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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.

One Funeral for A Married Couple

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

(Unusual as it is, Jean was in hospice but Bob got sick and died. Jean passed away shortly after. One sermon for two people.) “Since he was the only man in Beauty Salon school he decided to date each student … Continue reading →

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The Gospel According to Apple

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

A reading from the Holy Gospel that Saints Mark, Matthew, Luke or John should have written. Thousands of people and their friends began a journey through their respective cities but did not wish anyone to know about it for fear … Continue reading →

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Your Personal Beanstalk

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The Bible today tells us about a cedar tree, I couldn’t point one out to you if it were standing in front of me. Sorry, prophet Ezekiel. And, my apologies to Jesus. I’ve never planted a seed in my life … Continue reading →

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Faith’s List

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I hate lists. They’re intended to guide you toward an end but rarely is the end ever met. You miss a step or something falls apart, and you need to start all over again. Human nature can never be reduced … Continue reading →

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Home’s Morsels

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

It’s the small piece you break off before eating the rest yourself. It’s that tiny piece dropped to the floor to satisfy an anxious dog beneath your kitchen table. It’s your only pathway that leads you back home. It’s those … Continue reading →

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Funeral Sermon for a Mother Who Loved Sunflowers

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

It points itself to the sun as though it’s the beginning and the end. It seeks the sun for energy and nourishment. It needs the sun in order to look like the sun. And, indeed, as it blossoms it does … Continue reading →

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Trinity Sunday, “The Traffic Light”

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Throughout our early education, we’re told that the light remains green for us all to fulfill all of our dreams. Some teachers may have mentioned those yellow or red colors. We didn’t hear that because our focus was only “green” … Continue reading →

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Pentecost, “The Third Person?”

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Dear Joe, (no respect) I wouldn’t wish it on anyone, but I don’t mind it myself. You ever hear the saying about “three on a date;” just try it for an eternity and see how it feels. Once, God and Jesus rented … Continue reading →

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Aging: “I Can’t Do It!”

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“I can’t do it.” Have you ever heard four more unAmerican words in your life? “I can’t do it.” “Of course you can,” says your friendly neighbor who knows nothing about your condition except that American mandate. “Crawl if you … Continue reading →

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Easter’s “Six Degrees”

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I’m at a T-Mobile store waiting for my order to be complete, and the manager approaches me and says, “I hope you don’t mind, but you look just like Fred MacMurray…when he was older.” He gets the internet, and I … Continue reading →

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