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Annual retreat: St. Mary’s Abbey

New place, but a amazing retreat in Morristown, N.J.… Read More Annual retreat: St. Mary’s Abbey

June 13, 2022June 12, 2022 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

Virtual Retreat 2020: Parts 3 & 4

Need spiritual nourishment in this time of isolation?
Deacon Paul and I give a virtual retreat for Divine Mercy weekend.… Read More Virtual Retreat 2020: Parts 3 & 4

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 Deacon Jonas2 Comments

Virtual Retreat 2020: Parts 1 & 2

Need spiritual nourishment in this time of isolation?
Deacon Paul and I give a virtual retreat for Divine Mercy weekend.… Read More Virtual Retreat 2020: Parts 1 & 2

April 18, 2020April 19, 2020 Deacon Jonas4 Comments

Friday blog find: Invitation To Silence

Originally posted on Reborn Into Beauty:
Today, March 19th, the feast day of St. Joseph, Fr. John, a priest from the Oblates of the Virgin Mary in Boston mentioned in his homily that St. Joseph is a man of silence. The poor man doesn’t even get a line in Scripture. We only get to see…

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

2017-2018 School Reflections: Part 3 — Prison

Maybe we were meant to provide only a small steppingstone of faith.… Read More 2017-2018 School Reflections: Part 3 — Prison

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Reflections in Maine

I sought spiritual insights, but I also reaped plenty of creativity.… Read More Reflections in Maine

August 31, 2015May 14, 2016 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

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