The Morning Blend

Enjoy your morning with a cup of coffee and The Morning Blend. Brenda welcomes guest host Shane McCormick and he doesn't have good news for Mariner's fans.

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Listen to the full homily from Fr. Tim Mockaitis, Pastor at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Salem.

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Sarah Kuenzi is in Mater Dei Radio studio today to look back at an incredible Sharathon week. In case you missed some of your favorite guests, Sarah tells you how to find audio and video clips from the week.

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The Morning Blend is back after a great week of Sharathon. Brenda, Aaron and Shane get you caught up on all the news, sports and Vatican events from the weekend. There are new saints in the Catholic Church. Hear their stories on today's show.

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Join Father Ron Raab, C.S.C. as he discusses how the liturgical calendar and our Sunday Mass readings reflect the end of our life and preparation for the "End Times."  Discover the joy and hope that comes from the Cross of Jesus Christ and learn how to best prepare for one's own death and the eternal life to come. 

For details:

https://www.holycrossusa.org/

https://ronaldraab.com/

https://thepriest.com/2025/08/16/face-to-face-with-the-cross/

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Mater Dei Radio Executive Director Roland Moreno is on The Morning Blend recapping our 2025 Fall Sharathon. The Morning Blend team share some of the highlights of the week.

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Glide into the weekend with The Morning Blend. Final preparations are finishing up and the host of Fall Sharathon joins Brenda and Brian to tell you why it is so important to support Mater Dei Radio.

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Seton Catholic High School is back in session and already looking to welcome prospective students and families to come and see all they have to offer. Their new principal, Dr. Kris Anderson, joins the Morning Blend to tell you more and let you know how students are performing with a 4-day school week.

Seton Catholic High School Open House.

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Pour yourself a cup of coffee and start your Thursday with The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian have the latest new, sports, and great interviews. The Vatican has published the first document from Pope Leo, "I Have Loved You." It was started by Pope Francis before his death.

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The Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates. Ashley Micciche from True North Retirement Advisors is on with Brenda to tell us how that will affect money markets.

True North Retirement Advisors.

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