Oh, God of surprises, in today's Gospel the scribes and Pharisees are surprised at the crowd's response to Jesus' healing of the paralyzed man and forgiving his sins. I believe Jesus is the Son of God and gave his power to his apostles. Give me the grace this Advent to ask for the forgiveness of my sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I want the healing grace of Jesus in my life as well. Allow me the grace to prepare well for this sacrament and to hear Christ's words to the paralyzed man in today's Gospel. Amen.

St. Damascus, pray for me.

Dry Weather Predicted for this week at the Festival

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

Please bring a non-perishable food donation for SnowCap.

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is underway! Open now through Dec. 30, except Christmas Day, this annual event celebrates 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 36 nights in the Chapel of Mary, with its cathedral-like acoustics. 

There are nightly puppet shows and caroling in the pavilion tent, and don't forget the millions of lights! Back by popular demand - our giant, walk-thru Christmas tree..

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

TOMORROW

Tuesday, Dec. 12

5:30 a.m. - Celebration begins in The Grotto Plaza with Aztec dancing and songs.

6:30 a.m. - Procession to the Chapel, followed by Rosary and Mass in Spanish.

All are welcome.

Today's Hours of Operation

Grounds and Chapel: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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

Upper Gardens: Last admission sold at 2:30 p.m.

Christmas Festival of Lights: 5 - 9:30 p.m. (grounds close at 10 p.m.)

Daily Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Complete Mass Schedule

Daily Recitation of the Rosary

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

Priest's Office Hours

10-11:45 a.m.

Office is located inside the Visitor Center