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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.

Lent: Transformation Not Change

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Welcome to another Lent, the season that’s all about weighing the lives we lead.  During our evaluation of weighing ourselves, please remember that Lent is totally about transformation. I really don’t believe that people “change.”  We’re pretty much made by … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Time of the Day

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I don’t know about you but my perfect time of day is sunset. It is the ending of “this” and the beginning of an unknown “that.” “This and that” meet for but a brief fleeting  moment. You need to be … Continue reading →

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No One Answered Pilate’s Question

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The Roman villain in salvation’s history asks the Savior, “What is truth?”  And even the Savior evades Pilate’s question.  That elusive yet always top of our list word is that somewhere, somehow “truth” resides and we just need to unravel, … Continue reading →

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Heart & Soul: Together

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Mention February 14 and instantly think of “heart.”  The saint’s day points to the organ that propels all of our blood back and forth.  Interesting.  Why is not our feet honored this loving day because it was the feet that … Continue reading →

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Approaching 64 Year’s Checklist

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

John didn’t make it with his tragic end at 40 and George was only 58.  Ringo’s the oldest at 75 and Paul is a young 73.  I’ve been waiting for their song to come true for me since their “Sargent … Continue reading →

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Graceful Moments

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

As youngsters we talk to animals, whether stuffed or real.  We sleep with them and feel an unbreakable bond.  Perhaps this union helps us move into the real world.  I shouldn’t say “talk” because words are only between you and … Continue reading →

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“Who Do You Say That I Am”

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Just like St. Luke, I say unto you that, “I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence just for you,” most excellent and faithful St. Sebastian parishioners. Jesus unrolled the scroll … Continue reading →

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“2” Degrees of Separation

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Returning from a relaxing vacation, I stand watching everyone’s baggage revolve around me waiting for mine to appear.  No one talks to each other lest human interaction occur even though we’ve just shared a two-hour flight.  I can tell from … Continue reading →

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“Priest, Prophet, King”

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

As a priest I have the privilege of baptizing a child.  The water part is my favorite (after a boring litany of Biblical references to water) when I slowly pour the water over the tiny head that will replace both … Continue reading →

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Movie Part

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

You excitedly run home with the news of a lifetime, “I got a part in a movie!”  You tell family and friends as they envy their small chance to ever, ever appear in a feature film. So let’s reduce your … Continue reading →

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