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

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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 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Annual retreat: St. Mary’s Abbey

New place, but a amazing retreat in Morristown, N.J.… Read More Annual retreat: St. Mary’s Abbey

June 13, 2022June 12, 2022 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Check out St. Joseph Retreat House

Need some quiet? Check out St. Joseph Retreat House.… Read More Check out St. Joseph Retreat House

July 19, 2021July 18, 2021 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Annual retreat: Loyola Jesuit Center

And my heart was drawn closer to Jesus and Mary.… Read More Annual retreat: Loyola Jesuit Center

June 21, 2021June 19, 2021 Deacon Jonas3 Comments

Reflections on a decade of my life: 2020

Wow. So much happened in the 2010s.… Read More Reflections on a decade of my life: 2020

January 11, 2020January 10, 2020 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Scenic route to NYC

Sometimes, we don’t need GO, GO, GO to our destination.… Read More Scenic route to NYC

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 Deacon JonasLeave a 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 Deacon 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 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Day trip: Marian Shrine

A hop and a skip to a Marian Shrine outside NYC.… Read More Day trip: Marian Shrine

July 1, 2019June 14, 2019 Deacon Jonas1 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 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

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