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

Homily: Leave your hands open

Our hands are empty now. But Jesus will fill them so we can give away.… Read More Homily: Leave your hands open

August 29, 2022August 28, 2022 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Homily: Know Jesus

May Jesus say at the end of our lives: “I know you and I know where you are from.”… Read More Homily: Know Jesus

August 22, 2022August 21, 2022 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Congratulations, Fr. Nate and Fr. Leland

The Oblates of the Virgin Mary has two new priests, Fr. Nate and Fr. Leland.… Read More Congratulations, Fr. Nate and Fr. Leland

August 15, 2022August 24, 2022 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Homily: Be ready to welcome Jesus

Jesus does not want an extravagant welcome. Rather, he wants to walk into our spiritual homes, sit back on our couch and chat with us.… Read More Homily: Be ready to welcome Jesus

August 8, 2022August 7, 2022 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Prayer requests for August 2022

Please help me pray for these people during this month.… Read More Prayer requests for August 2022

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Homily: Friends, Help, Good Samaritan

How wonderful friends help us in our need even when it’s most inconvenient.… Read More Homily: Friends, Help, Good Samaritan

July 13, 2022July 12, 2022 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Prayer requests for July 2022

Please help me pray for these people during this month.… Read More Prayer requests for July 2022

July 6, 2022July 11, 2022 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Annual retreat: St. Mary’s Abbey

New place, but a amazing retreat in Morristown, N.J.… Read More Annual retreat: St. Mary’s Abbey

June 13, 2022June 12, 2022 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Prayer requests for June 2022

Please help me pray for these people during this month.… Read More Prayer requests for June 2022

June 1, 2022May 28, 2022 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Homily: Hear the voice of the Good Shepherd

Despite the noises outside, heed the voice of the Good Shepherd.… Read More Homily: Hear the voice of the Good Shepherd

May 9, 2022May 20, 2022 Deacon 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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