Author Archives: Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The adage often used in retirement is, “When you worked you controlled time, now time controls you.” Kinda true, but not entirely. I know today is Friday, but I think it’s Saturday. I have errands to run this Friday, so … Continue reading →

We go to sleep at night filled with an abundance of worries and fears and then awake to a new day filled with hope and joy…. “Behold.” What a beautiful, colorful, strong word. It’s a sentence in itself. Just saying … Continue reading →

In describing your life, I can save you a lot of time. Life is summarized with two “S” words: surprises and setbacks. There you have it. Thank you for listening. Now for tonight’s sermon. For non-believers, it’s the light of … Continue reading →

Just think of all the fun, anticipation and excitement that accompanies gatherings of family and friends. Birthdays, anniversaries, and Christmases are those occasions for giving, receiving, and unwrapping beautifully wrapped gifts. Some have colorful bows gracefully attached on top and … Continue reading →

“Someone else is worse off than you,” Mother would tell me about my failing grade in science. (I didn’t want to be a scientist anyway!) Assembling my woe by amplifying it with the greater unknown or known sorrows of others … Continue reading →

Eight letters, two words with a space in-between. It’s the recognition of a good deed done, service performed, or expressing appreciation. “Thank you.” Eight letters, two words with a space in-between. The short-hand version is simply thrown and tossed out … Continue reading →

Are twelve hours and a nap enough sleep for a newly retired seventy-year-old? Did the clock slow down, or am I only now more aware of time? Piercing questions with no answers with more questions I won’t bore you with. … Continue reading →

You may not know this about the Son of God, but…but (whispering) he wears glasses. And they’re bifocals. Contact lenses weren’t invented yet, and Lasik surgery was years away. I know this because I’ve had all three of them. Jesus … Continue reading →

Today it’s a homily for everyone. While listening to other sermons, we can often say to ourselves, “This doesn’t apply to me,” and then count the lights in the ceiling or, worse yet, “Who is he talking about?” Today is … Continue reading →

Democrats and Republicans are never seen walking on the same sidewalk in Washington or Madison. Enemies is a popular theme in the Bible with their divisions, invasions, and killings. Election Day, November 8, is a truer night to watch a … Continue reading →