Pastors of Payne (County)

In this week's episode, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the shortness of this year's Advent season, the liturgical readings, being a disciple more like Mary, growing in holiness, and making the connection between Advent and Adoration.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the power of teachers over children’s singing ability, why the Virgin Mary was conceived without Original Sin, and the importance of celebrating The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the recent musical changes during Holy Mass, the beauty of Marian hymns, and their liturgical significance. Resources: https://adoremus.org/2007/09/singing-the-four-seasonal-marian-anthems/ http://shamelesspopery.com/praying-with-the-four-seasonal-marian-antiphons/

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and returning special guest and dad, Mr. Marty O’Brien, continue the conversation about his early life, marriage, traveling the world, raising five kids, and enjoying the retired life.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and special guest and dad, Mr. Marty O’Brien, talk about growing up Catholic in Boston, college, military life, and meeting the woman who changed his life.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about a particular and beautiful part of Eucharistic Adoration – hymns, not just any hymns, but the best Eucharistic hymns and what they mean. Resource: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/how-to-sing-about-the-blessed-sacrament/

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the awesomeness of being a priest, the importance of praying for priests and those in religious life, and the increase of vocations in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Resource: https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/tulsas-father-wakulich-recounts-his-path-to-becoming-a-priest/article_df55e2d4-01d4-5e77-9bea-2987101720d9.html

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the root meaning of the word ‘angel,’ dispelling some misconceptions about angels, how many Choirs of Angels we know about, and their true purpose. Resource: CCC 328-354

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about what music is supposed to be during Mass, what the Church asks of us when it comes to singing, and the recent musical changes to the Mass at St. Francis Xavier. Resource: General Instruction of the Roman Missal, para 39

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about one of the biggest frustrations among priests - people who want formation but don’t take advantage of what’s offered or wait until the last minute to sign up.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about where the Apostle Peter is buried, Vatican Hill, the growth of the Catholic Church, and why we are called “Latin Rite Roman Catholics.” Resources: “The Bones of St. Peter” – John Evangelist Walsh “St. Peter’s Bones” – Thomas J. Craughwell “Letters to a Young Catholic” – George Weigel

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about how the recent Gospel readings ask each of us to forgive, how prayer helps us, and how forgiveness prepares us for heaven.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about bad habits we want to get rid of or a virtue we want to increase but then wait for Lent instead of the mindset of making now the day of salvation, and it requires us to “fight the good fight.” Resource: https://www.praymorenovenas.com

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the need to re-evangelize people in the teaching of the Source and Summit of our faith – the Eucharist – as taught by the early Church Fathers.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about books they’ve read and the importance of reading (or listening to audiobooks), primarily spiritual books, because the alternative could make us “fat-souled men.” Resource: https://thejosias.com/2023/08/28/on-the-crisis-of-fat-souled-men/

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about all the excellent faith formation going on at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, St. John’s Student Center, and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Retreat Center, then talk about the absolute Truth: the Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ!

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry continue the conversation about traveling through Europe on sabbatical, then talk about the joys and struggles of maintaining a brand-new church.

KERRY IS BACK!!! In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about Oklahoma State University’s Welcome Week, RCIA, and all the people and places he saw and visited while on sabbatical.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and first-time guest Lori Wieder talk about her Oklahoma roots, her faith life and conversion to Catholicism, and what it’s like going to Mass with children with special needs.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and returning guest Dcn. Tom Cabeen talk about the authority of the Church, early Christian writers, the how, why, what, and advice to becoming Catholic.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Associate Pastor Fr. Healey talk about what leisure is, three types of people who don’t have it, what’s it for, and why you need it in your life. Resources: “Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II” – George Weigel “Gettings Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity” – David Allen

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Associate Pastor Fr. Healey talk about the importance of Sundays, how we treat it in today’s culture, and how to reclaim it for the family. Resource: “Dies Domini” – St. John Paul II

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and first-time special guest Our Lady of Grace Catholic Retreat Center Spiritual Director Betsy McNeil talk about her Stillwater roots, discernment of God’s calling, and her new mission. Resource: www.ourladyofgracecatholicretreatcenter.com

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the Eucharistic Revival, preaching on the Eucharist, and how to explain the Eucharist to other people. Resource: John 6

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about boundary issues within a parish, a brief history lesson on parish boundaries, and why those geographical parish boundaries matter.   Resource: Canon 515, 519