Pastors of Payne (County)

Happy New Year from the Pastors of Payne! In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry with returning guest Seminarian Daniel Albrecht continue the walkthrough of the Mass talking about the posture, prayers, and Mass intentions of the people.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry with first time special guest Seminarian Daniel Albrecht continue the walkthrough of the Mass talking about the mystery of faith.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry continue their walk through the Holy Mass and talk about the different parts of the Eucharistic prayers. Resources: Go to Mass 👀 masstimes.org sfxstillwater.org buildingsaints.com

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about what and why there are differences between the four Eucharistic Prayers. Resources: “Pray the Mass” w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz The Liturgy Guys Podcast

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Kerry, and returning guest Mary Frost Avila talk about the next part of the Holy Mass – The Preface – “It is truly right and just.”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Kerry, and returning guest Mary Frost Avila talk about the next part of the Holy Mass – the offertory and the preparation of the altar.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Kerry, and first-time guest Mary Frost Avila talk about her time at OSU, meeting Fr. Kerry, her return to faith, the joy of marriage and accountability, and the Nicene Creed we say during Mass.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Kerry, and Seminarian Kyle continue the walkthrough of the Holy Mass with the Liturgy of the Word. Resource: General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM)

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Kerry, and Seminarian Kyle continue the walkthrough of the Holy Mass from the beginning with the Introductory Rites.   Resource: General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM)

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the importance of the Holy Eucharist and a “how-to” for preparing for Mass.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Kerry, and Seminarian Kyle talk about “God’s Country America”, sharing their wide spectrum of many cultures living in other cities and dioceses, and the impact of building a Catholic culture in Payne County.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien interviews parishioner and Oklahoma State University Associate Head Wrestling Coach Zack Esposito about college wrestling, positive influences, the life of a wrestling coach, the importance of prayer, and suffering that led to finding faith.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about baptism, the importance of godparents, and answer the question of what a godparent is and what it really takes to be one. Resources: Canon Law 874 Alcuin Institute: What is the Purpose of Godparents? https://alcuininstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/What-is-a-Godparent_.pdf Alcuin Institute: How to be a good Godparent. https://alcui...

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about “thou shall not covet thy neighbor’s goodies”, lust, concupiscence, its meaning, and how the 9th and 10th commandments are “hitched together like sled dogs” - you can’t talk about one without the other. Resources: Matt 5:28; 15:19 CCC 2514-2527, 9th commandment CCC 2534-2550, 10th commandment

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the sin of lying, that God is the source of all truth, keeping “professional secrets”, and a deep dive of the meaning and understanding of “Thou Shall Not Bear False Witness”. Resource: CCC 2464-2503

Have you ever taken something that doesn’t belong to you? Do you love your pet more than people? In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the “Seminarian Shuffle” and the deeper meaning and understanding of the 7th Commandment beyond the “Thou Shall Not Steal”. Resource: CCC 2401-2463

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about all the upcoming events happening at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John’s Catholic Student Center, name dropping many world-famous Catholics, the recent news of a famous actor converting to Catholicism, and how we should respond.

In this week’s episode on the best podcast in Stillwater, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about meeting fans of the podcast around town and a subject near and dear to Fr. O’Brien’s heart – starting a Catholic school in Payne County! Resource: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/education/philosophy-of-education/five-essential-marks-of-catholic-schools.html

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about their crazy busy schedules and invite returning guest Seminarian Kyle Doud to share what a day is like for him, and a common trend of mediocrity of faith and being too comfortable with Jesus.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the “new recording studio”, being voted the #1 Podcast in Stillwater, the new school year, and all the offerings to deepen your faith at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center.

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and new associate pastor Fr. Porter talk about Fr. Porter’s priestly discernment, his seminary life and ordination, his move from St. Benedict’s in Broken Arrow to St. John’s in Stillwater and offers some advice to young men. Follow St. John's @catholicpokes on all social media and visit their website: buildingsaints.com

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and special guest Brett Akins talk about Brett’s upbringing, baseball career, college life, a rediscovery of the Catholic faith, and his newfound love of the Eucharist.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the Sacraments of the Church and deep dive into the Sacraments of Healing: Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation. Resources: CCC 1499 James 5:13

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the hotly contested and often controversial subject of whether Jesus had biological brothers and sisters. Resource: CCC 499-507

Back together after a month of interviews with staff and friends of the show, Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien kick off the Eucharistic Revival with a show about why we NEED the Eucharist.