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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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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

Ignatian Meditation: Meet God in our minds and hearts

How do you meet God in your mind and heart? Check out this tip …… Read More Ignatian Meditation: Meet God in our minds and hearts

December 21, 2020December 17, 2020 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Friday reflection: Who has my back?

Who has my back? Check out my Friday reflection for the answer …… Read More Friday reflection: Who has my back?

November 23, 2020December 3, 2020 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Ignatian Contemplation: Meet God in our imagination

How do you meet God in your imagination? Check out this tip …… Read More Ignatian Contemplation: Meet God in our imagination

November 16, 2020November 14, 2020 Br. Jonas3 Comments

Ignatian prayer: Ask for the grace

What do you ask of God before you pray? Check out this tip …… Read More Ignatian prayer: Ask for the grace

October 19, 2020October 14, 2020 Br. Jonas2 Comments

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

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. Jonas10 Comments

Litany to Begin Again

Need some encouragement? Pray this litany.… Read More Litany to Begin Again

March 15, 2020March 17, 2020 Br. Jonas2 Comments

Friday reflection: Computer, Fasting and Jesus

Is Jesus at the center of your fasting?… Read More Friday reflection: Computer, Fasting and Jesus

March 2, 2020March 1, 2020 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Don’t lose heart!

Want to fight discouragement? Check these vidoes and this upcoming workshop.… Read More Don’t lose heart!

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Br. Jonas2 Comments

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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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