Pastors of Payne (County)

“An Interview with Wrestling Coach Zack Esposito”

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.

“What Is A Godparent?”

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

“I Want It & I’m Taking It! The 9th & 10th Commandments”

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

“I’m Not Lying! The 8th Commandment.”

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

”That’s Not Yours! The 7th Commandment.”

Have you ever taken something that doesn’t belong to you? Do you love your pet more than people? In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the “Seminarian Shuffle” and the deeper meaning and understanding of the 7th Commandment beyond the “Thou Shall Not Steal”.

Resource: CCC 2401-2463

“What Do We Do With Famous Catholics?”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about all the upcoming events happening at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John’s Catholic Student Center, name dropping many world-famous Catholics, the recent news of a famous actor converting to Catholicism, and how we should respond.

“A Catholic School in Payne County?”

In this week’s episode on the best podcast in Stillwater, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about meeting fans of the podcast around town and a subject near and dear to Fr. O’Brien’s heart – starting a Catholic school in Payne County!

Resource: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/education/philosophy-of-education/five-essential-marks-of-catholic-schools.html

“Don’t Get Comfortable with Jesus”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about their crazy busy schedules and invite returning guest Seminarian Kyle Doud to share what a day is like for him, and a common trend of mediocrity of faith and being too comfortable with Jesus.

“Dealing With New Things: Change and Transition”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the “new recording studio”, being voted the #1 Podcast in Stillwater, the new school year, and all the offerings to deepen your faith at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center.

“Associate Pastor of Payne? Fr. Kerry Welcomes Fr. James Porter to OSU”

In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and new associate pastor Fr. Porter talk about Fr. Porter’s priestly discernment, his seminary life and ordination, his move from St. Benedict’s in Broken Arrow to St. John’s in Stillwater and offers some advice to young men.

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