Browsing the August 2014 archive of Blog
Trivia - Parthenon
Posted by paul fritz on 8/30/14
Question: While in Athens, Greece the Apostle Paul would inevitably have seen the Parthenon temple. In what southern U.S. city will you find a full-scale replica of the Parthenon? Answer: Nashville, TennesseeMore information: http://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx
Trivia - Fatima Miracle
Posted by paul fritz on 8/23/14
Question: During the Marian apparition of October 13, 1917 in Fatima approximately 70,000 spectators saw what miracle occur?Bonus Question: In what country did this event occur?Answer: Miracle of the Sun. On an overcast and rainy day, the sky suddenly cleared, the rain stopped and the sun spun and "danced" ... Read More »
Trivia - Blood Types
Posted by paul fritz on 8/16/14
Question: What was Jesus' blood type?Bonus question: Based upon scientific doolbology (the study of blood) what was the Blessed Virgin Mary's blood type?Answer: Study of blood from the Shroud of Turin, the Sudarium of Oviedo, and the Communion Host of Lanciano reveal the same blood type: AB.See also: http://www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/mir/lanciano.html ... Read More »
Trivia - 1531 Juan Diego
Posted by paul fritz on 8/09/14
Question: In 1531 an Aztec Indian named Juan Diego reported encountering a beuatiful woman surrounded by a bright light who called herself "Mary the Virgin". In presenting the information and experience to the local Bishop, a great miracle occurred. What was that miracle?Answer: Juan Diego was instructed to return ... Read More »
Trivia - Apostle That Took Care of Mary After the Crucifixion
Posted by paul fritz on 8/02/14
Question: Which apostle from the cross did Jesus entrust the care of his Mother?Bonus question: To what modern day country did this apostle and Mary eventually reside in until her Assumption?Answer: John. (John 19:26-27)Bonus answer: One tradition says that Mary went with St. John to Ephesus in Asia Minor, ... Read More »