Category Archives: Spirituality

“Don’t Make Me Come Over There!”

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

That’s what our moms said when it was getting down and dirty (and fun) with fellow siblings or neighborhood friends.  It was only a few steps for her but travel time was important to us.  It’s as though she said, … Continue reading →

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John 3:16

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

You once encountered them at airports but I think they gave up on us weary travelers.  They are no longer strangers but can be your neighbor or even a member of your family.  I’d call them the “John 3:16” crowd.  … Continue reading →

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The Cross & the Two Thieves

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Jesus hangs on a cross, a cross that crosses to greater and grander perspectives.  Jesus unites two perspectives through and because of his death.  The cross becomes not only an object to destroy but also a means to unite.  Heaven/Earth, … Continue reading →

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The Apostleship of Parenting

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The Call The Catholic Church makes a big deal out of being “called” for religious life.  If you’re not called, then you’re stuck saying , “paper or plastic,” the rest of the your life. “Call” comes in many forms.  Creation … Continue reading →

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Reservoirs of Hope

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Within Us We do not know where it comes from but there it is. We didn’t need to Google it to find it. Amazing. We don’t know it got there but we feel it growing inside us. How can hopelessness … Continue reading →

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Fatherhood, A Forgotten Treasure

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Fatherhood In movies they are portrayed as the awkward people who stumble into love only to discover that it’s their girlfriend’s best friend that they truly love. Fatherhood. Compared to motherhood there is no comparison. In culture and humanity, motherhood … Continue reading →

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Cable News, But Is It?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Cable News, But Is It Shock and Awe Host: (camera moves constantly and pictures jump in and out) “Thanks for joining us tonight. I want to share with you some fear, slight fears and still more slight fears (all about … Continue reading →

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Tim Tebow, For Goodness Sake

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Reactionary When we are disappointed or rejected, our natural reaction is to, well, react. Often in negative ways, we lash out to cover, hide or displace our emotions. It hurts to be hurt by others. If we let them, our … Continue reading →

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