The Morning Blend

Tune into Mater Dei Radio’s Morning Blend each weekday from 7 – 9 a.m. for the best Catholic interviews, music, news, and prayers. Whether you’re in the car, at home getting ready for the day, or already at work – there’s no better way to start your day.

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Spring-like morning for this last day of Winter and The Morning Blend team is back to start your day right. 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 […]
Marcos Alvarado is a seminarian at Mt Angel Abbey. He shares with Brenda his journey that led him from Ecuador to the priesthood. Hear how the support of the Seminary Tea was instrumental in his success. Purchase tickets or donate on their webpage. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your […]
The sun is shining and Brenda and Pat are back on The Morning Blend. Brenda asks Pat which is better, Knights of Columbus fish fry or Ladies Auxiliary soup supper? Pat give his opinion, plus get the latest news and sports. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast […]
The Marian Prayer Center is a resource for the community to grow in faith and pray for peace. Joyce Wells and John Johnson share the power of the Rosary and how the center provides a unique space for growing your devotion to Jesus through Mary. Subscribe to the Morning Blend […]
March 14th is National Pie Day. Brenda and Eric start your day with a discussion of their favorites. And hear all the latest news and sports on The Morning Blend. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, […]
Grab your running shoes and a water bottle, CYO Track and Field is open. Sean Ryan is the Director of the program and joins Brenda with details on how to get your family involved. CYO Camp Howard. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show […]
The Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be touring the state of Oregon. Mary Nordlund and Brenda Schwartz from the World Apostolate of Fatima join Brenda with details and how you can prepare for this special event. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find […]
11 years ago Jorge Bergoglio was elected Pope. Today on The Morning Blend, Brenda, Pat, and Eric celebrate Pope Francis anniversary with some fun facts. Plus, University of Portland have reason to be excited this morning. Here all about it on today’s show. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your […]
The Spanish and English speaking communities at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church bring together their cultures and grow in faith as children of God. Their pastor, Fr. Arturo Romero, talk about how this vibrant Catholic community support one another. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this […]
Through her artwork, Valerie Delgado expresses her faith. What started as simply sharing her images online has turned into an online store. You can see Valerie’s work in the Made for Heaven Lenten book. Sarah Kuenzi talks more with Valerie about her inpirations. Pax.Beloved. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on […]
Rain today but the sun is coming. Get and update on the Spring like weather with Brenda and Pat on The Morning Blend. Plus more news from the Vatican and update on local sports. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free […]
Another week, another Parish of the Week to announce. Sara Kuenzi is back for Tech Tuesday to tell you about this week’s parish and more of what you will see in today’s email from Mater Dei Radio. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show […]
Today’s Homily Highlight for Laetare Sunday is Msgr. 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 […]
Pat talks with Malachy Fallon about this incredible ministry that provides the blind with religious publications and services. 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 […]
Are you feeling a little sleepy after springing ahead? The Morning Blend team is up and ready to start your day. Catch up on all the news from the weekend and hear why we have Daylight Saving Time in the first place. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite […]
Solidarity HealthShare 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 […]
The best way to start your Friday morning is with The Morning Blend. Brenda and Pat talk about a saint who got his name directly from God. And hear the top places to visit in Oregon. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on […]
Fr. Peter Julia is back at Mater Dei Radio to share how seminarians are preparing for their evaluations and why Holy Week takes on new meaning as they prepare for the priesthood. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary […]
There are many details in planning for a wedding. But NW Catholic Counseling wants to help prepare you for your lasting marriage. Pat talks with Marchelle Carl about their upcoming Marriage Preparation Program. More information can be found on their webpage. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast […]
The best way to start your Thursday is with Brenda and Pat on The Morning Blend. Get the latest news and results from the big Catholic high school match up in Oregon state basketball quarter-finals. Who are the women saints named in Eucharistic Prayer 1? Find out on today’s show. […]

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