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Highlights from this episode of American Catholic Radio include:

From Italy in the 19th century, we celebrate the life of St. John Bosco. He founded the Salesian Order, which has done important work in the teaching and care of youth. In fact, he is a patron saint of youth.

Producer Judy Zarick, whose daughter is among the attendees in Sydney, talks with a young adult who was a past participant of World Youth Day, Anne Marie DiBenedetto, who went to Germany for the celebration in 2005.

Father Dan Kroger, O.F.M., responds to questions:
• What is a homily?
• What does the word host mean?
• What’s the significance of the snake at Mary’s feet?
• What do religious brothers do in the Church?

This program’s Minute Meditation is from Prayers and Meditations of Thérèse of Lisieux by Cindy Cavnar.

Father Norman Langenbrunner tells us why Paul is called the “apostle to the Gentiles.”

Dr. Kathy Kleinlein is director of Catechetical Ministry for the Diocese of Venice, Florida, and serves as chair of the school board in Sarasota County. Add to her experiences in the Church, politics and the business world, her stint as a tank commander in the Army National Guard. So when Dr. Kleinlein talks about parents trying to convince their kids to attend Mass, pay attention! She’s also a mother of two and grandmother of five, and you’ll hear her thoughts on helping young people appreciate the Mass.