Pastors of Payne (County)

“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.

“Father O’Brien Interviews His Dad! Part 1”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and special guest and dad, Mr. Marty O’Brien, talk about growing up Catholic in Boston, college, military life, and meeting the woman who changed his life.

“The Best Eucharistic Hymns and What They Mean”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about a particular and beautiful part of Eucharistic Adoration – hymns, not just any hymns, but the best Eucharistic hymns and what they mean.

Resource:
https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/how-to-sing-about-the-blessed-sacrament/

“The Beauty of the Diocesan Priesthood”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the awesomeness of being a priest, the importance of praying for priests and those in religious life, and the increase of vocations in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.

Resource:
https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/tulsas-father-wakulich-recounts-his-path-to-becoming-a-priest/article_df55e2d4-01d4-5e77-9bea-2987101720d9.html

“What’s The Deal With Angels?”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the root meaning of the word ‘angel,’ dispelling some misconceptions about angels, how many Choirs of Angels we know about, and their true purpose.

Resource: CCC 328-354