RED-C Roundup

295 Lydia Mousner and Fr. Brian Eilers: St. Joseph 150th Anniversary Celebration

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.

294 Fr. Brian Eilers: A Week in the Life of a Catholic Sabbatical

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.

293 Karl Kuykendal: Faith & Perseverance: The History of the Catholic Church in Central Texas

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.

292 Dr. Sandy Hapenney: Guiding Youth to Sexual Integrity and Abundant Life

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. 

291 Maria Sotolongo and Becky Chollett: Celebrating Catholic Schools Week

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. 

290 Megan Silas: The Role of the Papacy in the Life of Catholics

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. 

289 Kevin Pesek: The Life and Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI

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.

288 Wyatt Parlow: Vocational Call and Seminary Life

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.