Author Archives: Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“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 →

When you imagine what a prophet looks like, most likely it’s a raggedy dressed, messy beard (always a man, by the way), standing on a street corner yelling at everyone passing by but no one is stopping to listen. That’s … Continue reading →

Character actors make the star of a film look great. Continue reading →

If someone asks me what day it is I now say that, “I think it’s Saturday.” I add “think” so they don’t put me away but inside myself, I truly believe in the Saturday-ness of it all right now. My … Continue reading →