Wonder

Look up into the night sky and see the beauty of the universe.

What the Night Sky Holds

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?

Download these free space coloring pages.

Free Download: Contemplate the Cosmos With These Coloring Pages

Have you had an out-of-body experience?

3 Celebrities Who Were Tuned Into the Supernatural

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

How the “God Particle” Inspired this Comic Author

Who was St. Catherine of Siena? Listen to this Spotify playlist that was inspired by her life.

St. Catherine of Siena’s Fierce Love | #GrottoMusic

Read this reflective narrative about the Shroud of Turin.

The Shroud of Turin and the Science of Resurrection

Do you believe? We explore the Shroud of Turin here.

Do You Believe? Exploring the Shroud of Turin

Are UFOs real? This Catholic priest and anthropologist goes in depth here.

We Asked a Priest for the ‘Full Truth’ About UFOs — Here’s What He Said

Discover and explore the mysteries of the universe with the Pope's astronomer, here.

Explore the Mysteries of the Universe with the Pope’s Astronomer

Watch how this woman gets lost in another world — it includes tiny shrimp!

A World Within a World: Explore the Mysterious Lives of Tiny Shrimp

Let's be honest — Catholic beliefs are weird. But maybe it's the best part.

Yes, Catholicism Can Be Weird — Maybe That’s the Best Part?

Read this reflective narrative about Brian Doyle.

Brian Doyle’s Writing and the Practice of Wonder

Watch why Robert helped create this dark sky park in Michigan.

Night Skies: The Beauty that Requires Darkness

Check out this new platform that asks life's biggest questions.

‘Real+True’ — A New Platform Bringing Depth to Your Feed

Watch this park volunteer create magic for children by putting a fairy door in a local park and open another world for them.

This Passionate Volunteer Creates Magic

Watch this thunderstorm time-lapse video that left us in wonder and awe.

This Time-Lapse Thunderstorm Video Will Leave You Shook

Find wonder and awe in life by listening to Grotto's Good and Decent's podcast Episode 1.

Podcast S1 | Ep1: Finding Awe

Read this reflective narrative about going to the library.

The New Worlds She Found in Her Library

Watch this puppet show for St. Patrick's Day, and become enchanted and feel like a kid again afterward.

A Touch of Irish Song and Story

What does a cosmologist do? Watch this cosmologist explain her research and why she loves studying space.

Wonder and Awe in the Study of Cosmology

G.K. Chesterton quote on wonder: "We are perishing for lack of wonder, not for lack of wonders."

G.K. Chesterton

Pope Francis quote on wonder: "May we constantly welcome the Lord's surprises."

Pope Francis

St. Julian of Norwich quote on wonder: "All life's pleasures and comforts are sacramental; they are God's hands touching us."

St. Julian of Norwich

Hans Urs von Balthasar quote on wonder: "Every experience of beauty points to eternity."

Hans Urs von Balthasar

Grotto's mission is to share awe and wonder online. Find out how you can share #unexpectedwonder with others to transform the world.

Why Appreciating #UnexpectedWonder Matters

Gerard Manley Hopkins quote on wonder: "The world is charged with the grandeur of God."

Gerard Manley Hopkins

Walt Whitman quote on wonder: "Be curious, not judgmental."

Walt Whitman

Blessed Solanus Casey quote on wonder: "Blessed be God in all his designs."

Bl. Solanus Casey

Søren Kierkegaard quote on wonder: "Life is a mystery to be lived, not a problem to be solved."

Søren Kierkegaard

G.K. Chesterton

G.K. Chesterton

St. Isaac of Syrian's quote about wonder: "The highest form of prayer is to stand silently in awe before God."

St. Isaac of Syrian

Explore more Grotto

Download this guide for exploring Near North Side, Chicago.

Free Download: What to See, Eat, Explore, Do, Try Near North Side

Get to know Near North Side, a Chicago neighborhood, by reading this local's guide.

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Near North Side

Check out these suggestions for six sustainable gifts that can help protect the earth and make your loved ones happy.

6 Sustainable Gift Ideas for the Holidays

Read this article to learn how moving back home after college could change your life for the better.

Why It’s OK to Move Home After College

Read this article for tips to set healthy boundaries in relationships and provide you with peace of mind in future interactions.

Boundaries 101: Creating Space

Find out how new family traditions can bring your loved ones closer together and facilitate meaningful memories.

The Power in Creating New Traditions

Listen to Good & Decent's reflection on the importance of listening emphasized by a community initiative helping people to feel heard.

Good and Decent EP 23: Free Listening

With these tips, learn how to pay off student loans while still maintaining a high quality of life.

How I Paid Off Student Loans (And Found Peace During It)

Read this reflective narrative about cooking cultural foods to connect with family history and heritage.

Cooking Was My Way Back to My Puerto Rican Roots

Read this article for three tips to develop healthy adult sibling relationships, regardless of your differences and past.

3 Ways You Can Repair a Sibling Relationship