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

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Lessons Learned at the Old Man Gym

Article / Health & Wellness

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Read this reflective narrative about finding peace after leaving Hollywood.

My Hollywood Dreams Were Coming True, But I Still Felt Empty

Follow these climate change advocates on social media.

How to Use Social Media to Advocate for Climate Change

Read this reflective narrative about how to be a better conversationalist by asking questions.

Questions are Keys that Unlock Doors to Other People

Watch how Goshen Brewing Company has stayed afloat during the pandemic.

He Brews Beers and Community

Meet Corita Kent, Trailblazing Catholic Artist

Visiting Abbey of Gethsemani taught this author many surprising life lessons — read more here.

4 Surprising Life Lessons I Learned at a Monastery

Learn how to write a haiku by following this author's tips.

How to Find a New Creative Outlet in Haiku

The Bergamot band is sharing hope through their music. Watch their story here!

The Bergamot Band Sings Message of Hope

Can't make friends as a grown-up? Take this author's advice.

What to Do if You Have No Friends

Have you tried journaling right when you wake up? This is what the Morning Pages routine taught this author.

The Journaling Exercise that Boosted My Creativity