Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes — Attraction in Notre Dame

I was left speechless when I got here and actually saw it in person. It's a beautiful inviting place. Very quiet, clean & extremely therapeutic. I'm such a baby I cried lol. I'm from Florida we don't have this. The school itself is also pretty cool. Huge stadium too. Finding the Grotto was pretty simple. The scenery is a must. I did the donation, prayed & lit a candle for my baby boy in heaven. You won't regret going. I got in for free and parked for free. I'm not sure is that changes during event days but I went on a weekday that they had nothing going on. If you got this far I hope you have an amazing rest of your year. Stay blessed 🙌🏾🙏🏾.

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Indeed a replica of a dank cave warmed by candle light and an overwhelming sense of something calming and illuminating. Beautiful to see a student with backpack come between classes and touch the stone from Lourdes where Mother Mary apparitions reportedly appeared. $3 suggested donation to light candle. GPS takes you thru main campus gate to declare visiting intent and get a free parking sticker for one hour with another hour expiration leeway. Can see the basilica and the lake all in same time frame depending on how long you pray or meditate or just sit there in the quiet. Very organized campus operation that also...

There is never a bad time to visit the grotto: In rain, snow, heat, or wind; in spring, summer, fall, or winter. Each time offers its own beauties, whether that’s the silence of a fresh fallen snow, the reflection of flickering candles in the puddles, or the bright colors of tulips leading to the grotto.

This is a place of prayer, of reflection, of hope, despair, fear, joy, and tenacity. There is a quiet reverence at this special place, and I promise you will...