Author Archives: Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I’m told an unreasonable child at two or three years of age will refute all of mom’s declarative statements seeking a reasonable response to the question, “Why?” Mom tries her best to show her best reasoning by speaking to a … Continue reading →

In the movie, the rich guy in the fancy car says to his handheld recorder, “Note to myself” which is later transcribed by his secretary and placed on his desk. “Can’t forget that,” “Great quote,” “Gotta save this one.” Where … Continue reading →

Silence fills my kitchen. Not a mouse’s squeak nor a car’s crackle disturbs its enveloping presence. At my age, it’s wonderfully welcomed but glaringly empty for a twenty-year-old on a Friday night. Winter is silence’s sanctuary and silence is time’s … Continue reading →

Thank You God for making “gift” a verb. We only see “gift” as that beautifully wrapped (“Save the paper,” says stingy grandmother) box, a bow on top and under a December’s evergreen or before us on our birthday or anniversary. … Continue reading →

“It’s a hard pill to swallow,” she told her daughter. She came to visit her mom yesterday as she about to take her fourth pill with three more to follow. “Religiously” follow pill-taking doesn’t begin to explain her morning regimen. … Continue reading →

Frank Sinatra got it right when he sang, “That’s Life.” He sings for us life’s “six nouns.” Six descriptive words that plant us squarely into the call we all have received. We think of “The Call” as something for a … Continue reading →