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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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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