Category Archives: Spirituality

Catholic Preaching Comments

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

“Wow, I don’t need to come for two weeks.  He just gave me three sermons today!” “Do I care that he vacationed in Cyprus?” “Why is he trying to prove to me that he’s smarter than me?  I know some … Continue reading →

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The “Holy Week” Cast of Characters

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

Holy Week approaches and it may be beneficial to choose your character about now.  With the Union rules and regulations it’s safer to choose a character now that you wish to play and remember during the holiest of these holy … Continue reading →

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Fridays, 3:00-4:00 a.m.

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

No, I’m not returning home from the bars.  That was my dad’s time to be in our family Catholic church.  Catholic churches years ago would be open all day and all night and folks would volunteer to be in the … Continue reading →

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“How To…”

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

We’re pretty sophisticated people; in all of our research, findings and conclusions.  There is so much ingenuity and know-how that you would think we’d know how to be happier, contented and saved. You could call it the “Dr. Phil Meets … Continue reading →

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50%

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

What if you only performed 50% in your occupation or even in your life?  Where would your job be if the workday yields 50%? Heart surgeon unemployed Baseball player millions and millions of dollars and endorsements Hair Stylist half the … Continue reading →

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Labels

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

My eighth grade nun told us that, “there is a place for everything and everything in its place.”  We can do that with people as well.  We love and need to categorize and label people so that we can place … Continue reading →

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“The Song Has Ended But The Melody…”

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

(a funeral reflection) An Irving Berlin song sings, “the song has ended but the melody lingers on….”  Is there a better phrase for this musical funeral?  I don’t think so.  But I’m wrong because there is another, more appropriate, Irving … Continue reading →

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Lent & Earworm

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

I just learned a new word for an old experience.  It’s been happening to me since who knows when and I didn’t know that it had a name. Earworm.  98% of us experience earworm.  Women and men experience the phenomenon … Continue reading →

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April In Wisconsin

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

God of Spring, We know that you’re out there, somewhere; we just can’t seem to find you. You don’t seem to live in Wisconsin. Come, fill us with your light and warmth. You tempted us sometimes with double the normal … Continue reading →

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“Bro”Mance

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

There still ought to be a squiggle little line under that word meaning that it’s misspelled but it now means that two men can enjoy a dinner together without buying furniture afterwards. “Bromance.”  Apparently it was created by an editor … Continue reading →

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