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

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Movie reflection: “Father Stu”

Watch one man’s rough and tumble ride to the priesthood.… Read More Movie reflection: “Father Stu”

May 2, 2022April 27, 2022 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

My top blog themes for 2019

Check out some of my favorite things of 2019.… Read More My top blog themes for 2019

December 30, 2019December 29, 2019 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Opera reflection: Akhnaten

The rise and the fall of the rebellious pharaoh, Akhnaten.… Read More Opera reflection: Akhnaten

December 2, 2019December 20, 2019 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Poem: Simply Mary

Many ways to talk about her, but to me, she’s simply Mary.… Read More Poem: Simply Mary

October 21, 2019October 19, 2019 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Poem: “Praying to Mary”

An ode to my prayer to Mary.… Read More Poem: “Praying to Mary”

September 16, 2019September 14, 2019 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Friday blog find: New Ending — MakeItUltra™

Let us always begin again. God can help us rewrite the ending.… Read More Friday blog find: New Ending — MakeItUltra™

September 21, 2018September 18, 2018 Deacon 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 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

A splash of red

It wasn’t a boring walk after all.… Read More A splash of red

November 6, 2017November 6, 2017 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

2016 Summer Reflection: Sweetly Artful

I found myself surrounded by art and sugary treats.… Read More 2016 Summer Reflection: Sweetly Artful

July 29, 2016July 29, 2016 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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