Category Archives: Spirituality

Rosary to Saint Joseph

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Hail Joseph! No, it’s ‘Hi Joe,’Blessed are you to hear the dreamy voice of an angel to receive your pregnant wife, Mary. Blessed are you, Joe, among men. Pray for us to hear and heed the silent messages of your … Continue reading →

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keep your fork

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.
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A Season(s) of Grief and Joy

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Grief, for me, has held so many unexpected emotions. We most often think of sadness, and there is much sadness in grief. But there is also relief, there is anger, there is defeat, there even is joy. I thought it … Continue reading →

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In Between Time

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.
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Who is Jesus Christ?

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Jesus asks the others who do people say that I am. What an  unknowable question to ask. Jesus doesn’t know that he’s the son of God? Jesus doesn’t know that he is God? Jesus doesn’t know that he’s the son … Continue reading →

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“The Wizard of ‘God’”

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Francis Phillip Wuppermann (June 1, 1890 – September 18, 1949), known professionally as Frank Morgan, was an American character actor. Better known to us as the Frank Morgan who famously played the “Wizard” in “The Wizard of Oz” in 1939. … Continue reading →

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“Do You Like Yourself?”

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I wonder what it’s like to like yourself. What does it feel and look like? Would you wake up smiling at this new day to balance that baffling one before? Is your head even with your back and your steps … Continue reading →

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One in God’s Spirit

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

God’s spirit will call the people from the East to join hands with the people from the West, and the people from the North to join hands with the people from the South and all will seek the other’s good. … Continue reading →

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Marriage Blessing for Second or Third Marriage

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

god of the Sun – Roman-Apollo, Greek-Apollo Light reveals, reflects and illumines.May the warmth of your mutual devotion for each other always enlighten each other’s life. god of War – Roman-Mars, Greek-Ares May your disagreements always be minor. May your … Continue reading →

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Who’s the Vine & Who’s the Branch?

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Remain in me” is the gospel imperative calling us to an intimacy in Christ that must be the foundation of our identity. St. John tells us that we remain in him when we fulfill the commandment to love by living … Continue reading →

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