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

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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

Calgary: Onto the heights

Faith and beauty filled my first trip to western Canada.… Read More Calgary: Onto the heights

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Summer assignment 2018: Part 3 — Outdoors

This city slicker finally enjoys the outdoors.… Read More Summer assignment 2018: Part 3 — Outdoors

September 17, 2018September 10, 2018 Deacon Jonas4 Comments

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

Odometer perfection

Sometimes, the numbers just line up.… Read More Odometer perfection

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Blog Shoutout: Witty ’N’ Pretty

I hate to admit it, but I like another fashion blog.… Read More Blog Shoutout: Witty ’N’ Pretty

April 4, 2016April 4, 2016 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Poem: “Yellow Dress”

Verses came to me when I found this in Maine.… Read More Poem: “Yellow Dress”

September 7, 2015September 6, 2015 Deacon Jonas2 Comments

Reflections in Maine

I sought spiritual insights, but I also reaped plenty of creativity.… Read More Reflections in Maine

August 31, 2015May 14, 2016 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Beauty, Dress and “Laudato Si”

How nature dresses itself before God should be how we dress up for Mass.… Read More Beauty, Dress and “Laudato Si”

July 9, 2015July 9, 2015 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

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