Pastors of Payne (County)

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.

Catholic Converts of 2021

Who becomes Catholic? Lots of people right here in Payne County. Between our two parishes, 50 people this year. Father O'Brien and Father Kerry talk about some of the folks who are becoming Catholic this year in Stillwater.

Holy Week Through the Eyes of Priests

Holy Week is special time of year for the whole Church. What's it like for priests? Let Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien walk you through the week from Palm Sunday all the way to Easter Sunday with multiple stops in between.

Keeping Holy the Sabbath: The 3rd Commandment

Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry continue their ongoing series of podcasts on the 10 Commandments. This episode they focus on the 3rd Commandment and give practical tips for living the commandment with joy.

Beauty Attracts- An Update on St. John’s Building Project

Fr. Kerry gives an update on the St. John Catholic Student Center Building Project and talks about the upcoming Lenten Parish Mission at St. John's.

More on the building project

https://buildingsaints.com

The Fathers of Mercy 

https://fathersofmercy.com

”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.