The Grotto is a peaceful place in Portland. It is a working church and a place where you can walk around and have peace with nature and cleanse your spirit.
The Grotto was founded by Fr. Mayer in 1923, it held its first mass in 1924. In 1983, it designated a National Sanctuary. Over the last 100 years, millions of people have come to visit and serves all people in all faiths or no faith- Everyone is welcome to visit and find peace:
There are many little chapels that you can pray in or just sit and think:
I found some Zen at The Grotto and want to go back:
The Grotto sounds like a truly serene and welcoming place—it's inspiring that for over a century, it's offered peace and spiritual reflection to people of all faiths.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite places in Portland!
ReplyDeleteI love the little waterfall. What a lovely spot! #Allseasons
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating place, bringing together nature and spirituality.
ReplyDelete...thanks for this information, I wish you peace.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit here. It does look most peaceful and welcoming. Beautiful.
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Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday, Patrick. 🙂
This looks so peaceful and serene. Thank you for sharing with us at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2025/04/a-few-more-before-i-forget.html
ReplyDeleteThat look so lovely and so peaceful!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and peaceful!
ReplyDeleteIt looks welcoming and serene, just like any place of worship should. Thank you for taking part in the "My Sunday Best" meme.
ReplyDeleteThe Grotto looks so peaceful. Glad you found some Zen there. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.
ReplyDeleteYou always find the most loviest spots!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been there for years and years--so nice to see pictures. It really is a gorgeous spot. Thank you for sharing this post with us at the Will Blog for Comments #60 linkup. We look forward to seeing what you'll share at #61--it opens Monday. Have a great rest of your week.
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