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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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Friday reflection: 9/11, Emptiness & Mary

Open our hearts like the Virgin Mary so that we may open to love amid our sorrow and emptiness.… Read More Friday reflection: 9/11, Emptiness & Mary

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 Br. Jonas1 Comment

Ignatian prayer: Review the Scripture passage

Want to avoid distractions in prayer? Check out this tip …… Read More Ignatian prayer: Review the Scripture passage

August 17, 2020July 24, 2020 Br. Jonas1 Comment

Audio: Spiritual Discouragement

Want some ways to battle spiritual discouragement? Check out these tips by Venerable Bruno …… Read More Audio: Spiritual Discouragement

July 27, 2020July 26, 2020 Br. Jonas1 Comment

Ignatian prayer: Talking with a friend

Want to draw closer to God in prayer? Check out this tip …… Read More Ignatian prayer: Talking with a friend

July 20, 2020July 5, 2020 Br. Jonas2 Comments

Bonus talk: Healing through the Eucharist

Want to know how to find healing through the Eucharist? Do you desire more from Holy Communion?… Read More Bonus talk: Healing through the Eucharist

July 3, 2020June 28, 2020 Br. Jonas1 Comment

Ignatian prayer: God’s gaze of love

Want to draw closer to God in prayer? Check out this tip …… Read More Ignatian prayer: God’s gaze of love

June 15, 2020June 13, 2020 Br. Jonas2 Comments

Virtual Retreat 2020: Parts 3 & 4

Need spiritual nourishment in this time of isolation?
Deacon Paul and I give a virtual retreat for Divine Mercy weekend.… Read More Virtual Retreat 2020: Parts 3 & 4

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 Br. Jonas2 Comments

Virtual Retreat 2020: Parts 1 & 2

Need spiritual nourishment in this time of isolation?
Deacon Paul and I give a virtual retreat for Divine Mercy weekend.… Read More Virtual Retreat 2020: Parts 1 & 2

April 18, 2020April 19, 2020 Br. Jonas4 Comments

Proclaim the Word of God: Reading the Bible

Before you proclaim the Word of God, have you been reading the Word of God?… Read More Proclaim the Word of God: Reading the Bible

April 6, 2020May 18, 2020 Br. Jonas11 Comments

Learn about Mass: “Fully conscious and active participation”

What does it mean to have a “fully conscious and active participation” in the Mass?… Read More Learn about Mass: “Fully conscious and active participation”

March 30, 2020May 4, 2020 Br. Jonas13 Comments

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