The Morning Blend

Is Idaho a state in the Pacific Northwest? Brenda and Brian try to figure that out. Get your day started with The Morning Blend on Mater Dei Radio. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a prod...

How do you plan to spend during your retirement years and not feel guilty? Ashley Micciche from True North Retirement Advisors has some tips for you. More information can be found on their webpage. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or...

Sarah Kuenzi is back on The Morning Blend to announce the "Parish of the Week" and she is ready to give away tickets to the Saint Benedict Festival. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a pro...

Today's Homily Highlight is from Msgr. Gerard O'Connor, Rector at St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei...

Catch up on weekend happenings as Brenda and Brian are back from the 4th of July holiday. New interviews and current events to get your day started. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a pro...

Brenda begins a new series with Fr. Chris Alar, MIC. His new book is Understanding the Sacraments. In this first interview, Fr. Alar details what a sacrament is and their biblical roots. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support thi...

Join Franciscan Friar, Fr. Dan Pattee, TOR as he speaks about spiritual journey during the summer months.  Explore our life with Mary, renew the practice of praying the Holy Rosary and explore the battle against sin.  Fr. Dan also shares some of the spiritual benefits we gain by going on retreat this summer and why we always "vacation with God." To learn more: olpretreat.org Subscribe to...

It's a pre-4th of July celebration on The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian, talk food, fireworks and fun leading into the holiday weekend. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of...

Sr. Anne Marie Warren is inviting the community to experience the peaceful grounds at Our Lady of Peace Retreat in Beaverton. There are two big events this summer and Sr. Anne Marie has the details. Summer Institute and the Summer BBQ . Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, a...

Our Lady of Lavang is the largest parish in the Archdiocese of Portland and serves the needs of their Vietnamese community. Fr. Randy Hoang joins Sarah to tell you about their humble beginnings, how his home parish had an impact on him, and the community continues to grow in size and faith. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media...

Start your day of easy with a cup of coffee and The Morning Blend. Pope Leo XIV talks to a group of Sisters visiting the Vatican. Hear the details on news from the Catholic world and here locally. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or s...

Benjamin O'Brien, a veteran firefighter, recounts his struggle to navigate the difficulties of his dangerous job while standing firm in his Catholic Faith. Ben tells us more in his new book, "The Proving Grounds: A Catholic On Ladder 17. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news,...

Tom and Noelle Crowe are back with another American Catholic History lesson. In time for Independence Day, they tell you about the only Catholic that signed the Declaration of Independence, Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look th...

There are some powerhouse saints to celebration in the month of July. Brenda and Brian tell you about some of them on today's 2nd Cup. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mat...

In honor of the Feast of Saint Benedict, the monks at Mount Angel Abbey invite everyone to join them on the hilltop for the Saint Benedict Festival. Br. Ambrose joins Sarah with details and highlights some new features. Saint Benedict Festival . We will be giving away tickets to the Saint Benedict Festival on the Morning Blend on the following days. Tune in until you hear us tell you to pick up th...

It's a new month on The Morning Blend. July is dedicated to The Most Precious Blood. Brenda and Brian get the day started with the latest news, sports, and music. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning...

Ken Anderson has been the Oregon State Deputy for the Knights of Columbus for 2 years. He is moving on from that position and looks back at all the Knights have accomplished over that time. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support...

Sarah Kuenzi is ready to announce a new Parish of the Week. Plus, hear details on how to win tickets to the St. Benedict Festival at Mount Angel Abbey. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a...

Today's Homily Highlight is from Msgr. John Cihak, pastor at Christ the King in Milwaukie. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Brenda and Brian wonder how the month of June flew by so quickly. Start this last day of June with The Morning Blend. Pope Leo XIV tells new bishops to stop using "same old" pastoral plan. Hear the details from the Vatican on today's show. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news...

After 5 years in Rome, Fr. Justin is ready to begin work as a diocesan priest. Fr. Justin looks back on the years of education and time in Rome and what he looks forward to at his new assignment. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or su...

Celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian focus on today's feast with great interviews and a 2nd Cup feature to bring you closer to the Heart of Jesus. Plus get all the latest news from the Vatican and great music to start your day. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App ,...

What are the 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Brenda and Brian have the list and the ways to obtain them. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Port...

Grow in love and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Fr. Niall O'Riordan joins The Morning Blend to share his devotion and the beauty of this gift of mercy. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Morning Ble...

Brenda and Brian start your day with The Morning Blend. An Italian village is getting ready to welcome Pope Leo for his summer break. Hear the details plus local news, sports and great interviews. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or s...