Category Archives: Spirituality

The Face of the Blessed Mother

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Let’s face it. This is an important day. (January 1) Honoring the Blessed Mother with a clear vision because it’s 2026 time. For a whole year, we heighten our vision. The way we look at things. The ways we perceive … Continue reading →

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“Dysfunctional” Family?

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Either Ozzie Nelson was left a lot of money or he made an imaginary income, but we know that he left the house. Harriet with pearls around her neck raised their two sons when only one mattered, Ricky Nelson. So … Continue reading →

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“A Tiny Light,” Epiphany

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Dusk begins and I finish my sermon for the next day. The laptop’s bright screen is pulled down. “Boy, it’s getting dark.” The small Christmas tree placed during Advent in my kitchen’s bay window is replaced by an overpriced but … Continue reading →

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Immaculate Conception

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

As the Lutherans always ask us Catholics, “Why do you worship Mary?” We answer by saying we don’t “worship Mary” but we can understand their confusion. We are dumbfounded by this carrier of hope into our world. We are awestruck … Continue reading →

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Gift of Grace

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

You’re in the checkout line buying milk. You grab a couple sticks of gum from the impulsive-shelves on both sides of you. You place the items on the belt and ask the cashier for three quarts of grace. She asks, … Continue reading →

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“Price Check!”

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

It took me a long time to enter the store. I thought it was intended for those with meager means. I thought to myself, “Do I dress down before entering?” I used Kohl’s or Boston Store (closed) or Walmart or … Continue reading →

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“I’m John,” With No Last Name

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Hi everybody. I’m John. I don’t have a last name. I guess there weren’t enough people in Bethany to make me need one. After all, I’m special, A-Number 1, King of the Hill. How many kids can say, “My mom … Continue reading →

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Solving the Mystery of God

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Teacher, Moses wrote for us, If someone’s brother dies leaving a wife but no child, his brother must take the wife and raise up descendants for his brother. Now there were seven brothers; the first married a woman but died … Continue reading →

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God’s First Gift

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

You’re in the checkout line buying milk. You grab a couple sticks of gum from the impulsive-shelves on both sides of you. You place the items on the belt and ask the cashier for three quarts of grace. She asks, … Continue reading →

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Crazy Words of Joy

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Get out the Turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce because tonight is “Thanksgiving.” A day of gratitude. Our opening song rang out, (to set the musical and spiritual tone for our Mass) “Your hands, O Lord, in days of old, Were … Continue reading →

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