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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Find our most recent episodes below. You can also use the search bar to find specific episodes.

Deacon Randy Hoang and Luke Van Smoorenburg

Brenda talks with Deacon Randy about his upcoming ordination, and Luke about entering seminary.

June 15, 2021: Morning Blend Hour 2

Listen to The Morning Blend with Brenda and Aaron, including an interview with Miriam Marston from Blazing the Trail and a Homily Highlight from Fr. Timothy Furlow, pastor of Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church.

June 15, 2021: Morning Blend Hour 1

Listen to The Morning Blend with Brenda and Aaron, including an interview about Ordination and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Miriam Marston, Blazing the Trail

Brenda talk to Miriam Marston about the role that fathers play in religious upbringing.

June 14, 2021: Morning Blend Hour 2

Listen to The Morning Blend with Brenda and Aaron podcast, including an interview with Dina Marie Hale and a guide to Father’s Day gifts.

Msgr. Gerard O’Connor, Office of Divine Worship

Brenda talks about the Liturgical Life with Msgr. Gerard O’Connor, Director of Divine Worship for the Archdiocese of Portland.

2nd Cup: Catholic Father’s Day

Brenda and Aaron share the perfect gifts for Father’s Day.

June 14, 2021: Morning Blend Hour 1

Listen to The Morning Blend with Brenda and Aaron, including an interview with Msgr. Gerard O’Connor from the Office of Divine Worship.

Dina Marie Hale, OLP Summer Institute

Listen as Brenda talks to Dina Marie Hale about the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Education Retreat, “The Mysterious Wisdom of God.” Learn more about the retreat at olpretreat.org.

Terry Ross, The Glory of the Mass

Terry Ross previews this week’s show on the Salve Regina.

2nd Cup: Meet Brenda’s Dad

All the way from Escondido, California – Brenda’s Dad joins the Morning Blend!

June 11, 2021: Morning Blend Hour 2

Listen to The Morning Blend with David and Brenda. Listen to an interview with Terry Ross, host of “Glory of the Mass,” and meet Brenda’s Dad!

Dr. Ray Guarendi

Dr. Ray joins The Morning Blend to talk about his new book, “Jesus, the Master Psychologist.”

June 11, 2021: Morning Blend Hour 1

Listen to The Morning Blend with David and Brenda, including interviews with Dr. Ray Guarendi and Ed Langlois of the Catholic Sentinel.

Ed Langlois, The Catholic Sentinel

David talks with Ed Langlois, Managing Editor of The Catholic Sentinel, about Catholic High School graduations.

Abbot Jeremy Driscol, Mt. Angel Abbey

A Word with Abbot Jeremy from Mt. Angel Abbey for June 10, 2021.

Emilie Cochran, CYO Camp Howard

David gets details on CYO Camp Howard from their Summer Program Director, Emilie Cochran.

June 10, 2021: Morning Blend Hour 1

Listen to The Morning Blend with David and Brenda, including interviews with the Sisters from Our Lady of Peace Retreat and Fr. Carlos Martins with the local relics tour.

Our Lady of Peace Retreat, Institute in Catholic Teaching

Brenda talks to Sr. Anne Marie Warren and Sr. Maria Benedicta about the 48th Annual Catholic Education Retreat.

Fr. Carlos Martins, Treasures of the Church Relics Tour

Brenda talks to Fr. Carlos Martins about the tour of 165 relics that is passing through the local area.

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