Belief

Hope in a better world starts with believing in the capacity of the human spirit to bring light to the darkness. Our Catholic faith acts as a foundation for how to make the world a better place. These Grotto stories reveal that belief in something, Someone, bigger than ourselves has the power to transform the world.

Even if you find yourself saying 'I suck at Lent,' read why you can and should still celebrate Easter.

Didn’t Do Lent? You Can Still Celebrate Easter

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Learn why Sunday should be a day of rest, even when it feels like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders.

How Resting on Sundays Can Transform Your Perspective

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This father was able to hold onto faith in the midst of suffering. Read his story.

How One Father Held onto Faith in Hard Times

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This Idaho mosaic artist shows us how to make mosaic art and how she's learned to work with mistakes.

Refugee Creates Stunning Mosaic Art

Why 40 Days of Lent? Test your Catholic knowledge with this Lenten trivia.

Why 40 Days of Lent?

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Check out these podcast recommendations from the Grotto community.

Podcasts Currently Resonating with Grotto Readers

Learn here how to get into baseball if you're bored watching it.

5 Things to Know if You’re Bored with Baseball

Learn why we should approach civic discourse with curiosity here.

Struggling to Talk Politics in an Age of Division? Lead with Curiosity

Watch how the Local Cup coffee shop functions on a paying it forward basis.

Local Coffee Shop Runs on Acts of Kindness

Check out what your leader personality types are based on your MBTI.

What Your MBTI Says About Your Leadership Skills

Help the homeless by looking them in the eyes and acknowledging their human dignity.

Why I Always Look Homeless People in the Eye

Read this reflective narrative about being present with those in need.

Show up With an Open Heart, and Just Stay

Taking a walk everyday has its benefits, especially during the pandemic. Find out more here.

Having a Rough Semester? Walk it Out

Watch how this committee is helping the U.S. Census 2020 by raising awareness for undercounted communities.

Raising Census Awareness in Undercounted Communities

Read this article on WNBA player Kayla McBride talking about her mental health, and how it isn't a game you can either win or lose.

This WNBA Player Reminds Us It’s Okay to Fall Apart