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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.

“In Between” Time

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Between Christmas and New Years is my favorite time of the year. It’s one of my favorite phrases and its meaning we all love to sometimes hate.  “Inbetween.”  (Although it’s actually two words, as it should be, because it represents … Continue reading →

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“Keep Your Fork,” Christmas Reflection

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

God sent His Son, His only Son to bring the world redemption through love, mercy, and hope. We acknowledge and honor that great event once again. God did a pretty good job, don’t you think? Jesus did a pretty good … Continue reading →

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“Keep Your Fork,” Christmas Reflection

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

It’s a beautiful display, all at once, of all the food groups facing you, filling nostrils and mouths beginning to water. The table is set, and everyone is seated except the oldest who seems to appreciate the bathroom more than … Continue reading →

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“Behold,” Fourth Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Behold.” The word says what it all. Underused, but colorfully trustworthy. The curtain’s been lifted. There are no strings attached. There is no agenda. The package has arrived. The fat lady just sang. The boat’s docked. The alarm went off. … Continue reading →

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“Works of Mercy” from Christ King Grade School

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.
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“Rejoice,” Third Sunday in Advent

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Isaiah, “I rejoice heartily in the LORD, in my God is the joy of my soul…” St. Paul, “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophetic utterances. Test everything; retain what is good. Brothers and sisters: Rejoice always. Pray … Continue reading →

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First Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his own work, and … Continue reading →

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Where Is “It?”

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“I know it’s around here somewhere, I saw it the other day. Or, was it the day before that; or it doesn’t matter what day, what matters now is to find it. After all, I have a small apartment. You’d … Continue reading →

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Feast of “Christ the King”

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

It’s good you’re sitting down. Since I don’t have kids, I was floored by the Disney Kingdom’s ticket price for three days. Two adults (over 10-years-old, parents are getting younger every day) along with two children under ten years costs … Continue reading →

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A “Thanksgiving” Sermon

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“It is commonly said that the domesticated turkey is the dumbest animal on the planet. This unofficial designation has resulted not only from the turkey’s widely spaced eyes and clumsy walking style that suggest it is dim-witted but from its … Continue reading →

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