RED-C Roundup

276 Fr. Timothy Vaverick: As I have Loved You - Rediscovering Our Salvation in Christ

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Deacon Mike Beauvais visited with Fr. Timothy Vaverick, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption in West, Texas.  Deacon Mike first spoke with Fr. Timothy about his call to the priesthood during his time in college as a Physics major at Texas State University. The remainder of the interview focused on Fr. Timothy’s newest book, As I Have Loved You: Rediscovering Our Salvation in Christ.  In his book, Fr. Timothy Vaverek explores the core message of the gospel as salvation in Christ. Why did God become man? What does it mean to be saved?  Fr. Timothy offers a biblical and Catholic response to these questions by illuminating the essential themes of the economy of salvation.

275 John Paci and Brooke Swate: Disaster Response and Catholic Charities

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Judy Comeaux visited with John Paci, Director of the CCCTX Bryan Office and with Brooke Swate, Director of Disaster Response for Catholic Charities of Central Texas.  John and Brooke visited with Judy in this show about disaster preparedness and response, and how CCCTX is poised to help in response to disasters in Central Texas, and beyond. The guests also spoke about September being disaster preparedness month and what CCCTX has planned for this month. Future plans of Catholic Charities in general were discussed, as well as ways the listener can support the mission of CCCTX.  

274 Aine Fitzgerald: 40 Days for Life Waco

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Pam Marvin visited with Aine Fitzgerald, Campaign Director for 40 Days for Life in Waco, TX.  Aine visited with Pam in this show about her reversion to the Faith and the beginnings of her involvement and leadership in the pro-life movement.  Aine spoke about her moving from Ireland to Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and finally to Waco Texas.  Aine and Pam also spoke about her current leadership with 40 Days For Life in Central Texas and about the upcoming prayer and fasting campaign beginning on September 27th. Aine lives her life as a true disciple who cares about everyone involved in the abortion debate, including the baby, the mother, as well as the leadership on the pro-abortion side, including the abortionists!  

273 Ablaze Ministries: Youth Ministry Today

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Pam Marvin visited with Brian Baudoin and Bryce Kennison from Ablaze Ministries to talk about youth ministry in today's society.  Brian Baudoin serves as the Local Mission Coordinator for Ablaze in Bryan, and Bryce Kennison serves as an Ablaze Missionary at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bryan.  All spoke about the tremendous need for evangelization, catechesis, and community that youth ministry provides for families and their children.  The challenges of youth ministry in today's culture was discussed, and the triumphs of reaching youth in their environment and on a one-to-one basis was shared.  Brian and Bryce also spoke about the multiple ministry programs that Ablaze is engaged in for youth, families and married couples, as well.

272 Adam Brill: The Beauty of the Eucharist

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Dr. Thaddeus Romansky visited with Adam Brill, Liturgical Coordinator at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in College Station, TX.  Adam and Thaddeus visited in this show about the beauty of the Eucharist, and the current years of Eucharistic Revival that we are in, both in our Austin Diocese, as well as in our United States. Also discussed in this episode were Eucharistic miracles and stories through the ages about how the Eucharist has sustained peoples and even entire nations through times of persecution and strife. Finally, Thaddeus and Adam visited about how we can grow in our faith and belief in the most Holy Eucharist. 

271 Dr. Randall Smith: The Chicago Way vs. The Catholic Way

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Deacon Mike Beauvais visited with Dr. Randall Smith, Full Professor with tenure in the Department of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.  Dr. Smith’s interests include moral theology, patristic and medieval theology, ancient and medieval philosophy, faith and culture, as well as Theology and science. Deacon Mike spoke with Dr. Smith about his insight on the topic of morality, natural law and dialogue in a relativistic culture.  Our host lastly spoke with our guest about his recent article in The Catholic Thing, entitled The Chicago Way vs. The Catholic Way.  

270 Fr. Will Straten: Vocation Story and Eucharistic Revival

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Pam Marvin visited with Fr. Will Straten, Pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Center in College Station, TX.  Fr. Straten shared his vocation and life story from his early days growing up in Tours, TX. Fr. Will spoke about the wary influences in his faith, especially in his own family and in his community members and local clergy. Next, Fr. Will shared about his experiences in college and his call to the seminary and subsequently, the priesthood. Next, Pam and Fr. Will spoke about the Eucharistic Revival taking place in the Austin Diocese and in the Catholic Church, worldwide. Both shared their thoughts and their heart in the Eucharist and what it means to them.

269 Diana Jetter and Karen Candelas: Walking with Moms and Dads in Need

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Judy Comeaux visited with Dianna Jetter, Pastoral Associate at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in College Station and Karen Candelas, Gabriel Project Coordinator at Catholic Charities of Central Texas in Austin.  Our guests spoke about a new Brazos Deanery-level project within the Austin Diocese of Walking With Moms and Dads in Need.  The program is of tremendous support in the financial, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of mothers and fathers who are in need of such services. Dianna also spoke about the new Brazos Deanery website, bcsdeanery.org and the resources and information that can be found there, including the help that the Stephen Ministry offers. Karen also spoke about her work at CCCTX with the Gabriel Project and St. Gabriel’s Pregnancy and Parenting Program.