Red-c Roundup

This week on RED-C Roundup: Part 1: John Paci calls in to tell us about the Creating Hope in the Brazos Valley event, put on by Catholic Charities of Central Texas. The event will include a cocktail hour and a testimonial speaker. Register at https://ccctx.org/creating-hope-brazos-valley/. Pam and Dennis talk about our new Director of Marketing, Evan Atkins. Caleb tells us about RED-C's new podcast, The Joy of Medicine. Part 2: Pam and Sister Raffaella of the Apostles of the Interior Life have an engaging discussion on the virtues of Fortitude and Temperance. Visit redcradio.org or download our RED-C Radio App to access our live radio, listen to all of our podcasts, and find additional information and resources related to our Catholic faith. And if you want to support the RED-C Apostolate and all that we do, please consider making a recurring or one-time donation. May God bless you and all your loved ones!

This week on RED-C Roundup, our wonderful new host, Maria Sotolongo, interviews RED-C Apostolate's fearless leader/dodo-for-God, Dennis Macha! Dennis delves into his Holy Spirt led journey with RED-C and shows us what ridiculous and miraculous things God can do when we say, "yes!" This is an episode you will not want to miss!   Visit redcradio.org or download our RED-C Radio App to access our live radio, listen to all of our podcasts, and find additional information and resources related to our Catholic faith. And if you want to support the RED-C Apostolate and all that we do, please consider making a recurring or one-time donation. May God bless you and all your loved ones!

Deacon Robin Waters goes on the road to Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School to interview Sr. Maximilian Marie Garretson and her theology students about their projects on display. Despite many technical difficulties, we learn some great things about the Eucharist and hear how Sr. Maximilian Marie is cultivating in her students a deeper love for our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Visit redcradio.org or download our RED-C Radio App to access our live radio, listen to all of our podcasts, and find additional information and resources related to our Catholic faith. And if you want to support the RED-C Apostolate and all that we do, please consider making a recurring or one-time donation. May God bless you and all your loved ones!

This week on RED-C Roundup, host, Pam Marvin, met with Sam Schoenfelder and Rick Erisman to discuss Saint Paul's Outreach, its origins, and mission—to help young people encounter the Gospel. Sam explained how SPO's "heartbeat" is campus and young adult work, helping young adults maintain and build their Catholic foundation as they leave home and begin life on their own. If you would like to learn more about Saint Paul's Outreach or find out how to become involved, email Sam Schoenfelder at sam@spo.org or visit their website, https://www.spo.org/texas.

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Judy Comeaux visited with Becky Kramr and Mary Jo Hurley with Regnum Christi BCS to talk about their Holy Week door to door evangelization mission.  Becky and Mary Jo spoke about the ins and outs of what goes in to door to door evangelization. They spoke about the joys and trials that door to door evangelists have experienced before and what volunteers can expect when they get involved. This ministry is taking on new life in so many areas, so tune in to find out how you can get involved and help share the Good News!   Visit stjosephbcs.org to sign up or for more information on Regnum Christi BCS's Holy Week door to door evangelization mission!

In this episode of RED-C Roundup, host Dennis Macha interviewed Maria Sotolongo, Director of Development and Admissions for St. Joseph Catholic School in Bryan, and our newest RED-C Roundup host that can be heard each second Wednesday of the month.  Dennis and Maria spoke about her life and family history and the many challenges that have come along the way, including multiple family moves, job changes, a hurricane and flooding, and a pandemic!  Maria and her husband have persevered by taking big leaps of faith together, knowing that God has a tremendous plan for their life, despite the difficult situations and trials.  Welcome to the RED-C Roundup team, Maria.  We are blessed to have you!

In this episode of RED-C Roundup, host Deacon Mike Beauvais interviewed Karl Keating, founder and Senior Fellow of Catholic Answers, about his new book, 1054 and All That: A Lighthearted History of the Catholic Church.  As stated in the book summary, “From the first to the twenty-first century, here's all the Catholic history anyone can (or needs to) remember, with loads of laughs along the way.  Saints and sinners, popes and princes, councils and conundrums: it's all here, in a way to lighten your heart, broaden your smile, and expand your knowledge.”  Karl has always enjoyed his visits with Deacon Mike, so when this book was written, RED-C Roundup was definitely on the list of Karl Keating’s desired interviews!  

On this episode of RED-C Roundup, host Judy Comeaux welcomed her guests Lydia Mousner and Fr. Brian Eilers to talk about the upcoming 150th Anniversary Celebration of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan, Texas.  The specific activities and schedule for the March 19th celebration were discussed, as was the rich history of the parish and the families that make up St. Joseph Catholic Church.

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Pam Marvin visited with Fr. Brian Eilers, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan, about his recent time of sabbatical.  Fr. Brian explained what a sabbatical is and what it is not, and why he chose to go on one recently for three months to the Holy Land.  Fr. Brian and Pam also discussed some stories of his time on his sabbatical, and what a week in the life of his trip looked like, including his adventures, his times of prayer, and times of self-reflection.  The conversation concluded on what the benefits of the sabbatical were for Fr. Brian, specifically how it renewed his heart as a priest and as a child of God.

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Thaddeus Romansky visited with Karl Kuykendall, author of the new book, Faith & Perseverance: The History of the Catholic Church in Central Texas.  Thaddeus and Karl discussed how his book chronicles the 275-year history of Catholicism in Central Texas and its trials and tribulations. From the inception of the Catholic Church in Central Texas in 1745 at the San Gabriel Missions to the creation of the Diocese of Austin, Faith & Perseverance: The History of the Catholic Church in Central Texas details the significant historic events that involved and impacted the Catholic Church’s development, growth, and success in the region. Comprehensive accounts of each bishop of Austin’s time in office, as well as stories of the men and women who supported them, are included in this extensive narrative.

