Monthly Archives: October 2014

“Life With Cats”

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

(counselor: “So tell me a little about it.”) Well, it’s not easy to talk about it but I’ll try.  Growing up our family had one that lasted 14 years.  “Midnight” was her name and living across from a gully, she … Continue reading →

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The Crazy Family Living In My Head

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

She’s my second cousin, Grief. I see her periodically. I don’t go out of my way to visit her. She comes on her own to be with me for a while. I treat her gently in the hope that she’s … Continue reading →

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“Yes”

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I hate when someone calls to ask me a favor and begins with the question, “What are doing tomorrow night?” I have no idea what is involved but I’m expected to give an instant answer. Am I to be an … Continue reading →

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Forever “and ever”

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I love satellite radio. Since sliced bread, I can’t think of anything comparable. Commercial free, varied and so many offerings. I renew it every three years. My renewal came up so I called to renew for another three years and … Continue reading →

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The Silence of St. Joseph

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Lot’s wife has no name (I guess you could call her “Salty”) and Joseph says and has no recorded statements in the Bible. The next cocktail party you attend, you can amaze your friends with these tiny bits of trivia. … Continue reading →

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The “Holy Family,” Normal?

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

If I hear once more what a “normal” family is, I think I’ll….well, who knows. The June Cleavers and Donna Reeds make for good television but are lousy at real life stuff. The buzz word opposite normal was “dysfunctional” as … Continue reading →

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“Enlarged Hearts”

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Medicine has all kinds of maladies concerning the heart. Heart attack? Call 911. Enlarged heart? Drugs for the rest of your life. Those medical alerts are conversely spiritual gifts. A heart attack in spirituality is called passion and a deep … Continue reading →

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“Topsy Turvy”

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

That’s a little known theological concept that you may feel free to use in conversations, especially when there’s a lull. Impress your friends with the question, “How can Mary be the ‘Mother of God’ when God is the Creator?”  That’s … Continue reading →

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Halloween’s Mask

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Another season ends and a new season lies before us as the kids do what kids love to do.  They pretend and put on a mask to be someone other than they think they are.  (What kid knows who he/she … Continue reading →

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Airport Friends

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I spent three hours with a thousand of my good friends at the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport. Although they don’t know me; I am among, between and bumping into them for three hours. The layover seems like an eternity when … Continue reading →

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