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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.

Life’s Mountains, (2nd Lent Sunday, “B”)

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

(based on the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ) Jesus climbs his way up along with his climbing companions to illustrate for them the union of his life. The union with Elijah and Moses is second only to hearing his Father’s voice … Continue reading →

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A Lonely Lent?

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 9:14-15 When the bridegroom is taken from them, then they will fast.The disciples of John approached Jesus and said, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples do not … Continue reading →

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Fifth Sunday, Cycle B or “The Doctor’s Visit”

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The medical machine has cranked out its complicated tests and measurements. It’s taken many weeks and as you await that dreaded doctor’s visit with “the news” about your health as if all the local television stations with bright lights are … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Snowman

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

It’s a new January’s whitest morning. Above reigns a crisply blue sky with the sound of quieting winds. Covering the ground? The earthly covering is mounds of white stuff. Youth-filled eyes awaken to its wonder and their smiling faces already … Continue reading →

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Funeral for a Landscaper

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“It’s but a moment.” That’s what the nurse told you twenty minutes ago waiting to see your doctor. Its length is unknown to us because time contains unknown moments and also contains those single, solitary moments. One moment occurs and … Continue reading →

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“We Can Be Kind,” Nancy LaMott

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Is this just another new year or another repeating year only with the next number? Enlighten? The light of Christ living within is? The star that brought nations together? Or, the dark selfishness of ours? The eternal song sings for … Continue reading →

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“Grandfather Clock and Time”

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

There’s a living thing living in my apartment. It’s hung on the wall for over thirty years because I was too cheap to purchase the floor version. It’s the fourth living thing in my apartment after counting my two cats … Continue reading →

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The “Holy Family” & Your Family

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Dysfunctional Family” was the buzz word in the ’80’s to describe your family but never the family next to yours. It was that somehow your family did not meet the expected assembly of what we firmly call, “Family.” For me, … Continue reading →

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“I pretended to be them, so I could be me”

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

So, a child’s imagination begins by witnessing the magic adults perform every day. Slowly, that youthful seed is planted, watered and cared for. If you don’t identify with the plant metaphor, then please consider an infectious bug growing and spreading … Continue reading →

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“Keep Your Fork”

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

God sent His Son, His only Son, to save the world through redemptive words and actions of love, mercy, and hope. We acknowledge and honor that great event once again. God did a pretty good job, don’t you think? Jesus … Continue reading →

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