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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 »
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
Trivia - Prisoners Freed by Earthquake
Posted by paul fritz on 6/28/14
Question: An earthquake occurred at Philippi which eventally led to the release of two Christians from prison there. Who are they?Answer: Paul and Silas. This story is related in Acts 16:16-40