Monthly Archives: April 2026

“A Quiet Song”

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

When one stands on a mountain height and scans the beauty all about — the wondrous sight of your splendor, O God, must needs compel the soul to cry out: “You have done all things well!” When day is turning … Continue reading →

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The Touching Thomas

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

At six years old, you can’t wait to raise your short arm to touch the stove as it begins to turn red. Your mom sarcastically says “go ahead and touch it“ remembering where the unguentine is kept. Touching is believing. … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 8, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

What book could you read over and over again? “The Force of Character,” by James Hillman and “The Second Mountain,” by David Brooks. Enjoy the wonderful gift of reading…never outdated.

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Imagining Easter

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Just imagine. Your boss tells you that you have that new position that you’ve been working toward. Just Imagine. You just got engaged to be married. Just imagine. Those test results came back negative. Just Imagine. You walk out of … Continue reading →

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Easter’s Vigil

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The story of our faith holds the death of yesterday leading into the silence of tonight’s darkness before it breaks into the hope-filled joy of tomorrow.  This is the pattern into which we have been baptized, hell, this is the … Continue reading →

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