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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: Be a Joseph

Want to have courage in your life? Be like St. Joseph.… Read More Friday reflection: Be a Joseph

March 25, 2021March 24, 2021 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Diocesan priest talks about Venerable Bruno

A diocesan priest from Canada talks about Venerable Bruno Lanteri.… Read More Diocesan priest talks about Venerable Bruno

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Br. Jonas1 Comment

Venerable Bruno’s method: Liturgy of the Word

Do you want to be more attentive to the readings at Mass? Do you seek a simple tip to listen?… Read More Venerable Bruno’s method: Liturgy of the Word

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Br. Jonas2 Comments

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

Opera reflection: Dialogues des Carmélites

Here is an opera that touches on numerous lessons.… Read More Opera reflection: Dialogues des Carmélites

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Br. Jonas3 Comments

Video finds: Mary as our mother

We always have a mother in Mary.… Read More Video finds: Mary as our mother

May 6, 2019April 19, 2019 Br. Jonas1 Comment

Video find: A woman’s advice on modesty

This vlogger captures JPII’s ideas perfectly: “My body matters.”… Read More Video find: A woman’s advice on modesty

April 29, 2019April 19, 2019 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Video find: This Community is More than You Realize

Check out this video.… Read More Video find: This Community is More than You Realize

February 18, 2019February 16, 2019 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Videos: Here comes the Gala

Check the videos for the Annual Gala by the Oblates of the Virgin Mary.… Read More Videos: Here comes the Gala

April 30, 2018April 29, 2018 Br. JonasLeave a comment

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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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