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

The Magic of Mythical Storytelling

Article / Community

Read this reflective narrative about embracing a different culture after you move — this author came to the United States from Honduras.

Finding Myself in a New Country

Article / Community

Who was Mother Cabrini? Listen to this Spotify playlist inspired by her life.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Article / Community

Belief

Watch this coptic artist show the magic behind icon painting.

The Art Behind the Icon

Read to learn about how reading a book by Julian of Norwich can bring you peace.

Finding Comfort in This Medieval Woman’s Words

Article / Belief

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

A Taste of Home: A Grotto Short Film

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

Article / Prayer

Do we have proof of God?

5 Ways We Can Find Proof of God’s Existence

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Explore more Grotto

Check out this gift guide for Christmas shopping in Chicago.

Your 2022 Chicago Gift Guide

Read this reflective narrative about

“In This Place, I Find Hope”

Watch this coptic artist show the magic behind icon painting.

The Art Behind the Icon

Try these stretches while at work to keep your body strong and flexible.

Hunched Over a Desk All Day? Use These 3 Stretches to Loosen Up

Learn how to have a hygge winter in Chicago with these different ways.

How to Have a Hygge Chicago Holiday

Show compassion by learning these four new ways for how to help immigrants here.

4 Ways You Can Support the Immigrant Community

Read to learn about how reading a book by Julian of Norwich can bring you peace.

Finding Comfort in This Medieval Woman’s Words

Watch this first generation college student be welcomed in the Notre Dame community.

Notre Dame Surprises First Generation College Student

Read this reflective narrative about embracing a different culture after you move — this author came to the United States from Honduras.

Finding Myself in a New Country

Download these free delicious fall recipes.

Free Download: Warm Up Your Kitchen With These Fall Recipes