Category Archives: Spirituality

Angels in the Snow

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Bright and early we’re outside all bundled up with the sun shining and mounds of snow still on the ground.  The cold air doesn’t even register against our bodies as it will many years later.  (“Wind chill” wasn’t invented yet.) … Continue reading →

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Air-Miles for Jesus

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Frank Sinatra knows what he’s singing about.  It’s not about the destination but it’s all about the flight.  “Come, fly with me.”  Flying “Coach” is the one who takes little risks, says the right things and ruffles very little feathers … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wish List

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The waiting is over.  The waiting is truly over. The clock has stopped The bus has arrived The pot is boiling The movie’s started The bill’s been paid The alarm clock is buzzing The doctor will see you now The … Continue reading →

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God, Jr.

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

There are probably worst things in the world but that list would have to include being named after your father, as in ”Junior.” You don’t believe me?  Just think of poor Frank Sinatra,… Jr.  I can rest my case. This … Continue reading →

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He Lifted Him Up

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Porch night” as usual for me as the weather warms and the guy across the street exits holding his tiny son.  Like a Chinese vase, he holds him close to himself.  No carriage or stroller for this masculine guy who’s … Continue reading →

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A Feeble Funeral Attempt

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Attending a simple service for a friend in a funeral home, I was taken back by the minister.  He didn’t know the deceased but that did not prevent him from putting on a pretty good show.  The funeral home must … Continue reading →

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Television & Faith

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“We interrupt this television program for this breaking news story.  Apparently two men presumably walked into a convenience store sometime around 7:00 a.m. and allegedly carrying handguns perhaps robbed the clerk and may have gotten away with an undisclosed amount … Continue reading →

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Garbage Day

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Tomorrow is garbage day in my neighborhood which includes recycling.  The six year old across the street is commissioned by his family to broker the recycling bin down the driveway and to the corner.  Not an easy task for a … Continue reading →

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in/Dependence

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

She dances and laughs at the pool’s resort on my fourth birthday. I didn’t ask for this get-away, I was happy at her home but here I am with small balloons on my elbows so I don’t drown and possibly … Continue reading →

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Scrooge: P,P&F

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Pretend to be Scrooge for a few paragraphs.  Put on his heavy, black coat, sleeping cap and one faintly lit candle and seat in a dank room with a smoldering fire facing you. All right, don’t pretend; it’s not very … Continue reading →

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