Just two Oklahoma priests sitting down for a weekly conversation on the joys of priesthood, Payne County, and the evangelization of the world.
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“Why Dad’s Need To Know Their Catholic Faith”
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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“Things Fr. O’Brien Will Miss About Stillwater”
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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.”By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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“We’re Halfway Through Lent. How’s It Going?”
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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/By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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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!By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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“Be The Lobster: Growing Spiritually In Lent”
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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?By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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“What Is A Diocese & Why Does It Matter?”
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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“Discerning the Diaconate: An Interview With The Ponces”
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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“Forming Deacons: An Interview With The Agnew’s”
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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“Scripture and the Fulfillment of Prophecy”
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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“O Come Let Us Adore Him - Eucharistic Adoration and Advent”
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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“Mary’s Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe”
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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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/…
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“Father O’Brien Interviews His Dad! Part 2”
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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“Father O’Brien Interviews His Dad! Part 1”
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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.By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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“The Best Eucharistic Hymns and What They Mean”
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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/By St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center
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