Pastors of Payne (County)

Is the Life of a Murderer Sacred?

With the State of Oklahoma bringing back executions, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the death penalty and the Catholic Church's teaching on this controversial topic. The episode was recorded Wednesday before the Thursday execution of Daniel M. Grant.

”Working With People In Their Mess”- An Interview with Director of Evangelization and Formation Jessica Petter

Father O'Brien interviews the new St. Francis Xavier Director of Evangelization and Formation Jessica Petter. Jessica shares her story and conversion and lays out some of her plans for ministry in and around Payne County to share the Gospel.

I‘m Following Jesus. Now What?- Fr. Kerry Talks with FOCUS Missionary Clayton Caldwell

OSU FOCUS Missionary Clayton Caldwell joins Fr. Kerry again for a discussion on what to do post conversion to Jesus Christ. Thanks for listening!

What Are You Putting In Your Mind? A Discussion on Custody of the Eyes with Fr. Kerry and Clayton Caldwell

Father Kerry Wakulich interviews FOCUS Missionary Clayton Caldwell on how we allow the good and bad into our lives through the senses. 

 

To learn more about Clayton, see his FOCUS profile- https://www.focus.org/missionaries/clayton-and-reagan-caldwell

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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