Author Archives: Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Matthew 18:21-35 “Peter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive? As many as seven time?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” During my six … Continue reading →

Jesus says, “…Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which … Continue reading →

“Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised. Then Peter took Jesus aside and … Continue reading →

“May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, that we may know what is the hope that belongs to our call.” Letter to the Ephesians. We know about the two of them separated by … Continue reading →

The growing top is only as good as a sturdy bottom. So goes the tree analogy and our evolving lives. Invisible roots that hold the tree firmly is a family’s ancestors stories told again and again to young minds about … Continue reading →

  This is my last Mass here in this glorious place. This bi-weekly experience has possibly meant more for me than for you. But I don’t know that for sure. Months ago I’m walking through the Apple Store at Mayfair … Continue reading →

It’s a mixture of molasses, brown sugar and ketchup mixed in between navy beans, bacon and ground beef in a slow cooker for ten hours that make an outdoor event enjoyable. My sister’s party was a hit and her neighborhood … Continue reading →

Jesus uses “wheat, seed and yeast” to describe the Kingdom of God. “Welcome to the quiz show, ‘Take Your Pick Sunday.’ Take your pick of which one best describes you: wheat, seed or yeast. Wheat, seed or yeast. If church … Continue reading →

In the middle of the Catholic Mass, the priest begins a prayer with four words attributed to our love to God: “right, just, duty and salvation.” This beginning sentence is often (if not every time) hurried through to get to … Continue reading →

Who needs a health club when you have a job! Jumping to conclusions Flying off the handle Dodging responsibility Pushing your luck Pushing the sale “Just punt” Doing an endrun around projects You’re stepping out of line You dodged that … Continue reading →