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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God’s Doorkeeper: St. Andre Bessette

Join Congregation of Holy Cross Priest Fr. Ronald Raab, CSC as he reflects upon the inspiring life and profound faith of Saint Andre Bessette who became the Congregations’ first canonized Saint. Explore how a deep devotion to Saint Joseph and a total trust in God’s providence led this simple, poor […]

The Shroud of Turin: Connecting The Dots

On today’s Magis Center Monday, Dr. Scott French begins to make the connections between the Shroud of Turin, Eucharistic Miracles, and near-death experiences. 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, […]

Stay Productive this Winter: 2nd Cup for January 6

How will you make the most of these Winter months? Brenda and Brian have some tips 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 […]

December 30: Full Show

Brenda and Brian are back for a last show of 2024. Get caught up on weekend news and hear about a program shift for 2025. It’s all on today’s Morning Blend on Mater Dei Radio. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the […]

Catholic New Year Resolutions: 2nd Cup for December 30

Do you plan to make and break and New Year’s Resolution? Brenda and Brian suggest a Catholic resolution for 2025 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, […]

December 27: Full Show

On today’s Morning Blend, Brenda welcomes another guest cohost. Today the Good Deacon, Scott Aikin is in studio to help start your day with the latest news, weather and Catholic lifestyle. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media […]

Sacramental and Family Blessings: Fr. Justin Echevarria

It’s a unique opportunity when a priest can baptize his niece. Fr. Justin Echevarria joins Brenda in-studio to let us know how he is celebrating this Christmas season and what is coming up as he finishes his studies in Rome. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. […]

December 26: Full Show

There is a special guest host on today’s Morning Blend. Alyssa Aikin Vertz join Brenda to help start your day. Get caught up on Christmas news from the Vatican and Pope Francis message for this Christmas season. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show […]

Silent Holy Night-Christmas with Fr Dan Pattee, TOR

Join Franciscan Friar Father Dan Pattee, TOR as he describes the very first Christmas Creche scene with Saint Francis of Assisi and explores the vulnerability of Christ who comes to us in poverty and love. Help your family enter into the true meaning of Christmas with Fr. Dan’s reflection. For […]

Like Mother, Like Daughter: 2nd Cup for December 26

What is it really like to have a Radio host and a Permanent Deacon as parents? Special guest host, Alyssa Aikin Vertz, shares her perspective 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 […]

December 23: Full Show

Just a couple more days until Christmas and The Morning Blend is getting ready for the celebration. Pat Ryan is guest co-host and along with Brenda get your day started before final preparation are made. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the […]

St. Thomas More Kindergarten Christmas

The Kindergarten class at St. Thomas More school is excited for Christmas! Find out what they are most excited for and hear the story of the Birth of Christ. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along […]

December 20: Full Show

Get ready for the weekend with The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian have all the news, music, and interviews that are important to you. Plus, see how well you know Christmas movie facts on today’s 2nd Cup. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show […]

Jubilee Year in the Archdiocese of Portland

Archbishop Sample will open the Jubilee Year of Hope on December 29th. Fr. Randy Hoang joins The Morning Blend to explain the event and special graces that can be obtained. More information can be found on the webpage of the Archdiocese of Portland. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your […]

Ad Lucem Christmas Concert with Alison Seeber

The community is invited to a Christmas concert and carol sing in Silverton. Pat talks with their music director Alison Seeber to get all the details. More information can be found on our Community Calendar. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the […]

December 19: Full Show

What dishes will make it to your Christmas table? Brenda and Brian talk dinner plans and hear why Brenda was talking to a voice in her ear. Plus, the latest news from the Vatican and local sports. It’s all on today’s show. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite […]

St. Wenceslaus: Parish of the Week

You see many different things coming down the Columbia river. But have you ever seen a church going by? That is exactly how St. Wenceslaus made it’s way to Scappoose. David Herr is the Chair of their Parish Council and he joins Brenda to tell us about the many ways […]

December 18: Full Show

We are one week away from Christmas. And today on The Morning Blend, Brenda and Brian get you ready with the joy of our Catholic 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 […]

Christ Child Society: American Catholic History

Tom and Joelle Crowe are back with our American Catholic history. Today they tell you about Mary Virginia Merrick and the Christ Child Society. 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, […]

December 17: Full Show

It’s a double birthday on The Morning Blend. Find out who we are celebrating and get all the news to start your day. 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, […]