RED-C Roundup

186 Bishop Joseph Strickland: Light and Leaven

On Wednesday, October 21, Pam talked a little bit about marriage, as October 21 was her 31st wedding anniversary! She quoted St. JPII and talked about the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage. In the second part of the show, she spoke with Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, author of a new book, Light and Leaven: The Challenge of the Laity in the Twenty-First Century. Bishop Strickland was inspired to write this book to encourage all people to really step up and live out the Gospel, no matter where they are in their lives. Bishop Strickland believes that as bishops, priests, and an institution as a whole, we have to do a better job of giving families—the domestic Church—the tools that they need in order to make being Catholic not just something you do on Sundays, but to realize it’s a way of life. Listen to Bishop Strickland’s beautiful conversation with Pam, and you will hear his love for The Lord and the Church. You can purchase Light and Leaven here!

185 Robin Waters: The Diaconate

On Wednesday, October 7, host Deacon Mike Beauvais talked about Diaconate Formation with Robin Waters, Station Director of RED-C Catholic Radio: KYAR in Waco, Texas. Robin is on his way to becoming a deacon and was just recently instituted as an acolyte. An acolyte is one of the traditional minor orders retained as part of the process for becoming a deacon. The acolyte acts as a server at the altar who helps with certain duties during Mass. Robin talked about the growth he has experienced throughout his diaconate training and the fruits that have come with it. Listen now for a great conversation between Deacon Mike, and (soon to be Deacon) Robin Waters! When considering the many ways you might share your time, talent, and treasure with God, always round up!

184 James Adams: Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship

On Wednesday, September 30, host Pam Marvin talked with James Adams, Theology teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School in Bryan, Tx. In the first part of the show, they had an interesting discussion about the archangels. Did you know there are 7? Tune in to hear more! In the second half of the show, James and Pam talked about the USCCB’s document, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. James and Pam talked about the importance of voting as Catholic citizens. When American Catholics vote, they must do so with a conscience formed by the teachings of the Church, especially in regards to those political debates revolving around intrinsically evil acts. As the bishops urge us in the document, “Catholics must never abandon the moral requirement to seek full protection for all human life from the moment of conception until natural death [#32].” This responsibility needs to be taken with great seriousness because, as the bishops note, “Responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation [#13].” Voting is only the most obvious way we fulfill this obligation. Listen to this great conversation to prepare you to vote ! You can read the full document, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship here.

183 Malachy Fallon: Xavier Society for the Blind

On Wednesday, September 23, host Judy Comeaux spoke with Malachy Fallon, Executive Director of the Xavier Society for the Blind in New York. The Xavier Society for the Blind provides religious, spiritual, and inspirational reading materials in braille and audio to blind and visually impaired individuals. Malachy talked about the history of the organization, as well as what they do to bring resources of the Catholic Faith to the blind population. One example of what they do is transcribe books for small children into braille. Check out Xavier Society for the Blind’s website here. 

182 Sharing Our Faith in Professional Settings: Dr. Roger Martinez, Jessica Lennerton, and Dr. Micah Green

This episode was a roundtable discussion about sharing our faith in professional settings! On Wednesday, September 16, former President of the Texas A&M University Catholic Faculty and Staff Network Dr. Roger Martinez, current President Jessica Lennerton, and President of the Christian Faculty Network Dr. Micah Green talked about sharing the faith in a professional setting. Tune in for a great conversation!

181 Fr. Timothy Vaverek: Journey to the Priesthood

On Wednesday, September 9, host Gene Wilhelm spoke with Fr. Timothy Vaverek about his journey and discernment to the priesthood. Fr. Timothy is the pastor at St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption in West, Texas. In the first part of the show, Gene talked about saints of the day, Saint Peter Claver, a Jesuit from Barcelona who ministered on slave ships in Cartagena, Columbia, and blessed Frédéric Ozanam, an equal rights advocate who founded the Conference of Charity, later known as the Society of St. Vincent De Paul. In the second part of the show, Fr. Timothy shared his journey through discernment to the priesthood. Fr. Timothy got his undergrad in physics from Texas State in San Marcos, then pursued his graduate degree in theology. The Bishop asked him to complete his degree in theology in Rome, where he specialized in Dogmatics – the study of Church teaching. You’ll enjoy the way that Fr. Timothy takes very high theological concepts and connects them to the daily demands of living the Christian  life. And remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

180 Dr. Michael Foley: Patristics

On Wednesday, September 2, host Deacon Mike Beauvais talked with Dr. Michael Foley, Professor of Patristics at Baylor University, and author of multiple books including Drinking With the Saints: The Sinner’s Guide to a Holy Happy Hour. In the first part of the show, Deacon Mike talked about our two upcoming benefit dinners for KEDC and KYAR where Dr. Foley will be the guest speaker. You can register for the KEDC Benefit Dinner here! In the second part of the show, Dr. Foley brought together his twin studies of mixology (the art of making cocktails) and patristics (the study of the Church Fathers). He gave us the background on his bestseller Drinking with the Saints and provided some superb insights into St. Augustine’s Confessions, which he helped edit for a new edition not too many years back. Listen to the episode now!

179 Patricia Hefti: 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil

On Wednesday, August 26, host Judy Comeaux spoke with Patricia Hefti, leader of the 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil. In the first part of the show, Judy talked about St. Monica, who prayed for 21 years for the conversion of her husband and son, the son who later became St. Augustine. In the second half of the show, Patricia Hefti talked about the 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil and the beauty of 40 Days for Life and its mission. The 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil is a peaceful sidewalk protest, where Christians pray and fast in an effort to put an end to abortion. This year’s prayer vigil will be from September 23-November 1 in College Station on Texas Avenue in front of Torchy’s Tacos. Patricia and her husband have volunteered for 40 Days for Life since 2013. Patricia felt called in December 2018 to organize the first 40 Days for Life prayer vigil in 6 years, which took place in Fall of 2019. The pro-life message is vital in putting an end to abortion, and this 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil will help do just that! Go to 40daysforlife.com to learn more and to sign up for the College Station Prayer Vigil!