Heal

Our world needs healing, and Grotto’s community is devoted to encouraging and initiating the healing process. Making a lasting impact can be as simple as offering hope to those around you. Here we share stories about how our community has embodied that healing inspiration for others.

Read this reflective narrative about dealing with grief and loss.

Be Gentle, For We Are All Grieving

Read this reflective narrative about recovering from sexual assault.

I Was Hiding My Pain, Not Healing

Watch this woman create tiny purple food pantries for her community during the pandemic.

These DIY Food Pantries are Feeding the Community

Watch how this choir is supporting cancer patients in Kenya, founded by a cancer survivor who knows the journey well.

Choir Raises Money for Cancer Patients in Kenya

Learn how to have a civil conversation in a divided nation by following these eight tips.

8 Tips for Having a Healthy Argument in a Polarizing Time

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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