Pastors of Payne (County)

“Everyone (Who’s Baptized) Is A Priest!”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and returning special guests Seminarians Kyle Doud and Marcus Lyons talk about why they’re in Stillwater, their life as a seminarian, what they’ve learned so far, their summer plans, and what it means to be baptized a priest.

“The 6th Commandment”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the latest update on the St. John’s building project, choosing great names for church bells, summer events happening at St. Francis Xavier, and the philosophy and scriptural basis of the sin of adultery known as the 6th Commandment.

 

Resources:

CCC 2331: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P83.HTM

CCC 2339, 2344, 2347: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P85.HTM

“Theology of the Body for Beginners” – Matthew West

“Why We Need a Eucharistic Revival”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about building delays of St. John Student Center, family time this summer at the beach, all the summer programs for adults, kids, and families, the importance of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, and the need for a Eucharistic Revival.

“Weddings Dos and Don’ts”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the busy calendar filled with upcoming weddings, dealing with scheduling conflicts, marriage preparation, the blessed and privileged life of a priest in offering the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, and wedding “dos” and “don’ts”.

”Roe Must Go”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the recent news concerning human life, the leaked document of the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade, the association of ending abortion with the Catholic Church, and the time for neutrality on abortion is at an end.

“Reminiscing about Our First Communion and Our Confirmation”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the epic and giant “Blue Bow”, the wonderfulness of the many sacraments celebrated by the two parishes of Stillwater, reminiscing about their First Holy Communion and Confirmation, and the significant importance of each to our faith life.

“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.