RED-C Roundup

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!

 

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.