Click the link below to view today's feature, which was originally shared this time last year.
The Servite Friars (from left to right)

Father Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector: [email protected]
Father Ignatius Kissel, OSM: [email protected]
Father Leo Hambur, OSM: [email protected]
Father Edgar Benedi-an, OSM: [email protected]