Pastors of Payne (County)

“Discerning the Diaconate: An Interview With The Ponces”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien interviews Rob and Margie Ponce and talks about how God’s providence brought them together through mutual friends, marriage and kids, our walk of faith, and discerning the diaconate for the Diocese of Tulsa.

“Priestly Promises, Not Vows”

Do you know what a priest promises to the bishop at his ordination? In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the seven priestly promises (not vows) when ordained to the priesthood.

“Fr. O’Brien On The Move”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about priestly obedience, sabbaticals, and Fr. O’Brien’s departure from Payne County with a new assignment after his upcoming sabbatical.

“Forming Deacons: An Interview With The Agnew’s”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien interviews Rob and Gina Agnew and talks about how they met, their college days at OSU, climbing the corporate ladder, kids, the calling to serve the parish, and now the Church as a deacon.

“Scripture and the Fulfillment of Prophecy”

Break out your Bibles for this episode! In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the characters and cities of the season of Advent and Christmas, the parallels between the Old and New Testaments, and the fulfillment of prophecy.

“Did Mary Receive the Eucharist?”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about going to Holy Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas and discuss the plausibility of Mary receiving the Eucharist at the First Mass.

“O Come Let Us Adore Him - Eucharistic Adoration and Advent”

In this week's episode, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the shortness of this year's Advent season, the liturgical readings, being a disciple more like Mary, growing in holiness, and making the connection between Advent and Adoration.

“Mary’s Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the power of teachers over children’s singing ability, why the Virgin Mary was conceived without Original Sin, and the importance of celebrating The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

“The Four Great Marian Hymns”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the recent musical changes during Holy Mass, the beauty of Marian hymns, and their liturgical significance.

Resources:
https://adoremus.org/2007/09/singing-the-four-seasonal-marian-anthems/
http://shamelesspopery.com/praying-with-the-four-seasonal-marian-antiphons/

“Father O’Brien Interviews His Dad! Part 2”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and returning special guest and dad, Mr. Marty O’Brien, continue the conversation about his early life, marriage, traveling the world, raising five kids, and enjoying the retired life.