Browsing the February 2015 archive of Blog

Stations and Soup - Cancelled 2/25/2015

Posted by paul fritz on 2/25/15

Tonight's Stations of the Cross and soup has been cancelled because of the impending snowstorm.

Trivia - Original Meaning of Lent

Posted by paul fritz on 2/22/15

Question: What is the original meaning of "Lent"?Answer: Spring (or lengthen, as the daylight hours do in the spring of the year)Read more:http://www.thinkingfaith.org/articles/20110315_1.htm

Trivia - In The Beginning

Posted by paul fritz on 2/14/15

Question:  There are two books of the Bible that begin with the same three words "In the beginning".  Which two books are they?Answer: Genesis and the Gospel of John

Trivia - Candlemas

Posted by paul fritz on 2/06/15

Question: Falling forty days after Christmas, this day was traditionally known as Candlemas, a day when Catholics would receive candles at church. What other names has this day been known as? Answer: Candlemas celebrates three occasions: the presentation of the child Jesus, Jesus’ first entry into the temple, and ... Read More »