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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.

Lent & Anthony Newley

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

“Just once in a lifetime, There’s one special moment, One wonderful moment, When fate takes your hand, And this is the moment, My once in a lifetime, When I can explore, A new and exciting land, For once in my … Continue reading →

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Funeral Sermon for a Mother: “Gift”

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

It’s beautifully wrapped. Wrapped in red paper. Why red, I don’t know but it seems to be a color that stands out, so why not enfold this specially boxed gift in the color of red. Like any gift that’s received, … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Tragedy, 2018

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“How many deaths will it take till he knows too many people have died.” They got out of bed… dressed for school… and perhaps ate a small breakfast… They went to school… as they’ve done every day. March 14, 2018 … Continue reading →

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Lent: The Magic of Forty

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Another Lent. Another glorious opportunity to examine our lives, not only in the negatives but including affirming the positives. If you keep beating yourself up, then the Catholic Church is not for you. The Catholic Church is always about hope, … Continue reading →

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The Walgreens Guy

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I’m third in line waiting to checkout with my two items wondering why showing my discount card never lives up to its name. I’m listening to the checkout guy as he engages each checking-out person. A silly aside or wish … Continue reading →

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Teachers: planting seeds

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

(a grade school sermon at a Catholic school) The Gospel story of seeds – some temporary, some impulsive, others victims of the latest fad and finally the seed that blossoms and continues to grow. It all began in a Catholic … Continue reading →

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2/2, “Candlemas Day”

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

(No, don’t cue Bill Murray although the movie is great. Today, you are permitted to take down and remove your Christmas tree. Please have a vacuum handy while doing this.) There it is, now lit. It took longer to light this … Continue reading →

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“Head or Heart?”

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

It starts with mother. (Actually it begins and ends with the mother, but that’s a different sermon.) Our faith begins with the faith of a mother. Sorry dads, I know your faith is important to you also, but, I think … Continue reading →

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Blessing of Hospice Rooms & Nurses Station

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

Hospice Blessing
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These Aging Hands

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

At a meeting today, I wanted to turn to the person next to me and show her my hands asking, “Whose hands are these?” I knew the answer because I was just looking down on them. But these wrinkles don’t … Continue reading →

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