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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.

The Character We Play

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

The overpaid actor waits outside the studio lot for next week’s TV script.  The successful show has earned him a modem of success and the next script could lead him to even bigger projects.  “I wonder what my character will … Continue reading →

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“Forever and Ever”

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

No matter your age, those words speak volumes.  They speak of a tomorrow that is promised to each age.  Give an Alzheimer’s test to a 12 year old and she’d be committed for sure.  She has no idea about time … Continue reading →

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“Pie In The Sky” or Isaiah 11: 1-11

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

One that day (in my lifetime or the next century?) a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom.  Not by appearance shall he judge (black, hispanic asian or any flavor that … Continue reading →

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Where Is Eucharist Celebrated?

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

My priest friend and I were finishing a hiking tour in Austria and spent our last days in London.  We saw a Broadway show on Saturday night and then Sunday morning arrived. We walked to St. Martin in the Fields … Continue reading →

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Life’s Legacy

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

We see the fresh snow falling after supper and immediately bundle up and head outdoors.  (Boy, have I changed!)  We purposelessly run around and achieve no achievement except the sheer fun of being a part of this upcoming storm.  It … Continue reading →

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Jesus says, “Mean Yes When You Say Yes.”

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

I hate when someone comes up to me and asks, ‘What are you doing today?”  I have to answer, “Nothing.”“Oh good,” she says.  “Would you clean the toilets?” “Damn, I think to myself.  Tricked again.”  If only she asked me … Continue reading →

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A String’s Strength

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

“I’ve Got the World On A String” was a popular song declaring satisfaction, ease and comfort during a time of its opposites.  The reeling depression years prompts Harold Arlen’s 1932 song of supposed victory and newly found strength.  He cleverly … Continue reading →

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Frank Almond’s Stolen Violin

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Gilda Radner said it best, “What’s all this I hear about violins?  What’s the big deal?” It was a big deal in Milwaukee when first stringer Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Frank Almond lost a borrowed $5 mil. string leaving a concert.  Two days … Continue reading →

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“Why?”

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

It’s the perfect question to answer with no further questions needed.  It is the one that needs no defense nor can it be argued or dismissed. Full proof or fool proof?  It is totally of our own making which makes … Continue reading →

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The Gratitude Reminder

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Originally posted on Aunearthed:
The first full work week of 2014 was full on. It is never easy getting back to your work routine especially after you had such a relaxing break. My body did not adjust too well to…

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