Pastors of Payne (County)

How does a woman go from raised Catholic to agnostic to college missionary? Meet Olivia Gonzalez, OSU FOCUS Missionary (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)! Her story can help us all minister better to friends and family. The key in inviting! Olivia was invited to Mass by a friend and it made all the difference. https://www.focus.org/missionaries/olivia-gonzalez

Father O'Brien and Father Kerry get you ready for this weekend's Gospel (Mark 1) where Jesus calls disciples saying, "Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men." Our priests speak on their vocation to the priesthood and why young men and women ought to consider a call to the priesthood and religious life. 

Welcome back students! This week, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry encourage us to ENCOUNTER the Lord Jesus on a regular basis. There's a difference between knowing about someone and actually knowing them.

Joined by Diocese of Tulsa seminarian (and OSU grad) Matthew Tracy, Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien  talk about baptism, its importance for salvation, and the correct matter and form so it can be done correctly. If you're not yet baptized, give us a call!

Seminarian Kyle Doud joins Fr. O'Brien as they talk about what the different liturgical colors. Rose, Violet, White, Red, Green, and even Black! Thanks for joining us. We hope you learn something.

Diocese of Tulsa Seminarian Kyle Doud joins Fr. O'Brien for a walk through his conversion and eventual entrance into seminary. Thanks for joining the Pastors of Payne!

Understanding the 10 Commandments is an essential part of living a good moral life. Father O'Brien and Father Kerry take a look at the 2nd Commandment of the Decalogue on The Lord's Name. This follows an episode from a few weeks back on the 1st Commandment.

Back on December 2nd, Fr. Kerry gave a talk at Father O'Brien parish for the Saint Francis Xavier Advent Night of Renewal. In this week's podcast, Fr. Kerry gives a summary of the talk and our priests give us some advice on preparing for Christmas 2020 in a difficult time.   Here's the link to Fr. Kerry's talk: https://youtu.be/d6CHvBoQm20  

With December 8th and the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the horizon, what's it all about? What is Original Sin? How was Mary saved by Jesus before He was even conceived? Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien break it down.

Happy New Year! Advent 2020 is here and what a time for a fresh start. From violet vestments, to prophetic readings, to Christmas decorations starting to come out, the season of Advent is an opportunity to grow in holiness.  We grow in holiness by following the Commandments so this week, Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien begin a series (over the next several months) on the 10 Commandments beginning with #...

Viva Cristo Rey! Long Live Christ the King! As Ordinary Time comes to an end, the Church puts before us the Solemnity of Christ the King. You'll also love Fr. Kerry's explanation of the the various parallels between earthly kings and Jesus our King. And happy birthday Father O'Brien!

There are many Catholics who are away from their faith. This episode is an invitation to return! You may have been away for a variety of reasons but the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Holy Mass are waiting for you. You need the Church and the Church needs you! https://www.catholicscomehome.org

In the month of November, the Church invites the faithful to pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Why? Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien speak to the efficacy of praying for the dead and why we do it.

The Church is the "assembly of all the saints" says the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Father O'Brien and Father Kerry talk us through the Solemnity of All Saints and make many of our heroes come to life. We're all in this together!

Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace! Do we really believe that? In this episode of "Pastors of Payne" Father O'Brien and Father Kerry discuss how to find peace in a world that often seems chaotic. 

With Election 2020 coming up, our priests offer guidance for people of faith on the best way forward. This is ahead of an event this Wednesday at St. John's wherein Fr. O'Brien will speak on the intersection between faith and politics.

Revisiting a topic from an earlier episode but taking it deeper, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry discuss the intellectual pride that often accompanies atheism. Tune in and pass it on to friends!

Psalm 116 asks "How can I repay the Lord for his goodness to me?" Father O'Brien's parish is in the middle of their annual stewardship renewal which asks parishioners to make commitments of time, talent, and treasure as a response to all that God has done for us. For more information- https://www.sfxstillwater.org/stewardship

Speaking to an often unspoken tragedy, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the pain felt in families by miscarriage and early infant loss. This comes ahead of the Friday October 2 Mass at St. Francis Xavier. This episodes will be good for those who have experienced this pain but also to all of us who very likely know a family in pain.

On Saturday September 12th, Fr. Kerry unveiled "Building Saints", a capital campaign to build a new St. John Catholic Student right in the spot where the current St. John's stands. This episode gives out listeners an inside look at the project. Learn more at www. BuildingSaints.com  

Atheism is on the rise in the United States. What is it and how are we to respond in love? The podcast coincides with Father O'Brien's upcoming talk at the teenager LifeNight this Sunday. Check it out!

Gossip is everywhere, but it shouldn't be. Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry spend this week's episode drawing out the various kinds of gossip and make clear how dangerous it can be for you and for others. 

Father O'Brien shares the dynamic plan for children and youth ministry in Payne County. Xavier Kids, EDGE, and LifeTeen will allow parents and their kids to grow in faith and become disciples of Jesus Christ.

Father Kerry is joined by FOCUS missionary Clayton Caldwell and they are talking about evangelizing the culture with specific references to St. Paul VI. Enjoy!

The four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) are widely known. But to whom were they written? On this week's episode Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry dive into the first four books of the New Testament and specifically discuss the audiences of each. It will help you better understand and read God's Word!