The Grotto Catholic sanctuary in Northeast Portland was filled with visitors on Easter Sunday, with scarcely any evidence of the damage wrought less than three months ago by an ice storm, followed by a break-in at the monastery in February. As the morning sunlight filtered through the trees in the sanctuary’s garden, individuals and families snapped photos or spent a quiet moment in prayer or reflection after attending Mass. “We’re completely open to the public,” Chris Blanchard, executive director of the organization, said. “It’s as beautiful as it’s ever been.” Read more and see more photos from mark_w_graves at the link in our bio. #thegrotto #easter #eastersunday #easterservice #thegrotto #portland #theoregonian #oregon