Episodes

Thursday Dec 14, 2023
“O Come Let Us Adore Him - Eucharistic Adoration and Advent”
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
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.

Thursday Dec 07, 2023
“Mary’s Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe”
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
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.

Thursday Nov 30, 2023
“The Four Great Marian Hymns”
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
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/

Thursday Nov 23, 2023
“Father O’Brien Interviews His Dad! Part 2”
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
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.

Thursday Nov 16, 2023
“Father O’Brien Interviews His Dad! Part 1”
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
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.

Thursday Nov 09, 2023
“The Best Eucharistic Hymns and What They Mean”
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
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/

Thursday Nov 02, 2023
“The Beauty of the Diocesan Priesthood”
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
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

Thursday Oct 26, 2023
“What’s The Deal With Angels?”
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
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

Thursday Oct 19, 2023
“Singing the Mass vs. Singing at Mass”
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about what music is supposed to be during Mass, what the Church asks of us when it comes to singing, and the recent musical changes to the Mass at St. Francis Xavier.
Resource:
General Instruction of the Roman Missal, para 39

Thursday Oct 12, 2023
“Procrastination Frustration”
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about one of the biggest frustrations among priests - people who want formation but don’t take advantage of what’s offered or wait until the last minute to sign up.