The Grotto

The kids & I decided to visit The Grotto today. We hadn't been for several years and thought it would be fun to walk the 62 acre park.

The beautiful Grotto.

Elevator: 110 feet to the park above.

If you go, take $4.00 to ride the elevator.

The money is used for

maintenance of the Grotto & the surrounding park.

Meditation Room

Grotto Monastery

New last year: The Grotto Labyrinth

Fun Fact: I found out today that my friend Sarah got engaged at The Grotto.

I love that!

Spotted in the park: a monk!

St. Thaddeus

Not being Catholic, I wasn't sure who St. Thaddeus was.

According to Wikipedia, he was one of the 12 Apostles.

Spotted near the elevator: a nun!

Prayer candles

Our prayer candle

No words needed.

Close up.

It was good day to reflect on what we're thankful for & for remembering the people/things on our prayer list.