Best Gary Zimak Podcasts (2025)

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Give Up Worry For Lent with Gary Zimak 18:31

1d ago18:31

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Author Gary Zimak made a trip to the Portland area and stopped in at Mater Dei Radio. Hear the reason for the visit and why Lent is a perfect time to give up worry and anxiety. More information can be found on his webpage. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a …

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Safe From Danger 27:30

5d ago27:30

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Join Gary Zimak as he reads and discusses the Mass Readings for the 1st Sunday of Lent.

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March 12: Full Show 1:59:45

12h ago1:59:45

1:59:45

Pat Ryan is stepping in to co-host The Morning Blend. Brenda and Pat get your day started with the joy of our Catholic faith. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast. T…

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Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church: Parish of the Week 23:13

13h ago23:13

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Driving into the Woodstock neighborhood you pass by Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. They are Mater Dei Radio's Parish of the Week. Their Pastor, Fr. Chrispine Otieno is joined by their Pastoral Assistant Tony Graham to tell you about the ways they walk in faith with all their parishioners. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Subscribe to the …

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Joseph Dutton: American Catholic History 8:46

13h ago8:46

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Tom and Noelle Crowe have another compelling story of our American Catholic history. Today they tell you about Catholic convert Joseph Dutton. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or suppor…

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March 11: Full Show 1:59:45

1d ago1:59:45

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It's a great day to start with The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian have the latest news and great interviews important to today's Catholic. Find out how to give up worry for Lent with Catholic author Gary Zimak. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-…

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Tech Tuesday with Sarah Kuenzi 8:37

1d ago8:37

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This week's "Parish Of The Week" is an urban church with a small town feel. Find out who that and get a preview of this week's email from Mater Dei Radio. Sarah Kuenzi joins The Morning Blend for Tech Tuesday. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-st…

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Homily Highlight from Fr. Peter Julia 9:33

1d ago9:33

9:33

Today's Homily Highlight is from Fr. Peter Julia, celebrant this week at St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this …

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March 10: Full Show 1:59:45

2d ago1:59:45

1:59:45

The Morning Blend team has a spring in their step on this first episode of Daylight Savings Time. Brenda and Brian get you caught up on all the news from the weekend. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through…

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Revive Your Faith This Lent With Fr. Dan Pattee 24:21

2d ago24:21

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Join Franciscan Friar Fr. Dan Pattee, TOR as he discusses ways to revive our faith during Lent. Fr. Dan explores how to find hope in Lent while growing deeper in the theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Love. For more: https://www.usccb.org/jubilee2025, https://www.usccb.org/prayers/prayer-pope-francis, https://www.usccb.org/resources/2025-daily-…

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March 7: Full Show 1:59:45

5d ago1:59:45

1:59:45

The weekend is here and Brenda and Brian get it started by reminding you the Daylight Savings time begins this weekend. Spring ahead with The Morning Blend and hear the latest news and sports. Pope Francis shares his thanks for the prayers coming in from around the world giving a chance to hear his voice again. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on you…

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St. Matthew's Catholic Church: Parish of the Week 9:20

5d ago9:20

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St. Matthew's in Hillsboro is Mater Dei Radio's Parish of the Week. Sarah Kuenzi talk with their Faith Formation Director Maria Wanner to know more about this dynamic Catholic community. St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio…

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March 6: Full Show 1:59:45

6d ago1:59:45

1:59:45

Do you know the Catholic connection to the Oreo Cookie? Today on The Morning Blend, Brenda and Brian celebrate a favorite cookie and point out the "cross" you can find. Plus get an update on Pope Francis and all the important news of the day. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Medi…

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Numerology in the Bible with Steve Ray 9:56

6d ago9:56

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Numbers have meaning in the Bible and Steve Ray begins to explore their meaning and explain why the number 40 is seen so often. We begin 40 days of Lent and Brenda begins conversation with Steve Ray. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, pray…

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Relics of Bl. Michael McGivney Tour 8:44

6d ago8:44

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The relics of Fr. Michael McGivney will make several stops in Oregon. Ken Anderson join The Morning Blend to tell you where you can pray before the relics of the founder of the Knights of Columbus. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayer…

