Category Archives: Spirituality

Music: The One I’d Miss Most

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The silence is welcoming after work but that’s a chosen silence.  I can easily return to melodic tones whenever I choose.  What would life be like without the music that flows into us and then out again? What kind of … 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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A Piece of Thread

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Oh, here she comes.  She said she had a good story to tell me and I’m excited to hear it.  We know the people involved.  She looks nice today in that blue dress.  Fits her well.  Oh wait!  Right shoulder, … 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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“The Circle Game”

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Round & Round She Goes… Perry Como sang, “it goes round and round…” and probably no one remembers the song except me. Anyway, I bought a cylinder toy for my cats. It sits on the floor and casts a small … Continue reading →

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The Banquet of the Resurrection

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

This resurrection business must be tiring work, Jesus is always eating.  Each time he’s with his followers and after wishing them “Peace” is “What’s in the refrigerator?”  This guy just can’t get enough nutrition in him.  (I wonder if this … Continue reading →

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Glue & Faith

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

We don’t think of glue as a theological word but is there a more significant word for our lives of faith?  Glue binds broken pieces, reconnects pieces that fit together and is, well, sticky. We often hear that “mom was … 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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