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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.

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Posted on September 8, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Church.  It’s that place that your parents forced you to attend because they believed it was salvation for their children and they were not to be disappointed.  After all, salvation of their children hinged on their own or so they … Continue reading →

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A Pull of Your Ear & A Theme Song

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

If you’re under 60, just ignore this because you’ll either be depressed or think it’s dumb.  Over 60 folk may find some solace. You don’t think of your end until it draws near and I don’t mean death.  Retirement can … Continue reading →

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Math & Music

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

How can two completely opposite disciplines combine?  It may have already occurred to you but for me it was a surprising union.  Here’s a blah, geeky definition of math, the systematic treatment of magnitude, relationships between figures and forms, and … Continue reading →

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Me, I & Myself

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

“Me” wondered why “me” clothes were getting tighter; “me” thought it was age creeping (or widening) “me” body but I uncovered that it’s the “me”self that causes this slow inflation.  But more about “me”self later. Life always begin with the … Continue reading →

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Religion & Choices

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

Try ordering a cup of coffee today and hear what happens.  It’s not easy. Decaf or regular, black, ground, roasted or blended, whole, two-percent, skim, soy, and in some places, organic milk. gluten free, sugar or not?   Cappuccino, mocha, latte … Continue reading →

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Cats and Their Staff (Me)

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

Quiet, no peaceful.  Content, no blissful.  Settled, no sedated.  Attentive?  No, but watchful.  My two cats.  Try sleeping for 23 hours a day and see how you feel!  Just try smelling the same furniture for 11 years and see if … Continue reading →

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How Long Is A “Moment?”

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Originally posted on Soulful Muse:
It’s got to be in the top three of my favorite words.  It is timeless but controlled.   Limitless but has an end.  It always has a specific beginning but you never know the end. The…

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There Is No Heaven

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

All right, we finally admit that our charade is finally over.  It was centuries of fun while it lasted but as the Wizard of Oz realized, the curtain was drawn and we all saw the levels and smoke that created … Continue reading →

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“How Nice It Must Be…”

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

How nice it must be to stroll down the street with your girlfriend’s hand in yours.  The world seems to be yours as a glance from someone evokes a quick wink.  Your sunglasses are in place but quickly can be … Continue reading →

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The “Carry On” God

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

It’s the smaller bag that you saves you from $15. to 20.00 dollars when you carry it with you on the plane.  It’s the smaller bag that contains only a part of your stuff.  The rest of your stuff is … Continue reading →

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