John O'Brien

John O’Brien currently serves as the Executive Director of the Aquinas Forum in Denver, Colorado, a nonprofit dedicated to providing adult Catholics with formation for an integrated life. He formerly served for seven years as Director of Faith Formation for Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Denver.

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What Happens in the Eucharist?

During my sophomore year of college, I decided to stop by an adoration chapel in downtown Saint Louis, MO, on vacation. I don’t remember much about what I was...

John O'Brien - November 3, 2020

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Why Adore the Eucharist?

Straining, searching, wondering - not unlike a pilgrim in a dark wood. These words fairly describe the experience of many a faithful Catholic during these days of COVID-19. What...

John O'Brien - September 11, 2020

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Faith and Reason – Bride and Groom?

Ten years ago I stood before a class of high school seniors, as their campus minister, and made the following confession: “My faith is hanging by a slim thread...

John O'Brien - October 15, 2019