RED-C Roundup

223 Dr. Thaddeus Romansky: The American Catholic Odyssey, Pt. 1

On Wednesday, July 28, host Judy Comeaux spoke with RED-C’s director of education and development, Dr. Thaddeus Romansky, for the first of two conversations covering the historical experience of American Catholics. In this first installment, Dr. Romansky covered the initial arrival of English Catholics to the colonies and their subsequent settlement and later participation in the American Revolution. This period set forth a longstanding pattern for American Catholic life that would last into the twentieth century. Catholics were a minority population viewed largely with suspicion and prejudice by their Protestant neighbors because of their ethnic, creedal, and worship differences. The challenging years of the World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II began to break that mold and put American Catholics on a path to greater participation in the nation’s cultural and civic mainstream. Check back next month when Judy will have Thaddeus return to talk about how American Catholicism has weathered the chaotic years following the Second Vatican Council and the contemporaneous cultural crisis in the wider society. And remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up.

222 Donna Hanus: Physical Health, Spiritual Health

On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, host Pam Marvin welcomed back Donna Hanus, a registered nurse and naturopath, who is also a dear friend. Donna and Pam talked about how you can take control of your health and wellbeing through attention to nutrition, hydration, and exercise. Donna also explained how fasting can unlock spiritual fruits and lead to better overall health. But for what purpose do we take care of our bodies? Donna and Pam explained that it is not for vanity or personal physical prowess, but rather so that we can be at our best to cooperate with God in his plan for our lives. Become a member of the Immaculata Recurring Gift Society and you can listen to this episode's RED-C Extra, which is all about the importance of GI health for our mental and physical acuity. We hope you enjoyed the show and, please, go out and love your neighbor!

221 Nathaniel Binversie: Exodus 90

On Wednesday, July 14, Gene Wilhelm talked with Nathaniel Binversie, Director of Content for Exodus 90, which is a 90 day spiritual exercise based on prayer and fraternity. The exercise teaches men to live more like Christ each and every day through different practices, and should be a life-changing experience. They discussed Nathaniel’s experience with his Catholic Faith, which he drifted from for a time, and later was encouraged to come back home by his high school priest. Nathaniel graduated from the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota where he spent two years in formation at St. John Vianney Seminary. He and Gene reflected on the hand and role God has played throughout Nathaniel’s life, and talked about how and when he ended up at Exodus 90. Go to exodus90.com to learn more about this spiritual exercise. Remember when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

220 Dave & Dorothy Hargrave: Their Miraculous Experience

On Wednesday, July 7, Deacon Mike Beauvais talked with Dave and Dorothy Hargrave about a recent experience they had that can only be described as miraculous. Dave and Dorothy live in Waco, Texas, and have been married for 5 years. Their faith shines bright and it is evident in this interview. We don’t want to give the miracle away in the summary so you’ll have to listen for yourself! You won’t regret it. Remember when considering the many ways in which you might share your time, talent, and treasure with the people of God, always round up!

219 Julia Mishler & Misty Poe - Catholic School Education

On Wednesday, June 30, Pam Marvin talked with Julia Mishler and Misty Poe about Catholic School education. Julia will be the new St. Joseph Catholic School Principal in Bryan, Texas this upcoming school year. Julia has been involved in the public school system for about 15 years, and is excited to jump into her role in a Catholic School. Misty Poe is the Austin Diocese Catholic Schools Superintendent. Julia, Misty, and Pam discussed the importance and beauty of a Catholic school education, as well as their plans to help make St. Joseph Catholic School the best it can be, and help to form the students into academic and Faith scholars! Their main goal is to make disciples, so that once the students leave the school, they will boldly go out into the world and evangelize. We are excited to have her join our tight-knit Catholic community here in Bryan! Now remember to go and love your neighbor!

218 Michele Faehnle: The Friendship Project

On Wednesday, June 23, host Judy Comeaux interviewed Michele Faehnle, one of the authors of a book to boost women's spiritual connection, The Friendship Project: The Catholic Woman's Guide to Making and Keeping Fabulous, Faith-Filled Friends. Along with her co-author, Emily Jaminet, they delve into the cardinal and theological virtues as aids toward friendship. They also draw on Church teaching, recount friendships of their own, and draw on the lives of saints and biblical women. You can get the book here. And remember, go out and love your neighbor! 

217 Emily Jaminet: The Sacred Heart of Jesus

On Wednesday, June 16, Pam Marvin talked with Author and Speaker Emily Jaminet, about the Sacred Heart, as June is the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. They discussed the beauty and power of devotion to the Sacred Heart, and how their devotions have impacted their lives and the lives of their families. Listen to the episode for a great conversation about how you can devote and display the Sacred Heart of Jesus in your life and home and be sure to go and love your neighbor! And find out more about Emily and her work HERE.

216 A Jesuit Life: Fr. John McManamon

On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, Gene Wilhelm spoke in the first segment with Fr. Greg Gerhart, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Austin. Fr. Greg gave us an update on priestly ordinations this summer and some of the official steps that men who think they might have a call to Holy Orders can take to discern their call properly.

In the main segment, RED-C Catholic Radio was honored to have in the studio, Fr. John McManamon, S.J., a Jesuit priest, historian, and nautical archaeologist. He began by telling us about his call to the priesthood and why he was drawn specifically to the Society of Jesus. We got to hear about his academic pursuits, including earning a Ph.D. in Renaissance history from the prestigious program at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Fr. John has taught for many years at Loyola University-Chicago and then for the last couple of decades has also been a frequent scholar-in-residence with the world-renowned nautical archaeology program at Texas A&M University and a member on a number of their excavations from the Gulf of Mexico to the eastern Mediterranean Sea. All the while, Fr. John found ways to offer his priestly ministry to the parishioners of St. Anthony in Bryan and to the students of St. Mary's Catholic Center in College Station. To hear all the details tune in and if you want to hear more from this conversation, become a monthly donor and member of our Immaculata Recurring Gift Society. You'll get periodic RED-C Roundup Extras as a thank you!