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March 5: Full Show 1:59:45

7d ago1:59:45

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Enter into the season of Lent on The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian start your day with a reminder of the obligations of Lent and hear why Ash Wednesday is an important starting point. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and…

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Fr. Dan Reehil: Holy League Catholic Men's Conference 18:01

8d ago18:01

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The Holy League Catholic Men's Conference is coming up this weekend. Today Pat Ryan talks with their speaker, Fr. Dan Reehil. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast. T…

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Fr. Joseph O'Callahan: American Catholic History 9:37

8d ago9:37

9:37

Tom and Noelle Crowe are back with another edition of American Catholic History. Today they introduce you to Fr. Joseph O'Callahan. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podc…

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Dr. Bryan Thatcher: Divine Mercy Conference 8:44

8d ago8:44

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The community is invited to Salem this weekend to attend the Divine Mercy Conference. Dr. Bryan Thatcher will lead the event and joins Sarah on The Morning Blend to tell you more. More information can be found on the webpage. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with…

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March 4: Full Show 1:59:45

8d ago1:59:45

1:59:45

Celebrate Fat Tuesday on The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian start your day with and update and Pope Francis plus local news and sports. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this…

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Homily Highlight from Fr. Randy Hoang 10:19

9d ago10:19

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Today's Homily Highlight is from Fr. Randy Hoang who is filling in at St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast. The Mo…

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Lent is a Marathon with Fr. Cedric 23:34

9d ago23:34

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Dina Marie Hale is joined by Passionist priest Father Cedric Pisegna, C.P. as he speaks about how to make your best Lent ever. Fr. Cedric discusses season of purification and illumination and how Lent is a time of ongoing conversion. Embrace this season of preparation before Easter and learn key ways to cooperate with God's grace, making this your …

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Tech Tuesday with Sarah Kuenzi 10:09

9d ago10:09

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Parishes across the Archdiocese of Portland are preparing for Lent, including this week's Parish of the Week. Sarah Kuenzi is live in-studio this morning with the announcement. She also shares the many ways you can grow in faith this Lent with Mater Dei Radio. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the f…

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March 3: Full Show 1:59:44

9d ago1:59:44

1:59:44

Back from the weekend, Brenda and Brian are ready to start your day on The Morning Blend. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast. The Morning Blend is a production of …

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2nd Cup: Archbishop Sample message on Pope Francis 8:23

10d ago8:23

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Our Archbishop Sample offered words of care and a prayer for Pope Francis. Brenda and Brian share that statement on today's 2nd Cup and remind you of the important feast days in March. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and …

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Spiritual and Physical Health 19:05

10d ago19:05

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There is a very close relationship between our spiritual and physical health. Ivonne Heath helps women make the connection Healthy Living with Ivonne. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes o…

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February 28: Full Show 1:59:44

13d ago1:59:44

1:59:44

It took a few days to recover from the winter storm, but The Morning Blend is back to start your day and say goodbye to the month of February. Brenda and Brian get you caught up on all the latest stories. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream,…

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Message from Archbishop Sample Regarding Pope Francis 2:57

13d ago2:57

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Earlier today, Mater Dei Radio had the opportunity to speak with Archbishop Alexander Sample regarding our Holy Father Pope Francis. Listen here to Archbishop Sample’s message, and please join him in praying for Pope Francis. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with…

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American Catholic History: Barber Family 9:21

13d ago9:21

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Tom and Noelle Crowe introduce you to the Barber Family, an Episcopal priest who became Catholic. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast. The Morning Blend is a produc…

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Catholic Church vs. Strict Grandmother: 2nd Cup 9:04

13d ago9:04

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Who is stricter your Catholic Grandmother or the Catholic Church? Aleteia offers a few scenarios for today's 2nd Cup Full article can be found on their webpage. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past …

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4-Day School Week for Seton Catholic High School 19:24

13d ago19:24

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In a bold move, Seton Catholic High School in Vancouver shifted to a 4-day school week. Principal Robert Rusk tell Brenda why they made the decision and how it is working for their faculty and students. Seton Catholic High School. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along…

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How Am I Doing? 27:30

13d ago27:30

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This week, Gary Zimak looks at the Mass Readings for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We'll look at the importance of doing a spiritual "check up" as we get ready for Lent. Tune in and let's get started.

