Javi Zubizarreta

Read this reflective narrative about finding a young adult ministry in Chicago.

Moving to Chicago, I Needed a Place that Felt Like Home

Article / Community

Read why this author loves his adopted dog, especially on Love Your Pet Day.

How a Puppy Turned My Life Around

Article / Transform

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Having a Panic Attack in a Costco Parking Lot

Article / Health & Wellness

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6 Hacks for Staying Motivated to Work Out

Article & Video / Health & Wellness

Read this reflective narrative about how a friend's death led this author to choosing faith.

“That Time I Lied to a Nun”

Article / Belief

Read what this author discovered about his ancestors' immigrant labor.

Are We Correctly Remembering Our Immigrant Past?

Article / Community

This page features a playlist of videos produced by Javi Zubizarreta for Grotto Network.

Videos by Javi Zubizarreta for Grotto Network

Video / Work by Grotto Authors

Grotto illustration of two blue dumbbells stacked on one another.

Lessons Learned at the Old Man Gym

Article / Health & Wellness

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Read this reflective narrative about why thrifting is good and how there's more than just good deals to be found.

There’s More to a Thrift Shop Than a Great Deal

Wondering how to create a community to make friends? Watch how this rock climber did just that.

Rock Climbing: How to Form Community

Watch why Joyce Wanjiku Kair spends time taking care of the elderly, a service most Kenyan families cannot afford.

Stories of People Who Found Where They Belong

Read here about volunteer opportunities in Chicago if you live in the Windy City.

#GrottoChicago | 3 Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season

Learn how to create a home bar setup that will increase your hospitality!

How to Build Your At-Home Bar and Level Up Your Hospitality

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Guess Who’s New in Town? Grotto Chicago

Download these free Advent coloring pages to help reflect on the holiday season.

Free Download: Advent Coloring Pages

Download this free recipe for vegan stew.

Comfort in Cold Weather: Winter Beefless Stew

Learn why you should watch "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" and what it has to teach you.

What Makes ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ an Extraordinary Show