Pastors of Payne (County)

“New Priests for St. Francis Xavier and St. John”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the deliciousness of gummy bears, what it was like to move as a priest, their growing parishes, and the great addition of two new priests coming to Stillwater!

“The Apostolic Pardon: God’s Mercy at the End of Life”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Kerry, and special guest Seminarian Kyle Doud talk about the great season of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday, the beauty and richness of God’s Mercy, and the Apostolic Pardon at the point of death.

“An Episode For The Moms (And Those Who Love Them)”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and FOCUS Missionary Reagan Caldwell talk all about moms, good and bad advice, things men shouldn’t say to pregnant women, the challenges of taking kids to Mass, what it’s like being a mom in 2022, and advice on the toxicity of social media on a life of personal prayer.

”Goodbye Lent. Hello Holy Week”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about Easter eggs, a retrospective look at this year’s season of Lent, determining whether or not “Holy Week” is an official liturgical title, the many opportunities for confession, and preparing for Easter.

“A Very Special Episode - #200!”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry take a stroll down memory lane as they look back on 200 episodes, wondering who has listened to all of them, giving thanks to all donors and fans, and Fr. Kerry’s recent annual mission trip to Costa Rica.

“Meet Our Communications Director”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and special guest Rob Ponce, Communications Director talk about Rob’s early life, his journey to Catholicism, and a long-held desire fulfilled in working for the Church.

“Why Is Hospitality Important?”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about Fr. O’Brien’s recent parish mission trip to Hugo, Antlers, and Boswell, Fr. Kerry’s upcoming mission trip to Costa Rica, the importance of hospitality, and the “Rule of St. Benedict”.

“A Lenten Pep Talk from Your Priests”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the goodness of “Fuzzy’s” nachos, awesome podcasts, and offering a pep talk from your “hype men” about not giving up and staying the course during this Lenten season.

“What Does it Mean to Give Alms?”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about prayer, fasting, and what it means to give alms during the season of Lent… and making your bed!

Resource(s):
Psalm 17 - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/17

Favorite charities:
Fr. O’Brien:
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Stillwater
Catholic Charities of Stillwater
Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma
Center of Family Love

Fr. Kerry:
Feeding college students
Catholic Charities of Stillwater
Building project of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
To the poor

“Why Ashes on Our Foreheads?”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about Fr. O’Brien’s recent retreat to his seminarian roots – St. Meinrad’s Archabbey in southern Indiana, why we receive ashes on our foreheads on “Ash Wednesday”, or as Fr. Kerry calls it - “Free Carbon Wednesday”, and the meaning and biblical significance of the ashes.