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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.

“Mary & Martha”

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The problem with Martha is that she complained to Jesus. Mary was quite content but Martha had to open her big mouth. With apologies to Jesus, I offer my list of “Ten Peeves” to which I hold out to you … Continue reading →

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“The Good Samaritan”

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“A man is seen lying on the ground a short distance from you. He’s bleeding, in great pain and cannot move. Left for dead on a narrow path traveling on his twelves mile trek from one town to the next. … Continue reading →

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Jesus says, “Follow me”

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

After talking to an AT&T representative, a recorded voice says, “Please stay on the line for one, simple question.” “Ummm,” I think to myself. Alright. The voice returns, “If you owned a company, would you hire the person you just … Continue reading →

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Communion: Reward or Grace, II

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

A Christian’s lifelong question – rarely answered to our satisfaction – but eternally inquired about: How does God participate in my life? What do I do in my life in relation to God. The Catholic Church has all kinds of … Continue reading →

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A Millenial’s Decision Time, Or Not

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Okay, so I’m kinda, pretty close at that decision I can see directly in front of me. However, at some point, it seems that some of those other options are also attractive to me. I’m not sure but I think … Continue reading →

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Sun, Moon & Lovers

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

(A friend challenged me to write a short story using the words, “sun, moon and lovers.” How did I do?) It was in a restaurant and, of course, I was late. A friend of a friend set us up and … Continue reading →

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“Ink”

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

(A friend challenged me to write something that used the word, “ink.”) I signed it. It is finished. I thought I wouldn’t have the nerve to make it happen, but I did. It’s funny how you go back and back … Continue reading →

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Bart & Us

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I don’t follow sports but I love the characters they present to us about their lives and how it relates to our lives – even if in smaller ways. (Gleaned from The New York Times) Vince Lombardi worried that the … Continue reading →

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Love One Another

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and God will glorify him at once. My children, I will be … Continue reading →

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Deacon Carlos First Sermon

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

First Homily. Deacon Carlos Londono. Studying for the priesthood, Archdiocese of Milwaukee Ministering at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, Pewakee, WI. April 28th, 2019. Today, I get to preach for the first time. And I am grateful to God that … Continue reading →

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