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Deacon Mike Beauvais visited with Dr. Sandy Hapenney, Executive Life Coach and volunteer catechist in the Central Texas area. Deacon Mike and Sandy visited first about her faith, conversion, work, and family background. Sandy then spoke about her background in theology and how this has led her to multiple opportunities to share the Catholic Faith with a variety of people in a variety of settings. One of Sandy’s most recent opportunities to teach is at her local workshop entitled Guiding Youth to Sexual Integrity and Abundant Life, where she will teach students and parents about the Catholic Church’s teaching on human sexuality, especially in light of today’s confusion around gender roles and identities. More can be heard from Dr. Hapenney about sexual integrity at her local workshop, on Monday, February 6th at St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco. 

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Thaddeus Romansky visited with Maria Sotolongo, Director of Development/Admission for St. Joseph Catholic School in Bryan, and Becky Chollett, Director of Enrollment Management and Communications for Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School in Waco.  The three visited in depth about the importance of a Catholic Education, starting first at home, and also at their two Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin.  A general discussion was held about the values and benefits of a Catholic education at both schools. Special events and opportunities at both schools was also shared in this episode, especially in light of the upcoming Catholic Schools Week celebration. 

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Pam Marvin visited with Megan Silas, former host of this show and cohost with Pam of the Shoulder 2 Shoulder Podcast produced by RED-C Catholic Radio.  Pam and Megan spoke this week about how the role of the papacy has had an impact on their personal lives. The discussion was framed through the lens of both Pam and Megan’s conversions to the Catholic Faith. Both discussed this also in reflection of the life and teachings of Pope Benedict XVI, who recently passed to his eternal reward. 

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Dr. Thaddeus Romansky visited with Kevin Pesek, Director of Faith Formation at St. Mary’s Catholic Center in College Station.  Thaddeus and Kevin spoke in this episode about the life and teachings of Pope Benedict XVI.  They began by pondering the essential encyclicals, writings, and homilies by Pope Benedict.  They continued by recalling the multiple ways that Pope Benedict and his teachings impacted their personal journey of Faith.  Kevin and Thaddeus also spent some time comparing the three potificates of Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis. The final part of their discussion was on various aspects of the Faith, including sacraments, grace, living what the Church teaches, prayer, conversion, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and loving Christ with our whole heart, and Pope Benedict’s teaching and perspective on each.

In this week's episode of RED-C Roundup, host Deacon Mike Beauvais visited with Wyatt Parlow, 4th year seminarian for the Diocese of Austin.  Deacon Mike had Wyatt first talk about his faith life growing up in his home and his parish, followed by his first call to the priesthood in his first year of college.  Next, they spoke about his next steps after receiving the initial call, including his visit with a local priest, as well as his parents.  Finally, they discussed seminary life and what his challenges and rewards are in living this life.

On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, Dr. Thaddeus Romansky interviewed Jeremiah and Michaela Harrison about the publication of their Fiat traditional Catholic planner. Thaddeus was joined by his wife, Robyn, an expert in Catholic planners and time management resources. The Harrisons have created a work of art and an aid for liturgical living that also happens to be a smart, practical tool for time management and family organization. Purchase your copy at sophiainstitute.com and learn more about their other works of art by visiting liturgyathome.org. And when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up.

In today's episode, our host, Deacon Mike Beauvais, visited with Fr. Greg Gerhart, the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Austin.  Deacon Mike and Fr. Greg discussed first his own personal vocations story, including his original call to the priesthood and the joys and challenges that led to his ordination, and his own vocation as a pries today.  They also spoke about the role of the Vocations Director in a diocese, and how the office of vocations promotes the universal call to holiness of all Christians and highlights the unique calls to the priesthood and religious life.  

This week on RED-C Roundup, our host, Pam Marvin, visited with Rodney Boehm, fertility care practitioner in College Station, and Christopher and Amber Alejandro, natural family planning (NFP) clients and advocates. In this episode, Pam spoke to our guests about NFP and why it is important. They spoke about what NFP and naprotechnology are, why it is becoming so popular, and what the benefits are.  They spoke about the different methods, and the technology behind each method. Lastly, success stories and testimonies were shared, as well as the challenges of using NFP.  The episode wrapped up with the group discussing why they recommend using Natural Family Planning and NaproTechnology. Remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up.

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Dr. Thaddeus Romansky visited with Michael Raia, founder and president of Studioio Liturgical Design and Consulting, and liturgical designer expert on sacred church architecture. Thaddeus and Michael first spoke about the Feast Day of the Dedication of St. John Lateran and it’s significance in the area of church architecture. This was followed by a discussion of Sacrosanctum Concilium and it’s guidelines on sacred art and architecture.   The final points of discussion were on the sacred art and architecture of the building and design of the new St. Mary’s Catholic Church in College Station, just outside of the RED-C Catholic Radio studios. 

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Deacon Mike Beauvais visited with Tom Nash, internationally renowned Catholic apologist, speaker, and writer. Tom works with EWTN, Catholic Answers, the National Catholic Register, Catholic World Report, Ave Maria Radio, and many more organizations.  Tom was in studio for this episode to talk about his endeavors and what brought him to our RED-C listening area. Tom also shared a little about the life of a Catholic apologist, and what his favorite aspect of this is. Deacon Mike also spoke with Tom about his most recent books, specifically 20 Answers: The Rosary, What Did Jesus Do? The Biblical Roots of the Catholic Church, and Biblical Roots of the Mass.