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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.

“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 Enjoy the wonderful gift of reading…never outdated.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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”Be Happy You Sin”

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

Yes, you heard me right, be happy you’re a sinner. More than that, be proud of it… Tell your family and friends and if that’s not enough go tell the whole world. What would it mean to have no sin? … Continue reading →

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Life’s spiritual twists, and turns

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Life‘s  Spiritual twists and turns What kind of God would ask a father to kill his son. Abraham and Isaac, always a confusing story and confession of faith for us. But, is it not only the event but the context that … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 22, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

What bores you? people who talk about themselves incessantly without any self-consciousness toward others… It’s the old adage if you do all the talking , you don’t learn anything.

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seven gifts of the Holy Spirit

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

seven gifts of the Holy Spirit “For the Spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depths of God.”  St. Paul Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear/Awe of the Lord St. Peter thought he’d hit the nail on the head when giving Jesus … Continue reading →

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Life’s Ticks and Tocks

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.
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