Category Archives: Spirituality

Never Say “Goodbye”

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

(a funeral sermon for a 94 year old named Hank) I don’t like saying “goodbye.” For whatever reason it just seems awkward to me. I know that I’ll see these folks again so perhaps the “goodbye” stands as a “thank … Continue reading →

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50th Wedding Anniversary Prayer

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

On behalf of St. Sebastians parish – we offer you a blessing on this happy occasion. In gratitude for God blessing you all these years, we turn to Him in humble thanksgiving. Thankful for the gift of this united life, … Continue reading →

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“Five Feet” of Flexibility, Please!

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

A friend of mine talks about her daughter’s work in Dubai, United Arab. Her daughter lives where the tallest building in the world resides. It reaches up 2,722 ft. with 58 elevators, 900 apartment homes, 304 hotel rooms and 2,957 … Continue reading →

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The “Good News” for Us All

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The good news of the gospel is intended to speak to everyone, every time in every and any place. That’s quite a tall order for a bunch of words placed together to form a paragraph on a page. But what … Continue reading →

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Smelling God

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

It’s the bread that’s slowly baking in the oven when I open the door coming home from school. “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Cinnamon was our family’s Saturday morning treat growing up along with sugar … Continue reading →

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Wedding Vows

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“The path that I have walked alone, I now share with you.  I want to travel this path together with you.  I hope that we will walk together always, side by side. If I see you running ahead of me, … Continue reading →

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Rembert Weakland: Revisited (Finally)

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The brick pavers surrounding the Eiffel Tower were made in the small town of Patton, Pa. The city of Patton was at one time the largest manufacturer of bricks in the world. A young novitiate from Patton would walk on … Continue reading →

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Who Is This Haunting Woman? She’s Anne Bancroft

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I’ve seen her but other times I have not. I know who she is but her name escapes me; often many times. She’s everywhere and sometimes I spot her but soon she’s gone again. Hidden yet visible. Is that even … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow

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

There we go, it’s now all set. I’m going to do it tomorrow. I’ve given this a great deal of thought. Why, even yesterday I was thinking of tomorrow and now look – it’ll be tomorrow, tomorrow. There’s nothing impulsive … Continue reading →

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Our Aging Music: Embodied

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Monday Monday” was having a crisis about life and her work.  Having turned 48 recently, it just seemed too much for her.  For 48 years she said, “Can’t trust that day” and that day seems to have finally caught up with her.  … Continue reading →

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