Recently Abbot Jeremy Driscoll was a presenter at the Plenary Assembly for the Dicastery for Divine Worship in Rome. He spoke to Cardinals and Bishops about the liturgical formation of priests at Mt. Angel. He joins Pat to tell us more.

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Ken Hallenius joins The Morning Blend live in-studio this morning. In the gospel reading from Sunday and the Transfiguration of the Lord, Ken shares the significance of the "tent". Then he stays for a second segment where he takes on Pat in a "Lenten Challenge".

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The sun in shining in the studio at Mater Dei Radio and The Morning Blend is ready to start your day with the joy of our Catholic faith. Would you rather give up coffee or meat this Lent? Brenda, Pat, and Eric give their answers plus hear the latest news and sports.

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What are the special ways students at North American College experience Lent while in Rome? Deacon Justin Eschevaria tells us about his busy schedule during Lent.

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Deacon James Ladd is one of the special guests at this year's Seminary Tea. He received support from the committee beginning in the early days at seminary. He shares his vocation story and how the support he received through prayers helped him along the way.

Information about the 89th Annual Seminary Tea can be found here.

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How many Popes have there been in the Church? Pat and Eric give their best guess. Today is the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter and the Morning Blend team talk about popes and what it means to be an "active" Catholic.

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One of the pillars of Lent is to fast. It is a small act of reparation and trains our minds to focus on God's will. There is also health benefits that go along with this practice. Ivonne Heath talks with Pat about some of them.

Healthy Living with Ivonne.

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What are the short and long term goals for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Portland? Elias Moo is the new Director of Catholic Education and joins Brenda to introduce himself and talk about some of these goals.

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The Morning Blend team is together and ready to get your Wednesday started with the joy of our Catholic faith. Hear about the practices of the Ember Days and how a miracle left an image of Mary and the Christ Child several feet into a boulder that is now a pilgrimage site.

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The Sunday's gospel reading is the story of the Transfiguration. Daniel Oberreuter joins The Morning Blend with details of a special hour to contemplate in adoration.

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