This article appeared in the April 23, 2025 edition of the Monitor Daily.

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Open doors and Easter

Amelia Newcomb
Senior editor

Erika Page’s story today from Spain, like Dominique Soguel’s story yesterday from the front lines of Ukraine, speaks to the power of providing space – and in the process, offering grace. San Lorenzo parish is known as one of Madrid’s most welcoming churches for the many Catholic immigrants who’ve arrived in recent years, and on a standing room only Easter Sunday, the spirit is buoyant. Far away on the same Easter Sunday, a military chaplain’s arrival brings smiles to the faces of soldiers worn down by war. Two very different Easters, united in making room for others.


This article appeared in the April 23, 2025 edition of the Monitor Daily.

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