Today's Homily Highlight is from Fr. Ralph Recker, pastor at St. Mary's in Mount Angel.

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Tom and Noelle Crowe have an American Catholic Football lesson for you. Today they tell you more about Vince Lombardi.

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Want to know more about the Encounter Ministry? Janice Adkins, Portland Campus Director, invites the community to their "Come and See" opportunities this year.

More information can be found on their webpage.

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Get a new month started with The Morning Blend. Back from the Labor Day holiday, Brenda and Brian share the latest news from the long weekend.

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On today's Tech Tuesday, Sarah Kuenzi announces the next "Parish of the Week". Plus, get details on the next episode of, "Engaged by the Spirit" and send prayer requests with Sarah to be prayed for in Rome.

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Fr. Alar continues his overview of his new book, "Understanding The Sacraments." Today he shares more about the Sacrament of Marriage.

Purchase a copy for yourself on the webpage.

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Explore the life of Servant of God Brother Columba O'Neill, CSC, a Holy Cross Brother whose cause for canonization officially opened on Divine Mercy Sunday, 2025.  Brother Philip Smith, CSC and Father Ron Raab, CSC provide an update on the man who is considered to be the "Miracle Man from Notre Dame" and the campus cobbler.  From his life we learn that our daily life has purpose.  Brother Columba shows us that healing and comfort come when we surrender to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

For more about Brother Columba visit: brothercolumba.com

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Start your day with the joy of our Catholic faith and The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian have some etiquette tips for going to mass. Plus, the latest news, sports, and great interviews.

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Dina Marie Hale is live in-studio to tell us how she spent the summer months help others grow closer to Christ and getting ready for this year's Rosary Bowl.

More information on the Rosary Bowl can be found on their webpage.

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Are you heading to the coast this Labor Day Weekend? Stop in for mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bandon. They are our Parish of the Week. Their pastor, Fr. Anthony Ahamefule, tells us what makes them a "Light by the Sea".

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