Monthly Archives: March 2019

“God’s Crazy Love,” formerly “Prodigal Son”

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Jesus takes out his violin and does a “Henny Youngman” impression to strongly convey to us the crazy love that God has for us. I know you’re not supposed to laugh during a gospel reading but there are plenty of … Continue reading →

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Lent: Sin or Hope? It’s Both?

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Finally, we can stop singing, “Oh, the weather outside is frightful” and begin singing the old Lesley Gore song, “Sunshine, lollipops, rainbows and everything…” I guess it’s planned that way – begin Lent in darkness and concludes with rays of … Continue reading →

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Lent: “Those Who Help Form Us”

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, who … Continue reading →

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A Book of Peace in the Midst of Chaos

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I don’t easily recommend books but this one is a winner. Her prologue begins, “I am grateful and deeply honored that you are here. Which means that if you are here, then I am not. But it’s okay.” Julie had … Continue reading →

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Temptation, Sunday in Lent

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Temptation. Cue the old Perry Como song to get its meaning. Side note, I think Perry’s the least likely person to sing that song. Frank, yes. But “Wholesome-Married-Once-Perry?” Number 68-married-years for Perry and four wives for that saloon singer. (Mia … Continue reading →

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A Spiritual Number

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

There are seven days in a week and as many Catholic sacraments. Along with seven seas is the Seventh Day Adventists, as many colors in a rainbow, or notes in a musical scale, or phases of the moon, or bodily … Continue reading →

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A Prayer during Times of Trial

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“My [child], when you come to serve the LORD, stand in justice and fear, prepare yourself for trials. Be sincere of heart and steadfast, incline your ear and receive the word of understanding, undisturbed in time of adversity. Wait on … Continue reading →

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“Integrity”

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. For people do not pick figs from thornbushes, nor do they gather grapes from brambles. … Continue reading →

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