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Live the Essentials

Insights from the mishaps and adventures of a religious brother

Author: Br. Jonas

We move around a lot; why don't we stop for a minute? My name is Br. Jonas, an Oblate of the Virgin Mary. For several years, I have journeyed across this country, sometimes on a motorcycle. In 2014, I had left a newspaper career for life at the seminary. I had wanted to share my stories behind the usual photos and videos. But I’ve blogged sporadically over the years. I want to be comfortable blogging and reaching others online. I want to help people understand and improve their lives. Live the Essentials will cover insights, mishaps and stories I have learned about Jesus, Mary, spirituality and adventure. In the next few years, I hope to be more consistent in posting entries. Maybe you will enjoy a little silliness and few insights in the blog along the way.

Saturday reflection: God calms all our fears

God is not the source of our fears; rather, he is the solution to all our fears.… Read More Saturday reflection: God calms all our fears

April 16, 2018April 16, 2018 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Prayer requests for April 2018

Please help me pray for these people during this month.… Read More Prayer requests for April 2018

April 4, 2018April 3, 2018 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Happy Easter! Let’s review those goals

How did I do with my Lenten goals?… Read More Happy Easter! Let’s review those goals

April 2, 2018April 3, 2018 Br. Jonas1 Comment

“Could you make me one?”

Once I make one, people can’t let me stop.… Read More “Could you make me one?”

March 26, 2018March 30, 2018 Br. JonasLeave a comment

A colorful Virgin Mary

A little bit of paint makes a statue of Jesus and Mary come alive.… Read More A colorful Virgin Mary

March 19, 2018March 19, 2018 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Prayer requests for March 2018

Please help me pray for these people during this month.… Read More Prayer requests for March 2018

March 7, 2018April 3, 2018 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Farewell, Father Greg

Thank you, Father Greg, for helping me know and love the Virgin Mary better.… Read More Farewell, Father Greg

March 5, 2018 Br. JonasLeave a comment

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Change surrounds us. But what does it mean? I want to help people understand and improve their lives through the insightful, silly and sometimes funny lessons I’ve learned. Learn more about me here.

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