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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What’s Happening At FBYC

Things never slow down at the Fr. Bernard Youth Center. Emma Seiler is back talking with Sarah about their summer activities and what is planned for the new school year. Find more information on their webpage. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on […]

August 15: Full Show

It is the Solemnity of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary and Brenda and Pat celebrate on The Morning Blend. The question of the day, “Did Mary die before she was assumed into Heaven?” Find out the answer on today’s show. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite […]

100 Years at The Grotto

The Centennial celebration at The Grotto is about to wrap up with a special mass celebrated by Archbishop Sample. Hear all the details from their Executive Director, Chris Blanchard. The Grotto. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media […]

Faith, Hope and Kinship: Meet Heidi Frederick, Volunteer

Services Coordinator for Catholic Community Services in Salem as she shares the incredible mission of mercy being carried out by CCSWV since 1938. Discover how the core values of: love, justice, truth and freedom are lived out in their mission built on faith, hope and kinship. Find out how you can […]

August 14: Full Show

Pat is joining Brenda to get you day started with the joy of our Catholic faith. Tune in to The Morning Blend for all the latest news, sports, and celebrate the patron saint of Catholic radio today. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show […]

Immaculate Conception Church: Parish of the Week

Hear more from Sacha Etzel, the Direction of Religious Education at Immaculate Conception 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-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this […]

St. Maximillian Kolbe: A Saint for Radio

Julie Onderko brings to life the lives of the saints. Today’s she tells you more about St. Maximillian Kolbe. 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 […]

A Patron Saint for Mater Dei Radio

St. Maximillian Kolbe is the patron saint of Catholic radio. Brenda and Pat celebrate his feast day 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. […]

August 13: Full Show

The Morning Blend is back with a full 2-hour show to start your day. Brenda share some details from her family event and Brian prepares to send a family member off to college. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail […]

Homily Highlight from Fr. Aaron Stettler

Today’s Homily Highlight is from Fr. Aaron Stettler at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 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 through past episodes […]

Tech Tuesday with Sarah Kuenzi

Which is better, no coffee or old coffee. Sarah has an answer plus the announcement of this week’s “Parish of the Week”. 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 […]

Widows of Prayer: Susanne McKenzie

The Widows of Prayer are a religious apostolate of the Catholic Church, meeting, praying and working together for mutual support and common prayer for the Catholic Church and its leaders. Pat learns more about the group from Susanne McKenzie. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find […]

CYO Fall Sports with Liz Lloyd

CYO is gearing up for another great year of CYO sports. Liz Lloyd is the Director of CYO Cross Country and tells you how to find a team near you. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, […]

August 12: Full Show

A shorter version of The Morning Blend today. Find out why and get a quick update on today’s latest news from the Vatican and locally in the Archdiocese of Portland. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, […]

St. Jean Frances de Chantal with Julie Onderko

Julie shows how the lives of the saints are especially relevant for today. Learn more about today’s feast day of St. Jean Frances de Chantal. 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, […]

Faith and Science with Dr. Scott French

Time for another Magis Center Monday with Brian Howell and Dr. Scott French. 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. […]

August 9: Full Show

Brenda and Brian have been thinking about weekend plans since last week. Start your Friday with The Morning Blend and figure out what you’re going to do with the help of our Community Calendar. Also, listen to a full show with breaking news and amazing guests. Subscribe to the Morning […]

A Downtown Parish: St. Andre Bessette

Mater Dei Radio’s Parish of the Week is St. Andre Bessette. Their pastor is Fr. Randy Rentner. And while he has only been assigned for a couple of weeks, Fr. Randy talks to Brenda about his plans to bring back some of their ministries. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on […]

Tips To Fall Back to Sleep: 2nd Cup

Sometimes it is hard to fall back to sleep once you have awaken in the middle of the night? Its happened to The Morning Blend team. Brenda and Brian have a few ideas to help you fall asleep with the help of our Catholic faith. Read the full article here. […]

Back to School, Back to Health with Ivonne Heath

Back to school time is a perfect time to also get back to healthy living. Ivonne Heath with Healthy Living with Ivonne, offers a few tips to Pat about a healthy lifestyle. Healthy Living with Ivonne. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on […]