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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.

World War II in all its 2013-seen glory but not without its ugly gore succeeded because of two handicapped people. The most two powerful people of the free world were disabled and very much conscious of their frailties.  King George … Continue reading →

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS. | Leave a comment

“Okay, God, we get the joke.  Nice one.  You’ve done the joke long enough, it’s time to move on.  We get the four seasons joke but we don’t like one of them anymore.  It’s this winter thing You keep flinging … Continue reading →

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS. | Leave a comment

It takes hours to prepare and minutes to eat.  You know what I’m talking about.  Whether it’s a Thanksgiving meal or another special occasion, the time invested in getting the meal together boggles my microwave mind. “Great meal, mom,” is … Continue reading →

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS. | Leave a comment

First Sunday In Advent

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Jesus said to his disciples: “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. In those days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in … Continue reading →

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Graceful Grace

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“I’ll have a host, a tiny sip of wine and several pieces graces please.” You wonder where it comes from during trying times but it did arrive, just in the nick of time.  Reflecting upon it later, you consider whether … Continue reading →

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JFK Prep Reunion: Three Speakers

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

  Very Rev. Joe Rodrigues, SDS, Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS and Peter Eltink participate in a memorial gift given by JFK alumni in the Salvatorian cemetery in St. Nazianz, Wisconsin. DVD           $15.00 Blu-ray       $25.00 Tax and shipping is included.  Please … Continue reading →

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“Don’t Make Me Come Over There!”

Posted on November 23, 2013 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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John 3:16

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

You once encountered them at airports but I think they gave up on us weary travelers.  They are no longer strangers but can be your neighbor or even a member of your family.  I’d call them the “John 3:16” crowd.  … Continue reading →

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The Cross & the Two Thieves

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Jesus hangs on a cross, a cross that crosses to greater and grander perspectives.  Jesus unites two perspectives through and because of his death.  The cross becomes not only an object to destroy but also a means to unite.  Heaven/Earth, … Continue reading →

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The Apostleship of Parenting

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The Call The Catholic Church makes a big deal out of being “called” for religious life.  If you’re not called, then you’re stuck saying , “paper or plastic,” the rest of the your life. “Call” comes in many forms.  Creation … Continue reading →

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