This September episode reflects on two Marian titles celebrated this month, Our Lady, Undoer of Knots and Madonna, Divine Shepherdess. We draw on scripture, saints' writings, and the Catechism to explore Mary's role as intercessor.

It also introduces this month's Holy Youth of the Month, Servant of God Anna Zelikova, and answers listener questions about why lay Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion distribute Communion and how priests find ways to celebrate Mass under persecution. The episode closes with family discussion questions and a look at this month's submitted youth artwork.

Through thoughtful questions and shared reflection, this episode invites youth into deeper engagement with their faith—both personally and as part of a growing community.

Listeners are invited to subscribe and receive updates by enrolling in the Youth Guild.
Enrollment is FREE and includes these special benefits:

• A medal of St. José Sánchez Del Río, blessed by Cardinal Raymond Burke
• Holy Mass offered for the Youth Guild on the second Saturday of each month, and on Saint José's Feast Day (February 10)
• The printed Full of Grace Youth Journal, mailed monthly, so members can follow along with each episode through guided prayer and reflection

To enroll, visit youthguild.org, click Enroll, and complete the online form.

Chapters:

• 00:00: Introduction to Stories from the Guild
• 00:43: Our Lady, Undoer of Knots and Madonna, Divine Shepherdess
• 04:00: Holy Youth of the Month — Servant of God Anna Zelikova
• 06:03: Scripture on Queens Who Interceded for Others
• 08:34: Commentary from the Saints on Mary as Mediatrix
• 10:47: Catechesis — Why Mary Is Called Undoer of Knots
• 11:59: Madonna, Divine Shepherdess, and Family Discussion Questions
• 13:12: Send In Your Questions to the Youth Guild
• 13:25: Q&A — Why Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion?
• 16:53: Q&A — When a Priest Cannot Celebrate Mass
• 18:41: This Month's Youth Artwork
• 19:05: Closing Blessing and How to Learn More

August is a month crowded with Marian celebration, and this episode follows the thread from the miraculous snowfall that fell over Rome on August 5 in the year 352, marking the ground where the Basilica of Saint Mary Major would rise, to the Queenship of Mary honored on August 22.

Listeners meet Blessed Teresa Bracco, an Italian farmer's daughter who took as her motto the words of Saint Dominic Savio, better to die than to sin, and who was martyred while defending herself during the Second World War.

Scripture from First Kings, the Psalms, and Esther is set alongside commentary from Saint Maximus the Confessor, Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Saint Albert the Great, and the Second Vatican Council to show what the Church means when she calls Mary Queen of Heaven and Earth.

Through thoughtful questions and shared reflection, this episode invites youth into deeper engagement with their faith—both personally and as part of a growing community.

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Listeners are invited to subscribe and receive updates by enrolling in the Youth Guild.

Enrollment is FREE and includes these special benefits:

• A medal of St. José Sánchez Del Río, blessed by Cardinal Raymond Burke
• Holy Mass offered for the Youth Guild on the second Saturday of each month, and on Saint José's Feast Day (February 10)
• The printed Full of Grace Youth Journal, mailed monthly, so members can follow along with each episode through guided prayer and reflection

To enroll, visit youthguild.org, click Enroll, and complete the online form.

To enroll in The Youth Guild of Saint José Sánchez del Río, visit youthguild.org, click Enroll, and complete the online form.

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For this episode of Stories from the Guild, we reflect on Our Lady under two of her most consoling titles — Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Refuge of Sinners — and on the brown scapular she gave to St. Simon Stock as a sign that she remains beside us even to the hour of death. We meet the Holy Youth of the Month, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, a young convert who rooted her life in prayer and gave herself entirely to God despite ridicule and hardship. Through Scripture and the words of the Sub Tuum Praesidium, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Saint Alphonsus Liguori, and Pope Leo XIII, we consider what it truly means to take refuge in Mary. Three letters from young listeners round out the episode, with questions on the Second Coming, the names of the angels, and why Saints Peter and Paul share a feast day.

Through thoughtful questions and shared reflection, this episode invites youth into deeper engagement with their faith—both personally and as part of a growing community.

Listeners are invited to subscribe and receive updates by enrolling in the Youth Guild.

Enrollment is FREE and includes these special benefits:

• A medal of St. José Sánchez Del Río, blessed by Cardinal Raymond Burke
• Holy Mass offered for the Youth Guild on the second Saturday of each month, and on Saint José's Feast Day (February 10)
• The printed Full of Grace Youth Journal, mailed monthly, so members can follow along with each episode through guided prayer and reflection

To enroll, visit youthguild.org, click Enroll, and complete the online form.

Chapters:

• 00:00: Introduction to Stories from the Guild
• 00:42: Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Refuge of Sinners
• 03:31: Holy Youth of the Month: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
• 05:19: Scripture Commentary and Catechesis
• 10:24: Discussion Questions for Your Family
• 11:10: Questions from Our Youth
• 17:14: Monthly Artwork and Submissions
• 17:45: Closing Remarks and Call to Action