The Morning Blend

St. Edwards in Keizer, Or is Mater Dei Radio's Parish of the Week. Their pastor, Fr. Gary Zerr tell Sarah what makes their community at St. Edwards a beautiful place to grow in faith. 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 p...

Join Congregation of Holy Cross Priest Father Charlie McCoy, C.S.C. as he speaks about the legacy of Venerable Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., "the Rosary Priest" and his mission to spread devotion to Our Blessed Mother and promote the family rosary.  Find out about the Rosary Rally scheduled on the campus of Notre Dame University commemorating the 75th anniversary of Father Peyton's first Ros...

Pat Ryan is special guest host on today's Morning Blend. This will be your last opportunity to enjoy the morning with Brenda and Pat before he moves on to his next adventure. 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 ....

Triumph of the Heart is a feature film about St. Maximilian Kolbe and his companions' triumph over the darkness of Auschwitz. Director, Anthony D'Ambrosio joins The Morning Blend to tell you about it and how you can watch for yourself. More information can be found on the webpage. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , alo...

Wake up and start your day with The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian are bringing you the latest news, interviews music, and prayers. 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...

Want to know more about the Encounter Ministry? Janice Adkins, Portland Campus Director, invites the community to their "Come and See" opportunities this year. 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 ep...

Tom and Noelle Crowe have an American Catholic Football lesson for you. Today they tell you more about Vince Lombardi. 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...

Today's Homily Highlight is from Fr. Ralph Recker, pastor at St. Mary's in Mount Angel. 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.

Get a new month started with The Morning Blend. Back from the Labor Day holiday, Brenda and Brian share the latest news from the long 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 productio...

Explore the life of Servant of God Brother Columba O'Neill, CSC, a Holy Cross Brother whose cause for canonization officially opened on Divine Mercy Sunday, 2025.  Brother Philip Smith, CSC and Father Ron Raab, CSC provide an update on the man who is considered to be the "Miracle Man from Notre Dame" and the campus cobbler.  From his life we learn that our daily life has purpose.  B...

Fr. Alar continues his overview of his new book, "Understanding The Sacraments." Today he shares more about the Sacrament of Marriage. Purchase a copy for yourself on the 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 support this podca...

On today's Tech Tuesday, Sarah Kuenzi announces the next "Parish of the Week". Plus, get details on the next episode of, "Engaged by the Spirit" and send prayer requests with Sarah to be prayed for in Rome. 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 epi...

Start your day with the joy of our Catholic faith and The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian have some etiquette tips for going to mass. Plus, the latest 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 support thi...

Are you heading to the coast this Labor Day Weekend? Stop in for mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bandon. They are our Parish of the Week. Their pastor, Fr. Anthony Ahamefule, tells us what makes them a "Light by the Sea". 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...

Dina Marie Hale is live in-studio to tell us how she spent the summer months help others grow closer to Christ and getting ready for this year's Rosary Bowl. More information on the Rosary Bowl 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. Loo...

Time to start your day with The Morning Blend. Find out what kept Brenda off the air yesterday. Plus hear why the image of Our Lady of Czestochowa has three scars. 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...

Today's Homily Highlight is from Msgr. John Cihak from 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.

We are heading to the coast for this week's "Parish of the Week". Sarah Kuenzi is live in studio with the announcement. 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...

After a powerful retreat at Mount Angel Abbey, retreat leader Pati Kiley share how hope and healing is found for women who are childless and Catholic. 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 p...

Celebrate the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary with The Morning Blend. 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.

Do you have a financial plan for why your spouse dies? It's a difficult discussion but Ashley Micciche, from True North Retirement Advisors, has a roadmap you help you plan. 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 . T...

Students are moving back into dorms at the University of Notre Dame and it is the feast day of the Queenship of Mary. Ken Hallenius tells us about both. 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...

Brenda and Brian are ready to get your day started on The Morning Blend. They laugh at what it takes to be a Senior Citizen today. Also, celebrate the Feast Day of St. Pius X. 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 ....

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Portland is our "Parish of the Week". Francis McBride has been a parishioner for nearly 60 years. He joins Brenda to tell you about what makes this diverse parish and great place to grow in faith. Immaculate Heart Church . 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-str...

Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati will be cannononized on September 7th. You can get to know this amazing saint in just 8 days. Author Bobby Angel explores this "man of the beatitudes" in his new book, "The Frassati Field Guide: An 8 Day Ascent to Heroic Virtue". Purchase a copy from Ave Maria Press. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Med...