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

Category: Virgin Mary

A dream: A garden for the Blessed Mother

A clearing in the woods can be a prayer space dedicated to the Virgin Mary.… Read More A dream: A garden for the Blessed Mother

October 4, 2021October 8, 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

Venerable Bruno’s method: Summary: Pray with Mary’s heart

What is the gist of Venerable Bruno’s method? Check out this answer…… Read More Venerable Bruno’s method: Summary: Pray with Mary’s heart

June 7, 2021June 6, 2021 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Double retreat talks: Obedience, Passion, Mass

Want to learn to heed to advice? Learn how to foster obedience through love and the Mass.… Read More Double retreat talks: Obedience, Passion, Mass

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

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 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Friday reflection: Mary, obedience, water

Want to act quickly when God asks you? Check out my latest Friday reflection.… Read More Friday reflection: Mary, obedience, water

February 13, 2021February 12, 2021 Deacon Jonas2 Comments

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 Deacon Jonas1 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 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Friday reflection: Step out & trust

What will it take for us to step out and trust?… Read More Friday reflection: Step out & trust

October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

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 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

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