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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.

Window Washers, Priesthood & Life

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

These two guys had eight, handy tools surrounding them for easy access.  I know because I’m watching them and count the tools wrapped around their waists as though preparing for a gun fight with the town’s villain.  Sometimes this tool … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Message

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“It’s a miracle,” we’d say to our family and friends.  “It’s a miracle, the birth of God’s Son into our broken and troubled world.”  It’s a miracle. Unfortunately, we’d all be wrong.  There is no miracle today.  I’m not being … Continue reading →

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A Manger Blessing

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Well, here they all are together and where are we? The darkest nights of the year are slowing brightened by this new small child; not a committee or council, not a book or government intervention.  A small child provides the … Continue reading →

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“Behold,” Fourth Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Behold.” The word says what it saw.  Underused but trustworthy. The curtain’s been lifted. There are no strings attached, and there is no agenda. Just that one, spoken word that startles you from whatever you were thinking or doing, “Behold.” … Continue reading →

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Obsessed In Wisconsin

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

 Shopping Freedom Twenty special days each year are offered to shoppers who like to browse uninterrupted and without crowds. Whether it’s clothing or grocery, the ease of shopping is made easier at least twenty times.  Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee’s main downtown … Continue reading →

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The “Holy” Dysfunctional “Family”

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

A terrible blow to families and psychology happened in the 1980’s when the word “dysfunctional” became vogue.  Lots of  books sold and lots of talk, especially in our family on why we were this word. Television again doesn’t imitate art … Continue reading →

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Where Is Church?

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

My priest-friend and I travel to Key West for a long weekend and meet five 20 years old from Pompano Beach who are staying at the same resort.  (Being from Milwaukee, I don’t understand why Pompano would go to Key … Continue reading →

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The Dollar Tree & Faith

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I found my new favorite store.  I’m still learning because I keep looking for the price tags.  “This must be $7.99,” I think to myself but then remind my stupid self the name of the store I’m in.  I thought … Continue reading →

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Music: The One I’d Miss Most

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The silence is welcoming after work but that’s a chosen silence.  I can easily return to melodic tones whenever I choose.  What would life be like without the music that flows into us and then out again? What kind of … Continue reading →

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“It’s the Hat,” An Advent reflection

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

A quick joke first, She honked on her horn and flipped the driver in front of her the bird because he did not go through the yellow light.  She was directly behind me.  The light was yellow and he thought … Continue reading →

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