Getting closer to the Thanksgiving break. Brenda and Brian are ready to start your day with the latest news, sports, and interviews for the Advent season.

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Today's Homily Highlight is from Archbishop Alexander Sample for the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe.

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Mater Dei Radio Digital Media Manager, Sarah Kuenzi joins The Morning Blend with to announce the Parish of the Week. Plus, hear how you can use the Hail Mary Media App throughout Advent.

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It's a few days until Thanksgiving and Brenda and Brian are ready to start the celebration. Get your day started with all the news and sports from the weekend.

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Time again for another Magis Center Monday and a discussion on the Shroud of Turin and Eucharistic Miracles.

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St. Maximilian Kolbe is one of the most well-known and well-loved saints of all time. Many are familiar with the story of his selfless act at Auschwitz, where he sacrificed his own life to save a man who was a husband and father. But do you know about Kolbe’s deep love for Mary, whom he called the Immaculata? Explore more with Joshua Mazrin in his new book, "Led By The Immaculata.

Purchase a copy from Ave Maria Press.

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Get your Friday started with The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian celebrate the Feast of St. Cecelia. Plus hear the story of how Notre Dame in Paris received the relic of the Crown of Thorns.

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All young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join the Portland Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals for our Advent Retreat at Mount Angel Abbey​! To know who we are created to be and what will make us truly happy, we have to learn to listen to God, and then, in our freedom, answer Him. Sr. Ignacia Carrillo and Sr. Shaila Mathai from the Mary Help of Christians will be speaking. Sarah Kuenzi is joined by Chapter President Chris Dowhaniuk to share more details.

Registration information can be found on the Chapter website.

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