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Trivia - December 17 Begins...
Posted by paul fritz on 12/19/15
Question: Dating back to the fourth century, December 17 marks the beginning of what? These seven jewels of our liturgy address Christ with seven magnificent Messianic titles, based upon the Old Testament prophecies and types of Christ.Bonus question: Name the seven magnificent Messianic titles.Answer: O AntiphonsBonus Answer: O Sapientia ... Read More »
Trivia - First Sculpted Nativity Scene
Posted by paul fritz on 12/12/15
Question: The earliest known permanent nativity scene was created for the first Rome Jubilee in 1300. Carved in marble by Arnolfi di Cambio in the late 13th century this nativity scene is kept in a niche that is the same dimensions as the cave where Jesus was born. Where ... Read More »
Trivia - Mary's Prayer of Thanksgiving
Posted by paul fritz on 12/05/15
Question: What is Mary's prayer of Thanksgiving to God? A. Hail MaryB. AngelusC. Magnificant
Answer: C. MagnificantRead morehttps://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/prayers/view.cfm?id=1037