Pastors of Payne (County)

"Day One of Pope Leo XIV"

On the day Pope Leo XIV was elected, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry jump in on initial thoughts and reasons for excitement of the new pontificate.

"Thoughts and Predictions for the Conclave"

The papal conclave starts today and Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien offer some practical tips on praying for the cardinals and the new pope and share a few predictions of how it might turn out. 

Reflections on Pope Francis

Pope Francis has gone to his eternal rest and our priests are sad. in this week's episode, they share their favorite stories and the ways that Pope Francis challenged them to be better pastors. 

Rerelease: Why is Lent a Bigger Deal to Us than Easter?

It seems that we are more motivated to live Lent rather than live Easter. What's that all about? On this week's "Pastors of Payne", Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk through how we can truly live this Easter Season. Enjoy!

"Why is Lent a Bigger Deal To Us Than Easter?"

It seems that we are more motivated to live Lent rather than live Easter. What's that all about? On this week's "Pastors of Payne", Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk through how we can truly live this Easter Season. Enjoy!

"Did Jesus Make a Mistake Choosing Judas? And Other Thoughts on John 12"

As we celebrate Holy Week, Judas the Betrayer plays a central role. Why did Jesus choose him as one of the twelve? Was it a mistake? And what's the controversy over anointing Jesus' feet with oil? All that and more on this week's "Pastors of Payne" podcast.

"A Day in the Life of a Parish Priest"

Do priests only work on Sundays? Of course not. But what does a typical Sunday or weekday look like for Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien. That's this week's "Pastors of Payne" podcast. Enjoy!

"Why Are So Many People Becoming Catholic?"

Between Stillwater and downtown Tulsa, about 150 people are becoming Catholic this year. That includes men, women, and children, some already baptized, others not. But why? Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien walk us through the reasons why so many are choosing the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic faith. 

"What are we Reading"

Priests can read. Priest SHOULD read. Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry are readers. Not as much as they would like but nonetheless, this week's "Pastors of Payne" has our priests sharing what books they are reading and what books they are listening to during their lives of ministry in Tulsa and Stillwater. Enjoy!

"Priestly Life Hacks"

How do priests get it all done? They usually don't but these life hacks will help everyone get more done and even have a better spiritual life. Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry share their favorite and most commonly used hacks to get through life and be better priests!