Pastors of Payne (County)

”What Is Evangelization?” With Special Guest Stacy Humbert

St. Francis Xavier Director of Evangelization and Mission Stacy Humbert joined Fr. O'Brien as a special guest. They talked about evangelization, conversion, testimony, and witness. We need it all!

 

You can read Stacy's evangelization blog at https://evangelizationconversationsfx.com

Good Things Are Happening in the Catholic Church (locally and worldwide!)

This week, Father Kerry and Father O'Brien talk about the great things happening in the Catholic Church both locally and nationally. 

 

A few links:

FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)- https://www.focus.org

Bible in a Year Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321

The Identity of Jesus (Bishop Barron)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8B9un_NyOU

 

 

 

 

Is Anyone Beyond God’s Mercy?

Many people feel distant from God because they don't understand the depth of God's mercy. Is anyone beyond God's mercy? That's the subject on this week's Pastors of Payne.

Ash Wednesday in the Time of Covid

Ash Wednesday is February 17, 2021. In the time of Covid, the distribution of ashes will look a little different this year. Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry give us the scoop on how it will go.

 

 

Preparing for Lent in Payne County

With Lent 2021 on the horizon, our priests help us get ready for this holy season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

A few links:

CatholicPokes.com

SFXStillwater.org

The Bible in a Year Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321

The Fathers of Mercy- https://fathersofmercy.com

 

 

From Agnostic to Missionary: Father Kerry Interviews FOCUS Missionary Olivia Gonzalez

How does a woman go from raised Catholic to agnostic to college missionary? Meet Olivia Gonzalez, OSU FOCUS Missionary (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)! Her story can help us all minister better to friends and family. The key in inviting! Olivia was invited to Mass by a friend and it made all the difference.

https://www.focus.org/missionaries/olivia-gonzalez

Something Every Young Catholic Should Consider

Father O'Brien and Father Kerry get you ready for this weekend's Gospel (Mark 1) where Jesus calls disciples saying, "Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men." Our priests speak on their vocation to the priesthood and why young men and women ought to consider a call to the priesthood and religious life. 

OSU Returns and Why You Need To Encounter the Lord (Even If You Already Have)

Welcome back students! This week, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry encourage us to ENCOUNTER the Lord Jesus on a regular basis. There's a difference between knowing about someone and actually knowing them.

The Importance of Baptism (and doing it correctly!)

Joined by Diocese of Tulsa seminarian (and OSU grad) Matthew Tracy, Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien  talk about baptism, its importance for salvation, and the correct matter and form so it can be done correctly. If you're not yet baptized, give us a call!

What's the Deal with Liturgical Colors?

Seminarian Kyle Doud joins Fr. O'Brien as they talk about what the different liturgical colors. Rose, Violet, White, Red, Green, and even Black! Thanks for joining us. We hope you learn something.