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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.

“Father’s Day,” With a Silent Blessing

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

Father’s Day.  It’s an added date because Mom had her day so it was bound to happen for dads.  “Grandparent’s Day” was not far behind and “Cousin’s Day” waits in the wings. Dad.  Daddy.  Pop.  Pa.  The name doesn’t matter … Continue reading →

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It’s the Journey, Not the Destination

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Colonel Potter on “M.A.S.H.” gave a classic line that I’ve never forgotten, “If you aren’t where you are then you are no where.”  With that, the conversation between Hawkeye and him ended So much of religion is concerned with preparing … Continue reading →

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“Lefty” and loving it

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

I think “Lefty” should be my nickname because it fits my politics and handwriting. The grade school nuns didn’t break me and those on the right only convince me more that left field is the best place to hit the … Continue reading →

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“Passing Time,” Airport’s Two Hour Wait

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

You find yourself waiting and then waiting again for that time that is far ahead of you.  There is no past because the waiting is before you and it lingers in a timeless fashion even though it has a specific … Continue reading →

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Life Forming Models

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

Since childhood we’re told we’re a snowflake, each one unique.  (But doesn’t it melt away when it hits the ground?)  America was built on the John Wayne model of individualism but would you trust him if his real name was … Continue reading →

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Eight Hours

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

“There they go, off to their two jobs leaving me alone for at least eight hours.  Why both of them need to work I don’t know.  I heard talk about a bigger TV but I think the TV they have … Continue reading →

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“Surprise, Surprise!” Gomer Pyle and the Holy Spirit

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

You have been looking for that lost object for two weeks now.  You know that it’s around here somewhere.  You thought you left it over there but you’ve already checked “there” three times. It’s got to be here somewhere.  Yet, … Continue reading →

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B.O.A.D.

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

We live in a world full of acronyms, clever little ditty’s intended to entice us by their singular bold letters that mean something and we need to guess what it is.  Just like meeting someone for the first time and … Continue reading →

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The “Mothers” Of All Inventions

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

She was late. An important day for me and the Church. You’re only ordained once in a lifetime and she decides to take a walk around the block with a priest friend. They must have walked slowly. The choir was … Continue reading →

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Ascension: “Best Foot Forward”

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

It’s the last thing the land locked apostles saw as He left them to their own wits.  (Don’t worry, the Holy Spirit is en route right on cue:  (“Jesus leaves first, then Spirit enters the stage but not before,” says … Continue reading →

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