There is an ancient practice in the Church to celebrate Ember Days. Today we begin the Lenten Ember Days and Brenda, Pat, and Eric discuss the practices and traditions of these unique days.

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How can your family begin a family tradition at CYO Camp Howard? Bob Jaques is the Camp Director at Camp Howard and has the details on Family Camp and their mini-camp.

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It's The Morning Blend with Brenda and Eric. It's a fun morning at Mater Dei Radio as Eric steps in to co-host the morning show. Hear the latest Catholic news and Eric runs down all the sports stories.

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Who is Mater Dei Radio's Parish of the Week? Sarah Kuenzi joins The Morning Blend with the announcement. Plus another great highlight email preview and Debra's Community Calendar pick of the week.

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Another opportunity to gather and deepen your faith with Young Catholic Professionals, Portland Chapter. Their upcoming Lent retreat will have Archbishop Alexander Sample as retreat leader. Hear all the details and how you can be a part of the day from YCP Portland Chapter President, Chris Dowhaniuk.

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You may be off for President's Day but the Morning Blend team is on this air getting your Monday started right. Hear the long history between U.S. Presidents and The Popes.

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There are quite a few things to know when preparing to retire. Top of the list is to understand your Social Security benefits. Ashley Micciche from True North Retirement Advisors tell you what you need to know and the number 1 mistake so many people make.

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Brenda and Pat are on The Morning Blend to get your Friday started right. Get all the latest news and sports. Plus what are the best fish sandwiches for a Friday in Lent? Hear the reviews on today's show.

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At St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Tigard, Miriam Marston is preparing a large group to enter the church at Easter. She joins The Morning Blend to give us an update on their progress and share how she plans on deepening her own faith this Lent.

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St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is Mater Dei Radio's Parish of the Week. Sarah talks with their new Pastoral Associate, Jenna Slotnick, about all of the ways every Catholic in the Archdiocese of Portland can call St. Mary's their home.

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