Not just for a good grade
Perfection would be awesome, but surviving a class is just as nice.… Read More Not just for a good grade
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.
Deadlines
One of my adjustments to seminary life was a return to academic life after 12 years. Looking back at this point of the semester, I think that my sense of deadlines had to evolve. I was a copy editor for 12 years. In a daily newspaper, the most important deadline was today. The editing and… Read More Deadlines
Misadventures in Selling a Car
The plan The plan in August 2014 sounded simple. Arrive in Boston, sell my 2002 Toyota RAV4 and use the money to pay off debts. My sister Liza asked how I would sell the car. I replied that I’ll find a way. The quickest way I thought was to take it CarMax and accept whatever… Read More Misadventures in Selling a Car
Love a little more
I had arrived to the Oblates of the Virgin Mary a few days early before the Aug. 20 deadline so I can ease into things. That has been true to the most part. I had set up my things in the room, changed my address on my online accounts, figured out the routine at the… Read More Love a little more
Ten reflections from Boston road trip
Here are some musings from my nine-day journey to Boston from Aug. 9-17, 2014. Much needed sleep: The stress from the past few weeks of working, sorting, packing and moving eroded my sleep. I clocked in five hours on most nights in late July and early August. During the drive, my body eased back to… Read More Ten reflections from Boston road trip
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