Skip to content
  • Blog
  • Monthly Prayer Requests
  • Jesus
  • Virgin Mary
  • Spirituality
  • Adventure
  • Contact
  • About
  • lector
  • Learning the Mass

Live the Essentials

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

Category: Friends

Reflections on my birthday: 2021

God’s providence comes through, even in this time of pandemic.… Read More Reflections on my birthday: 2021

January 11, 2021January 10, 2021 Br. Jonas1 Comment

Summer reflection 2019: So much in SoCal

Before I knew it, my summer in California ended quickly.… Read More Summer reflection 2019: So much in SoCal

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Summer reflection 2019: Visit to Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Virgin Mary gave many surprises during a pilgrimage to Mexico.… Read More Summer reflection 2019: Visit to Our Lady of Guadalupe

August 5, 2019August 2, 2019 Br. Jonas1 Comment

Movie reflection: “Yesterday”

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

July 29, 2019July 18, 2019 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Cheering my brothers on

My fellow Oblates received powerful graces this weekend.… Read More Cheering my brothers on

February 4, 2019February 24, 2019 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Reflections on my birthday: 2019

Despite academic headaches, my trust in Jesus and Mary grew in 2018.… Read More Reflections on my birthday: 2019

January 11, 2019January 10, 2019 Br. JonasLeave a 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 Br. JonasLeave a comment

First Saturday reflection and audio: 3 Pillars of Unlimited Marian consecration

Want to grow closer to Jesus? Give yourself without limits to the Virgin Mary.… Read More First Saturday reflection and audio: 3 Pillars of Unlimited Marian consecration

December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 Br. Jonas3 Comments

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 Br. Jonas4 Comments

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

Posts navigation

Older posts

About Br. Jonas

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.

Essential Oblate links

  • Oblates of the Virgin Mary
  • Father Timothy Gallagher
  • Oblate seminarians' blog
  • To Quench His Thirst
  • Fr. Broom's Blog

Latest award

What are you looking for?

Stay in Touch

  • View jonas.verdeflor’s profile on Facebook
  • View @jonasverdeflor’s profile on Twitter

Check out my Twitter finds

My Tweets

Essential archives

Essential copyright notcie

© Br. Jonas Verdeflor, an Oblate of the Virgin Mary, and Live the Essentials, 2019. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Br. Jonas Verdeflor, an Oblate of the Virgin Mary, and Live the Essentials with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Who are the Oblates of the Virgin Mary?

Trending categories

academics Adventure Art Beauty Bible blog Books Family Food Friends Goals holidays Jesus lector Lessons Life Liturgy Love Mass memories Monthly Prayer Requests Movies Music Public Speaking Religious education Social Media Spirituality Travel Videos Virgin Mary

Meta

  • Register
  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.com

My recent blogging finds

Blog at WordPress.com.
supportafterabortion.com/

BRAINCHILD

gehadsjourney.wordpress.com

Simplify Tasks

Want to learn the simple way?

Sweetu Rocks

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

Catholic Inspiration Online

A Site to Share Catholic/Christian Inspirational Ideas and Experiences

beautytalkhomeblog.wordpress.com/

Makeup Tips, Reviews and Lifestyle | Beauty File | Blog

Breaking In The Habit

Reflections of a Friar in Training

Mary & Mercy

DarylMadden

Whosoever Desires

Live the Essentials
Blog at WordPress.com.
Cancel