Hearts and Minds

Beautiful Unbelief 14.02.2022 ↓

Fr. John Oliver invites us to consider the unbelievable news that sends us searching for more.

Sermon on the Mount - Part 3 21.12.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver reads the Sermon on the Mount, in three parts, from the translation titled "The New Testament: A Translation" by David Bentley Hart. (Part 3)

Sermon on the Mount - Part 2 21.12.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver reads the Sermon on the Mount, in three parts, from the translation titled "The New Testament: A Translation" by David Bentley Hart. (Part 2)

Sermon on the Mount - Part 1 21.12.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver reads the Sermon on the Mount, in three parts, from the translation titled "The New Testament: A Translation" by David Bentley Hart. (Part 1)

I Am 22.11.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver helps us to answer the question, "Who am I?", by redirecting us to the I AM.ham

Demons 16.11.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver shares a story about a group of demons discussing how best to lead humans astray, the opportunity for repentance through the mercy of God.

Watts 16.11.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver shares the story of one British philosopher's search for God.

Ladder 16.11.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver ponders the long climb ahead of us, and the ways that we can be led astray and fall off the Ladder of Divine Ascent.

Anthony 16.11.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver reflects upon the cross that we are called to bear as we follow Christ, and pursue the healing of our will.

Scandalous 28.04.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver considers the scandalous nature of mystery.

You Are Welcome Here 27.02.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver reflects on the recent passage of the House Equality Act by the United States House of Representatives asking, "What does the Orthodox Church mean when She says, 'You Are Welcome Here'".

Yours 25.02.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver helps us to understand more the mystery of belonging to God.

Love and Trust 25.02.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver asks whether it is possible for a Christian to loose their sanity, their ability to manage their lives, and how to trust God in the struggle.

Feature 25.02.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver reflects on the unique features in each friendship.

Actionable 25.02.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver offers hope for those suffering with anxiety in a crazy world.

Lighthouse in the Storm 02.02.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver reflects on the writing of St. John Chrysostom titled "No One Can Harm the Man Who Does not Harm Himself."

Zacchaeus: Desire and Love 02.02.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver considers the motivating forces behind Zacchaeus' movement up the tree and towards Jesus.

Conversion: An Inside Job 02.02.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver asks, Is it possible to experience true conversion? What role does our effort play in the conversion of our souls?

Repentance: Loving the Person God Desires We Become 02.02.2021 ↓

Fr. John Oliver discusses the true meaning of repentance, becoming the person that God desire us to become.

The Healing Power of Forgiveness 07.02.2020 ↓

Fr. John Oliver paints a hope-filled picture of the healing power of forgiveness.

The Four Rhythms of Life in the Church 31.05.2019 ↓

Fr. John Oliver explores the four cycles or rhythms that are embedded in nature and in the Church.

St. Elizabeth the Grand Duchess and New Martyr 31.01.2019 ↓

The death of St. Elizabeth the Grand Duchess and New Martyr tells us about how she lived her life lived long before her martyrdom.

The Root of it All 09.10.2018 ↓

Fr. John Oliver offers three questions that help us trace the root of both the good and the bad in our lives. Am I being loving? Am I being accepting? Am I being appreciated?

You Are Not Your Passions 09.10.2018 ↓

Fr. John Oliver helps us to see that even on the days that we absolutely act pig-like, we are not our passions.

Holy Week 09.10.2018 ↓

Fr. John Oliver reminds us of what lies ahead of us during Holy Week for our salvation.