Browsing the August 2015 archive of Blog

Trivia - Largest Church

Posted by paul fritz on 8/22/15

Questions: What church is the largest church in the world, covering more than five acres and capable of holding 60,000 people, it is 730 feet long and 500 feet wide?  Where is it located?Bonus Question: In this church what do the markings on the floor indicate?Answer: St. Peter's Basilica, ... Read More »

Trivia - Patron Saint Against Moles and Mice

Posted by paul fritz on 8/15/15

Question: OK, we now have beautiful gardens with a bounty of produce and flowers. To which Saint should we pray to keep out the moles and mice?  Hint: his feast day is July 4.Answer: St. Ulric. In additon to being the patron saint against mice and moles, he is ... Read More »

Trivia - Feast Days of Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted by paul fritz on 8/08/15

Question: How many Blessed Virgin Mary feasts does the Roman Catholic Church celebrate? How many can you name?Answer: Answer: There are many feast days of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Some are universal, and many more are are celebrated in localized areas.Learn more:http://www.marian.org/mary/feastdays.php http://www.catholictradition.org/Mary/marian-feasts.htm http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/marian-calendar.html