Pastors of Payne (County)

“Books We’re Reading”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about books they’ve read and the importance of reading (or listening to audiobooks), primarily spiritual books, because the alternative could make us “fat-souled men.”

Resource:
https://thejosias.com/2023/08/28/on-the-crisis-of-fat-souled-men/

“The National Eucharistic Revival Comes to Payne County”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about all the excellent faith formation going on at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, St. John’s Student Center, and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Retreat Center, then talk about the absolute Truth: the Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ!

“The Blessings (and Difficulties) of a New Building”

In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry continue the conversation about traveling through Europe on sabbatical, then talk about the joys and struggles of maintaining a brand-new church.

“Father Kerry’s Summer Sabbatical”

KERRY IS BACK!!! In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about Oklahoma State University’s Welcome Week, RCIA, and all the people and places he saw and visited while on sabbatical.

“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