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

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Scenic route to NYC

Sometimes, we don’t need GO, GO, GO to our destination.… Read More Scenic route to NYC

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Calgary: Onto the heights

Faith and beauty filled my first trip to western Canada.… Read More Calgary: Onto the heights

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Day trip: Kateri and martyrs shrines

A trip upstate brought me closer to the Lily of the Mohawks.… Read More Day trip: Kateri and martyrs shrines

June 11, 2018June 11, 2018 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

So long for now, New York

What conveniences in New York will I miss?… Read More So long for now, New York

August 17, 2015August 14, 2015 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Favorites update: Part 2 — The Globetrotters

Where shall these travelers go next?… Read More Favorites update: Part 2 — The Globetrotters

August 3, 2015August 1, 2015 Deacon 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 Deacon Jonas1 Comment

Road trip to Texas: Part 3 — My stuff

The primary goal of my May road trip to Texas with my sister was to retrieve my belongings.… Read More Road trip to Texas: Part 3 — My stuff

June 5, 2015 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Road trip to Texas: Part 2 — Rain

A major concern of the road trip was rain.… Read More Road trip to Texas: Part 2 — Rain

June 4, 2015 Deacon JonasLeave a comment

Ten reflections from Boston road trip

Here are some musings from my nine-day journey to Boston from Aug. 9-17, 2014. Much needed sleep: The stress from the past few weeks of working, sorting, packing and moving eroded my sleep.   I clocked in five hours on most nights in late July and early August. During the drive, my body eased back to… Read More Ten reflections from Boston road trip

August 18, 2014January 7, 2020 Deacon Jonas2 Comments

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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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