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Father Koch: Easter celebrates our return to the garden

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026

Top photo: An image of the Resurrection of Jesus is depicted in this stained glass window in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Farmingdale. Monitor file photo By Father Garry Koch Gospel reflection for April 5, 2025, Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord From the dawn of time, God intended an eternal covenantal relationship with…...