Tag Archives: faith

”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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“Inbetween,” The Way It Was Meant To Be

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

My favorite time of the year is this between time between Christmas and New Years’. It’s a favorite because it describes a pet word of mine. Its meaning means what we all love …and… sometimes hate. “Inbetween.” I know that … 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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A Season(s) of Grief and Joy

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

“Grief, for me, has held so many unexpected emotions. We most often think of sadness, and there is much sadness in grief. But there is also relief, there is anger, there is defeat, there even is joy. I thought it … Continue reading →

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Who is Jesus Christ?

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

Jesus asks the others who do people say that I am. What an  unknowable question to ask. Jesus doesn’t know that he’s the son of God? Jesus doesn’t know that he is God? Jesus doesn’t know that he’s the son … Continue reading →

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The day before “Holy Week”

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS.

We absorb watching the movie move from one moment to many moments. We press the pause button and notice there are 34:50 seconds left. We are intrigued and perhaps identified with some characters but are happy that the others are … Continue reading →

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