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

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Book conferences: “Beloved Lover”

Divine love calls us to something greater.… Read More Book conferences: “Beloved Lover”

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 Fr. JonasLeave a comment

Venerable Bruno’s method: Collect

What pressing need in your hearts do you want to give to God at Mass? Want to do it easily? Check this tip out … … Read More Venerable Bruno’s method: Collect

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 Fr. Jonas1 Comment

Venerable Bruno’s method: Gloria

Hard to be joyful when singing “Glory to God in the Highest”? Check out this tip from Venerable Bruno …… Read More Venerable Bruno’s method: Gloria

July 6, 2020July 5, 2020 Fr. Jonas2 Comments

Venerable Bruno’s method: Penitential Rite

Do you know much Jesus is eager to forgive your sins? Do you want to keep Jesus’ infinite mercy in mind at Mass?… Read More Venerable Bruno’s method: Penitential Rite

June 29, 2020June 30, 2020 Fr. Jonas1 Comment

Venerable Bruno’s method: Going to the altar

Are you frustrated by distractions when you go to Mass? Do you want to keep Jesus in mind?… Read More Venerable Bruno’s method: Going to the altar

June 1, 2020May 31, 2020 Fr. Jonas2 Comments

Friday blog find: Five Things You Need to Know About the Liturgy

The liturgy is refreshingly new and reliably the same. … Read More Friday blog find: Five Things You Need to Know About the Liturgy

June 29, 2018June 29, 2018 Fr. JonasLeave a comment

My Christmas gift to you: Year of Mercy suggestions

Want to delve deeper into Year of Mercy? Check out these tips.… Read More My Christmas gift to you: Year of Mercy suggestions

December 25, 2015December 24, 2015 Fr. Jonas1 Comment

Road trip to Texas: Part 1 — Friends and old haunts

During our road trip to Corpus Christi, my sister Liza and I hanged out with various friends.… Read More Road trip to Texas: Part 1 — Friends and old haunts

June 1, 2015January 10, 2016 Fr. JonasLeave a comment

Love a little more

I had arrived to the Oblates of the Virgin Mary a few days early before the Aug. 20 deadline so I can ease into things. That has been true to the most part. I had set up my things in the room, changed my address on my online accounts, figured out the routine at the… Read More Love a little more

September 1, 2014January 6, 2020 Fr. Jonas1 Comment

Ten reflections from Boston road trip

Here are some musings from my nine-day journey to Boston from Aug. 9-17, 2014. Much needed sleep: The stress from the past few weeks of working, sorting, packing and moving eroded my sleep.   I clocked in five hours on most nights in late July and early August. During the drive, my body eased back to… Read More Ten reflections from Boston road trip

August 18, 2014January 7, 2020 Fr. Jonas2 Comments

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