Today is the Feast Day of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini. Tom and Noelle Crowe are on The Morning Blend to tell you more about this first American Saint.

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Some Catholic devotional books written specifically for men feature excerpts from Scripture, while others focus on quotes from the saints. But Fr. Wade's new book is different. Stand Firm, Be Strong includes daily reflections that comprise both Scripture and saint quotes along with a relevant meditation meant to jump-start and strengthen a man’s spiritual life over the course of six months. Fr. Wade joins The Morning Blend to tell you more.

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The Morning Blend team is back! Brenda and Brian get you caught up on weekend news. Brenda shares her time off to attend a very special event. Start your morning with Mater Dei Radio.

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A new Interim Executive Director is leading Catholic Charities of Oregon. Kaleen Deatherage joins Brenda in studio to share her role at Catholic Charities and the future search for the new permanent Director.

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Pray for our country on this Election Day. Brenda and Brian get your day started with prayer for all of us as we cast our ballots and pray together.

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Today's Homily Highlight is from Msgr. Gerard O'Connor, Rector at St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

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Tanner Kalina thought he was destined to make it big in Hollywood. But God had a different dream for Tanner. In his new book, "Aching for Greatness: discover God's Love in the Restless Search for More" Tanner shares his story.

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We are back to announcing Mater Dei Radio's Parish of the Week. Who will it be this week? Sarah Kuenzi joins The Morning Blend with an announcement and an invitation to join us in prayer for the Holy Souls.

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Did you enjoy the extra hour of sleep? Brenda and Brian are rested and ready to start your day on The Morning Blend. A day before the election, the USCCB call for prayers for our country. Hear more on today's show. Also, they share a few more chores for you "honey-do" list to remember as we "Fall-Back". So get your day started with Mater Dei Radio.

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More scientific proof of the miracle of the Shroud of Turin from Dr. Scott French. It's a Magis Center Monday on The Morning Blend.

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