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Download this guide for exploring the Old Town neighborhood in Chicago.

Free Download: What to See, Eat, Explore, Do, Try in Old Town

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Listen to Good & Decent's latest episode reflecting on the benefits of laughing and inspirational comedians.

Good and Decent EP 21: Comedy of Life

Watch how Christian comedian Ellis Aych connects with God in his work.

Using Comedy to Showcase Life’s Beauty

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Watch how Aram's improv comedy class instills confidence and creativity in the Chicago community.

Creative Magic Behind Chicago’s Improv Comedy

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Join Jane and Mike as they discuss how to find your personal style with an expert.

How Do You Find Your Personal and Professional Style?

Video / Career & Finance

Find out more about Our Lady of Sorrows and listen to this playlist inspired by her.

Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

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Have a laugh, on us. Check out the Grotto team's favorite funny videos.

Need a Laugh? Here are the Grotto Team’s Recs

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Watch how Vince's community cleanup in San Francisco beautifies the area and brings awareness to care for the earth.

In the Can, Not the Bay

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Download this guide for exploring the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago.

Free Download: What to See, Eat, Explore, Do, Try in Lincoln Park

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Watch how Elmore Roots uses organic horticulture to grow healthy plants and educate the community.

Good and Decent Episode 20: The Elusive Gooseberry

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Feeling concerned about climate change? Learn how the practice of climate therapy can help.

A Conversation With a Climate Therapist

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Watch how Good Shepherd Montessori School is empowering students to save the earth through regenerative farming.

From Seed to Lunchroom Table

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Want to learn how to take care of plants? Watch this episode of Don't Say Ad*lting for expert tips.

How Do You Keep a Plant Alive?

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Learn how one man uses the art of water sculpture to bring natural landscapes indoors.

Sculpting an Ecosystem

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Listen to our latest podcast episode about what to do after a minor car accident.

What Should You Do if You Get in a Minor Car Accident?

Video / Health & Wellness

Download this guide for exploring the Lakeview neighborhood in Chicago.

Free Download: What to See, Eat, Explore, Do, Try in Lakeview

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Watch how A Rosie Place provides respite care for medically fragile children.

She’s All Set: A Grotto Short Film

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Listen to how there's a connection for love of ice cream between these brother ice cream shop owners and a missionary who shared ice cream with people who are poor or homeless.

Good & Decent: Love & Ice Cream

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Watch and read how AGLO answers the call to love.

AGLO is Answering the Call to Love

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Who was St. Mary Magdalene? Listen to this curated Spotify playlist that was inspired by her life.

Feast Day of Mary Magdalene Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

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Watch how this woman is healing from divorce by using art.

Finding Healing and Joy through Art

Watch how The Milk Bank processes human milk that helps premature and fragile infants.

Milk is Life-Saving Medicine

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Watch the DSA hosts discuss how to make friends after college.

How Do You Find Friends After College?

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Watch these two brothers create unique flavors of ice cream in Boston.

Ice Cream Brothers: A Grotto Short Film

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Going on a date? Follow these tips after listening to this Don't Say Ad*lting podcast episode.

How Do You Go on a Date?

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How do we "love thy neighbor"? Kelvin firmly believes we should treat others the way we want to be treated. And he's spreading kindness and love by giving out free groceries to those in need.

Sharing Love with Groceries

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What is meant by the Immaculate Heart of Mary? Listen to this Spotify playlist we curated for the feast day.

Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

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Listen to these Father's Day songs and celebrate your dad or father figure!

Father’s Day Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

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How do you go about starting a skincare routine? We have all your skincare questions in Don't Say Ad*lting's newest podcast episode.

How Do You Care for Your Skin?

Video / Health & Wellness

Grotto celebrates that God is love within the LGBTQ+ community.

God is Love

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Watch why Sister Barbara Battista is a spiritual advisor for death row inmates.

Sister Barbara Visits Death Row

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Listen to this National Best Friends Day Spotify playlist and think about that one person who makes your life brighter.

Best Friends Day Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

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Listen to Good and Decent's latest episode about finding forgiveness.

Good and Decent EP 17: Finding Forgiveness

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Watch the Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation help people forgive others for their acts of violence against their family or friends.

Answering Violence with Forgiveness

Who was St. Rita of Cascia? Listen to this Spotify playlist that was inspired by her life.

St. Rita of Cascia Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

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Download this list of questions to ask a new therapist.

