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About Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

A Roman Catholic priest since 1980 and a member of the Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians). www.Salvatorians.com. Six books on the Catholic church and U.S. culture are available on Amazon.com.

3:00-400 AM Friday morning 

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The evolution or stages of prayer and of life… Fear, denial, blame, exploration, wonder, peace, mystical union with God.

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The light of epiphany

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.
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The Face of the Blessed Mother

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Let’s face it. This is an important day. (January 1) Honoring the Blessed Mother with a clear vision because it’s 2026 time. For a whole year, we heighten our vision. The way we look at things. The ways we perceive … Continue reading →

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“Inbetween,” The Way It Was Meant To Be

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

My favorite time of the year is this between time between Christmas and New Years’. It’s a favorite because it describes a pet word of mine. Its meaning means what we all love …and… sometimes hate. “Inbetween.” I know that … Continue reading →

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John the Baptist and Jesus Christ: best friends

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

We know them respectfully as John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. We honor them whenever the Mass calls for it. But these two people were, indeed, people. Just like you and me. Their mysterious lives slowly unfold, just like ours. … Continue reading →

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Senses 0 – Faith 100

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“What our senses fail to fathom, let us grasp through faith’s consent,” written hundreds of years ago but as fresh as a winter’s morning. As part of a hymn and prayer, its meaning takes on potency depending on where and … Continue reading →

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Advent 2025

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.
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Posted on November 30, 2025 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

What are your two favorite things to wear? In the evening, it’s blue jeans, flannel sweatshirt, and Chuck Taylor, tennis shoes… And I am comfortable for the whole evening… Enjoying a movie and eating popcorn…

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happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.
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Posted on November 1, 2025 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live? Easy to answer… Sophomore year in high school… 1968… Seminary… The music was great. The bonding was even greater… One night we wanted to escape to Manitowoc Wisconsin… … Continue reading →

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