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The Touching Thomas

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

At six years old, you can’t wait to raise your short arm to touch the stove as it begins to turn red. Your mom sarcastically says “go ahead and touch it“ remembering where the unguentine is kept. Touching is believing. … Continue reading →

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Imagining Easter

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Just imagine. Your boss tells you that you have that new position that you’ve been working toward. Just Imagine. You just got engaged to be married. Just imagine. Those test results came back negative. Just Imagine. You walk out of … Continue reading →

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Easter’s Vigil

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

The story of our faith holds the death of yesterday leading into the silence of tonight’s darkness before it breaks into the hope-filled joy of tomorrow.  This is the pattern into which we have been baptized, hell, this is the … Continue reading →

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”Be Happy You Sin”

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Yes, you heard me right, be happy you’re a sinner. More than that, be proud of it… Tell your family and friends and if that’s not enough go tell the whole world. What would it mean to have no sin? … Continue reading →

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Life’s spiritual twists, and turns

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Life‘s  Spiritual twists and turns What kind of God would ask a father to kill his son. Abraham and Isaac, always a confusing story and confession of faith for us. But, is it not only the event but the context that … Continue reading →

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seven gifts of the Holy Spirit

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

seven gifts of the Holy Spirit “For the Spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depths of God.”  St. Paul Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear/Awe of the Lord St. Peter thought he’d hit the nail on the head when giving Jesus … Continue reading →

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the word that says it all..

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

We go to sleep at night filled with an abundance of worries and fears and then awake to a new day filled with hope and joy….thinking or feeling “Behold.” On a cold, windy January morning with the snow accumulating and … Continue reading →

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The Face of the Blessed Mother

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Let’s face it. This is an important day. (January 1) Honoring the Blessed Mother with a clear vision because it’s 2026 time. For a whole year, we heighten our vision. The way we look at things. The ways we perceive … Continue reading →

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John the Baptist and Jesus Christ: best friends

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

We know them respectfully as John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. We honor them whenever the Mass calls for it. But these two people were, indeed, people. Just like you and me. Their mysterious lives slowly unfold, just like ours. … Continue reading →

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Senses 0 – Faith 100

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“What our senses fail to fathom, let us grasp through faith’s consent,” written hundreds of years ago but as fresh as a winter’s morning. As part of a hymn and prayer, its meaning takes on potency depending on where and … Continue reading →

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