Pastors of Payne (County)
310 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsJust two Oklahoma priests sitting down for a weekly conversation on the joys of priesthood, Payne County, and the evangelization of the world.
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Episodes
“Becoming Catholic”
March 22, 2024 01:30 - 29 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the different walks of life of people who find a spiritual home in the Catholic Church and then take a leap of faith to become Catholic.
“We’re Halfway Through Lent. How’s It Going?”
March 15, 2024 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about being aware that Lent is half over, why it’s important to be self-aware of how Lent is going, and a reminder to take this time to better your spiritual life. Resource: https://thejosias.com/2023/08/28/on-the-crisis-of-fat-souled-men/
“Father O'Brien's New Parish”
March 08, 2024 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about cathedrals and what they are, what the title of “Rector” means, and the recent news of Fr. O’Brien’s move as Rector of the Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa, OK.
“300 Episodes! A Look Back.”
March 01, 2024 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBWE DID IT! EPISODE 300! In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry reminisce and share some of their favorite episodes. Leave a comment below and tell us which episode was your favorite!
“Karlo Broussard Comes to OSU!”
February 23, 2024 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the recent St. John’s Student Center Lenten Parish Mission with Catholic Answers speaker Karlo Broussard. Each night was themed and heavily rooted in Scripture.
“Be The Lobster: Growing Spiritually In Lent”
February 16, 2024 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the season of Lent, the time to grow in faith and virtue and shed what keeps you from prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and… being like lobsters?
“What Is A Diocese & Why Does It Matter?”
February 09, 2024 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about what a diocese of the Catholic Church is, how it was created, its structure, and why it matters to you and priests.
“Relics & Lent: Are You Ready?”
February 02, 2024 01:30 - 29 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about how we know the start date of Lent every year based on a specific season and moon cycle, relics and why Catholics venerate them, the upcoming Lenten Parish Missions, and the importance of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
“Discerning the Diaconate: An Interview With The Ponces”
January 26, 2024 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien interviews Rob and Margie Ponce and talks about how God’s providence brought them together through mutual friends, marriage and kids, our walk of faith, and discerning the diaconate for the Diocese of Tulsa.
“Priestly Promises, Not Vows”
January 19, 2024 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBDo you know what a priest promises to the bishop at his ordination? In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the seven priestly promises (not vows) when ordained to the priesthood.
“Fr. O’Brien On The Move”
January 12, 2024 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about priestly obedience, sabbaticals, and Fr. O’Brien’s departure from Payne County with a new assignment after his upcoming sabbatical.
“Forming Deacons: An Interview With The Agnew’s”
January 05, 2024 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien interviews Rob and Gina Agnew and talks about how they met, their college days at OSU, climbing the corporate ladder, kids, the calling to serve the parish, and now the Church as a deacon.
“Scripture and the Fulfillment of Prophecy”
December 29, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBBreak out your Bibles for this episode! In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the characters and cities of the season of Advent and Christmas, the parallels between the Old and New Testaments, and the fulfillment of prophecy.
“Did Mary Receive the Eucharist?”
December 22, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about going to Holy Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas and discuss the plausibility of Mary receiving the Eucharist at the First Mass.
“O Come Let Us Adore Him - Eucharistic Adoration and Advent”
December 15, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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.
“Mary’s Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe”
December 08, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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.
“The Four Great Marian Hymns”
December 01, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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/
“Father O’Brien Interviews His Dad! Part 2”
November 24, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBIn 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.
“Father O’Brien Interviews His Dad! Part 1”
November 17, 2023 01:30 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBIn 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.
“The Best Eucharistic Hymns and What They Mean”
November 10, 2023 01:30 - 29 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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/
“The Beauty of the Diocesan Priesthood”
November 03, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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
“What’s The Deal With Angels?”
October 27, 2023 01:30 - 29 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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
“Singing the Mass vs. Singing at Mass”
October 20, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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
“Procrastination Frustration”
October 13, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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.
“The Church and the City of Rome: Why Are We Roman Catholics?”
October 06, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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
“Mercy After Murder - What’s Required of Us?”
September 29, 2023 01:30 - 29 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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.
“Don’t Wait for Lent! Now is the Day of Salvation.”
September 22, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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
“The Eucharist in the Early Church”
September 15, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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.
“Books We’re Reading”
September 08, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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/
“The National Eucharistic Revival Comes to Payne County”
September 01, 2023 01:30 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBIn 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!
“The Blessings (and Difficulties) of a New Building”
August 25, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBIn 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.
“Father Kerry’s Summer Sabbatical”
August 18, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBKERRY 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.
“Going To Mass With Children With Special Needs”
August 11, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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.
“What It Means To Become Catholic”
August 04, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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.
“What Is Leisure And Why You Need It?”
July 28, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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
“Reclaiming Sundays For The Family”
July 21, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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
“Payne County’s New Retreat Center”
July 14, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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
“How To Explain The Eucharist To Other People”
July 07, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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
“We Have Boundary Issues”
June 30, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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
“Seminarian and Sci-Fi Author: An Interview with Seminarian David Neumaier”
June 23, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and first-time guest Seminarian David Neumaier talk about his pastoral year, his early life, his joy of writing and the book he wrote, and his walk of faith and path to priesthood. David's book: "Guardians of Aranor: Rebirth" http://ow.ly/iJ0w50OCoRX
“Associate Pastors of Payne?!”
June 16, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Associate Pastors Fr. James Porter (St. John) and Fr. Healey (St. Francis Xavier) talk about what exactly are an “associate pastor” of a parish, the beauty of their mission, and their love of the priesthood.
“God Was There Always: An Interview with Seminarian Adrian Meneses”
June 09, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and first-time guest Seminarian Adrian Meneses talk about his early life in Mexico, his journey of faith and travels worldwide, and planting roots in the Diocese of Tulsa to become a priest.
“Father Michael Pratt Headed to Rome”
June 02, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and first-time guest and Stillwater native Fr. Michael “Mikey” Pratt talk about his early life in Stillwater, his path to priesthood, his time as the Vocation Director for the Diocese of Tulsa, and his new role as the Vice-Rector for the Pontifical North American College in Rome, Italy.
“Fr. Kerry Takes a Sabbatical”
May 26, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the not-so-friendly culture of priestly sabbaticals, the misconceptions that come with it, automatic reactions, and the reasons why Fr. Kerry chose to take one.
“Priestly Burnout Is Real”
May 19, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the college pilgrimage to Poland, the many issues facing the Church today, and the real and serious issue of priestly burnout.
“Baptizing the New St. John Catholic Student Center”
May 12, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the dedication Mass for the newly constructed St. John Catholic Student Center. Many thanks to all the people and hard work that went into the dedication process.
“Smash The Phone? An Interview with Kira Ziola”
May 05, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O'Brien and Youth Director Kira Ziola talk about all the summer events for teenagers, then switch gears to talk about what teenage girls are up against in the world today and her role in forming them to meet the challenge.
“A Year in the Life of Kyle”
April 28, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Seminarian Kyle Doud talk about the highlights of the past year serving the parish and local community during his pastoral year as a seminarian.
“The Life of Campus Ministry”
April 21, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and Fr. Porter talk about the dedication of St. John’s Student Center, campus ministry, and Fr. Porter’s new priestly assignment to the Neuman Center at Tulsa University.
“Answering Your Questions About the Mass”
April 14, 2023 01:30 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry continue the conversation about the Holy Mass and answer questions from parishioners and fans.