Browsing the March 2014 archive of Blog

Trivia - Jesus' Burial Cloth

Posted by paul fritz on 3/29/14

Question: The burial length of cloth that Jesus of Nazareth was wrapped in after he was removed from the cross is called what and when will it be displayed next for public viewing?  Bonus question:  Where will it be displayed?Answer(s): The Shroud of Turin. The Shroud will go on ... Read More »

Church Life Corner - Pray Your Motto

Posted by paul fritz on 3/29/14

Now that you have discovered your spiritual motto that fits you, it is time to make it your own. Post it somewhere where you are sure to notice it: on your computer screen, on the refrigerator, on the bathroom mirror, as a bookmark, or frame it and place on ... Read More »

Trivia - Two Popes to be Canonized

Posted by paul fritz on 3/22/14

Question: In late April of this year two Popes will be canonized at the same time which  is a first in our Roman Catholic Church history. Who are these two Popes?Answer: John XXIII and John Paul IIFor more information, refer to the following article:http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1304099.htm

 

Church Life Corner - Mottos Not Limited to Individuals

Posted by paul fritz on 3/22/14

A spiritual motto does not need to be for only an individual. A family could adopt a family spiritual motto, such as "united in love of Jesus" or "As for this house, we will serve the Lord!" from Joshua 24:15.  A family spiritual motto could then be incorporated into ... Read More »

Trivia - Pope Francis Motto

Posted by paul fritz on 3/15/14

Question: Pope Francis just celebrated his one year anniversary this past week. On Pope Francis' coat of arms is his spiritual motto in Italian, Spanish, or Latin? What is his motto? Answer(s): Latin. Miserando Atque EligendoBonus: What does it mean?Bonus Answer: “by having mercy, by choosing him”. Huh? ... Read More »

Church Life Corner - Who Has Mottos?

Posted by paul fritz on 3/15/14

Bishops have them, as well as many popes.  Religious orders have mottos, as well as individuals.  Spiritual mottos may be in Latin or they may be in the language that a person speaks. Often the mottos are incorporated into a coat of arms of a pope or bishop.  For ... Read More »

Trivia and Alligators

Posted by paul fritz on 3/08/14

Trivia question: Can you eat alligator on Fridays during Lent? Answer: yesfollow this link for more details: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/alligator-ok-to-eat-on-lenten-fridays-archbishop-clarifies/

 

 

Church Life Corner - Spiritual Motto

Posted by paul fritz on 3/08/14

A spiritual motto is only a brief sentence or a couple words that express a high thought that ultimately reflects a person's rule of life. What a lofty idea for a common ordinary person!Where can you find your personal inspiration for your own spiritual motto?  How do you find ... Read More »

Daylight Savings Time Begins

Posted by paul fritz on 3/07/14

Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night.

Daylight Savings Time officially begins at 2am Sunday, March 9 and continues until November 2.

Lenten Regulations

Posted by paul fritz on 3/02/14

Lenten Regulations: Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence. Good Friday, is a day of fast & abstinence. Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. Those 14 years or older– no meat that day. The celebration of Mass, confession,generous assistance to the poor, and religious/charitable causes should ... Read More »