Author Archives: Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Mother. There is only One God and there is only one mother.God knew you before you were born and so did she. She carries you through the grocery store waddling down aisle after aisle looking for food that you need. … Continue reading →

We all know about being a shepherd and tending sheep, so I should just stop right here. Of all the titles given to Jesus, I think we’d all agree that that of “shepherd” is the most enduring and tender of … Continue reading →

Knowledge. Piety, Fear of God, Fortitude, Counsel, Understanding, Wisdom. In the murder trial of George Floyd the judge on Friday said beginning Monday the jury would be sequestered. He then gave them wise advice… Pack for the long and hope … Continue reading →

We’re given all the answers to all of life early on in our lives. Our thoughtful parents carefully transmit their responses to us. We trust, believe, and follow their lead. The “terrible two’s” arrive, and the incessantly repeating of “Why?” … Continue reading →

I was sitting all by myself at the kitchen table after dinner. Everyone had eaten and left, and my mother was cleaning up. It was staring right up at me. My third grade feet couldn’t touch the floor, so running … Continue reading →

It’s the elements of life. It’s not earth, wind, and fire because they surround us. (They were also a great rock band.) It’s the spiritual elements like an illuminating light that influences and fills your life. Sadly, it can also … Continue reading →

What kind of God would ask a father to kill his son. Abraham and Isaac, always a confusing confession of faith for us. But, is it not the event but the context that makes a difference? Events come and go, … Continue reading →

Sadly, our grandmother needed to die first. We liked her a lot, but it happened. It wasn’t long after that we got hers for our family home. I thought we’d never get one. Our black and white was okay until … Continue reading →

“Glimmer and Glances” is the title of my reflection today. It’s interesting, to me, that Protestants always have a clever name for their sermons. It’s even listed on their outdoor church sign. And priests? Well, they just seem to talk … Continue reading →

“It’s about time,” your mother says, sitting in the living room in her pj’s at 1:00 a.m. when you promised to be home at curfew’s 11:00 p.m. Time appears to then take a new meaning when it is reduced to … Continue reading →