Pastors of Payne (County)

“Going To Mass With Children With Special Needs”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and first-time guest Lori Wieder talk about her Oklahoma roots, her faith life and conversion to Catholicism, and what it’s like going to Mass with children with special needs.

“What It Means To Become Catholic”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and returning guest Dcn. Tom Cabeen talk about the authority of the Church, early Christian writers, the how, why, what, and advice to becoming Catholic.

“What Is Leisure And Why You Need It?”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Associate Pastor Fr. Healey talk about what leisure is, three types of people who don’t have it, what’s it for, and why you need it in your life.

Resources:
“Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II” – George Weigel
“Gettings Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity” – David Allen

“Reclaiming Sundays For The Family”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Associate Pastor Fr. Healey talk about the importance of Sundays, how we treat it in today’s culture, and how to reclaim it for the family.

Resource:
“Dies Domini” – St. John Paul II

“Payne County’s New Retreat Center”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and first-time special guest Our Lady of Grace Catholic Retreat Center Spiritual Director Betsy McNeil talk about her Stillwater roots, discernment of God’s calling, and her new mission.

Resource:
www.ourladyofgracecatholicretreatcenter.com

“How To Explain The Eucharist To Other People”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the Eucharistic Revival, preaching on the Eucharist, and how to explain the Eucharist to other people.

Resource: John 6

“We Have Boundary Issues”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about boundary issues within a parish, a brief history lesson on parish boundaries, and why those geographical parish boundaries matter.

 

Resource: Canon 515, 519

“Seminarian and Sci-Fi Author: An Interview with Seminarian David Neumaier”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and first-time guest Seminarian David Neumaier talk about his pastoral year, his early life, his joy of writing and the book he wrote, and his walk of faith and path to priesthood.

David's book:
"Guardians of Aranor: Rebirth"
http://ow.ly/iJ0w50OCoRX

“Associate Pastors of Payne?!”

In this week’s episode, Associate Pastors Fr. James Porter (St. John) and Fr. Healey (St. Francis Xavier) talk about what exactly are an “associate pastor” of a parish, the beauty of their mission, and their love of the priesthood.

“God Was There Always: An Interview with Seminarian Adrian Meneses”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and first-time guest Seminarian Adrian Meneses talk about his early life in Mexico, his journey of faith and travels worldwide, and planting roots in the Diocese of Tulsa to become a priest.