Pastors of Payne (County)
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Ep 314“God, Are You Talking To Me?”
In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and interim host Clay Furleigh talk about hearing and listening to God’s voice versus our personal thoughts and feelings.
Ep 313“Receiving Jesus in the Eucharist”
In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and interim host Clay Furleigh conclude the conversation about the do’s and don’ts from receiving Holy Communion to the end of the Mass.
Ep 312"Should I Be Doing That During Mass?"
In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and interim host Clay Furleigh continue the conversation about the do’s and don’ts from the Liturgy of the Eucharist to the Sign of Peace.
Ep 311“What Am I Supposed To Be Doing During Mass?”
In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and interim host Clay Furleigh continue the conversation about some of the do’s and don’ts of the laity from the entrance hymn to the gospel reading.
Ep 310“Do’s and Don’ts: Before Mass”
Fr. Kerry and interim host Clay Furleigh begin a series about some of the do’s and don’ts of the laity before and during the Holy Mass. This week is all about preparing for Mass.
Ep 309“The Lost Art Of Seeing True Beauty”
In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry and interim host Clay Furleigh talk about proper leisure, how we are made to contemplate and meditate, and the lost art of seeing true beauty. Resource: “Leisure The Basis of Culture” by Josef Pieper
Ep 308“Why Dad’s Need To Know Their Catholic Faith”
In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry interviews Clay Furleigh, Director of Campus Ministry, and talk about the role and responsibility of being a father and teaching the Catholic faith to children.
Ep 307“Life Isn’t All About You”
In this week’s episode, Fr. Kerry interviews special guest Hannah about family and friends, the nervousness and joyfulness of becoming a mom, and realizing life isn’t all about you.
Ep 306“Things Fr. O’Brien Will Miss About Stillwater”
In Fr. O’Brien’s final episode, he and Fr. Kerry talk about the awesomeness of Stillwater, the great people, and all the things that Fr. O’Brien will miss about living in “Stilly.”
Ep 305“Fr. O’Brien Has Regrets”
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the reality of time and its impact on daily life, and Fr. O’Brien shares his regrets.
Ep 304“How To Help The New Priest”
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about when priests move to a new assignment, the anticipation of the newly arriving priest, and how to help him adjust.
Ep 303“Becoming Catholic”
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the different walks of life of people who find a spiritual home in the Catholic Church and then take a leap of faith to become Catholic.
Ep 302“We’re Halfway Through Lent. How’s It Going?”
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about being aware that Lent is half over, why it’s important to be self-aware of how Lent is going, and a reminder to take this time to better your spiritual life. Resource: https://thejosias.com/2023/08/28/on-the-crisis-of-fat-souled-men/
Ep 301“Father O'Brien's New Parish”
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about cathedrals and what they are, what the title of “Rector” means, and the recent news of Fr. O’Brien’s move as Rector of the Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa, OK.
Ep 300“300 Episodes! A Look Back.”
WE DID IT! EPISODE 300! In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry reminisce and share some of their favorite episodes. Leave a comment below and tell us which episode was your favorite!
Ep 299“Karlo Broussard Comes to OSU!”
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the recent St. John’s Student Center Lenten Parish Mission with Catholic Answers speaker Karlo Broussard. Each night was themed and heavily rooted in Scripture.
Ep 298“Be The Lobster: Growing Spiritually In Lent”
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the season of Lent, the time to grow in faith and virtue and shed what keeps you from prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and… being like lobsters?
Ep 297“What Is A Diocese & Why Does It Matter?”
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about what a diocese of the Catholic Church is, how it was created, its structure, and why it matters to you and priests.
Ep 296“Relics & Lent: Are You Ready?”
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about how we know the start date of Lent every year based on a specific season and moon cycle, relics and why Catholics venerate them, the upcoming Lenten Parish Missions, and the importance of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Ep 295“Discerning the Diaconate: An Interview With The Ponces”
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien interviews Rob and Margie Ponce and talks about how God’s providence brought them together through mutual friends, marriage and kids, our walk of faith, and discerning the diaconate for the Diocese of Tulsa.
Ep 294“Priestly Promises, Not Vows”
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.
Ep 293“Fr. O’Brien On The Move”
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.
Ep 292“Forming Deacons: An Interview With The Agnew’s”
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.
Ep 291“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.
Ep 290“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.
Ep 289“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.
Ep 288“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.
Ep 287“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/
Ep 286“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.
Ep 285“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.
Ep 284“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/
Ep 283“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
Ep 282“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
Ep 281“Singing the Mass vs. Singing at Mass”
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
Ep 280“Procrastination Frustration”
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.
Ep 279“The Church and the City of Rome: Why Are We Roman Catholics?”
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about where the Apostle Peter is buried, Vatican Hill, the growth of the Catholic Church, and why we are called “Latin Rite Roman Catholics.” Resources: “The Bones of St. Peter” – John Evangelist Walsh “St. Peter’s Bones” – Thomas J. Craughwell “Letters to a Young Catholic” – George Weigel
Ep 278“Mercy After Murder - What’s Required of Us?”
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about how the recent Gospel readings ask each of us to forgive, how prayer helps us, and how forgiveness prepares us for heaven.
Ep 277“Don’t Wait for Lent! Now is the Day of Salvation.”
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about bad habits we want to get rid of or a virtue we want to increase but then wait for Lent instead of the mindset of making now the day of salvation, and it requires us to “fight the good fight.” Resource: https://www.praymorenovenas.com
Ep 276“The Eucharist in the Early Church”
In this week’s episode, Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the need to re-evangelize people in the teaching of the Source and Summit of our faith – the Eucharist – as taught by the early Church Fathers.
Ep 275“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/
Ep 274“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!
Ep 273“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.
Ep 272“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.
Ep 271“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.
Ep 270“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.
Ep 269“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
Ep 268“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
Ep 267“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
Ep 266“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
Ep 265“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