Pastors of Payne (County)

Nostalgia is Killing Us: Looking Ahead for St. John and St. Francis Xavier

Are you looking back or are you looking forward? With all that's going on with the Church in Payne County, there are, of course, reasons to look back and know our history but can looking back also be an obstacle? We think it can be and our pastors are challenging us to look ahead to the great work that lies ahead at OSU, Stillwater, and beyond. 

Smashing Images: Iconoclasm & The Beauty of Churches

After Father Kerry's pilgrimage with students to churches in the midwest, iconoclasm is on the minds of the Pastors of Payne. Listen as they discuss a brief history of iconoclasm and how it relates to our lives in Payne County.

”From Jehovah’s Witness to Catholic to Catholic Deacon”-Father O’Brien Interviews Deacon Tom Cabeen

Deacon Tom Cabeen has served at St. Francis Xavier for the last two years. His conversion story from Jehovah's Witness to Baptist to Episcopalian to Catholic is a fascinating one. After conversion to the Catholic faith he soon began studies for the diaconate and was ordained for the Diocese of Hartford, CT. He's know a deacon of the Diocese of Tulsa. 

Deacon Tom was a guest on EWTN's "The Journey Home" in 2015- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvjYq6drTl0

 

 

Honoring Your Family: The 4th Commandment

How far does the 4th Commandment go? Is it just about mom and dad? Father O'Brien and Father Kerry dive in on the Church's understanding of the 4th Commandment.

What To Do This Summer

Summer is upon us! Covid is waning (at least in Oklahoma) and the Pastors of Payne want you to get out and about this summer and LIVE YOUR FAITH. Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien talk about summer programs at their parishes and give some advice on where to go to grow in your faith.

The Beautiful, Necessary, and Too Little Known Role of the Laity in the Catholic Church

A lay person is any member of the faithful who is not a priest or professed religious brother or sister. What role do lay people play in the Church? A BIG ONE! On this week's "Pastors of Payne", Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk through various Church documents on the role of the laity in the Catholic Church. 

Lumen Gentium (referenced in the podcast)

http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html

Death, Graduation, Unemployment, and Break-Ups: How to Mourn a Loss in Life

Sadness is a part of everyone's life. How should we mourn the losses that come our way? Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien talk us through what to do when we're sad about some change in our life.

Evangelization and Children’s Ministry: Father O’Brien Interviews Jacob Farni

Beginning in December 2020, Jacob Farni began as Children's Minister at St. Francis Xavier. Originally from Elk City, OK, Jacob works with families to help them encounter Jesus Christ at home and at church.

This conversation revolves around ministry to children and how best to preach the Gospel to families.

Relationship Advice for Young People/What’s It Like to Be Engaged?

Father Kerry interviews Kayla Cuba and Clay Furley about their time of engagement and how they fell in love. They also give young people advice on dating. They will be married this summer at St. Francis Xavier. 

Is the Devil Real?

Coming from a listeners question, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry tackle the question, "Is the devil real?" Short answer: Yes. But listen for more information.