Frigid temperatures across the region, so pour yourself a cup of The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian brave the conditions and start your day with the latest news.

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Forecast is calling for some severe weather in the next few days. Brenda and Brian tell you the important supplies you need to have on hand.

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Tom and Noelle Crowe give us another American Catholic History lesson. Today they tell us about the Von Trapp Family.

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National Catholic Speaker, Jesse Romero, will be one of the great speakers at this year's Holy League Men's Lenten Conference on March 8. He joins The Morning Blend you share why Lent is the perfect time for men to grow in faith together.

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Start this cold winter morning with The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian fill you in on the projected winter storm plus news from the Vatican and in our local area.

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Today's Homily Highlight is from Msgr. Joseph Betschart, Vicar for Clergy for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.

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Learn about the deep symbolism from an expert in Iconography. Mater Dei Radio's Digital Media Manager, Sara Kuenzi, tells you about a special feature on our webpage and the Hail Mary Media app that will explain icons, every month of the year. Plus, Sarah tells us this week's Parish of the Week.

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Time to get your week started with The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian catch you up on the weekend news and track this week's weather. Plus news from the Vatican and a story of a man who desecrated the main altar at St. Peter's. Hear that story and an update on other sports scores from across the region.

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