Pastors of Payne (County)

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and special guest Angela Vivar Romero talk about her Stillwater roots, her work with the Hispanic community of Payne County, and how she became a staff member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

“What is Hospitality? An Interview with Amanda Fiorazo” In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and special guest Amanda Fiorazo talk about her early life, choosing a college and a degree in hospitality management, faith and prayer, a day in the life of a Hospitality Coordinator, and what is hospitality and its biblical roots.   Resource: “Radical Hospitality – Benedict’s Way of Love” by Lonni Collins...

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and special guest Trevor Allee talk about all the awesome summer events happening at St. John’s Student Center and Trevor’s conversion to the Catholic faith.

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and special guest Chris Petrin talk about the first century apologist St. Irenaeus of Lyon, great books about the Incarnation, the dogma of the Incarnation, and the effects and importance of the Incarnation to the Christian faith. Resource(s): “The Teaching of the Church Fathers” - Fr. John R Willis, SJ

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and returning special guests Seminarians Kyle Doud and Marcus Lyons talk about why they’re in Stillwater, their life as a seminarian, what they’ve learned so far, their summer plans, and what it means to be baptized a priest.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the latest update on the St. John’s building project, choosing great names for church bells, summer events happening at St. Francis Xavier, and the philosophy and scriptural basis of the sin of adultery known as the 6th Commandment.   Resources: CCC 2331: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P83.HTM CCC 2339, 2344, 2347: https://www....

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about building delays of St. John Student Center, family time this summer at the beach, all the summer programs for adults, kids, and families, the importance of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, and the need for a Eucharistic Revival.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the busy calendar filled with upcoming weddings, dealing with scheduling conflicts, marriage preparation, the blessed and privileged life of a priest in offering the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, and wedding “dos” and “don’ts”.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the recent news concerning human life, the leaked document of the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade, the association of ending abortion with the Catholic Church, and the time for neutrality on abortion is at an end.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the epic and giant “Blue Bow”, the wonderfulness of the many sacraments celebrated by the two parishes of Stillwater, reminiscing about their First Holy Communion and Confirmation, and the significant importance of each to our faith life.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the deliciousness of gummy bears, what it was like to move as a priest, their growing parishes, and the great addition of two new priests coming to Stillwater!

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Kerry, and special guest Seminarian Kyle Doud talk about the great season of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday, the beauty and richness of God’s Mercy, and the Apostolic Pardon at the point of death.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and FOCUS Missionary Reagan Caldwell talk all about moms, good and bad advice, things men shouldn’t say to pregnant women, the challenges of taking kids to Mass, what it’s like being a mom in 2022, and advice on the toxicity of social media on a life of personal prayer.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about Easter eggs, a retrospective look at this year’s season of Lent, determining whether or not “Holy Week” is an official liturgical title, the many opportunities for confession, and preparing for Easter.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry take a stroll down memory lane as they look back on 200 episodes, wondering who has listened to all of them, giving thanks to all donors and fans, and Fr. Kerry’s recent annual mission trip to Costa Rica.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and special guest Rob Ponce, Communications Director talk about Rob’s early life, his journey to Catholicism, and a long-held desire fulfilled in working for the Church.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about Fr. O’Brien’s recent parish mission trip to Hugo, Antlers, and Boswell, Fr. Kerry’s upcoming mission trip to Costa Rica, the importance of hospitality, and the “Rule of St. Benedict”.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the goodness of “Fuzzy’s” nachos, awesome podcasts, and offering a pep talk from your “hype men” about not giving up and staying the course during this Lenten season.

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about prayer, fasting, and what it means to give alms during the season of Lent… and making your bed! Resource(s): Psalm 17 - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/17 Favorite charities: Fr. O’Brien: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Stillwater Catholic Charities of Stillwater Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma Center of Family Love Fr....

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about Fr. O’Brien’s recent retreat to his seminarian roots – St. Meinrad’s Archabbey in southern Indiana, why we receive ashes on our foreheads on “Ash Wednesday”, or as Fr. Kerry calls it - “Free Carbon Wednesday”, and the meaning and biblical significance of the ashes.

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and FOCUS missionary guest Clayton Caldwell talk about the importance of the evangelization of college students, calling all to be missionary disciples, living the beatitudes, and a few practical tips for Lent. Resource(s): Fr. Mike Schmitz, “The Freedom of Worship” – SEEK 2021: https://youtu.be/n0oSeTVgMzY Dr. Jonathan Reyes, “Impact The World As A Disciple” – SE...

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about why they love house blessings, what happens, what it means, and why a house should be blessed.   Resource(s): Col 3:12-17: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/colossians/3

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry are answering some questions, dropping some truth, dispelling the nonsense, and talking about one of the three Sacraments of Initiation: The Sacrament of Confirmation, its effects, how to seek and obtain it, and the Holy Spirit.   Resource(s): Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), paragraphs 1302 – 1306 - https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__...

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about Catholic Apologetics and the importance of why Catholics baptize infants, why everyone should, and the Catholic understanding of Original Sin. Resource(s): Acts 16:15 - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/16 Acts 18:8 - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/18  1 Corinthians 1 - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/1  Catechism of the...

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about what people say is “unattractive about Catholicism”: The “rules” Holy Days of Obligation The preaching and the music Lack of reverence, and many more Resource: https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=1408