My name is John O’Leary. I’m married to my beautiful wife, Beth, and we’re raising four wonderful kids together. I’m a college graduate. I own a business that’s taken me all over the world doing a job I …

2 days ago · John O’Leary, the subject of the new film “Soul on Fire,” shares his remarkable story of surviving burns to 100 percent of his body at just nine years old—and how his Catholic faith carried …

When John O’Leary (Cook ’99) was 9 years old, he decided to experiment with fire and gasoline in his family’s garage. His innocent undertaking caused an instant explosion. O’Leary was burned over 100 …

Oct 10, 2025 · Mercy first met John O’Leary as a nine-year-old boy — with burns over 100% of his body and a 1% chance of survival. A true story of hope and resilience, John’s miraculous recovery has …

Apr 1, 2025 · Told that John’s entire body was covered with burns and he had, best-case estimate, a 1 percent chance of surviving, Buck broke down and sobbed. But wait—why was he even there in the …

Oct 24, 2025 · John O’Leary shares his extraordinary journey from burn survivor to bestselling author, revealing how love, faith, and community can transform a life.

5 days ago · Sean McNamara’s biopic film Soul On Fire is based on the life of John O’Leary, a survivor of fire burns whose story of faith and perseverance resonates with many.

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given 1% chance to …

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given 1% chance to …

Oct 14, 2025 · Soul on Fire was released on Oct. 10 in the U.S. and Canada. This biographical drama from Sony’s Affirm Films brings to life the story of John O’Leary, a burn survivor who had a harrowing …