Author Archives: Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Thanksgiving Day?” One day? Why not make it a week of thankfulness? A day, sanctioned by the government [which many of you abhor, “Even more government control”], to honor one day which the Church honors each and every day as … Continue reading →

Gospel of Matthew 119 Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. 20 And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five … Continue reading →

The sun begins to set on this November night as I look out my kitchen window. The bright sun that lit my day, all day long, slowly turns to glowing, multiple, softer colors to soften the transition to my night’s … Continue reading →

Two significant Catholic days separated by a quick, single … one second. “All Saints” followed by “All Souls.” As though they are not the same, we need to separate them.
 Separate? Apart? Not the same? Not equal? Not in my … Continue reading →

For newcomers to Alexian Village, here’s my sad “All Saints List.” For those who know me, you’ve probably forgotten, so here’s my sad list once more. Tiffany, Courtney, Heather, Tracy, and Brittany. Poor things have no one to personally pray … Continue reading →

It is so damn easy to dismissively and unproductively damaging to reduce a parent to those three darn Witches, “Coulda,” “Woulda,” and “Shoulda.” It is damaging to your memories and in your rememberings. My heart and soul about her, many … Continue reading →

“Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under roof…” Unworthy? Ummm… Abraham was not only too old but enjoyed the company of a mistress and it wasn’t tea and crumpets. Abraham’s wife boldly laughed at God, Noah was … Continue reading →

H, A and F. Three words that are not feelings but reactions while watching the current source of news. Hate ignites unbridled anger (the next word) with not outlet or release. Anger is the reaction to unfolding hatred with a … Continue reading →

Living in the past and reliving the past is always the easiest because there is rarely, if ever, a change. It is also among the worst of our habits, both physically and spiritually. Thoughts and sentences inevitably begin with two … Continue reading →

“Who are those guys!?” It’s repeated so often in the film to make its point poignant. It’s this mysterious posse in dedicated pursuit far away but still in view to these two culprits. It’s Paul Newman and Robert Redford in … Continue reading →