Keep the Faith

A life grounded in our Catholic faith doesn’t just inform our Sunday plans. Grotto seeks to keep the faith alive in all facets of our lives. Grotto shares inspirational stories about how our community is living out our beliefs and practices to experience true joy.

Community

Being new to Chicago can be frightening, but we have everything here to make you feel like a local.

I Just Moved to Chicago — Now What?

Article / Community

Meet Augustus Tolton, a soon-to-be saint.

Meet This Chicago South Sider on the Road to Sainthood

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Read this reflective narrative about construction workers.

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

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Belief

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

Article / Belief

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

How the “God Particle” Inspired this Comic Author

Prayer

What is the purpose of art, specifically abstract? This author reflects on that question here.

What’s the Point of Abstract Art? Maybe It’s How it Works on our Hearts

Article / Prayer

How do we know God exists? This man believes he found Him in the desert.

How Do I Know God Exists? He Found Me in the Desert

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Do we have proof of God?

5 Ways We Can Find Proof of God’s Existence

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Explore more Grotto

Learn about how to practice radical self-acceptance to change the way you view your body.

Your Body is Not Your Enemy

Read to learn about how to improve your mind-body connection.

3 Ways Your Mind Can Help With Body Positivity

Take into consideration these five steps for how to recognize and appreciate body diversity.

5 Steps to Becoming More Body-Inclusive

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

Breaking the Mold as a Yoga Instructor

Being new to Chicago can be frightening, but we have everything here to make you feel like a local.

I Just Moved to Chicago — Now What?

Breaking bad habits can help you become a better person.

Breaking Bad (Habits)

Read this licensed clinical counselor's answer to "what is gaslighting in a relationship?"

What is Gaslighting, Exactly?

Don't ignore these abusive relationship signs.

Are You In An Abusive Relationship? Here’s How to Tell

Have you been navigating office friendships? Keep these four things in mind.

Navigating Friendships with Coworkers? Keep These 4 Things in Mind

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