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

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Volunteer at this year’s OMV Gala

Please volunteer at our OMV Gala.… Read More Volunteer at this year’s OMV Gala

March 21, 2022March 20, 2022 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Thank you, Oblate supporters!

Thank you for supporting Oblate vocations.… Read More Thank you, Oblate supporters!

May 3, 2021May 21, 2021 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Semester reflection: Guided by Divine Providence

When you let Jesus take care of everything, he literally does it.… Read More Semester reflection: Guided by Divine Providence

December 16, 2019December 17, 2019 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

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 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

One-year hiatus

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

August 1, 2016July 30, 2016 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

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 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Repairs: Man your stations

Don’t wait around for a repair. Fix it yourself.… Read More Repairs: Man your stations

February 8, 2016February 10, 2016 Deacon Jonas2 Comments

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 Deacon JonasLeave a 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 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

State of my life for the next 2 weeks

Still trying to make sense of everything before finals and papers.… Read More State of my life for the next 2 weeks

December 7, 2015December 6, 2015 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

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