Episodes
Friday Nov 25, 2022
“Preparing the Altar”
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Kerry, and returning guest Mary Frost Avila talk about the next part of the Holy Mass – the offertory and the preparation of the altar.
Friday Nov 18, 2022
“The Creed”
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Kerry, and first-time guest Mary Frost Avila talk about her time at OSU, meeting Fr. Kerry, her return to faith, the joy of marriage and accountability, and the Nicene Creed we say during Mass.
Friday Nov 11, 2022
“The Liturgy of The Word”
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Kerry, and Seminarian Kyle continue the walkthrough of the Holy Mass with the Liturgy of the Word.
Resource:
General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM)
Friday Nov 04, 2022
“How Mass Begins: The Introductory Rites”
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Kerry, and Seminarian Kyle continue the walkthrough of the Holy Mass from the beginning with the Introductory Rites.
Resource:
General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM)
Friday Oct 28, 2022
“Preparing For Mass”
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the importance of the Holy Eucharist and a “how-to” for preparing for Mass.
Friday Oct 21, 2022
“Building a Catholic Culture in Payne County”
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Kerry, and Seminarian Kyle talk about “God’s Country America”, sharing their wide spectrum of many cultures living in other cities and dioceses, and the impact of building a Catholic culture in Payne County.
Friday Oct 14, 2022
“An Interview with Wrestling Coach Zack Esposito”
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien interviews parishioner and Oklahoma State University Associate Head Wrestling Coach Zack Esposito about college wrestling, positive influences, the life of a wrestling coach, the importance of prayer, and suffering that led to finding faith.
Friday Oct 07, 2022
“What Is A Godparent?”
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about baptism, the importance of godparents, and answer the question of what a godparent is and what it really takes to be one.
Resources:
Canon Law 874
Alcuin Institute: What is the Purpose of Godparents? https://alcuininstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/What-is-a-Godparent_.pdf
Alcuin Institute: How to be a good Godparent. https://alcuininstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/What-should-we-consider-in-being-a-godparent_.pdf
Friday Sep 30, 2022
“I Want It & I’m Taking It! The 9th & 10th Commandments”
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about “thou shall not covet thy neighbor’s goodies”, lust, concupiscence, its meaning, and how the 9th and 10th commandments are “hitched together like sled dogs” - you can’t talk about one without the other.
Resources:
Matt 5:28; 15:19
CCC 2514-2527, 9th commandment
CCC 2534-2550, 10th commandment
Friday Sep 23, 2022
“I’m Not Lying! The 8th Commandment.”
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the sin of lying, that God is the source of all truth, keeping “professional secrets”, and a deep dive of the meaning and understanding of “Thou Shall Not Bear False Witness”.
Resource: CCC 2464-2503