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Mishaps and adventures of Br. Jonas Verdeflor, a religious brother of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary

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Foster hope for heaven (3 things)

“What are the first three things you plan to do when you enter the kingdom?”… Read More Foster hope for heaven (3 things)

July 16, 2018July 18, 2018 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Day trip: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania again

This time, we tried some Amish fare and watched the “Jesus” production.… Read More Day trip: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania again

June 25, 2018June 29, 2018 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Happy Easter! Let’s review those goals

How did I do with my Lenten goals?… Read More Happy Easter! Let’s review those goals

April 2, 2018April 3, 2018 Br. Jonas2 Comments

Video: Saturday Reflection: Lumpia, Fatima & Mary

Check out my first public speaking function in a church setting.… Read More Video: Saturday Reflection: Lumpia, Fatima & Mary

October 16, 2017May 20, 2018 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Day trip: Washington, D.C.

A capital road trip to three religious shrines… Read More Day trip: Washington, D.C.

July 18, 2016July 18, 2016 Br. Jonas2 Comments

Down to the Korean parish

On Sunday, Father Tom, Jeremy, Brenden and I visited the Korean parish in Auburndale, west of Boston. Jeremy have attended the St. Antoine Daveluy Parish  for a few years. He invited all the postulants to the parish. He even taught us a little Korean on Saturday. (But languages don’t come easily to my brain.) The… Read More Down to the Korean parish

February 22, 2016February 21, 2016 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Stressed out? Build a house

What do stressed-out seminarians do during finals week?… Read More Stressed out? Build a house

December 17, 2015 Br. JonasLeave a comment

A weekend jaunt to NYC

The familiar and unfamiliar greeted me in this New York trip.… Read More A weekend jaunt to NYC

November 30, 2015December 30, 2015 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Dr. Strange Mater or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Raw Tomato

Another habit from my picky-eating days is chopped up.… Read More Dr. Strange Mater or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Raw Tomato

November 9, 2015November 9, 2015 Br. Jonas1 Comment

2015 Summer Reflection: Goal 1 — Dinner Etiquette Class

A simple goal of dinner etiquette serves many lessons.… Read More 2015 Summer Reflection: Goal 1 — Dinner Etiquette Class

August 11, 2015August 11, 2015 Br. JonasLeave a comment

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