Pastors of Payne (County)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.