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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April 16 Full Show

Today the Morning Blend with Pat and Eric celebrates St. Bernadette and St. Drogo with a full show, including a new featured Parish of the Week as Brenda continues her pligramage in Italy. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail […]

Daniel DiSilva and the Original Divine Mercy Institute

Brenda sits down with Daniel DiSilva to learn about some common misconceptions about the devotion to Devine Mercy. The Original Divine Mercy Institute website 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, […]

Homily Highlight from Fr. Tim Mockaitis

This week’s Homily Highlight is from Queen of Peace Parish in Salem, and their pastor Fr. Tim Mockaitis. 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 […]

Tech Tuesday with Sarah Kuenzi

Sarah introduces this week’s Parish of the Week, and highlights features from Spring Shareathon which will be included in this week’s email blast. 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, […]

CYO Faith in Action with Bob Jaques

Pat and Eric talk with Bob Jaques, the summer director for CYO Camp Howard and how this summer, camp is an opportunity not just for kids, but is also for teens and young adults too! Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the […]

April 15 Full Show

Back from Shareathon, The Morning Blend is back with Pat and Eric filling in for Brenda as she begins a pilgramage to 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, […]

April 5: Full Show

The weekend is almost here. Get your Easter Friday started with Brenda and Pat on 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 […]

Social Concern Podcast by Michael Davis

Michael Davis gives us a preview of his upcoming episodes of Common Sense on Social Justice. 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 […]

Summer Assignments for Seminarians

What do seminarians do for the summer? Fr. Peter Julia explains how they spend their summer vacation. 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 […]

April 4: Full Show

Brenda and Pat are starting your day on The Morning Blend. Get ready for the Eucharistic Congress by watching a new series on the liturgy. Hear the details on today’s show plus listen the the last message Pope John Paul II wrote about Divine Mercy Sunday. Subscribe to the Morning […]

Invitation to the Seminary Tea with Gail Wilhelms

It is a tradition going strong for 89 years! The whole community is invited to support priestly vocation by attending this year’s Seminary Tea. Gail Wilhelms has the details on the events and an update on all they do to support the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Portland. Tickets can […]

April 3: Full Show

Happy Easter Wednesday! Continue the celebration of Easter with Brenda and Pat on 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 […]

Spring Sharathon Guest Host

Brian Howell will be at Mater Dei Radio as guest host for our Spring Sharathon. Brian shares what renews his hope. 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. […]

Easter in Italy with Deacon Justin

We check in again with Deacon Justin Eschevarria as the celebration of Easter continues 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 episodes or […]

Healthy Habits for Spring with Ivonne Heath

The nicer Spring weather means its time to get out for a walk. Ivonne Heath talks give Pat a few tips on healthy living. Healthy Living with Ivonne. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with […]

April 2: Full Show

Start your Easter Tuesday with Brenda, Pat and Eric on The Morning Blend. We have all the news you need to know. 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 […]

Retirement Planning In Your 60s

Ashley Micciche from True North Retirement Advisors, shares tips on planning your retirement in your 60s. More information can be found here. 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 […]

Homily Highlight from Archbishop Alexander Sample

Today’s Easter Homily Highlight is from Archbishop Alexander Sample. 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 […]

Tech Tuesday with Sarah Kuenzi

Mater Dei Radio is getting ready for the Spring Sharathon. Sarah Kuenzi joins The Morning Blend team to tell you about how you can support our ministry. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a […]

April 1: Full Show

The Morning Blend team says “Alleluia!”. Brenda, Pat, and Eric are ready to celebrate the Octave of Easter. Hear about all the events from the Easter Triduum as we move into the liturgical season of Easter. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on […]