RED-C Roundup

284 Michael Raia: Sacred Architecture and Sacramental Theology

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. 

283 Tom Nash: Life of a Catholic Apologist

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. 

282 Sheera Helms: Elizabeth House Maternity Home

On this episode of RED-C Roundup, host Judy Comeaux visits with Sheera Helms, Director of the Elizabeth House Maternity Home.  Judy and Sheera spoke about the day to day operations and needs of the Elizabeth House, as well as the needs of the organization, which recently was blessed with the opportunity to open their second house.  Sheera shared stories of the ladies who are helped by the Elizabeth House and the impact that their stays have had on the ladies and their entire families.

281 Katy Faust: Them Before Us

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Thaddeus Romansky visited with Katy Faust, Founder and Director of Them Before Us, which is a global movement defending children’s right to their mother and father. Thaddeus and Katy spoke extensively about her organization’s work to put children before adults in every conversation about marriage and family. Them Before Us seeks to prioritize the rights of children in the culture and courtroom, the personal and the public.  Katy Faust is one of the most well-rounded experts in this area, and this straightforward interview cuts against the grain of the current anti-family, anti-marriage, and anti-life culture in our country today. More information can be found at: https://thembeforeus.com.

280 J. Budziszewski: How and How Not to be Happy

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Deacon Mike Beauvais visited with J. Budziszewski, professor of government and philosophy at the University of Texas, Austin, where he has taught since 1981. Professor Budziszewski specializes in ethics, political philosophy and the interaction of these two fields with religion and theology.  Deacon Mike first spoke with Professor Budziszewski about his new book, How and How Not to be Happy, in which he draws on decades of study to dispel the myths and wishful thinking that blind people from uncovering lasting fulfillment.  Deacon Mike‘s interview questions help J. Budziszewski explore his life history and his teaching experiences now, and how the listener can attain happiness—and just as importantly, how not to.

279 Fr. Will Rooney: Vocation Story, Sabbaticals, and Apostolic Pardon

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Judy Comeaux visited with Fr. Will Rooney, Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan. Judy and Fr. Will spoke about his life and vocation story, as well as his current assignment at St. Joseph’s Parish. Fr. Will also spoke about sabbaticals and the reason for them and what their value is for a priest as well as his congregation. Lastly, the topics of Apostolic pardon and the anointing of the sick were discussed - what these entail and how they are distinct, as well as the role they play in the life of the Church and the Faithful. 

278 Immaculée Ilibagiza: Left to Tell

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Pam Marvin and guest cohost Robye Harvey visited with Immaculée Ilibagiza, author of multiple books and survivor of the Rwandan Holocaust. Pam and Robye spoke with Immaculée about her first book, Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust, and about the power of prayer and forgiveness. Specifically she mentions in this episode, “when you pray for your enemies, you rob them of their power!”  Today, Immaculée is regarded as one of world's leading speakers on faith, hope and forgiveness. She has shared this universal message with world leaders, school children, multinational corporations, churches, and at events and conferences around the world. Immaculée will be leading a retreat in Central Texas on October 7/8 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, TX. Register at: https://www.immaculee.com/collections/retreats/products/fullerton-ne-retreat-october-7-8-2022-with-immaculee.

277 Jennifer Allmon: Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops

In this episode of RED-C Roundup, host Thaddeus Romansky visited with Jennifer Allmon, Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB).  Jennifer and Thaddeus discussed the history and purpose of the TCCB and she shared some personal information about her family and Faith background, as well as her career path to the TCCB.  Next, they spoke about some current topics of interest to the TCCB, specifically: their efforts to help the Catholic Church in Texas recover from abuse scandals and to protect the vulnerable; the upcoming vote on the parental choice bill and education; the life issues (abortion, euthanasia, IVF, surrogate motherhood); immigration (the Catholic witness and teaching which challenges both political perspectives); and marriage and family (marriage between one woman and one man; children having a right to their mother and father; developing a vocabulary and argument to convince non-Catholics of good will).  Tune in for an engaging and lively conversation on many critical issues of our time!