There is a special guest host on today's Morning Blend. Alyssa Aikin Vertz join Brenda to help start your day. Get caught up on Christmas news from the Vatican and Pope Francis message for this Christmas season.

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What is it really like to have a Radio host and a Permanent Deacon as parents? Special guest host, Alyssa Aikin Vertz, shares her perspective on today's 2nd Cup.

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Join Franciscan Friar Father Dan Pattee, TOR as he describes the very first Christmas Creche scene with Saint Francis of Assisi and explores the vulnerability of Christ who comes to us in poverty and love. Help your family enter into the true meaning of Christmas with Fr. Dan's reflection.

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Just a couple more days until Christmas and The Morning Blend is getting ready for the celebration. Pat Ryan is guest co-host and along with Brenda get your day started before final preparation are made.

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The Kindergarten class at St. Thomas More school is excited for Christmas! Find out what they are most excited for and hear the story of the Birth of Christ.

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Get ready for the weekend with The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian have all the news, music, and interviews that are important to you. Plus, see how well you know Christmas movie facts on today's 2nd Cup.

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The community is invited to a Christmas concert and carol sing in Silverton. Pat talks with their music director Alison Seeber to get all the details.

More information can be found on our Community Calendar.

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Archbishop Sample will open the Jubilee Year of Hope on December 29th. Fr. Randy Hoang joins The Morning Blend to explain the event and special graces that can be obtained.

More information can be found on the webpage of the Archdiocese of Portland.

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