Grotto Network - Live Boldly

Welcome to Grotto Network, where we share
stories and insights about living life boldly.

Meet Father Daniel Berrigan, a prophet for peace and one of the most important American Catholics of the 20th century.

Meet Dan Berrigan, Prophet for Peace

Watch married duo Scott and Elisabeth Williams tell the story about how and why Sock Religous became a family business.

Bringing Joy Through Fun and Faith-Inspired Socks

Learn how to have difficult conversations with your spouse by following this advice.

How to Make Conflict Productive (not Destructive) in Your Marriage

Learn how to be a good mentor by having these three qualities.

3 Qualities You Need to Be a Good Mentor

Read "A Poem for the Broken-Hearted", a poem about healing from loss.

“A Poem for the Broken-Hearted”

Have you seen 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' yet? Here are some key takeaways.

Shang-Chi: a Historical Movie for Asian-Americans & a Hero for All

Watch how and why this man created a community garden from an abandoned lot.

From Abandoned Lot to a Fruitful Garden

Read this reflective narrative about Fr. Joe's experience with the crisis at the border and serving refugees for two weeks,

Walking With Refugees on the Border

Read here why On Being should be the podcast you should listen to.

This Podcast Explores the Deepest Questions We Can Ask

Change the way you remember 9/11 by reading this story.

This Story Will Change the Way You Remember 9/11

Navigate Life

RelationshipsCareer & FinanceHealth & Wellness

Learn how to have difficult conversations with your spouse by following this advice.

How to Make Conflict Productive (not Destructive) in Your Marriage

Article / Relationships

Have you seen 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' yet? Here are some key takeaways.

Shang-Chi: a Historical Movie for Asian-Americans & a Hero for All

Article / Relationships

Read this appreciation story and what this author has learned from Derek Jeter.

Derek Jeter Transcended Baseball — But Is He a Hero?

Article / Relationships

Learn how to be a good mentor by having these three qualities.

3 Qualities You Need to Be a Good Mentor

Article / Career & Finance

This ESPN reporter was called to the priesthood. Watch his story.

From ESPN to Seminary: A Comeback Story

Video / Career & Finance

Do you regularly say, "I hate my job"? Here are four questions to ask yourself to help you move forward.

Hate Your Job? These 4 Questions Will Help You Move Forward

Article / Career & Finance

Watch how and why this man created a community garden from an abandoned lot.

From Abandoned Lot to a Fruitful Garden

Video / Health & Wellness

Read this ultimate guide for how to take care of your mental health.

The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Mental Health

Article / Health & Wellness

Heading out for groceries? Read these shopping hacks if you're on your way to Trader Joe's.

4 Trader Joe’s Shopping Hacks

Article / Health & Wellness

Make an Impact

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Read "A Poem for the Broken-Hearted", a poem about healing from loss.

“A Poem for the Broken-Hearted”

Read this reflective narrative about Fr. Joe's experience with the crisis at the border and serving refugees for two weeks,

Walking With Refugees on the Border

These inmates are starting a new life, and this volunteer is helping them externally represent that by removing tattoos.

Jail Tattoo Removal Ministry Gives Inmates a Fresh Start

Read this reflective narrative about how my service year broke me open.

How a Year of Service Broke Me Open

Article / Transform

Watch how Little Wish's gifts for children with cancer are spreading joy and inspiring other young people.

Little Wish Foundation Brings Joy To Kids with Cancer

Video / Transform

Learn how eating sustainable food can work to improve the environment and workers' rights.

Our Food Sources Can Help Us Build a Better World

Article / Transform

Watch this park volunteer create magic for children by putting a fairy door in a local park and open another world for them.

This Passionate Volunteer Creates Magic

Video / Volunteer

Give your time and friendship to individuals with intellectual disabilities — they don't want your volunteer services.

People with Intellectual Disabilities Want Your Friendship, not Your Service

Article / Volunteer

CAST for Kids fishing charity helps kids with special needs get out on the lake for a day of fishing.

Taking Kids with Special Needs Fishing for a Day

Video / Volunteer

Keep the Faith

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Watch married duo Scott and Elisabeth Williams tell the story about how and why Sock Religous became a family business.

Bringing Joy Through Fun and Faith-Inspired Socks

Read here why On Being should be the podcast you should listen to.

This Podcast Explores the Deepest Questions We Can Ask

Article / Belief

Check out this new platform that asks life's biggest questions.

‘Real+True’ — A New Platform Bringing Depth to Your Feed

Article / Belief

Meet Father Daniel Berrigan, a prophet for peace and one of the most important American Catholics of the 20th century.

Meet Dan Berrigan, Prophet for Peace

Article / Community

Change the way you remember 9/11 by reading this story.

This Story Will Change the Way You Remember 9/11

Article / Community

Meet St. Peter Claver, the patron saint of African-Americans and racial justice.

This Saint Leapt into the Fight for Racial Justice

Article / Community

Praying the daily examen for one month changed this author — read about her transformation here.

I Used a Daily Reflection for a Month — Here’s How it Changed Me

Article / Prayer

Check out this practical guide to praying for others.

A Practical Guide to Praying for Others

Article / Prayer

Check out this Cistercian nun's Twitter account, the most peaceful place on the internet.

This Twitter Feed is the Most Peaceful Place on the Internet

Article / Prayer