Category Archives: Advent

Advent: The Cow

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

What better way to begin this sacred season of Advent except with the beginning.  A cow.  It is the first of our Nativity characters to be seen because the cow’s has always been here.  This is her home.  This is … Continue reading →

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Straw for Jesus

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

Joseph and Mary tried their best to prepare for their Bethlehem trip and be counted along with all the other Jews in the area.  (Why should they be left out of retirement benefits!)  Joseph smoked as many Old Gold cigarettes … Continue reading →

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A Manger Blessing

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

Well, here they all are together and where are we? The darkest nights of the year are slowing brightened by this new small child; not a committee or council, not a book or government intervention.  A small child provides the … Continue reading →

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“Behold,” Fourth Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Behold.” The word says what it saw.  Underused but trustworthy. The curtain’s been lifted. There are no strings attached, and there is no agenda. Just that one, spoken word that startles you from whatever you were thinking or doing, “Behold.” … Continue reading →

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“It’s the Hat,” An Advent reflection

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

A quick joke first, She honked on her horn and flipped the driver in front of her the bird because he did not go through the yellow light.  She was directly behind me.  The light was yellow and he thought … Continue reading →

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Advent Blessing: “The Donkey”

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

A donkey, not the most attractive of animals and one we rarely think of.  We think of his distant cousin, the horse – majestic and noble and fast running but our Nativity scene needs the donkey.  I don’t even think … Continue reading →

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Second Sunday of Advent: John the Baptist

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“One mightier than I is coming after me.  I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals.” Johnny Carson had Ed.  Ed would introduce Johnny and then sit on the couch…for 30 years. Jack Benny had … Continue reading →

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“Anticipatory” Advent

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

What a great word.  It’s an adjective but unfortunately we use it as a verb as though we can propel forward and predict outcomes that haven’t happened. In our minds we have the ability to end what hasn’t begun.  We … Continue reading →

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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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“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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