John D. O'Brien

John D. O'Brien writes from Toronto. He is a member of the Society of Jesus, and in fall 2012 will be teaching at Corpus Christi College in Vancouver. He blogs at "Veritas Liberabit."

Bio last updated April 30th, 2018.

John D. O'Brien

Articles by John D. O'Brien

  • The Resurrection of William Kurelek

    John D. O'Brien explains renewed interest in the tormented Prairie artist's painting, life and faith.

    Jean Kurelek later gave my father her late husband's accordion, and the instrument has served as a symbol of Kurelek's life and friendship Kurelek purchased a small farm across the river from Madonna House in 1973 as a place where he could bring his family from time to time and escape from the city ...

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