Pastors of Payne (County)

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry answer some important questions about co-habitation before marriage, the covenant bond of marriage, Divine Love, and being children of God. “What is marriage?” “What business do priests have talking about marriage?” “Should couples live together before marriage?” “Are the odds in your favor?” Resource: https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/librar...

With 2022 underway, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk us through their visions for the parishes of Stillwater in the new year. Both places have exciting initiatives underway all for the glory of God and the evangelization of Payne County and the OSU campus.

Seminarian Kyle Doud stops by for a visit as Father O'Brien and Father Kerry talk about a proper celebration of Epiphany (celebrated January 2, 2022)

Want a preview of our Christmas homilies? Or a review (if you're listening after Christmas)? Father Kerry and Father O'Brien give some insight into how their Christmas homilies came together and what they will preach about this year. Enjoy!

Christmas music is well known to all. But does it help you pray? It certainly can. On this week's episode, Fr. O'Brien interviews Brennan Lacy who begins in January as the new music director at St. John Catholic Student Center. 

With Christmas on a Saturday this year, we get to go to Mass twice! Once for Christmas and then again on Sunday the 26th. Why? Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry explain it all. And they share a few of their favorite Christmas hymns as we look ahead to the big day.

During Advent, St. Francis Xavier is hosting a program called "Meet Your Mother". On December 1st, Fr. O'Brien gave a talk called "What Do We Believe About Mary?" Your Pastors of Payne dive into the four Marian dogmas: Mary, the Mother of God, her perpetual virginity, the Immaculate Conception, and the Assumption. Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us! 

Father Kerry hosts the St. John Catholic Student Center Development Staff, Matt Bond, Taylor Akins, and Lauren Lacy. They discuss how money plays an important role in the mission of the Church.  https://buildingsaints.com https://www.sfxstillwater.org  

Frequently at Holy Mass, we hear "A Reading from The Book of the Prophet..." Amos, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and many others. Who are they? Why are they important? What do they have to say to us today?

It's November but it's not too early to start talking about Christmas, because people are already celebrating it! Listen as Father Kerry and Father O'Brien answer the important question of when Christmas really begins (it's not November!). Thanks for listening.

The Diocese of Tulsa recently lost one of our priests, Father Hung Le. He was Pastor of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Holdenville and a friend of both Father O'Brien and Father Kerry. What happens when a priest dies? What's the funeral like? Thanks for listening!

With the State of Oklahoma bringing back executions, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the death penalty and the Catholic Church's teaching on this controversial topic. The episode was recorded Wednesday before the Thursday execution of Daniel M. Grant.

Father O'Brien interviews the new St. Francis Xavier Director of Evangelization and Formation Jessica Petter. Jessica shares her story and conversion and lays out some of her plans for ministry in and around Payne County to share the Gospel.

OSU FOCUS Missionary Clayton Caldwell joins Fr. Kerry again for a discussion on what to do post conversion to Jesus Christ. Thanks for listening!

Father Kerry Wakulich interviews FOCUS Missionary Clayton Caldwell on how we allow the good and bad into our lives through the senses.    To learn more about Clayton, see his FOCUS profile- https://www.focus.org/missionaries/clayton-and-reagan-caldwell

Deacon Tom Cabeen is a convert to Catholicism from Jehovah's Witness. He is now a Deacon of the Diocese of Tulsa after being ordained for the Diocese of Hartford. Link to Deacon Tom's last appearance on Pastors of Payne- https://pastorsofpayne.podbean.com/e/from-jehovahs-witness-to-catholic-to-catholic-deacon-father-obrien-interviews-deacon-tom-cabeen/ Link to Deacon Tom's appearance on "The Catho...

There's a phenomenon in Catholic campus ministry: After Labor Day, some students disappear. What's going on? Father O'Brien and Father Kerry talk it through. Also, some Stillwater trivia!

What does the Old Testament have to do with Jesus? We call it Salvation History! Beginning with Adam and Eve and with an amazing history to follow, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry discuss what Salvation History is and how it relates to you personally. Tune in! 

Why do Catholics give so much attention to the Blessed Virgin Mary? Because we always have! From the early days of the Church, Mary has been a big deal because she's the Mother of God (Theotokos). Listen as Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk through why Mary is such an important part of the life of the Church.

It's football season and in honor of the OSU home opener, the Pastors of Payne are talking about parallels between OSU football and the Catholic Church. You'll be amazed!

Inspired by a talk at last week's Diocese of Tulsa Faith Formation Conference, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry are talking about how to best read the Bible. What do we do when different churches conflict on a particular passage? Is the Bible a history book?   Tune in and send it to your friends!

Father Kerry is joined by St. John Catholic Student Center RCIA Director Kimberly Williams to talk about the process of becoming Catholic and how EVERYONE can benefit from learning more about the Catholic Church. 

Welcome back Pokes! In this week's episode, Father Kerry and Father O'Brien talk about the start to the school year with a special focus on St. John Catholic Student Center and their three (YES 3!) locations for the school year ahead. Check out CatholicPokes.com for all the latest and follow them on social media too.

Continuing a series on the 10 Commandments, Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien explore the 5th Commandment. In The Catechism of the Catholic it's paragraphs 2258-2330 and covers a wide variety of topics including war and peace, abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, suicide, and more. Thanks for listening! In the episode, Fr. O'Brien mentions paragraph #99 from The Gospel of Life by St. John Paul II. It...

The practice of daily Mass is wonderful! Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien talk about how it changed their life and give some resources to help you grow in your faith. The Lamb's Supper by Scott Hahn https://www.amazon.com/Lambs-Supper-Mass-Heaven-Earth/dp/0385496591 Pray the Mass Like Never Before https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpUp6zSGCb4