Pastors of Payne (County)

"Did You Hear What He Did?" The Sin of Gossip

Gossip is everywhere, but it shouldn't be. Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry spend this week's episode drawing out the various kinds of gossip and make clear how dangerous it can be for you and for others. 

"Caught More Than Taught"- Xavier Kids and Youth Ministry in Payne County

Father O'Brien shares the dynamic plan for children and youth ministry in Payne County. Xavier Kids, EDGE, and LifeTeen will allow parents and their kids to grow in faith and become disciples of Jesus Christ.

Evangelizing the Culture with Fr. Kerry and Clayton Caldwell

Father Kerry is joined by FOCUS missionary Clayton Caldwell and they are talking about evangelizing the culture with specific references to St. Paul VI. Enjoy!

The Four Gospels: An Introduction to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

The four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) are widely known. But to whom were they written? On this week's episode Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry dive into the first four books of the New Testament and specifically discuss the audiences of each. It will help you better understand and read God's Word!

Was the Blessed Virgin Mary Vietnamese?

Jumping into a debate of the day, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry speak to the Catholic Church's truly catholic/universal world view that includes images of Jesus and Mary as being from many countries around the world. 

9:09 Mass and Catholic Life at Oklahoma State University

With the school year right around the crowd, Fr. Kerry Wakulich tells us (with Fr. O'Brien's help!) about what students and parents can expect for life at St. John Catholic Student Center. From FOCUS missionaries, to Bible studies, to Sunday Mass, daily Mass, Adoration, and Confessions, we've got you covered

Hope in a Time When We All Need Hope

The three theological virtues of faith, hope, and love are known to many. In this time of pandemic, hope is something we can use more of. Join Father O'Brien and Father Kerry on a walk through the Catechism and other documents of the Church on the virtue of hope.

Blessed Stanley Rother and Missionary Discipleship

As we prepare the celebrate the Memorial of Oklahoma priest and martyr Stanley Rother, our Payne County pastors tell the story of his life and ministry and bring it all back to Stillwater to show that we can do what Blessed Stanley Rother did. We can be missionary disciples here, there, and everywhere. 

To learn more about Blessed Stanley Rother- https://archokc.org/stanleyrother

Can Science and Religion Go Together?- Dr. Matt Cabeen and Fr. O'Brien

With Fr. Kerry out of town, Fr. O'Brien is joined by Dr. Matt Cabeen, a Catholic and an OSU microbiologist. We're talking about whether science and faith can go together and how the Catholic Church views and relates to the scientific world. Enjoy!

Monk Life: Fr. Kerry Interviews (Stillwater native!!!!) Fr. Paul Sheller, OSB

With Fr. O'Brien enjoying the mountains, Fr. Kerry takes the mic for a spirited interview with Benedictine Monk Father Paul Sheller, OSB. Fr. Paul is a Stillwater native and his parents are parishioners at St. Francis Xavier. A former seminarian of the Diocese of Tulsa, Fr. Paul joined Conception Abbey and holds numerous jobs in the monastery there. Enjoy!