The weekend is nearly here and Brenda and Brian are ready to start your day with a cup of Catholic joy. Get an update on the devastating fires in California and a message from Archbishop Alexander Sample.

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The Guy in the Pew, John Edwards is going to spend some time in Stayton, OR for a special weekend presentation. Hear a little of his conversion story and some of the topics he will share at Immaculate Conception Church.

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This morning on Keeping Up With Ken, find out the role of John the Baptist in salvation history and why Jesus presented himself to be baptized by him.

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Ashley Micciche from True North Retirement Advisors tells us the top regrets that retirees have and how you can avoid them.

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On this National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter, Brenda and Brian pray for his soul and family. Also, they get you ready to take on a new day with all the latest news, sports, and weather.

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How will you make 2025 a year like no other? Dina Marie joins The Morning Blend live to help you discern and use that to plan for a year of hope.

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Grab a cup of coffee and start your day with The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian have the latest news from the Vatican and across the region.

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Join Passionist Priest, Father Cedric Pisegna, C.P. as he speaks about this exciting Jubilee Year of Hope as a pilgrimage of faith that can lift us up to our full potential. Discover how to give God the perfect gift and explore how to develop a deeper hope in Christ. Fr. Cedric is the host of the radio and television program, Live With Passion which can be heard weekly on Mater Dei Radio.

For more about Fr. Cedric Ministries visit: https://frcedric.org/

For more about the Jubilee Year of Hope: https://www.usccb.org/jubilee2025, https://www.ncregister.com/news/your-guide-to-jubilee-2025-zk85jyew

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