Free Download: Questions to Ask When Researching a Therapist

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Listen to Don't Say Ad*lting's newest podcast episode about how to budget.

How Do You Start Budgeting?

Video / Career & Finance

Listen to these Mother's Day songs and celebrate your mom or mother figure!

Mother’s Day Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

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Listen to Good and Decent's sixteenth episode that explores life after death.

Good and Decent EP 16: After Life

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Watch this man describe having a NDE and a voice telling him it wasn't his time yet and that he has more work to do.

Not Now: A Grotto Short Film

Listen to this podcast episode for how to cook for one person.

How Do You Cook For One Person?

Video / Health & Wellness

Watch the Notre Dame folk choir reenact the Passion and how some choir members have a new perspective on death.

A Grotto Short Film: The Passion

Listen to the second episode of Don't Say Adulting on how to buy a car.

How Do You Buy a Used Car?

Video / Career & Finance

Watch how this stand up comedian is talking about mental health during his show, specifically his own mental health struggles.

The Compassion Behind Comedy

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Listen to the premiere episode of Don't Say Adulting on how to get a job.

How Do You Get A Job?

Video / Career & Finance

Learn the importance of mentorship by reading this interviewee's experiences on being mentored and being a mentor to students.

Why We Could All Use a Mentor

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Listen to Good & Decent's EP 15 about loving your job.

Good and Decent EP 15: Occupation Proclamations

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Watch these cute pugs have a meetup with their owners.

The Pug Life

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Watch how using your imagination can help create an animal from a pastime.

Anders’ Dino World

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Watch how this farmer answers the question, "What are goats good for?"

These Goats Have a Super Power

Watch and meet Fragile Rock — a band made up of musicians and puppeteers.

This Band of Puppets Will Rock Your Socks Off

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Watch this barber describe how he got a second chance in life and a reality check.

50 Years and a Second Chance

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Watch how the Indy Film Fest brings people of different walks of life together to enjoy the art of film.

Local Films, Local Theater

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Watch this mini-documentary about a community about friends that become family.

Take Me Home: A Grotto Short Film

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Watch this coptic artist show the magic behind icon painting.

The Art Behind the Icon

Download these free delicious fall recipes.

Free Download: Warm Up Your Kitchen With These Fall Recipes

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Watch this family-owned business thrive on family recipes in Chicago.

A Taste of Home: A Grotto Short Film

Watch how changing careers impacted this woman's life.

Delivering Joy — One Party at a Time

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Watch what this comedian learned from trying something new.

Being the First To Stand Up

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Listen to these songs inspired by the life of Dorothy Day, AKA a "servant of God".

Dorothy Day Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

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Watch why this couple decided to open their home to jazz musicians.

Jazz Like Home

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Watch and meet the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ.

Sister Connie’s Groceries

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Watch this group help the community learn how to jump double dutch.

Teaching Strangers Double Dutch on Brooklyn Streets

Video / Health & Wellness

Learn these first job tips to find the right first job after college.

Just Starting Your Career? Heed This Advice From a CEO

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Listen to these fall songs to ease into the season.

#GrottoMusic | First Day of Fall

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Watch this man tell his story about growing mushrooms for a living.

Finding Balance through Fungi Farming

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Watch this mother/designer conquer the work-life balance.

Mom First, Fashion Second

Video / Career & Finance

Watch how Simple House inspired this woman to help the poor in a new way.

Ice Cream Minivan

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Download these free biblical backgrounds to help brighten your day or someone else's day.

Free Download: 5 Daily Affirmations to Remind You of Your Worth

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Listen to these self-love songs that help you recognize your self-image and worth.

You are Wonderfully Made | #GrottoMusic

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Watch to learn how Kay is showing the world that yoga is for everyone.

Breaking the Mold as a Yoga Instructor

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Conserving the colobus monkey and other wildlife in Kenya is necessary and worth it — watch how these wildlife conservationists do it here.

Coexisting with Colobus Monkeys

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Watch this man explain the sustainability behind eating bugs.

A Sustainable Snack: Roasted Crickets

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Dance and sing in your car to these road trip songs.

The Ultimate Road Trip Playlist | #GrottoMusic

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Listen to our newest podcast episode about why to get out of your comfort zone.

Good and Decent S2|E8: Backstrokes and Headspins

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Expressing identity through art can come in all different ways — watch how Rachel honors her Korean identity.

Reconnecting Through Colors

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Jam to these summer party songs at your next outdoor party.

Summer Party Beats | #GrottoMusic

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Use these apps to get off your phone and spend time outdoors.