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February 24: Full Show 1:59:43

17d ago1:59:43

1:59:43

What parish has the softest kneelers in the Archdiocese of Portland? Brenda has her thoughts and shares them with Brian on today's Morning Blend. Start your day with Mater Dei Radio and get a full update on Pope Francis health and breaking news from across the region. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show …

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Human Flourishing with Dr. Scott French 9:08

17d ago9:08

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How is our human flourishing linked to the time of creation? Dr. Scott French explains on this week's Magis Center Monday. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast. The …

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Investment Withdraw in Retirement Years with Ashley Micciche 8:22

17d ago8:22

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How do you make your retirement money last through the years? Ashley Micciche has the figures and shares them on today's show. True North Retirement Advisors. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past ep…

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February 21: Full Show 1:59:45

20d ago1:59:45

1:59:45

It's Friday fun on The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian get you ready for the weekend with news, sports and great interviews. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast. Th…

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Hope in Reconciliation with Miriam Marston 11:21

20d ago11:21

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a gift to all of us. Miriam Marston joins Brenda to tell us why this gift is something to be practiced on a regular basis. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past epi…

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Lent at the Grotto with Chris Blanchard 9:55

20d ago9:55

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The Grotto is ready to welcome you to The Grotto. From concerts to afternoon learning gatherings, they have a full calendar of events to help you grow in faith. Executive Director, Chris Blanchard, is live in-studio to tell us more. You can find a full list of events on their webpage. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform…

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Love Your Enemies 27:30

20d ago27:30

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This week, Gary Zimak looks at the Mass Readings for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The message centers on the importance of loving our enemies.

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February 20: Full Show 1:59:45

21d ago1:59:45

1:59:45

Start your day with Brenda and Brian on The Morning Blend. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast. The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Or…

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A Plan for Lent with Dina Marie Hale 17:03

21d ago17:03

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Now is the time to make time for your Lenten season. Dina Marie Hale joins The Morning Blend to tell you about how you can include one of her retreats in your plan to grow in faith during Lent. More information can be found on her webpage. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media A…

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A Conversion from the Messianic Movement to the Catholic Church 18:18

21d ago18:18

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Matthew Wiseman's journey to the Catholic Church took him from a Protestant upbringing and through the Messianic movement. He shares his story in his new book, "The Two Jerusalems: My Conversion from the Messianic Movement to the Catholic Church". He joins The Morning Blend to tell you more. Purchase a copy from Ignatius Press. Subscribe to the Mor…

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February 19: Full Show 1:59:45

22d ago1:59:45

1:59:45

Why are birthday's a special opportunity for blessings and celebration? The Morning Blend team is on the air with an answer. Plus, Brenda and Brian have the latest update on Pope Francis' health and all the latest news to start your day. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App…

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Homily Highlight from Msgr. Cihak 11:53

22d ago11:53

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Today's Homily Highlight is from Msgr. Cihak, Pastor at Christ the King Church in Milwaukie Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast. The Morning Blend is a production o…

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Sisters of Life Tour 9:31

22d ago9:31

9:31

The Sisters of Life are in Love with being in Love. And it is through love that they serve in their mission to protect and enhance the sacredness of every human life. Sr. Anne Immaculee and Sr. Mary Grace are coming though our area and join The Morning Blend to invite you to hear their message of Love. Find details on their visit on the Archdiocese…

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February 18: Full Show 1:59:45

23d ago1:59:45

1:59:45

After snow days and a national holiday, The Morning Blend is back to start your day. Pope Francis is in need of prayers as he is admitted to the hospital. Brenda and Brian have the update on today's show. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream,…

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Tech Tuesday with Sarah Kuenzi 9:08

23d ago9:08

9:08

There is a new Parish of the Week here at Mater Dei Radio. Sarah Kuenzi is joining The Morning Blend with the announcement. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast. The…

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Blessed Are They... 27:29

27d ago27:29

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This week, Gary Zimak reads and discusses the Mass Readings for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We'll discuss how those who hope in the Lord are truly blessed. Tune in and let's discuss!

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February 13: Full Show 1:59:42

28d ago1:59:42

1:59:42

Start your day with The Morning Blend. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast. The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.…

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February 12: Full Show 1:59:43

29d ago1:59:43

1:59:43

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. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through pas…

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