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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Get your morning started with The Morning Blend on Mater Dei Radio. Brenda and Pat analyzed their cross markings from Ash Wednesday and tell you about the best Lenten resources on the Hail Mary Media app. Plus get the latest Catholic news and hear the Lenten Message from Archbishop Sample.

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The new Camp Director, Bob Jaques, is ready to welcome campers to new programs at CYO Camp Howard. Bob tells Brenda about the great things coming at this years camp.

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Fellowship of Catholic University Students gathered by the thousands at this year's Seek24 Conference. Anna Evans is a FOCUS Missionary at the University of Oregon and was at the conference. She joins The Morning Blend with a recap.

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Start your St. Valentine, Ash Wednesday with The Morning Blend. Find out why Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation and how much a dozen roses will set you back this year.

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How can you grow closer to God and in your marriage this Lent? Patricia Mackie, from Everyday Counseling, shares ways to practice, fast, and serve as a couple.

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Fr. Niall O'Riordan shares how God and St. Joseph guided his vocation.

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