Watch

Grotto Celebrates Joy

Creator:
Published:
January 8, 2024
April 13, 2020
Watch why these moments from our #Grottostories exemplify the definition of joy.

Need a reason to smile? Look no further. We've gathered some of the many moments of joy from our #GrottoStories and put them all in one place for you.

Today, and everyday, Grotto celebrates joy.

Video Transcript

(The Hillbilly Thomists performing)

Ray Smith, giving flight lesson: Hands on thighs. Hangs up high. Is our passenger briefing done?

Young girl: Check.

Frederick Joseph: There are so many aspects of a human life, and joy has to be one of them.

(Group dancing and cheering at Together for the Long Run event)

Jamie Farnan, air guitarist: It's definitely this silly thing that brings a lot of wonderful, loving people together.

Gillian Mocek: I can't change the cards that I've been dealt, but I get to choose how I play the game. And I get to play it with joy.

Aaron Sawatsky-Kingsley: That was awesome.

Brother Justin: Brother Joseph is an expert spoon player.

(Brother Joseph playing spoons, accompanied by The Hillbilly Thomists)

Brendan O’Hare Sweeney (Mr. B): Throughout my life, I've been sort of more involved and less involved in. And I find when I'm more involved, I'm a much happier and fulfilled person.

Father Pete McCormick: What I want to be able to do is, with the time that I have with the skill that I have, to be able to share the joy that God has given me — because I think that can still be impactful in whatever way, shape, or form God chooses to use it.

Dr. Jessica Hite: They can take you out of whatever your busy, distracted day is. It can be stressful or what have you, and then you catch this really playful chitter-chatter up in the sky, and it sort of gives you a moment of reprieve, right?

(Kids running in superhero capes)

(Cheering from Fortnite live stream)

Fred Mwaura: I'm a believer in not shutting other people's light, but putting on other people's light, so that they can shine. And the more you shine, the brighter it is.

Father Pete: You’ve got to find the joy in these moments because life doesn't always work out as you had hoped.

(Student strumming guitar)

Mr. B: Nice job.

Creators:
Grotto
Published:
January 8, 2024
April 13, 2020
On a related note...
Summer Party Beats | #GrottoMusic

Summer Party Beats | #GrottoMusic

Grotto

How and Why to Pursue Comedy as a Hobby

How and Why to Pursue Comedy as a Hobby

Brandy Norton

The Complete Guide to Hosting a Dinner Party

The Complete Guide to Hosting a Dinner Party

Lauren Lawson

Stories of People Who Found Where They Belong

Stories of People Who Found Where They Belong

Grotto

What is Ash Wednesday? Catholic Trivia

What is Ash Wednesday? Catholic Trivia

Grotto

Free Download: Grotto's Guide to Lincoln Park

Free Download: Grotto's Guide to Lincoln Park

Grotto, Jennon Bell Hoffman

Zac Efron Explores the Power of Prayer in New Wellness Show

Zac Efron Explores the Power of Prayer in New Wellness Show

Grotto Shares

New to Prayer? Here are 3 Creative Ways to Approach It

New to Prayer? Here are 3 Creative Ways to Approach It

Marlene Bayersdorfer

Jesus’ Favorite Podcast EP 4: Telling Jokes & Performing Illusions with Will McDaniel

Jesus’ Favorite Podcast EP 4: Telling Jokes & Performing Illusions with Will McDaniel

Ebony Moxey, Javi Zubizarreta

What is Lent? Catholic Trivia

What is Lent? Catholic Trivia

Grotto

Reconnecting Through Colors

Reconnecting Through Colors

Grotto

Taking Kids with Special Needs Fishing for a Day

Taking Kids with Special Needs Fishing for a Day

Grotto

Podcast S1 | Ep. 6: Air Guitars and a Useless Monk

Podcast S1 | Ep. 6: Air Guitars and a Useless Monk

Grotto

How Baseball Teams Celebrate Mass During the Season

How Baseball Teams Celebrate Mass During the Season

Grotto Shares

What We Learned from Judah & the Lion's 'Pep Talks'

What We Learned from Judah & the Lion's 'Pep Talks'

Isaac Huss

St. André Bessette Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

St. André Bessette Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Grotto

Racial Justice Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Racial Justice Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Grotto

Serving the Homeless Population from the Feet Up

Serving the Homeless Population from the Feet Up

Grotto

St. Joseph of Cupertino Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

St. Joseph of Cupertino Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Grotto

5 Superheroes You Didn’t Know Are Catholic

5 Superheroes You Didn’t Know Are Catholic

Hunter Cates

newsletter

We’d love to be pals.

Sign up for our newsletter, and we’ll meet you in your inbox each week.