Monthly Archives: November 2023

Advent I

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

In the lives of those who believe and pray, you can be sure of bleak winters of the spirit. We seem to go along so well for a while in prayer and relationships and life, but from season to season … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving “Day!?”

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Thanksgiving Day?” One day? Why not make it a week of thankfulness? A day, sanctioned by the government [which many of you abhor, “Even more government control”], to honor one day which the Church honors each and every day as … Continue reading →

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Talent? “You’re kidding!”

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Gospel of Matthew 119 Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. 20 And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five … Continue reading →

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The Dawn of Nighttime

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The sun begins to set on this November night as I look out my kitchen window. The bright sun that lit my day, all day long, slowly turns to glowing, multiple, softer colors to soften the transition to my night’s … Continue reading →

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“Saints” & “Souls” Days Combined

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Two significant Catholic days separated by a quick, single … one second. “All Saints” followed by “All Souls.” As though they are not the same, we need to separate them.
 Separate? Apart? Not the same? Not equal? Not in my … Continue reading →

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