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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.

Backward Hope

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

“Faith” and “Charity,” please set aside as we show ourselves that the power of “Hope” can heal the backwards of our lives. Continue reading →

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“Thanksgiving”

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

It’s the one and maybe only day of the year when the “Big Guy” is brought out for all the good and happiness in our lives.  Personally, I’m grateful to God for being born white, birthed by strong parents, living … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Working

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Work is that fixed time between sleep and when we’re free to do what we want.  We need the work to provide for those latter times.  It’s a job.  Or so we think.  A friend of mine says, “I’m going … Continue reading →

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“Camino de Santiago Hike”

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

A St. Sebastian (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) parishioner completed the “Camino de Santiago hike,” some 482 miles, in Spain.  It’s considered a spiritual pilgrimage.  Thirty-two days of walking, walking and more walking.  He shared some of his experiences on Facebook and I … Continue reading →

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“President Kennedy died today at 1:00 p.m., Central Standard Time.”

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

As irony would have it the soap opera, “As The World Turns” was interrupted with Walter Cronkite’s famous announcement on television in 1963.  As the world does turn, it truly stood still for quite some time with Kennedy’s death 52 … Continue reading →

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“Communion”

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

We couldn’t chew it, it just laid on our tongue until melted or placed comfortably on our mouth’s roof.  We couldn’t touch it, only the man in the dress could do that.  When he gave it to us a gold … Continue reading →

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“A Rose By Any Other Name…”

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Those growing up years I was known as “JJ.” I liked it and in my 40’s named my first cat the same.  “Jago” was tested on me during grade school but my basketball star brother already trademarked it so it … Continue reading →

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“Rain”

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

rain can be whatever you want it to be. Continue reading →

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A Prayer to Wisconsin’s Longest Season

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

God of all the seasons, We find ourselves in the middle of something.  We know what season is passing and dread what season awaits us…for those cool breezes and soft nights, we thank You…even into early November.  We thank you … Continue reading →

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The Deathbed

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

You’re on your deathbed and available family and friends made a promise to be with you until the end regardless how long that “end” becomes an “end.”  The first few hours are the easiest because surrounding folks are getting to … Continue reading →

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