Pastors of Payne (County)

Halloween, All Saints, and Our Favorite Costumes Ever

With the end of October on the horizon, Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien talk All Hallows Eve, the Solemnity of All Saints, and Bishop Konderla's recent letter noting the connection between the two. Our priests also get into their favorite Halloween costumes. You won't want to miss it!

Why Sports Fans Should Be Catholic!

Stillwater knows sports and our priests do too! Tune in this week and hear Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the close connection between spirituality and sports.

We Love Babies Yes We Do! We Love Babies How About You?

Did you know October is Respect Life Month? Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien do! Join them for Episode 19 where they talk about the beautiful gift of life and the Church's consistent teaching on life "from womb to tomb." Enjoy!

Love the Lord and His Mother

In the month of October, the Church asks us to increase our devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this week's episode, Father Kerry and Father O'Brien discuss Mary and her importance in our life of faith but mostly how she always points us to her Son! 

“No one can have God for his Father, who does not have the Church for his mother.”

Fall is in the air and Father O'Brien (St. Francis Xavier) and Fr. Kerry (St. John Catholic Student Center) dive into the Lord's Prayer and break it down as the "perfect prayer" given to us by Jesus. For more info check out section IV of the Catechism of the Catholic Church!

The Spiritual Life of Men: An Interview with FOCUS Missionaries

Father Kerry is joined by OSU FOCUS Missionaries Blake Bostick and Stephen Doran to discuss their personal spiritual lives and how they minister to men. This episode is good for men to know what a strong spiritual life looks like. It's also good for women to know what's going on in the hearts of men.

Episode 15: "Your Confessor is Your Spiritual Chiropractor"

Back pain? A chiropractor can help. Soul pain? Confession is your answer. Listen in as Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the glories of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and how it can help you. Tune in!

Young People Are Not The Future of the Church

The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) is a national organization that sends missionaries to college campuses to assist priests in their work of evangelization college students. In this episode, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry dive into what FOCUS is and what they do on the Oklahoma State University campus. We love FOCUS and we think you will too!

Episode 13: Leaving Jesus for Judas

Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien discuss recent scandals in the Church and what the Catholics of OSU and Payne County should do about it. The beauty of the Church has been scarred. Listen to see how you can help make Her beautiful again.

Episode 12: Prayer and the Eucharist

Fr. O’Brien, Fr. Robert, and Fr. Kerry continue their look at John 6 with insights on they each prayer before the Eucharist. Listen for good discussion and tips to grow in your relationship with Jesus.