RED-C Roundup

On September 5, 2017 and the Feast of St. Theresa of Calcutta, host Dcn. Mike Beauvais interviewed Catholic apologist and author, Eric Sammons. Earlier this year, Dcn. Mike interviewed Mr. Sammons about his new book The Old Evangelization: How to Spread the Faith Like Jesus Did. In this episode, they applied the general principles laid out in the book to real-life interactions with one's extended family, co-workers, and encounters online or via social media. Enjoy the show, like RED-C Catholic Radio on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter at @REDCRadio. And remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

On August 29, 2017, the Feast of the Passion of St. John the Baptist, and in the wake of the destruction wrought by Hurricane Harvey across central and coastal Texas, RED-C Radio extended its heartfelt sympathy to those affected and offered its prayers. This week's program offered a chance for listeners to step away from the stress of the weekend's weather by learning about the efforts of two different Catholic artists. In the first part of the show, Cici Stevenson and Seah Schiavolin introduced listeners to the 8Beats Movie Project. A collaborative effort of Catholic filmamkers and cinematographers across the nation, it will produce short dramatic films to explain the real-life implications of living the eight Beatitudes (hence the name!). Listeners can visit 8beatsmovie.com to view the films once they are produced and to learn more about the project. To support the effort financially, go to indiegogo.com/8beats. In the second part of the program, Catholic musician and performer, Michael James Mette, talked about his new album Between the Lines. Literally recorded and produced in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, Lines is both a spirtually searching and rich album on songs like "You'll Never Forget Me" and a paen to 90s bubblegum pop with tracks like "Summertime." The debut single "Higher" pulls the listener onto the dancefloor even as it rejoices in the gratuitous outpouring of God's love for His children. The album is available through Amazon on CD and through iTunes digitally to name just two retailers. Please purchase the album to support Mette's ministry of free concerts for Catholic parishes and organizations. For booking and more inofrmation on Between the Lines visit michaeljamesmette.com. Enjoy the show, like RED-C Catholic Radio on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter at @REDCRadio. And remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

On August 15, 2017 and the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virign Mary, host Pam Marvin interviewed Fr. Brian McMaster, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Center in College Station, Texas. They spoke at length about the significance of the Assumption and what it means for our eternal destiny. Fr. Brian is the author of Totus Tuus, an updating and refining of St. Louis de Montfort's classic method of Marian consecration. Pam and Fr. Brian discussed the nature of Marian consecration and why it is an effective means of receiving Jesus's grace and forgiveness. Enjoy the show, like RED-C Catholic Radio on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter at @REDCRadio. And remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

On August 8, 2017, host Gene Wilhelm interviewed Dcn. Marty Flynn of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Palestine, Texas. Dcn. Flynn spoke with Gene about his vocation to the permanent diaconate and how that flowed out of his many years of work in youth ministry with his wife. Their story of faithful trust in God's plan for their lives is salutary for all of us and reminds us to put ourselves under the care of God no matter what. Enjoy the show, like RED-C Catholic Radio on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter at @REDCRadio. And remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!

On August 1, 2017, host Dcn. Mike Beauvais interviewed Sr. Rita Jane Radecki, a Sister of St. Francis stationed as a chaplain at CHI St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan, Texas. Sr. Radecki gave listeners insight into what drew her to consecrated religious life beginning in 1960. She spoke eloquently and beautifully about the freedom to love God and others gained by living in community according to her vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. She hoped that religious sisters provide an example for the laity of radical love for God that will help strengthen couples' commitment to marriage. Enjoy the show, like RED-C Catholic Radio on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter at @REDCRadio. And remember, when choosing between the values of heaven and the values of earth, always round up!