Fr. John Oliver's thoughtful perspective on culture, society and the Orthodox faith.
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Fr. John Oliver reflects upon the difference between being nice and being holy.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver reflects on spiritual blindness.By Fr. John Oliver
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"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver reminds us of the true focus of Christian life.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver reflects on forgiveness, and the energies of the heart.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver talks about the crisis of exclusion...and its greatest remedy.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver reminds us that we work out our salvation in the individual particulars of our own lives.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver explores the desire to change one's life.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver discusses our responsibility to the lonely.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver invites us to think about how we would treat others if we had our own little island.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver talks about integrity.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver explains why we need the "Four S's" to energize our lives.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver shares a remarkable story of service to inspire us to joyfully use our gifts in service of others.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver deepens our understanding of what is meant by "freedom."By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver tells the story of the unsung hero of the Apollo 13 mission.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver explains how we can repel the Holy Spirit, and how we can become alive in the Holy Spirit instead.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver reflects on what makes us truly happy.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver wonders what might happen if we were to reach out for vital connection and deep healing.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver considers the mystery of the Virgin Mary, the Theotokos, that is known most fully in the heart.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver helps us to understand why life can be so hard, and how to find joy in the midst of the struggle.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver helps us to discover where true freedom lies.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver considers whether blessings can be found in the midst of the unexpected suffering of mental illness.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John Oliver asks whether an Orthodox Church can truly welcome all who come no matter their spiritual illness.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John discusses the teachings of St. Nicodemus on listening to music.By Fr. John Oliver
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Fr. John notes how Orthodox Christians see things in an iconographic way-- the images are connected to the larger reality they represent.By Fr. John Oliver
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