Pastors of Payne (County)

"Christmas Gifts, Christmas Music, and Christmas at Holy Family Cathedral"

As Christmas approaches, Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien talk about favorite Christmas presents and the importance of attending Christmas Mass with a special emphasis on Christmas at Holy Family Cathedral in downtown Tulsa."

"Lots of Catholics Don't Know How to Pray"

Even churchgoing Catholics often struggle to pray. Sometimes it's starting to pray and for others it's being consistent in prayer. On this week's "Pastors of Payne", Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about how to pray and how to pray consistently.

"It's Not Christmas. Stop Acting Like It's Christmas!"

Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry are fired up for Christmas! But we need to celebrate Advent first. Advent helps us prepare for Christmas and Christ's return at the end of time. This week's "Pastors of Payne" will help you get ready. 

"Opening the Manger of Your Heart"

Advent is coming soon and Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry get you ready to celebrate it well as we prepare for Christ's coming at Christmas and at the end of time.

"Be Bold. Be Brief. Be Gone. Dos and Don'ts of Confession"

Both Holy Family and St. John Catholic Student Center offer a ton of Confessions. Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien offer a few dos and don'ts of going to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 

Why Are So Many People Becoming Catholic?

With 55 people in OCIA at St. John's and 86 at Holy Family Cathedral, our priests talk about why those numbers are so high. Is it something specific to these parishes or are there lessons to be learned that can apply to every parish? Fr. O'Brien (Holy Family) and Fr. Kerry (St. John's in Stillwater) share their love for the faith and their passion for making converts.

No Dead November: Praying for the Dead This Month

November is the month where we pray for the dead. Why do we do that? Where is that in Scripture? Fr. Kerry (OSU) and Fr. O'Brien (Holy Family) talk it through on this week's episode of "Pastors of Payne."

"How to Give Up Grudges and Other Fruits of Our Sabbaticals"

In 2023, Fr. Kerry took a sabbatical. In 2024, Fr. O'Brien did the same. What lessons were learned? Why are sabbaticals so important? This week's "Pastors of Payne" explores the fruits of these two important experiences in the life of our priests.

"Rock the Vote: Catholics and the 2024 Election"

Show notes: Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien talk about the purpose of politics, praying before voting, and bring in some good books to put it all in perspective.

 

Here's a link to Fr. O'Brien's election talk from a few weeks ago- https://youtu.be/GTHM0g1WHRg

We are SO back!

Father Kerry welcomes back founding host Father O'Brien who shares how his life has changed as he settles into his new role as the rector of Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa.