Episodes

Friday Dec 04, 2020
Understanding the Immaculate Conception
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
With December 8th and the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the horizon, what's it all about? What is Original Sin? How was Mary saved by Jesus before He was even conceived? Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien break it down.

Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Happy New Year! Advent 2020 is here and what a time for a fresh start. From violet vestments, to prophetic readings, to Christmas decorations starting to come out, the season of Advent is an opportunity to grow in holiness.
We grow in holiness by following the Commandments so this week, Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien begin a series (over the next several months) on the 10 Commandments beginning with #1- "I am the LORD your God:
you shall not have strange Gods before me."

Friday Nov 20, 2020
Father O'Brien's Birthday and Christ the King!
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Viva Cristo Rey! Long Live Christ the King! As Ordinary Time comes to an end, the Church puts before us the Solemnity of Christ the King. You'll also love Fr. Kerry's explanation of the the various parallels between earthly kings and Jesus our King. And happy birthday Father O'Brien!

Friday Nov 13, 2020
So I Haven't Been To Church In Awhile: Coming Back To Your Catholic Faith
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
There are many Catholics who are away from their faith. This episode is an invitation to return! You may have been away for a variety of reasons but the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Holy Mass are waiting for you. You need the Church and the Church needs you!
https://www.catholicscomehome.org

Friday Nov 06, 2020
Praying for the Dead: Efficacy and Rationale
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
In the month of November, the Church invites the faithful to pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Why? Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien speak to the efficacy of praying for the dead and why we do it.

Friday Oct 30, 2020
For All the Saints! Who Are These People?
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
The Church is the "assembly of all the saints" says the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Father O'Brien and Father Kerry talk us through the Solemnity of All Saints and make many of our heroes come to life. We're all in this together!

Friday Oct 23, 2020
What To Do When the World Is Losing Its Mind?
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace! Do we really believe that? In this episode of "Pastors of Payne" Father O'Brien and Father Kerry discuss how to find peace in a world that often seems chaotic.

Friday Oct 16, 2020
Catholicism and the 2020 Election
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
With Election 2020 coming up, our priests offer guidance for people of faith on the best way forward. This is ahead of an event this Wednesday at St. John's wherein Fr. O'Brien will speak on the intersection between faith and politics.

Friday Oct 09, 2020
Atheism and Intellectual Pride
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Revisiting a topic from an earlier episode but taking it deeper, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry discuss the intellectual pride that often accompanies atheism. Tune in and pass it on to friends!

Friday Oct 02, 2020
A Life of Gratitude/A Life of Stewardship
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Psalm 116 asks "How can I repay the Lord for his goodness to me?" Father O'Brien's parish is in the middle of their annual stewardship renewal which asks parishioners to make commitments of time, talent, and treasure as a response to all that God has done for us. For more information- https://www.sfxstillwater.org/stewardship