These 12 Apps Can Actually Help You Break Away and Get Outside

Article / Health & Wellness

What is your 'why' in life? This MMA fighter found his in family.

UFC Fighter Finds Motivation through his Son

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Download this free study abroad checklist.

Free Download: Study Abroad Checklist

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Who was St. Joan of Arc? Listen to this Spotify playlist that was inspired by her life.

Finding Conviction with St. Joan of Arc | #GrottoMusic

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Listen to our newest podcast episode about why mental health matters.

Good and Decent S2|E7: Reaching Out

Video / Health & Wellness

Watch how Myron is a mental health advocate while also navigating his life after college.

Raiders Newcomer Advocates for Mental Health

Video / Career & Finance

Follow these seven habits if you want to take charge of your life.

7 Habits to Help You Take Charge of Your Life

Article / Career & Finance

Listen to Grotto's video team talk about mythical creatures, paranormal phenomena, and UFO sightings in this podcast episode.

Good and Decent S2|E6: Is It Real?

Have you had an out-of-body experience?

3 Celebrities Who Were Tuned Into the Supernatural

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Download these free space coloring pages.

Free Download: Contemplate the Cosmos With These Coloring Pages

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Watch how the "God particle" inspired this comic/sci-fi author.

How the “God Particle” Inspired this Comic Author

Who was St. Catherine of Siena? Listen to this Spotify playlist that was inspired by her life.

St. Catherine of Siena’s Fierce Love | #GrottoMusic

Playlist / Community

Do you believe? We explore the Shroud of Turin here.

Do You Believe? Exploring the Shroud of Turin

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Watch how this woman gets lost in another world — it includes tiny shrimp!

A World Within a World: Explore the Mysterious Lives of Tiny Shrimp

Video / Health & Wellness

Watch why the Lincoln Tunnel Motel is famous on TikTok and why it gives free rooms to those in need.

‘Free Room for You’ — a Grotto Short Film

Who was St. Oscar Romero? Find out here as to why the saint was a fearless leader.

The Fearlessness of St. Oscar Romero | #GrottoMusic

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Watch hosts Javi and Tara discuss marginalized groups with Michael and showcase one of Grotto's mini-docs.

Good and Decent S2|E5: Going to the Margins

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Watch the importance of reading to children — they can see us as role models.

Storytime with Mr. Stephen — For The Joy of Reading

Video / Transform

Kick off Shamrock'n the Block by tuning into some local Irish music.

St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago ‘22 | #GrottoMusic

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Have you ever connected with modern religious art? This artist wants whoever sees his paintings to do that and ask what the story is behind each painting.

Good and Decent S2|E4: From Old to New

Video / Relationships

Watch how expressing yourself through contemporary dance can help you find beauty in life.

Contemporary Dance: The Beauty of Self-Expression

Video / Health & Wellness

Who was St. Josephine Bakhita? Listen to this Spotify playlist that was inspired by her life and by beauty.

Seeking Beauty with St. Josephine Bakhita | #GrottoMusic

Playlist / Community

Download these free game day chili recipes.

Hosting a Party for the Big Game? 4 Chili Recipes for Your Playbook

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Watch how photographer Matt Dunlap explores Chicago on a one wheel.

Finding Beauty in Chicago

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Download this guide for exploring the Old Town neighborhood in Chicago.

Free Download: What to See, Eat, Explore, Do, Try in Old Town

Get to know Old Town, a Chicago neighborhood, with this comprehensive guide.

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Old Town

Find out the benefits of improv class for people looking to become more vulnerable and unafraid to fail.

Improv Taught Me to Embrace the Fail

Find out why using humor in the classroom is an effective strategy to keep students engaged.

How Humor Can Help You Learn

Watch how Christian comedian Ellis Aych connects with God in his work.

Using Comedy to Showcase Life’s Beauty

Read this reflective narrative about Camp John Marc, a place for kids with chronic illnesses and disabilities, and the joy in this special space.

Joy That Refuses To Be Eclipsed

Listen to Good & Decent's latest episode reflecting on the benefits of laughing and inspirational comedians.

Good and Decent EP 21: Comedy of Life

Importance-Of-Voting

It’s More Important than Ever to Engage in Politics

Practice these morning stretches to start your day intentionally.

Start Your Day With These Yoga Postures

Watch how Aram's improv comedy class instills confidence and creativity in the Chicago community.

Creative Magic Behind Chicago’s Improv Comedy