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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.

“Follow the Fellow”

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

(The Christian seasons of Advent & Easter meets Jesus Christ through the music of Broadway) “On the day I was born, Said my father, said he. I’ve an elegant legacy Waitin’ for ye, ‘Tis rhyme for your lips And a … Continue reading →

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Easter, “Amazing”

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

It began a couple of years ago. I was good at it for a long while, but slowly, I needed assistance. I couldn’t do it alone any longer. You could say that I didn’t trust myself anymore. I, I, I … Continue reading →

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Lent’s Garbage Can

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Where Do We Put It?” Its shape is usually circular and placed in a corner of the kitchen. Not seen but available for those tossable tosses. Mine has a foot opener making it easier to dump, but cheaper folks need … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday: “Which Side of the Cross?”

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

We truly are a fickle lot. We wave our palm branches saluting him and then call out loudly next week for the release of not him but “Anthony Quinn, give us Anthony Quinn!” We promise ourselves to never swear again … Continue reading →

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From Lent to “Living Color”

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

Sad to say but our grandmother needed to die first. We liked her a lot but her day arrived. It wasn’t long after that we got a color TV in our family home. A color TV. I thought we’d never … Continue reading →

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“Verb!” A Confirmation Sermon

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Your mom yells out to you from across the room, “Did you get to Mass today?” You reply, “Ya, Mom, I went to church this morning.” The older woman tells you that she said the rosary. She says it four … Continue reading →

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Children’s Sermon during Lent

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Mmmmm. I had ice cream topped with ketchup and mustard last night. Boy, was it good. You know it’s wrong, but at the time it sounds good. The Bible calls the “Big Ten” commandments, but I don’t like that word. … Continue reading →

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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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