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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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Videos: Here comes the Gala

Check the videos for the Annual Gala by the Oblates of the Virgin Mary.… Read More Videos: Here comes the Gala

April 30, 2018April 29, 2018 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Odometer perfection

Sometimes, the numbers just line up.… Read More Odometer perfection

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 Br. JonasLeave a comment

One-year hiatus

Excuse me. I will be back shortly.… Read More One-year hiatus

August 1, 2016July 30, 2016 Br. JonasLeave a comment

2016 Summer Reflection: Intro – Relaxation

Where has this summer gone?… Read More 2016 Summer Reflection: Intro – Relaxation

July 26, 2016July 26, 2016 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Day trip: Washington, D.C.

A capital road trip to three religious shrines… Read More Day trip: Washington, D.C.

July 18, 2016July 18, 2016 Br. Jonas2 Comments

Finally, a Toastmasters speech

I shared my vocation story outside the seminary. But my rustiness in public speaking showed.… Read More Finally, a Toastmasters speech

July 14, 2016July 14, 2016 Br. JonasLeave a comment

A visit by Father Tim

A familiar face of the Oblates dropped by.… Read More A visit by Father Tim

February 1, 2016February 1, 2016 Br. JonasLeave a comment

Where the dominoes fall

A simple game of dominoes revealed some ugly truths about myself.… Read More Where the dominoes fall

January 25, 2016January 24, 2016 Br. Jonas1 Comment

Merciful days in Duxbury

Mercy, relaxation and spiritual renewal along the shore.… Read More Merciful days in Duxbury

January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 Br. Jonas1 Comment

Stressed out? Build a house

What do stressed-out seminarians do during finals week?… Read More Stressed out? Build a house

December 17, 2015 Br. JonasLeave a comment

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