Pastors of Payne (County)

What Do We Mean By "Sacrifice"?

When we come to Mass (or in these days, watch it), a sacrifice is taking place. What do we mean by that? Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry are getting theological this week walking you through the true meaning of sacrifice and how Catholicism rings true.

Mass Online v. Mass In Person- Is There a Difference?

Bringing in the the theology of the Incarnation and of spiritual communion, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry discuss the efficacy of watching the Mass vs. being present for it. A timely topic indeed! 

George Floyd, Racism, and How the Eucharist Will Make Us More Loving

Joined by Diocese of Tulsa seminarian Leo Morales and on the heels of racial unrest around the country, Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien discuss Corpus Christi and the beautiful graces the Lord gives us through the Eucharist. This includes the grace to really love and welcome all those around us.

Michael Jordan, "The Last Dance" and Your Spiritual Life

Arguments come and go about who is the greatest basketball player of all time. Jordan? LeBron? Kareem? Magic? Kobe? But what can we learn about our spiritual lives from the basketball career of Michael Jordan? This week's podcast and radio show will make you laugh and challenge you to be a better follower of Jesus Christ!

A Who Not A What: The Holy Spirit In Our Lives

As we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost, Father O'Brien and Father Kerry discuss the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Over the centuries, various heresies have sprung up that distort true teaching on the Holy Spirit. Listen and find out more!

Father Kerry Gets a Pay Raise (and celebrates 10 years of priesthood)!

On Friday May 29, 2020, Fr. Kerry Wakulich celebrates 10 years of priesthood! Our priests look back at the ups and downs of priesthood in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma and focus especially on Fr. Kerry's various assignments and his life as a Priest of Jesus Christ! 

The Public Celebration of the Mass (YEAH!)

As the parish gradually opens up from the two month Covid-19 lockdown, Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien talk through what it will be like to publicly celebrate the Mass for the first time since March 19th. You can learn more about the specifics of Mass and Confession times on the parish websites:

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A Tribute to Our Mothers

It's Mothers Day and your Pastors of Payne love their moms! Both moms played a huge role in their sons' walk with the Lord and their priestly vocations. Join in the fun as our priests pay tribute their awesome mothers!

What Do We Do With Our Disappointment?

During the time of Covid-19, there's a lot of disappointment. RCIA candidates and catechumens, First Communion kids, Confirmation students, no public Easter vigil, having to stay home, not being able to come to Mass, not being able to see our loved ones and so much more bring about disappointment. As people of faith, what do we do with our disappointment? 

Listen in as Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk us through it all.

 

 

Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead?

In the Easter season, it's common to see media accounts attempting to debunk the historicity of the Resurrection of Jesus. In this episode, Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien are joined by Diocese of Tulsa seminarian Alessandro Calderoni and they discuss the best arguments to prove the resurrection.