Pastors of Payne (County)

Where Do Deacons Come From? Another Visit with Deacon Tom Cabeen

Deacon Tom Cabeen is a convert to Catholicism from Jehovah's Witness. He is now a Deacon of the Diocese of Tulsa after being ordained for the Diocese of Hartford.

Link to Deacon Tom's last appearance on Pastors of Payne- https://pastorsofpayne.podbean.com/e/from-jehovahs-witness-to-catholic-to-catholic-deacon-father-obrien-interviews-deacon-tom-cabeen/

Link to Deacon Tom's appearance on "The Catholic Truth" Podcast- 

https://thecatholictruth.org/former-jehovahs-witness-becomes-catholic-with-tom-cabeen/

Link to Deacon Tom's appearance on EWTN's "The Journey Home"- 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvjYq6drTl0

 

Why Does Father Kerry Hate Labor Day?

There's a phenomenon in Catholic campus ministry: After Labor Day, some students disappear. What's going on? Father O'Brien and Father Kerry talk it through. Also, some Stillwater trivia!

What Does the Old Testament Have to do with Jesus?

What does the Old Testament have to do with Jesus? We call it Salvation History! Beginning with Adam and Eve and with an amazing history to follow, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry discuss what Salvation History is and how it relates to you personally. Tune in! 

We Love Mary and So Did the Early Church

Why do Catholics give so much attention to the Blessed Virgin Mary? Because we always have! From the early days of the Church, Mary has been a big deal because she's the Mother of God (Theotokos). Listen as Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk through why Mary is such an important part of the life of the Church.

“Why OSU Football is (kinda) Like Catholicism”

It's football season and in honor of the OSU home opener, the Pastors of Payne are talking about parallels between OSU football and the Catholic Church. You'll be amazed!

How to Read the Bible

Inspired by a talk at last week's Diocese of Tulsa Faith Formation Conference, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry are talking about how to best read the Bible. What do we do when different churches conflict on a particular passage? Is the Bible a history book?

 

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Demystifying Catholicism

Father Kerry is joined by St. John Catholic Student Center RCIA Director Kimberly Williams to talk about the process of becoming Catholic and how EVERYONE can benefit from learning more about the Catholic Church. 

So You’re Going to OSU....

Welcome back Pokes! In this week's episode, Father Kerry and Father O'Brien talk about the start to the school year with a special focus on St. John Catholic Student Center and their three (YES 3!) locations for the school year ahead. Check out CatholicPokes.com for all the latest and follow them on social media too.

More Than Murder: The 5th Commandment

Continuing a series on the 10 Commandments, Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien explore the 5th Commandment. In The Catechism of the Catholic it's paragraphs 2258-2330 and covers a wide variety of topics including war and peace, abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, suicide, and more. Thanks for listening!

In the episode, Fr. O'Brien mentions paragraph #99 from The Gospel of Life by St. John Paul II. It is addressed to woman who have had an abortion. Here's the statement in full:

I would now like to say a special word to women who have had an abortion. The Church is aware of the many factors which may have influenced your decision, and she does not doubt that in many cases it was a painful and even shattering decision. The wound in your heart may not yet have healed. Certainly what happened was and remains terribly wrong. But do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope. Try rather to understand what happened and face it honestly. If you have not already done so, give yourselves over with humility and trust to repentance. The Father of mercies is ready to give you his forgiveness and his peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. To the same Father and his mercy you can with sure hope entrust your child. With the friendly and expert help and advice of other people, and as a result of your own painful experience, you can be among the most eloquent defenders of everyone's right to life. Through your commitment to life, whether by accepting the birth of other children or by welcoming and caring for those most in need of someone to be close to them, you will become promoters of a new way of looking at human life. 

 

Here are the other shows on the commandments:

1st Commandment- https://pastorsofpayne.podbean.com/e/the-first-commandment-i-am-the-lord-your-god-you-shall-not-have-strange-gods-before-me/

2nd Commandment- https://pastorsofpayne.podbean.com/e/using-and-misusing-the-lords-name/

3rd Commandment- https://pastorsofpayne.podbean.com/e/keeping-holy-the-sabbath-the-3rd-commandment/

4th Commandment- https://pastorsofpayne.podbean.com/e/honoring-your-family-the-4th-commandment/

 

Daily Mass Will Change Your Life

The practice of daily Mass is wonderful! Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien talk about how it changed their life and give some resources to help you grow in your faith.

The Lamb's Supper by Scott Hahn

https://www.amazon.com/Lambs-Supper-Mass-Heaven-Earth/dp/0385496591

Pray the Mass Like Never Before

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpUp6zSGCb4