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

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Homily: Faithful and generous

Our faith stretches us to go to new places and give generously.… Read More Homily: Faithful and generous

August 11, 2025August 10, 2025 Fr. JonasLeave a comment

Homily/Homilía: Generosity and help / Generosidad e ayuda

Our generosity will benefit so many people. / Nuestra generosidad beneficiará a mucha gente.… Read More Homily/Homilía: Generosity and help / Generosidad e ayuda

August 4, 2025August 3, 2025 Fr. JonasLeave a comment

Omelia: La nostra fedeltà dimora in Gesù

La nostra fedeltà dimora in Gesù… Read More Omelia: La nostra fedeltà dimora in Gesù

October 7, 2024October 26, 2024 Fr. JonasLeave a comment

Homily: Facing our mulberry tree

Whatever the difficulty might be, we can move it if we trust in Jesus.… Read More Homily: Facing our mulberry tree

October 3, 2022October 2, 2022 Fr. Jonas1 Comment

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, 2022April 21, 2024 Fr. 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 Fr. 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 Fr. JonasLeave a comment

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 Fr. JonasLeave a comment

Visiting my father

A short visit can make a difference.… Read More Visiting my father

October 18, 2021October 19, 2021 Fr. JonasLeave a comment

Movie reflection: “Yesterday”

Yesterday becomes a path forward.… Read More Movie reflection: “Yesterday”

July 29, 2019July 18, 2019 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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