Pastors of Payne (County)

Who Are the Prophets?

Frequently at Holy Mass, we hear "A Reading from The Book of the Prophet..." Amos, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and many others. Who are they? Why are they important? What do they have to say to us today?

When Does Christmas Start? When Does Christmas End?

It's November but it's not too early to start talking about Christmas, because people are already celebrating it! Listen as Father Kerry and Father O'Brien answer the important question of when Christmas really begins (it's not November!). Thanks for listening.

When a Priest Dies

The Diocese of Tulsa recently lost one of our priests, Father Hung Le. He was Pastor of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Holdenville and a friend of both Father O'Brien and Father Kerry. What happens when a priest dies? What's the funeral like? Thanks for listening!

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!