Hearts And Minds

Fr. John Oliver reflects on pride and humility.

Fr. John Oliver reflects on the true meaning of freedom.

The Ancient Faith Men's Retreat runs August 22-25, 2024.

Fr. John Oliver reflects on the boundaries within our hearts.

Fr. John Oliver reflects on the role evil and suffering plays in drawing us closer to God.

Fr. John Oliver shares the story of the reclamation of a church after the end of the Soviet era, reminding us that "we walk by faith, and not by sight."

Fr. John Oliver reflects upon the difference between being nice and being holy.

Fr. John Oliver reflects on spiritual blindness.

"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."

Fr. John Oliver reminds us of the true focus of Christian life.

Fr. John Oliver reflects on forgiveness, and the energies of the heart.

Fr. John Oliver talks about the crisis of exclusion...and its greatest remedy.

Fr. John Oliver reminds us that we work out our salvation in the individual particulars of our own lives.

Fr. John Oliver explores the desire to change one's life.

Fr. John Oliver discusses our responsibility to the lonely.

Fr. John Oliver invites us to think about how we would treat others if we had our own little island.

Fr. John Oliver talks about integrity.

Fr. John Oliver explains why we need the "Four S's" to energize our lives.

Fr. John Oliver shares a remarkable story of service to inspire us to joyfully use our gifts in service of others.

Fr. John Oliver deepens our understanding of what is meant by "freedom."