Hearts And Minds

"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."

Fr. John Oliver tells the story of the unsung hero of the Apollo 13 mission.

Fr. John Oliver explains how we can repel the Holy Spirit, and how we can become alive in the Holy Spirit instead.

Fr. John Oliver reflects on what makes us truly happy.

Fr. John Oliver wonders what might happen if we were to reach out for vital connection and deep healing.

Fr. John Oliver considers the mystery of the Virgin Mary, the Theotokos, that is known most fully in the heart.

Fr. John Oliver helps us to understand why life can be so hard, and how to find joy in the midst of the struggle.

Fr. John Oliver helps us to discover where true freedom lies.

Fr. John Oliver considers whether blessings can be found in the midst of the unexpected suffering of mental illness.