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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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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 Br. Jonas1 Comment

Audio: Are you aware of the Holy Spirit?

Do you know how much the Spirit is working in your life?… Read More Audio: Are you aware of the Holy Spirit?

April 1, 2019April 15, 2019 Br. Jonas1 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

Acolyte: At the service of the altar

I take another small step toward the priesthood.… Read More Acolyte: At the service of the altar

October 15, 2018January 5, 2019 Br. Jonas1 Comment

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 Br. JonasLeave a comment

What my blog is all about

The purpose behind Jonas’ Essential Matters… Read More What my blog is all about

July 6, 2015July 6, 2015 Br. Jonas1 Comment

About Br. Jonas

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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