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

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Dive deeply into Christmas

Want more out of your Christmas? Check out this method …… Read More Dive deeply into Christmas

December 20, 2021December 17, 2021 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Eucharist reflection: Be the wheat

Want to know how to be a better witness for Jesus? Check out this talk.… Read More Eucharist reflection: Be the wheat

April 5, 2021April 19, 2021 Deacon Jonas2 Comments

Venerable Bruno’s method: Receiving Communion

Want to receive Jesus more deeply in the Eucharist? Check out this tip from Venerable Bruno …… Read More Venerable Bruno’s method: Receiving Communion

February 1, 2021January 31, 2021 Deacon Jonas2 Comments

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

Day of Recollection: Intimacy with Jesus

It’s not enough to know about Jesus. We must know him as a friend, brother, Savior and Lord. … Read More Day of Recollection: Intimacy with Jesus

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Movie reflection: “Love & Friendship”

How much would you scheme for happiness?… Read More Movie reflection: “Love & Friendship”

June 13, 2016June 14, 2016 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Reflections on my birthday: 2016

Time to take stock of another year in my life.… Read More Reflections on my birthday: 2016

January 11, 2016January 9, 2016 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Poem: “Yellow Dress”

Verses came to me when I found this in Maine.… Read More Poem: “Yellow Dress”

September 7, 2015September 6, 2015 Deacon Jonas2 Comments

Book and movie reflection: “To Kill a Mockingbird”

Our ideals are always challenged by reality but they should never be overturned.… Read More Book and movie reflection: “To Kill a Mockingbird”

July 16, 2015July 16, 2015 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Movie Reflection — “Love and Mercy”

Growing up, I was fond of the Beach Boys album “Pet Sounds.”  It showed growth in Brian Wilson’s ability to texture and layer sounds into pop songs.  That album has such classics as “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Sloop John B” and “God Only Knows.”  That kind of growth is also why I preferred the songs… Read More Movie Reflection — “Love and Mercy”

June 29, 2015January 10, 2016 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

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