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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.

Advent: Mark 13:33-37, First Sunday of Advent

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I could be making a million dollars a years.  Instead I’m here with you today.  All the money I could be making from my television show, books and DVDs to ease me easily into retirement. And it’d be all based … Continue reading →

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“We Lose A Library”

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“When an old person dies, we lose a library,” is a loosely stated African proverb.  How true.  How much that person has read throughout life and digested from fun fiction to telling biographies to shocking newspaper headlines. Digested but remembered?  … Continue reading →

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One, Tiny Flame

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

There it is, now lit.  It took longer to light this time because the wick is lower and I just can’t seem to reach deep enough inside to relight it.  But I did. The house is still heated, I can’t … Continue reading →

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The Gift

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

There it was.  Wrapped in bright, shiny, red paper with a fancy bow on top.  It’s been under the Christmas tree forever or only a few hours.  The waiting kills me, always has.  All these barriers between now and then.  … Continue reading →

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Phobias: ReVisited

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

Agoraphobia  fear of choice,  –  you may have to live with it. Claustrophobia fear of being left alone because you’ve successfully alienated everyone around you. Homophobia  fear of yourself. Necrophobia  fear that the casket will not close because of your weight. … Continue reading →

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Bless This Cane of Mine

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

“Lord, you have given me many gifts and opportunities in my life and I hope I’ve lived up to Your hope for me.  I’m not sure if You’ve given me this cane but please inspire me to see it as … Continue reading →

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The Red Chair

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

There it is at the end of the hall.  I am see it clearly.  How long will it take me to reach it? I remember, just last, how easily that distance was reached.  Now it teaks me longer because my … Continue reading →

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A German’s Hope

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Americans have a hard time expressing themselves or finding the right words to describe how they’re feeling.  An example would be, “Like it was a totally awesome movie, dawg.”  I rest my case.  The Germans may help us with this … Continue reading →

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Our Christmas “Hero”

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Ahhhhh. It’s finally finished.  The wars have ended.  Famine is now an ancient word that future generations will ask, ‘What was that like back then?’  Unemployment, fare wages, excellent healthcare will have solved themselves, all because of this historic and … Continue reading →

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Preaching: About You or “Them?”

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

The minister sits down with his yellow pad, black and red pens next to the Bible he’s possessed for years and behind him are rows of biblical commentary books carefully shelved in his study on a lonely, dark Thursday night. … Continue reading →

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