Browsing the July 2014 archive of Blog

Trivia - 1968 Apparition of the Virgin Mary

Posted by paul fritz on 7/26/14

Question: In 1968 an apparition of the Virgin Mary was viewed by more than a million people.  It was broadcast live on television and is recorded on film.  Where in the world did this occur?Answer: Virgin Mary Orthodox Coptic Church in Zeitoun, Egypt (a suburb of Cairo)Read more and ... Read More »

Trivia - The Annunciation

Posted by paul fritz on 7/18/14

Question: Who told Mary to name her Son Jesus?Bonus Question:  Fill in the blank:  ______________ of Mary was necessary for the Redemption of mankind.Answer: the angel Gabriel (Luke 1:26-33)Bonus Answer: Consent

Trivia - The number 40

Posted by paul fritz on 7/12/14

Question: Forty (40) is the mystical number signifying penance. Name three events in which the number 40 is used in Sacred Scripture.Answer: There are many of them... here are a few:The Great FloodGenesis 7:12 For forty days and forty nights heavy rain poured down on the earth.Moses on the ... Read More »

Trivia - Patron Saint of Iowa

Posted by paul fritz on 7/05/14

Question: Patron Saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over areas of life. Who is the Patron Saint of the state of Iowa?Answer: Mary of NazarethMany sites exist where you can browse listings of Patron Saints. Here is one of them:http://www.catholic.org/saints/patron.php