RED-C Roundup

118 Fr. Arii: To His Glory

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, host Pam Marvin spoke with Fr. Augustine Ariwaodo, parochial vicar at St. Mary's in College Station, Texas. In the first part of the show, RED-C president Dennis Macha reviewed the motu proprio from Pope Francis, Vos Estis Lux Mundi, promulgating the canonical responses to the abuse crisis. In the second part of the program, Fr. Ariwaodo discussed his new album, To His Glory, which is his own deeply personal response to the Church scandals. Fr. Augustine is originally from Nigeria and has a musical background in his native language of Igbo that was nurtured by his family from a young age. Music has remained a special way for this priest to connect to the Lord. For him, music is a gift and this album is a calling—like a fire burning in his heart. It is a call for us to put our hope in Christ and the Truths of His Church. You can listen to it now at: aggiecatholic.org/tohisglory, where you can also purchase a digital download or a CD  We hope you enjoy this wonderful interview, and remember when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

117 Scott Carter: Cause of Fr. Emil Kapaun

On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, host Gene Wilhelm talked to Scott Carter from the Diocese of Wichita about parish priest and Army chaplain hopefully on the way to canonization, the late Fr. Emil Kapaun. He was born in 1916 in a very small farming town and raised by a simple family. He was humble and had a great sense of humor. Initially, he wanted to dedicate his life to serving others as a missionary, but he ended up serving as a United States Army chaplain during World War II and the Korean War. Fr. Kapaun felt a call to the Army no matter where he was. A lot of his fellow priests said Fr. Kapaun worked harder than anyone else. In North Korea, when anyone needed Fr. Kapaun, he would pray with the prisoners of war. It is said that he brought peace wherever he went. Even while imprisoned he protected his fellow GI's and prayed for his captors. If you want to learn more about Fr. Kapaun, there are a variety of books and resources at www.fatherkapaun.org. We hope you enjoy this wonderful interview and remember when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

116 Carolyn Martinez: Prepare for the Sacraments!

On Wednesday, May 1, Deacon Mike Beauvais talked with Carolyn Martinez, coordinator of Catechesis for the Diocese of Austin. Carolyn recommended that children start religious education in grade one and make their first holy communion in grade 2. She works very closely with all religious to give them the resources needed for children to be successful in receiving their sacraments. Enjoy this episode and remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

115 Darren Sinkule: A Miraculous Heart

On Wednesday, April 24, host Judy Comeaux interviewed Darren Sinkule from West about his inspiring story of his newly found love for our Lord after his heart transplant. Darren grew up just outside of West, Texas and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in West. Darren talks about how he learned the importance of prayer from his grandmother, as they would pray a Rosary every day after school. He served ever since he was a young child at mass every day, and was even told by a priest that he might be called to become a priest. When he grew up, Darren says he became very sinful, full of pride and anger. His wife, Stephanie had been praying for something to humble her husband. Suddenly, he was diagnosed with a heart condition. In 2011, he was asked to attend an ACTS retreat, where he was deeply humbled. He said “my life changed.” After Darren got back from the retreat, he told God that he would surrender to him. He was getting weaker as the years went on, and on April 16, 2013, he had congestive heart failure. On April 22, Darren was told he needed a heart transplant. He talks about his journey and prayer life throughout this time as he waited, and he received his heart on May 15, 2013. Now, Darren not only has a new heart, but he also has an even bigger heart for God. We hope you enjoy this episode! And remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

114 Mikado Hinson: Chaplain to the Aggies

On Wednesday, April 17, 2019 host Pam Marvin spoke with Aggie Football Director of Player Development Mikado Hinson about service to others. Mikado talks about how hearts are changed when we learn to serve others and become instruments of God. Jesus is the answer, and we are called to be His hands and feet here on earth. Listen in to see how Mikado and student athletes serve on mission each year, and how he witnesses their lives be moved out of serving those in need. We hope you enjoy this wonderful interview, and remember when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

113 Dr. Thomas Hibbs: Teaching Virtue Ethics

On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, host Gene Wilhelm interviewed Dr. Thomas Hibbs, formerly at Baylor University and recently appointed President of the University of Dallas. They talk about human ecology and our "throw away culture". Fortunately, Christians can remain at the forefront in the sciences, literature, and philosophy, and be leaders in shaping conversations without ever sacrificing their faith! And this is what Dr. Hibbs aimed to teach students that they can do too. Dr. Hibbs answers questions like what does it mean to be human and how are we to live in regards to nature, each other and God? What impact does technology have on our lives? Listen to the whole show because toward the end he has some great insights on the TV show Breaking Bad! Tune in and be inspired! And remember when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

112 Karl Keating: Criticism and View of the Pope

On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, host Dcn. Mike Beauvais spoke with Karl Keating about his new book, The Francis Feud (why and how Conservative Catholics Squabble about Pope Francis). Karl is the founder and former president of the show everyone loves, Catholic Answers Live. His new book touches on controversies about the Pope, how believers look at him, and how they talk about him among each other. In the interview, Dcn. Mike and Karl talk about popes of the past in the context of their time compared to Pope Francis in today's modern era. They pose questions such as "when is it necessary to criticize a reigning Pope?" We hope you enjoy this episode! And remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

111 Will Rooney: Life of a Seminarian

On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, host Judy Comeaux spoke with Will Rooney about his journey to seminary and how his relationship with the Lord has progressed over the years. Will is in his 6th year of seminary, and will be ordained as a transitional Deacon on May 18, 2019. He is excited to become a priest, loves spreading the gospel, and he talks about following God's call wherever He leads you. They touch on the recent scandal in the Church, and Will reminds us to stay true to ourselves in the midst of it, and to continuously strive for holiness no matter what is going on around us. We hope you enjoy the episode, and remember when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!