Monthly Archives: March 2016

“I Think It’s Important”

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I’ve had a small rock on top of my bedroom bureau for years.  When I move, I pack the rock and again place it on top.  It’s to remind me of…  I’ve forgotten the “where or when” of the rock … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday: “Trial Separation?”

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

It’s called a “trial separation.”  Kinda of a weird name for a marriage that’s about to break up, isn’t it?  Because you see if the “trial” of this temporary arrangement doesn’t work out, then you’re back to your failing marriage … Continue reading →

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The “Awesome” English Language

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

If I hear that something or someone is “awesome,” it’ll be time to turn my hearing aids off.  “Awesome” is if the moon would fall to the earth, anything less is “okay” or “good.” “Pretty nice” doesn’t say much and … Continue reading →

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Spouse’s Death

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“How do you do this death thing?  It’s been two weeks since his funeral and his suits still hanging in the closet.  I look at them and remember when each was worn; there’s the funeral suit, the anytime suit and … Continue reading →

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Holy Thursday: “Hands”

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The hands of time has handed us this time, right now.  I hope it’s handy for you because your hands may be full of other concerns.  But hands down, this begins the great three-some of the Christian religion. All hands … Continue reading →

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Good Friday: “Hands Down”

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

We handed you over to die, Lord.  (Yes, I’m back to the hands thing.)  It was the handy thing for us to do, considering who you thought you were and who we were positive you were not. We’re not sure … Continue reading →

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Find A Less Fortunate and You’ll Feel Good

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

This may surprise you but I’ve never met a selfish person.  Each of us believes in the “common good” for all and each of us believes how wonderful and benevolent each of us is.  Ahhhh. The season of Lent can … Continue reading →

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