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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.

I Know the “Why,” Just Not the “How”

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

We all ask the question, “Why?” like a six year old, expecting a cogent and clear answer.  That answer never arrives no matter if the question is the origin of children or the meaning of life.  It’s all in the … Continue reading →

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Our Need To Give

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Tis the season of giving” December tells us as though giving has a beginning and an end.  We even add a little cute word at the beginning giving us a festive feeling. We need to give.  That’s the beginning and … Continue reading →

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Music: The Clocks of Our Lives

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Whether I hear it again on the radio or in my head, there are songs that mark my time. The past becomes the present when the melody is replayed as sure as a clock strikes midnight. Anything by The Ray … Continue reading →

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Orwell’s Message

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

George was right in his futuristic thinking that presently we love to loathe in. I’m not sure about other states but in Wisconsin dump speech is used effortlessly and instantly agreed upon but the listeners.  “Beautiful day today?” says one … Continue reading →

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Squirrel’s Nest

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

FOR SALE Spacious, two bedroom “den” located between tree branches high atop a quiet neighborhood because it’s high atop the neighborhood. Features include: bathroom (where ever you choose), dining room (as long as your cheeks are full), fireplace (just kidding, … Continue reading →

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Kids Show Us How To Age

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

They are carefully held at birth, some in proverbial swaddling clothes, fed often, night light turned on, homework completed, learning not to just print, small tasks are assigned to begin testing the waters, ironing and folding are folded into their … Continue reading →

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Angels in the Snow

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Bright and early we’re outside all bundled up with the sun shining and mounds of snow still on the ground.  The cold air doesn’t even register against our bodies as it will many years later.  (“Wind chill” wasn’t invented yet.) … Continue reading →

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Air-Miles for Jesus

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Frank Sinatra knows what he’s singing about.  It’s not about the destination but it’s all about the flight.  “Come, fly with me.”  Flying “Coach” is the one who takes little risks, says the right things and ruffles very little feathers … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wish List

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The waiting is over.  The waiting is truly over. The clock has stopped The bus has arrived The pot is boiling The movie’s started The bill’s been paid The alarm clock is buzzing The doctor will see you now The … Continue reading →

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God, Jr.

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

There are probably worst things in the world but that list would have to include being named after your father, as in ”Junior.” You don’t believe me?  Just think of poor Frank Sinatra,… Jr.  I can rest my case. This … Continue reading →

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