RED-C Roundup

121 Michael Raia: Beauty & Importance of Sacred Architecture

On Wednesday, June 5, Deacon Mike Beauvais spoke with Michael Raia, an architect with Studio IO about the importance and beauty of sacred architecture. In the first part of the show, Michael Bonin with the Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men spoke about the significance of men's fellowship and how it is valuable in building their Catholic faith. The slogan for CTFCM is "no man left behind", with the goal of making men's fellowship available to every single Catholic man in our diocese. Its purpose is to help men become better disciples of Christ through prayer, study and fellowship. There are local Catholic Men's Fellowship groups at many of the parishes around our area. If you are a man searching for Catholic men's fellowship, check your church bulletin for details! Mike is heading up a men's fellowship group at St. Mary's in College Station on Wednesday mornings at 7.  

In the second half of the show, Michael Raia spoke about beauty and architecture, and all things related to our reach for God through the eyes of beauty. He has a 12-year background in design work and project management for an architectural firm. About a year ago, he started his own company, a design consultancy specializing in work for Catholic clients. Michael talked about how the beauty of architecture can draw us into the faith initially by gaining our attention and making us wonder about the origin of beauty, its application to understanding the Old Testament, its meaning and significance for our lives, and how beauty affects the Church today. We are all called to be holy, and we can have help in obtaining that holiness via active participation in the liturgy. But how does the liturgy actually encourage our sanctification and our holiness? When we talk about liturgy, we are talking about evangelization and discipleship; they should never be separated. The way of beauty is our lead into that type of discussion, it is what initially speaks to us and draws us in to desire truth and learn more about Church teachings and morality. Listen to Michael Raia discuss this beautiful perspective on the importance of beauty and architecture, and how they aid our effort to pray the Mass and live out our call to holiness. We hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to give us a like on Facebook @redcradio. And remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!  

120 Col. Mickey Addison: Follow the 5 Be's

On Wednesday, May 29, host Pam Marvin talked with retired Air Force colonel Mickey Addison who served our country for 30 years. Mickey has developed a leadership and excellence concept called the "5 Be's" which he has also assembled into a book of the same name.

First, be proud of who you are. Everyone has something to contribute. It is crucial to see that each person possesses human dignity because they are created in the image of God. Be proud of legitimate accomplishments and talents, but authentic pride builds people up whereas counterfeit pride is a sin and tears people down.

Be free. Authentic freedom is not being a slave to your addiction. Addiction can be a type of slavery. Take pornography, for example.

Be virtuous. This is the idea of sticking to cardinal virtues, prudence justice temperance, and fortitude.

Be balanced. A human being is more than just the mind, body, or spirit. God gave us a body as a temple and we should treat it that way. Live an integrated life that honors all three aspects. That’s is what being balanced is about.

Be courageous. That points right back to fortitude. We are called to be morally and physically courageous.

We hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to give us a like on Facebook @redcradio. And remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

119 Jennifer Stavinoha: Mary and May

On Wednesday, May 22, host Judy Comeaux looked at St. Rita, the patroness of impossible and improbable causes, in the first part of the show. In the second part, Judy and Jennifer Stavinoha, a missionary with Ablaze in Bryan, TX, talked about May being the month of Mary. Jennifer began with a remarkable story from college involving her encounter with a snake that in turn steered her to a great devotion to Mary, Queen of the Angels. Jennifer's love for Our Lady has continued to grow through her vocation to marriage and now motherhood.  Listen in as Judy and Jennifer exchange thoughts about the Assumption, the Immaculate Conception, and the power of the Rosary. If you're an Immaculata Recurring Gift Society member, you'll always have access to an Extra where Jennifer talks about the fascinating science of hematology between mother and baby as it relates to Our Lord and Our Lady. Enjoy the episode, give us a like on Facebook @redcradio, and remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up! 

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!