Today's Homily Highlight is from Fr. Tim Mockaitis, pastor at Queen of Peace Church in Salem.

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St. Wenceslaus is this week's Parish of the Week. Find out how this church in Scappoose was shipped up the Columbia River. Sarah Kuenzi joins The Morning Blend with more on this amazing parish. Also hear how to join with Mater Dei Radio in praying two novenas for Advent.

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The Joy candle was lit for the 3rd week of Advent and you can keep the rejoicing going with The Morning Blend.

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Recently a group of faithful walked all night in pilgrimage. Anthony Reich was one of the organizer and joins The Morning Blend with and update and details on the next walk.

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Michael Davis is back on The Morning Blend to preview his upcoming podcast episodes on a just society

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Gaudete Sunday is this weekend and Brenda and Brian get ready to light the rose candle. And on the Feast Day of St. Lucy. hear how she lights the way this Advent.

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Terry Ross, host of The Glory of the Mass, has a special episode to celebrate Gaudete Sunday. He joins Brenda with a preview.

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Think outside the box for this year's Christmas gift giving. Brenda and Brian cover a few great ideas for the person who has everything.

Find more ideas here.

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Oregon State Deputy of the Knights of Columbus, Ken Anderson, invites Catholic men to become and Knight this year.

The Knights of Columbus.

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Brenda and Brian celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe on today's Morning Blend. Hear some facts about Juan Diego's tilma and the image of Our Lady. Plus news from around the Catholic world.

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