Category Archives: Holy Week

Palm Sunday

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Our holiest of days next week is like the unholiest of a family’s yearly obligatory, optional dinner gathering.  It’s obligatory because it’s family, it’s optional but they’ll talk about you if you don’t show up. (“And, bring a casserole to … Continue reading →

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Holy Thursday: The Basics

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

(If I had a job, this would be my sermon tonight.) Jesus holds up a loaf of bread in front of his faithful, fearful followers and says loudly, “This is me. Take and eat it.” The waiter approaches your table … Continue reading →

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Holy Thursday: “Hands”

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The hands of time has handed us this time, right now.  I hope it’s handy for you because your hands may be full of other concerns.  But hands down, this begins the great three-some of the Christian religion. All hands … Continue reading →

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Good Friday: “Hands Down”

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

We handed you over to die, Lord.  (Yes, I’m back to the hands thing.)  It was the handy thing for us to do, considering who you thought you were and who we were positive you were not. We’re not sure … Continue reading →

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Holy Week – Wash, Rinse & Iron

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

Holy Thursday “Wash, Rinse, Iron” is these three days – Thursday, Friday, Saturday.  We “wash” on Holy Thursday, “rinse” on Good Friday and on Holy Saturday we “iron.” I know it may sound disrespectful or ordinary but it is the ordinary … Continue reading →

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