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Mishaps and adventures of Fr. Jonas Verdeflor, an Oblates of the Virgin Mary

Author: Fr. Jonas

We move around a lot; why don't we stop for a minute? My name is Fr. 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. In June 2023, I was ordained a priest of the Catholic Church. 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.

Heart to Heart: The Immaculate Heart of Mary

Mary was teaching me to love.… Read More Heart to Heart: The Immaculate Heart of Mary

June 13, 2015March 5, 2018 Fr. Jonas3 Comments

Triple Crown memories

Now, I can check off the box for seeing a Triple Crown winner in my lifetime.… Read More Triple Crown memories

June 7, 2015June 7, 2015 Fr. JonasLeave a comment

Road trip to Texas: Part 3 — My stuff

The primary goal of my May road trip to Texas with my sister was to retrieve my belongings.… Read More Road trip to Texas: Part 3 — My stuff

June 5, 2015 Fr. JonasLeave a comment

Road trip to Texas: Part 2 — Rain

A major concern of the road trip was rain.… Read More Road trip to Texas: Part 2 — Rain

June 4, 2015 Fr. JonasLeave a comment

Road trip to Texas: Part 1 — Friends and old haunts

During our road trip to Corpus Christi, my sister Liza and I hanged out with various friends.… Read More Road trip to Texas: Part 1 — Friends and old haunts

June 1, 2015January 10, 2016 Fr. JonasLeave a comment

A year after my Marian consecration

Today marks the anniversary of my Marian consecration and the Virgin Mary has surprised me during that year.… Read More A year after my Marian consecration

May 31, 2015May 31, 2015 Fr. Jonas4 Comments

Another contribution to the seminarians’ blog

My latest blog entry: Trappists on OMV Seminarians’ Blog… Read More Another contribution to the seminarians’ blog

February 16, 2015February 16, 2015 Fr. JonasLeave a comment

Reflections on my birthday: 2015

My latest blog: Reflections on my birthday… Read More Reflections on my birthday: 2015

January 11, 2015 Fr. Jonas1 Comment

Home again: Christmas break for a seminarian

Jonas’ latest blog: What this seminarian did during Christmas break… Read More Home again: Christmas break for a seminarian

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015 Fr. Jonas2 Comments

Revival of the Oblates seminarians’ blog

My latest blog entry: Check out the seminarians blog.… Read More Revival of the Oblates seminarians’ blog

December 27, 2014December 27, 2014 Fr. 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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