Monthly Archives: December 2018

The Vague & Nonspecific Catholic Confession

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Bless me Father for I’ve kinda sinned. My last confession was quite a while ago. Every so often, I miss Mass. Once in a while I curse at traffic. Now and then I tell a lie but nothing serious. Every … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Surprise

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I wonder what happens to wonder as we age? How about the word anticipation? Or, how about that churchy word, awe. If I hear one more young person say, “It’s an awesome movie, you gotta see it” then I’ll lose … Continue reading →

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Advent’s “Perfection”

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

What’s the word I’m looking for. Is it unparalleled or incomparable? Is it faultless or flawless? No, those are not the words I want. The word I want is “perfect.” We look at someone in a wheelchair and thing to … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Aging

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

What remains with the remains, when your future is far shorter than its past. Do you cue Peggy Lee’s, singing “Is That All There Is” or Frank singing to himself, “My Way?” Aging. Most try to hide it as though … Continue reading →

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Advent’s “Sidekick”

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals.” John the Baptist We all tend to think that we’re important people…and we are, yet how many times in … Continue reading →

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