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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,” The Movie

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

If you think of Advent as a movie full of a colorful cast of characters then you better start making popcorn because this is a movie you’ll not want to miss. •A unmarried, pregnant young girl trying to convince her … Continue reading →

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Hankies & Pillowcases

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

That’s all my mother allowed me to iron. Whether it was because I was 10 years old or that she knew my future, I was limited to those two items. The wine bottle with the serrated top provided the sprinkles … Continue reading →

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Retirement is a Fulltime Job

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

You “get” a job. You’re “trained” for a career. You’re “passionate” about your profession. Opening for One Retired Person, full-time. Experience: Are you kidding. We want lots of experiences. Decades of experience that have proven your worth. Responsibilities: Since you … Continue reading →

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“Don’t Make Me Come Over There!”

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

That’s what our moms said when it was getting down and dirty (and fun) with fellow siblings or neighborhood friends. It was only a few steps for her but travel time was important to us. It’s as though she said, … Continue reading →

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“Nets of Wonder”

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“With nets of wonder, I chase the bright, elusive butterflies of love.” So sang Bob Lind in the 60’s. (Who said that nothing good came out of the 60’s?) A beautiful song with a striking image. Catching wonders? Trying to … Continue reading →

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“Ifying”

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Well, here I am today in this time and place. Here I am. Right now. So why does my mind wonder and wander after hearing or thinking those two terrible letters? What can I possibly see in those two letters … Continue reading →

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An Angel & A Bird Converse

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

(today’s conversation) Angel:  “I was made by God, you know the “Big Guy.”  My wings are bigger than yours. Bird:  “Dude, I can fly through all kinds of obstacles and never get thrown.” Angel:  “I can talk to people on … Continue reading →

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Comeuppance

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

What a weirdly spelled word for such a rewarding feeling.  “He got what was coming to him,” can be said and heard how often after reading the paper or watching the news.  The trial dragged on, we learned names that … Continue reading →

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Passionate Work

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

Would you trust an optometrist who wears “coke bottle” glasses?  Wouldn’t you say to him, “Thanks for your time but no thanks?”Would you allow a dentist with brown, dirty teeth to examine your teeth?  Wouldn’t you say to him the … Continue reading →

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The Kitchen Table

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

I was brought into their house when their number of children grew to five.  The junior before me was put in the basement for laundry duty.  It seems that I was “On Sale” which was not a comforting thought for … Continue reading →

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