Javi Zubizarreta

Holding on to hope isn't easy while mass shootings keep occurring. But "without hope, we lose the will to make this violence stop."

Hope for Uvalde

Seeing how art connects us can open our eyes — this author noticed how Ukrainian art helped him connect with his past as well as the artist.

The Small Art Stuck in this War

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

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Lessons Learned at the Old Man Gym

Article / Health & Wellness

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What’s More Important for Fitness: Motivation or Discipline?

Read this author's four points on the abortion debate that might help people on all sides of the debate find some common ground.

4 Points of Common Ground When it Comes to Abortion

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The Surprising Way Self-Care and Service are Linked

Read this reflective narrative about construction workers.

A Letter to Say ‘Thanks’ to the Workers Building Skyscrapers

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

Good and Decent S2|E8: Backstrokes and Headspins

Find the beauty of the game in pickup basketball.

How Pickup Basketball Opens the Door for Community

Read why you should attend a Minor League Baseball game this summer.

Ease into Summer with a Minor League Baseball Game

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

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