PRAYER AT THE GROTTO

Dear Mother,

it is good to be here with you,

to come sit with you,

to rest in your presence

and leave all worries and anxieties in your lap.

Thank you for welcoming me with love.

Mother, my life is full with due dates, expectations,

and faces of those I love.

I come to you with a full heart,

so that you can lift me up and offer me to your Son.

I am filled with peace when I come here.


The candles, the people praying,

the trees and tolling bells

help me clearly feel your love and prayers for me.

Please hold me close to you and place your son in my heart.

Amen.


Lighting a candle at the Grotto.

Despite the cold, She is always there to hear our prayers.

Today I took a trip to the grotto. Without a doubt, it is my FAVORITE place on campus. I always feel so at peace and so relaxed. Despite the cold, it was a great time to reflect on everything in my life and realize how blessed I am to be here.

If you ever are having a hard time or just need someone to pray for you, just let me know ... I am always willing to go and light a candle for you.